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- 228- A Love That Crossed Continents: Mia Godfrey’s Journey Through Loss and Healing
In this powerful episode of Widowed 2 Soon, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Mia Godfrey as she shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and rebuilding. From growing up in Romania under a communist regime to navigating the devastating loss of her husband, Mia opens up about the hardest seasons of her life—and how God met her in every single one of them.
This conversation is honest, raw, and full of hope. If you are walking through grief or trying to rebuild your life after loss, you will find so much encouragement here.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Mia’s childhood in Romania and the trauma she experienced growing up under communism
- Her love story with her first husband, Robert, and their journey across countries
- The unexpected loss of Robert and the shock that followed
- What grief looked like in the early days—and the struggles that came with it
- Her journey through depression, addiction, and hitting rock bottom
- How therapy, faith, and community helped her begin to heal
- Letting go of control and learning to fully trust God
- What it looked like to open her heart again and remarry
- Encouragement and wisdom for widows and anyone rebuilding after loss
Mia's Book
Connect with Mia
https://miagodfrey.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mihaela.hembree
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-godfrey-41161479/Email Michelle for info about 1-1 Grief Coaching [email protected]
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel1 hr 10 min - I Created Something Just for You: Widow Goals Coaching
In this episode of Widowed 2 Soon, I’m sharing something that’s been on my heart for a while…
I started as a certified grief recovery specialist, walking alongside people in their grief. But over time, I realized there was something missing. Widows don’t need a one-size-fits-all program—we need something personal. Something that meets us exactly where we are.
That’s what led me to create my own coaching program.
It’s built around my book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse, but more importantly—it’s built around you. Your story, your grief, your next steps.
In this episode, I walk you through what this looks like, how it works, and how we can connect if you’re feeling like you don’t want to do this alone anymore.
In this episode, I share:
- My background as a certified grief recovery specialist
- Why I felt called to create something more personal for widows
- What makes this coaching different
- Details about the 6-week and 12-week options
- The importance of connection and not doing this alone
- How my own journey has shaped the way I support other widows
Next steps:
If you’re interested in coaching, I would truly love to connect with you. You can reach out by email or even message me through the podcast.You don’t have to do this alone.
EMAIL- [email protected]
3 min - 227-Embracing Your Identity as a Vessel for Growth and Purpose with Dawn Stephens
In this mini-series- Out of the Fog & Into the Light, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Dawn Stephens to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your life after everything has changed.
Through the powerful picture of the “little pot,” Dawn shares how growth doesn’t stop in hard seasons—it often begins there. This conversation is all about rediscovering who you are, trusting the process, and stepping forward with purpose, even when the path isn’t clear.
If you’re in a season of rebuilding, transition, or asking “what’s next?”, this episode will meet you right where you are—and gently move you forward.
Main Topics Covered:
- The “little pot” and how it represents identity, growth, and purpose
- Rebuilding after loss, career shifts, and life transitions
- Trusting God in seasons that feel uncertain
- Turning obstacles into FBOs—fruit-bearing opportunities
- Why patience and perseverance matter in long-term growth
- Recognizing small moments as part of a bigger transformation
- Using creativity and storytelling to bring meaning to hard seasons
- Supporting others by sharing your story
- Practical ways to take your next step forward
Embracing who you are becoming
- Connect with Dawn and get her books here
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
See my videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email me [email protected]
40 min - 226-Supporting Children and Teens Through Grief: Insights from Dr. Danny Huerta of Focus on the Family
In this powerful and practical episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Dr. Danny Huerta to talk about one of the most tender and challenging parts of loss—helping children and teens navigate grief.
Whether you are walking through grief yourself or trying to support a child you love, this conversation offers compassionate guidance, real-life insight, and faith-rooted encouragement. Together, they unpack how grief looks different at every age and stage, and how parents and caregivers can show up with confidence, understanding, and care.
You’ll walk away with practical tools to help children process loss in healthy ways, while also feeling more equipped to navigate your own grief alongside them.
Key Topics Covered:
• Why normalizing conversations about loss helps children feel safe to process their grief
• How grief shows up differently based on age, personality, and temperament (talkers, thinkers, leaders, peacemakers)
• Age-appropriate ways to explain difficult topics like death and cremation
• Simple, meaningful ways to help children remember and honor their loved one (photos, journals, rituals)
• The importance of one-on-one conversations and adapting your parenting approach to each child
• How grief differs for adult children and how to support them well
• Why modeling healthy grief and self-care is one of the most powerful things you can do as a parent
• Helpful resources for ongoing support, including books, counseling, and communityThis episode is a reminder that while grief may look different for every child, no one has to navigate it alone—and with the right tools, healing and hope are possible.
