Widowed AF: Real stories of love, grief and beyond - With Rosie Moss
Widowed AF is a podcast hosted by Rosie Moss, who lost her husband in a diving accident in 2018. The show features honest conversations about grief, covering practical challenges like finances and single parenting, as well as emotional realities such as anger and loneliness. Through guest stories and expert advice, Rosie aims to help others feel less alone in their loss. The podcast won the British Podcast Awards 2025.
Episodes
Our Baby Was 13 Days Old When My Husband Had a Seizure | Anne Byrne
Content warning: death, cancer (glioblastoma), end-of-life care, parenting after loss.When Anne Byrne gave birth to her daughter Elizabeth in May 2020, she should have been settling into the beautiful, exhausting chaos of life with a newborn.Thirteen days later, her husband Javi had a seizure at home.A scan revealed a brain tumour. Javi was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable
She Knew Something Was Wrong. Nobody Listened. | Ross Cracknell
Content warning: cancer, delayed diagnosis, terminal illness, anticipatory grief, death, young children and bereavement.When Ross Cracknell’s wife Steph began experiencing persistent pain in her back and hip, they knew something wasn’t right.Steph was young, fit, healthy and rarely went to the doctor. But as the pain continued and worsened, she repeatedly sought medical help. Again and again, they
“He Went to Football and Never Came Home” | Louise Liddell
Content warning: death, sudden bereavement, traumatic injury, ICU, children’s grief and legal proceedings.When Louise Liddell’s husband John cycled off to play five-a-side football one evening, there was no reason to think he wouldn’t be coming home.But later that night, Louise was woken by flashing lights and a knock at the door. John had been hit by a bus while cycling home and had suffered cata
The Grief I Inherited: Losing Mum to Suicide with Natalie Sutherland
Natalie was just two years old when her mum, Elaine, died by suicide at only 26.She grew up without memories of her mum and, perhaps even harder, without anyone really talking about her. Natalie learned very young that her mum was a subject best avoided. She didn’t even discover how she had died until she was 13.In this incredibly open conversation, Natalie talks to Rosie about what that silence d
Say the Word: Suicide, Survival & the People Left Behind with CALM’s Michael Jarvis
Say the Word: Suicide, Survival & the People Left Behind with CALM’s Michael JarvisWhat happens when we stop being afraid to say the word suicide?This week, Rosie is joined by Michael Jarvis from CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for a conversation about suicide, the people left behind, and why talking openly could help save a life.Michael comes to the conversation from both sides. He w
Widowed With Kids: Sharon Rosenbloom on Parenting Through Grief, 24 Years On
Content warning: cancer, death, end-of-life care, child bereavement and serious illness.Twenty-four years ago, Sharon Rosenbloom’s husband Simon died from cancer, leaving her with two young children and a life she had never imagined having to live without him.Today, Sharon is a bereavement therapist, coach and author of Widowed With Kids. But before we get to everything she has learned since Simon
“I Don’t Believe His Death Was Preventable” | Reshma Kearney on Suicide, Stigma & Raising Grieving Children
In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie speaks with Reshma Kearney, a US-based mum of three, trauma-informed yoga teacher and grief advocate, whose husband Sean died by suicide in September 2022.Sean was an orthopaedic surgeon, a lieutenant colonel in the US Army, a dad, husband, outdoorsman and high achiever. He had also lived for years with periods of depression, anxiety, anger and increased alcoho
“Look Through the Turn."The Day Paula’s Husband Didn’t Come Home
Content warning: sudden death, fatal road collision, bereavement, anxiety and depression.Paula Thomas had spent years knowing that her husband Jeff’s job carried risk.He was an active-duty US Navy submariner. There were long deployments, months without contact and the strange reality of loving someone whose job sometimes took him beneath the ocean for months at a time.But when the knock at the doo
“We Have to Clock In Today”: Keisha Wheeler on Widowhood & Raising Seven Children
When Keisha Wheeler met Patrick at college, she wasn’t looking for a husband. Patrick, however, seemed fairly certain he’d found his wife.What followed was a marriage full of faith, family, music, ministry and, eventually, seven children.Then, in December 2021, everything changed.Patrick developed chest pain while the family were preparing to deliver food to their community. Within hours, Keisha w
Renata Scofield on Cancer, Sudden Loss and Raising Two Young Daughters Alone
For ten years, Renata Scofield and her husband Colin packed a lot of living into a short time. They met online despite living a block apart, married quickly, moved countries, built careers, welcomed two daughters and created a life together in Edinburgh.Then, in April 2023, Colin was diagnosed with kidney cancer that had already spread to his lungs.The treatment appeared to be working. Five days b
Widowed Far From Home | Nathalie Bruneau
