Widower's Journey

The Widower's Journey Podcast once again virtually travels outside the U.S., to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to visit with Richard Dri, who as a widower, he thought he could handle life as a widower and being a single dad to three kids, but this was not the case. At times, he struggled greatly. Join us as Richard shares details about his journey. As a financial planner, Richard also shares a few suggestions in managing one's financial resources while embarking on their grief journey.

Jerry Williamson is dying. The widower from Findlay, Ohio, was recently diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. As a member of the Widowers Support Network, Jerry wished to help his fellow widowers one last time by offering some final thoughts. Although he is in Hospice care, Jerry agreed to grace our podcast for a rare and candid interview.

Join our host Herb Knoll for this powerful interview with the gracious Jerry Williamson as he describes his Final Chapter. Jerry often wondered what his wife was not sharing with him during her last days alive. What was she holding back? While Jerry is not a woman, he hopes this extraordinary interview provides insights into the thoughts, fears, regrets, and reliance on his faith in a man whose life will be ending soon.

Resilience – A must-have human trait if you are recovering from grief following the loss of a spouse or life partner. Imagine losing three of your children, your husband, an infant brother, her parents, and then her sight in one eye. Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he interviews the founder of "A Butterfly's Journey," the remarkable Dr. Barbara Hopkinson. Dr. Hopkinson will explore the secrets to developing one's resilience and share some best practices in its application and uses. Among Dr. Hopkinson's many credits are "Top Professional in Resilience After Loss" from the International Association of Top Professional and is an inductee into the "WAW (Women Appreciating Women) Hall of Fame.

Listen as Widower's Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 5. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions on the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do about your wedding band imprint once your ring is removed, how women stereotype widowers, hope for older widowers to rediscover JOY, and many more topics. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,700+ widower members are providing one another.

Frank Vaughan and Don Murray were each widowed in recent years. Listen in as each share the stories of their grief journeys. From diagnosis to where they find themselves today, nothing is held back. From deep despair to their discovery that joy awaited them. Join Herb Knoll as he and his guest co-host, Mike Chepiga, uncover two journeys worth repeating, perhaps by you.

Ever wonder how other countries treat their widowers? Listen in as Kohlibri Coaching's Jeff Ziegler and your host, the Unintentional Widower Whisperer, Herb Knoll, interview widowers from Australia, Scotland, India, and England. Learn the best practices practiced in other nations as well as the uniquenesses of each. This is a lively session for sure; so get some paper and a pen to take notes, sit back and enjoy.

Life Coach Jeff Ziegler is the new licensee of the Widower's Support Network, enabling him to continue the remarkable work started by the Founder of the Widower's Support Network and the Dean of widowers, Herb Knoll. Under the licensing agreement, Jeff will lead both the operational and creative direction of the ministry's two Facebook pages; Widowers Support Network (public page) and Widowers Support Network – Members Only (men only). Join Herb and Jeff as they describe why the Widowers Support Network's future is so exciting. Learn what all the commotion is about for this rapidly growing grief tool that is healing hearts and saving lives. See why the Widower's Support Network has become known as the best grief tool available to widowers on planet earth.

Is the old adage true? When there is a death in a marriage, women mourn, men, replace. Listen in as the Dean of widowed men, Herb Knoll, explores this question and many others during this podcast titled, "Marriage - Is It Right for Me." Joining Herb are three widowers, including one widower who authored the Ultimate Dating Guide for Widowers, Abel Keogh. Learn what our guests say about marrying too soon, to gaining permission to marry from a widower's children, pre-nuptial agreements, to a discussion about the risks associated with marriage soon after being widowed. What are the questions each widower needs to answer before popping the question? No topic is too hot to handle. Join us for this lively podcast.

The dean of widowers everywhere, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 4, a feature of the Widower's Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial discussion that have recently taken place on the Widower's Support Network, - Members Only, Facebook page for widowers, and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about, and what advice widowers provide one another. Among the topics discussed in this episode is Erectile Dysfunction and Online Meds, and other topics that you won't want to miss. No topic is off limits. Guaranteed to hold your interest.

Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only

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Special thanks to Ken Harrell for the use of his song "Someone I Can't Live Without." For more information on Ken, see his YouTube Channel:

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Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Join widowers Larry Ahrens and Jim Winner as they visit with our host, Herb Knoll, in a retrospective view of the Widower's Support Network – Members Only; the dynamic Facebook page established exclusively for widowed men and those men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouses. Listen, as both Larry and Jim offer their critique of this page, a page recognized as the best resource available to widowers on planet earth. Note: Larry and Jim are each bi-weekly columnist on the Widower's Support Network – Members Only; you can read their insights every other Thursday. Widower's Support Network – Members Only currently serves 1,301 men from 32 countries, and it does it for free.

Visit Widower's Support Network:

Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only

To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com

While you are there, you may also wish to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Please join us!

Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.