Links Daniel mentioned-
Parenting assessment - www.focusonthefamily.com/7traitsassessment
Age and stage resources - www.mykidsage.com
Parenting website for articles - www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting
Parenting Podcast -
Counseling help - www.focusonthefamily.com/counselinghelp also 1-800AFAMILY or 1-800-232-6459
Focus on the Family e-store -
Focus on the Family magazines -
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
See my videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email me [email protected]1 hr 6 min - 225-How to Find Your Purpose After Life Changes
In this episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole shares her powerful journey of rebuilding her life after devastating loss and how that experience ultimately led her to discover a deeper sense of purpose. She opens up about the grief, confusion, and uncertainty that often follow life-altering events—and how those very seasons can become the starting point for transformation.
Rather than staying stuck in the pain, Michelle began asking an important question: What can God do with this story now? Through faith, reflection, and intentional steps forward, she discovered that purpose often emerges not in spite of hardship, but through it.
Throughout the conversation, Michelle offers practical exercises and thoughtful prompts designed to help listeners identify their own purpose, especially after seasons of grief, loss, or major life transitions. She discusses the role of faith in guiding difficult decisions, the importance of reflection when redefining your future, and why taking even small action steps can create powerful momentum toward a meaningful life.
Whether you are navigating grief, recovering from a major loss, or rebuilding after circumstances you never expected, this episode offers encouragement and practical guidance. Michelle reminds listeners that nothing in life is wasted and that the hardest chapters of our stories can often become the foundation for helping others and living with renewed purpose.
Discovering purpose isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about taking the next step forward with courage, trusting that even in the aftermath of loss, a new and meaningful path can emerge.
23 min - 224-Losing a Spouse to ALS: Rachel Kerr Schneider's Story of Love, Faith, and Grief (Part 2)
In this powerful conversation, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Rachel Kerr Schneider to talk about the complicated journey of rebuilding life after devastating loss. Rachel shares her personal story of widowhood, navigating grief with her children, and eventually opening her heart to love again.
Together they discuss the realities of the first year after loss, how grief shows up differently for adults and children, and the challenges of parenting through difficult seasons—including walking alongside a child struggling with addiction. Rachel speaks honestly about the strength required to seek help, the importance of faith during life’s hardest moments, and how healing often comes in unexpected ways.
They also explore the courage it takes to begin dating again, how long-distance relationships can grow through intentional communication, and what it looks like to blend families after loss. Through vulnerability, wisdom, and hope, this conversation reminds listeners that even after unimaginable heartbreak, it is possible to rebuild a meaningful and joy-filled life.
Whether you are navigating grief, supporting someone who is, or learning to move forward after loss, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and hope for the road ahead.
Rachel's Website- https://spiritedprosperity.com/
Rachel's Book- The Widow Chose Red?
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
See my videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email me [email protected]
56 min - 223-Rebuilding After Unimaginable Loss: Kathy Rogers’ Story of Faith and Hope
In this powerful episode of the mini-series Out of the Fog and Into the Light: Rebuilding Your Life When Everything Changes, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Kathy Rogers to talk about grief, faith, and finding hope after unimaginable loss.
Kathy shares her deeply personal journey that began with her own cancer diagnosis and continued through the heartbreaking loss of both her mother and her 29-year-old daughter. Through these devastating experiences, Kathy discovered a deeper relationship with God and a new perspective on suffering, healing, and purpose.
In this conversation, Kathy opens up about the messy reality of grief and the importance of allowing yourself to feel the full range of emotions that come with loss. She shares how faith and community helped sustain her during the darkest seasons of her life and how learning to intentionally look for moments of goodness helped her continue moving forward.
Kathy also talks about her book, Look for Good, and her mission to encourage others who are walking through grief to hold onto hope and trust that healing is possible. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, light can still break through the fog.
This episode is part of the Out of the Fog and Into the Light mini-series within the Widowed 2 Soon podcast, where we explore how people rebuild their lives after loss, tragedy, and major life changes.