What happens when the worst day of your life unfolds thousands of miles from home?This week I'm joined by Nathalie Bruneau, who moved from France to China for what was meant to be a short adventure. Instead, she fell in love with Leo, built a life in Shanghai, and together they had two young sons.Nathalie shares the extraordinary story of navigating marriage across cultures, the challenges alcohol
Funerals: Everything Nobody Tells You | With Poppy Mardell
Most of us don’t think about funerals until we’re forced to.And by then we’re expected to make some of the biggest decisions of our lives whilst barely able to think straight.This week Rosie is joined by funeral director Poppy Mardell, founder of Poppy’s Funerals, for one of the most practical, eye-opening conversations we’ve ever had on Widowed AF.Together they dismantle the myths surrounding dea
Holly Matthews: “Just Tell Them I Was Alright” | Brain Cancer, Anticipatory Grief & Parenting Through Loss
What happens when you have to grieve the person you love before they’ve even gone?This week I’m joined by Holly Matthews. Holly is a former actress, TEDx speaker, founder of The Happy Me Project, and was widowed at just 32 when her husband Ross died from grade four brain cancer, leaving her to raise their two young daughters alone.But before any of that, there was a Pimm’s promotional job, an inst
S4 - EP22 - How’s the Weather? Erin Clark on Grief, Love and Learning to Live Again
What do you say when “How are you?” feels impossible to answer?This week I’m joined by Erin Clark, whose husband Greg died suddenly from a heart attack in 2021 after more than 30 years of marriage. One moment they were enjoying a simple family dinner with their children, and the next Erin found herself performing CPR on the man she’d loved since she was 19.In this deeply moving conversation, Erin
S4 - EP21 - Chatty Episode- The Life We Never Got to Have with Julie Farrin
In this 'chatty' episode I’m joined once again by the wonderful Julie Farrin, who first appeared on Widowed AF to share the story of losing her husband Andy to glioblastoma just months after they were married.A year on from her first appearance, we’re talking about what happens after the immediate chaos of grief. After the funeral, after the paperwork, after everyone else has gone back to their li
S4- EP20 – Josh Was 33: Charlotte Jenkins on SADS, Survivor’s Guilt and Solo Parenting
When Charlotte’s husband Josh died suddenly from SADS (Sudden Adult Death Syndrome), she was just 32 years old.One ordinary Monday morning, Josh went for a run, came home, started work and then, without warning, collapsed and died. Hours later, Charlotte found him at home while their two-year-old daughter waited downstairs.In this deeply moving episode, Charlotte shares the reality of navigating l
S4 - EP19 - He Was Planning Our Wedding: Josie Jakub on Suicide Loss, Love and Life After Olivier
In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie is joined by Josie Jakub, CEO of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS).Josie shares the story of her fiancé Olivier, a kind, spiritual French lorry driver who was loved by everyone around him. Together they were building a life, planning their wedding and creating a future in rural France. Then, just weeks before they were due to marry, Olivier died by sui
S4- EP18 - “I Could Never Regret Loving Her” Danny Lesslie on Grief, Gratitude and Raising Their Girls Alone
In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with widower, writer, coach and devoted girl dad Danny Lesslie.Danny shares the extraordinary love story he built with his wife Rafaela, known to everyone who loved her as Raffi. They met on the bluffs of Santa Monica, fell hard, built a family together and chose each other every day. But when Raffi was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive squamous cell carcinoma
S4 – EP17 – “I Thought I Was Broken”: Emma Grey on Late Diagnosis, Grief and Learning to Regulate
In this episode Rosie Moss is joined once again by Emma Grey. Emma is a former wills and probate lawyer turned grief-informed coach and counsellor, and founder of Rainbow Hunting.The conversation moves into the reality of long-term grief and the parts people don’t really talk about once the initial shock fades. Emma speaks openly about how bereavement can strip away the coping strategies and maski
S4 – EP16 – “This One Was Different”: Donna Rice-Hannam on Hospital Failures, Grief and Surviving Without Mark
In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Donna Rice-Hannam, who found Widowed AF just five weeks after her husband Mark died suddenly in October 2024. What follows is a conversation full of heartbreak, fury, dark humour, and the kind of honesty that makes grief feel a little less lonely.Donna shares the story of meeting Mark through mutual friends, a “blind blind date,” and a pub-stairs snog that tu
S4 – EP15 – “I Don’t Know Where to Go for Comfort Now”: Corinne Longland-Malam on Sudden Loss, Trauma and Surviving After Lee
In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Corinne Longland-Malam, known online as the “Fairy Grief Mother,” about losing her partner Lee after a rare and devastating illness turned their lives upside down in the space of months.Corinne shares the story of meeting Lee “very romantically on Facebook,” falling quickly into a relationship that felt less like fireworks and more like finally feeling safe.
