Widow We Do Now?

Nicole became a mother at 18 to a beautiful baby boy who also happened to have Downs Syndrome. She eventually met her future husband, and father to another amazing boy with Downs Syndrome, and they were living life to the fullest. And then, Nicole's husband died. Listen to her story in this interview with Anita and Mel.

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You asked for it, and here it is! Anita and Mel read listener submissions of in-laws gone wild! Enjoy!

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*This episode contains discussion of suicide, mental illness, and substance abuse and may not be suitable for some listeners*

Jenn Vriend. Is she a widow? She isn't sure, but Anita and Mel use the widow index scale to assess. Jenn is a child psychologist, mom to a great kid, and a survivor of partner suicide. Twice. Check out this discussion with the trio of trauma to hear validating stories, psychologist advice, and shenanigans. Anita and Mel are excited about their new "Vriendship" with Jenn, and can't wait for you to meet her too.

Listen to Jenn's podcast, The Coping Toolbox: A Child Psych Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coping-toolbox-a-child-psych-podcast/id1553993639

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Anita has gone full Sherlock Holmes with research into why we do what we do regarding death and burial traditions. Is she committed to whistleblowing the funeral industry in the US? Yes, yes she is. Check out her findings on this episode and let us know what you think!

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Cancer, squirt gun and spooky funeral shenanigans, kids, moving from the country to somewhere closer to a Target....these are just some of the topics Anita and Mel learn about their new friend Sari Overby. Check out the interview to learn how this widow is making it through life, one step at a time.

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Rosie is widowed AF, thanks to the day her husband went missing while diving in the English Channel. She's also got some kids, an alive husband who has also been widowed, and a podcast. Check out Rosie's chat with Anita and Mel, and her pocast, "Widowed AF" which is available all the places podcasts are found.
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Jess and Justin were happily married with a 3 day old baby when a one-in-infinity chance situation changed things forever. The events of Jess's experience are so wild, you'd never think this could happen in real life. Sadly, it is real life, but Jess's story of what happened and continues to happen beyond that day is one of resilience.  Check out what this remarried widow has to say in her conversation with Anita and Mel.

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What do you do when you are a widow, a writer, and you want to tell stories about other widows who just happen to have been the partners of actual rock stars? Well, that's what Lori Tucker-Sullivan has done in her book "I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy."  Join Anita and Mel as they learn more about Lori, her story, and how she's telling the stories of other widows. Among those interviewed in Lori's  book are:

Judy VanZant who, after losing husband Ronnie of Lynryd Skynyrd, sued the re-formed band in order to protect her interests.

Sandy Chapin, widow of Harry Chapin, who has worked tirelessly to uphold Harry's significant legacy around activism and hunger prevention.

Crystal Zevon, the ex-wife of Warren Zevon, who provides details of her abusive relationship with Warren and how she resolved her anger and grief.

Jamie Weiland, widow of Stone Temple Pilots' Scott Weiland, speaking openly of Scott's mental illness, which at times kept him housebound for days.

Janna Leblanc, widow of Stevie Ray Vaughn, who shares the details of her visits with Stevie in rehab.

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Anita and Mel experience close death tragedy. In January. Again. It truly is bizarre how their lives are intertwined with personal death, so settle in for another wild ride.

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Did someone say it's already 2024? Join Anita and Mel in this top of the year discussion. Anita reflects on 5 years of widowhood, and Mel, almost 6.5.

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