Kathy's Website
Kathy's Book- Look for Good
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
See my videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email me [email protected]
58 min - 222-Losing a Spouse to ALS: Rachel Kerr Schneider's Story of Love, Faith, and Grief (Part 1)
In this heartfelt episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Rachel Kerr Schneider to talk about love, loss, and rebuilding life after profound grief. Rachel shares the beautiful love story she had with her late husband John and the difficult journey their family faced after his diagnosis with ALS.
In part 1 of this two-part conversation, Rachel opens up about the realities of caregiving, the emotional challenges families face during terminal illness, and the powerful role hospice care played in bringing comfort during John’s final days. She also shares how she navigated those difficult seasons while raising children and the importance of honesty with kids when a parent is seriously ill.
Rachel reflects on how faith carried her through unimaginable moments and how community support helped her family navigate the shifting dynamics of illness, caregiving, and loss.
This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply meaningful for anyone who has walked through grief, supported a loved one through illness, or is trying to rebuild life after loss.
Rachel also shares about writing her book, The Widow Chose Red, and how storytelling became part of her healing journey.
This is part 1 of a two-part conversation where we explore the early stages of Rachel’s journey through ALS, caregiving, and the deep love that carried her family through it all.
Rachel's Website- https://spiritedprosperity.com/
Rachel's Book- The Widow Chose Red?
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
See my videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email me [email protected]
1 hr 27 min - 221- Launching "Out of the Fog and Into the Light" new podcast
In this episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole introduces her new podcast series, “Out of the Fog and Into the Light,” a conversation designed for anyone rebuilding life after profound loss or major change. Drawing from her own journey of losing her husband and navigating life as a widow, Michelle shares the heart behind this new series and why the message of rebuilding is so important.
She talks about the reality of grief—the confusion, the pain, and the messy middle that often goes unseen. But she also shares the hope that can emerge when we begin to take small steps forward. Through faith, community, and courage, it is possible to move out of the fog of grief and into a new season filled with purpose.
Michelle reminds listeners that their story is not over. Even in life’s most difficult chapters, God is still at work. This series will explore how pain can be transformed into purpose, how rebuilding life is a creative process, and how each person’s journey—no matter how broken it may feel—can become something meaningful and beautiful.
If you are walking through grief, transition, or a season where everything has changed, this conversation will encourage you to keep moving forward and trust that light is still ahead.
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
See my videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email me [email protected]24 min - 220-From Psychic Medium to Christ Follower: Doreen Virtue’s Radical Faith Journey
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, former New Age leader and best-selling author Doreen Virtue shares her dramatic transformation from practicing mediumship to surrendering her life to Jesus Christ. Once known globally for psychic readings and angel cards, Doreen now speaks boldly about spiritual deception, biblical truth, and the freedom she found in the gospel.
Together, we explore why mediumship and psychic practices are spiritually dangerous, what Scripture actually says about these practices, and how grief can make people especially vulnerable to seeking comfort in the wrong places. Doreen offers compassionate guidance for those who have been involved in New Age spirituality and are searching for clarity, healing, and peace.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that true comfort, discernment, and lasting hope are found in Christ alone.
Doreen Virtue shares how she went from a celebrated psychic medium to a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
Mediumship and psychic practices are rooted in spiritual deception and contradict biblical teaching.
Scripture clearly warns against consulting mediums, astrology, and occult practices.
Grief can make people vulnerable to seeking supernatural signs instead of seeking God.
True healing and comfort come from prayer, Scripture, and a relationship with Christ.
Discernment grows through understanding and studying the Bible.
Repentance is available to anyone who has engaged in New Age practices.
Leaving the New Age movement often involves real spiritual warfare.
God redeems past experiences and uses testimonies to reach others.
Peace is found not in signs and symbols, but in surrender and trust.
Please read Doreen's FREE ebook, “From Counterfeit to Christ” at the Kindle Unlimited store for FREE here
Follow Doreen on FB Here
Doreen's Instagram
Doreen's YouTube
Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat
Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program
Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse
Click HERE to
order the Widow Goals Workbook
Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide
Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader
Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG
Here on FB
Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more
Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon
Book Michelle as a speaker
Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups
To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you!
Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon
Follow Michelle on TikTok
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/
https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals
See my videos on Youtube
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Email me [email protected]
1 hr 5 min
About Widowed 2 Soon; Advice on Faith, Mental Health, and Dating Again
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Through raw stories and practical wisdom, widow Michelle helps others find healing and connection in the widow journey while raising teens.
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