S4 – EP14 – “Katie’s Death, On Her Terms”: Jackie L. Disch on Love, Advocacy and Loss
In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Jackie L. Disch, who shares the story of her wife Katie and the life they built together over 23 years. A relationship rooted in deep acceptance.Katie’s death came suddenly in 2020 after a series of strokes, during a time when COVID restrictions meant hospitals were inaccessible, isolating, and frightening. What followed was a rapid shift from normal life int
S4 – EP13 – “You’re Going to Die From This”: Orlagh Reynolds on MND, Parenting and Letting Go
In this episode I’m joined by Orlagh Reynolds, whose husband Fraser died from motor neurone disease.Their story starts the way so many of the best ones do. A chance meeting in Dublin, a bit of boldness, and a gut feeling that turned into a life. Together they built something full. Australia, travel, work, marriage, and their daughter, Una.And then another gut feeling. This one telling Orlagh they
S4 – EP12 – He Died on the Flight Home: Fran Milne on Sudden Loss, Grief and the Day Everything Changed
Rosie is joined by Fran Milne, whose husband Matt died suddenly after collapsing on a flight home from Singapore.What begins as a familiar story of work travel, school runs and family life shifts in an instant into something unthinkable. A knock at the door. A police officer standing on the driveway. And the kind of shock that splits your life into before and after.In this deeply honest conversati
S4 – EP11 – “We Got Married Days Before He Died”: Jess Herrick on Young Widowhood, Cancer and the Life They Didn’t Get
Jess Herrick was 28 when her partner Max was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer.What followed was a year of brutal treatment, long hospital stays, and a kind of life that no one in their twenties expects to be living. Against the odds, Max went into remission and they tried to rebuild. But just a year later, the cancer came back, this time terminal.In this episode, Jess talks about loving
S4 – EP10 – “You Are So Strong”: Leslie Harter-Berg on Sudden Loss, Solo Parenting and Starting Again
Rosie is joined by Leslie Harter-Berg, author of You Are So Strong, to talk about sudden loss, solo parenting, and rebuilding a life you never asked for.Leslie’s husband Ryan died unexpectedly in 2019 after suffering an aneurysm and stroke while they were on a family holiday. He was 34. They had two very young children. One moment they were by the pool, the next, everything had changed.They talk a
S4 - EP-9 - She Died Protecting Her Children: Stuart Green on Love, Loss and What Comes Next
In this episode, Rosie Moss speaks with Stuart J Green, author of The Regenerative Leap, whose story of love, loss and survival is almost impossible to comprehend, and yet deeply human.Stuart takes us back to a life built in the Philippines, where he met his wife Maya, a brilliant lawyer, mother, and woman deeply committed to justice. Their love story is rich with humour, culture and connection. A
S4 – EP8 Love, Vinyl and Bowel Cancer: Cath Holland on Caring for Andy and Life After the Music Stopped
In this episode Rosie Moss is joined by writer and lifelong music obsessive Cath Holland. Cath brings her husband Andy vividly to life, a thoughtful, principled “music buff” whose love of records, gigs and humour carried them through 25 years together and somehow held on right until the end.The conversation begins in the life before. Liverpool gig scenes, record shops, and a shared vinyl collectio
S4 – EP7 – Finding the Funny in Grief: Comedian Sam Morrison on Losing His Partner to COVID 19
This week on Widowed AF, Rosie is joined by LA-based comedian Sam Morrison, whose life changed forever when his partner Jonathan died from Covid in 2021.Sam is currently in London performing his critically acclaimed show Sugar Daddy, a wildly funny, deeply personal comedy about love, loss and everything that comes after. What started as grief eventually found its way onto the stage, proving that s
S4 – EP6 – Five Weeks in Limbo: Natalie Dodds on Trauma, ICU Vigil and Fighting for Answers
In this episode, Rosie Moss speaks with Natalie Dodds.Natalie is a mum of two who lost her partner, Dave, following a workplace crane collapse. She speaks with clear eyed honesty about parenting through shock, bureaucracy and the long tail of grief, while still finding ways to keep Dave’s humour and presence alive at the family dinner table.We begin with life before. How Natalie and Dave met, buil
S4- EP5 - A Widow’s Fight: How Caroline Booth Is Challenging a Broken System
In this episode the host Rosie Moss speaks with Caroline Booth. Caroline is a widowed mother of two and the driving force behind a powerful grassroots campaign to reform bereavement support in the UK, born from her own experience of sudden loss and systemic failure.Caroline’s story begins with the unexpected loss of her husband Steve to aggressive bowel cancer. As she navigated the raw terrain of
S4 – EP4 – When Cancer Carries Trauma: Christine Fader on Love, Caregiving and Complex Grief
In this deeply moving episode, host Rosie Moss speaks with Christine Fader, an educator and advocate who became the primary caregiver to her husband, Michael, through his cancer journey.Christine and Michael met in 1997, an instant yet thoughtful connection that led to marriage within months. Long before cancer entered their lives, they were already navigating complexity, including Christine’s own
S4 - EP3 - Grieving with Dignity: Betsy Ronel on Love, Loss and the Long Road Back
In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Moss is joined by Betsy Ronel, a widow of 15 years, mother, New York real estate agent, and host of the podcast Heavens to Betsy.Betsy shares the story of her marriage to Daniel, a gifted plastic surgeon known for his integrity and deep ethical conviction. From early online dating to raising young children within a small-town medical community, their life toget
S4 - EP2 - A Love Cut Short: Hannah Ramsey on Childhood Sweethearts, Sudden Loss and Grief
In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Moss sits down with Hannah Ramsey to tell a love story that began in childhood and ended far too soon.Hannah and her husband, Blue, met in primary school and spent 35 years building a life together. They raised four children, ran a business from home, renovated houses, travelled, laughed, and lived with a deep sense of partnership and mutual respect. Blue was t
S4 - EP1 - Love Loss and Disco balls, with Rachel Hart-Phillips
Rachel Hart-Phillips is back.You might remember her from season three, when she told the story of losing her husband to suicide while she was pregnant. Six years on, she’s raising their little boy, navigating the bits of grief that don’t come with a map, and building a life that holds both love and loss without trying to cancel either out.We talk about the strange reality of parenting a child who
S3 - EP39 - Season Three Finale: Grief, Solo Parenting, Burnout and Starting Again
In this episode, it’s just me.I recorded this on Christmas Eve to mark the end of season three and to say thank you. There’s no script and no guest. Just a chance to talk honestly about the year that’s been.I reflect on winning Gold at the podcast awards and why it still feels surreal. I talk about my marriage ending, going back to solo parenting, and supporting my neurodivergent daughter through
S3 - EP38 - A Love Cut Short: Amy Brunt on Joy, Shock and Parenting Through Grief
In this episode, Rosie Moss speaks with teacher and young widow Amy Brunt, whose life changed overnight when her husband Max died suddenly from meningococcal septicemia in December 2023. Amy shares their story with candour and affection, beginning with the playful first date where they unknowingly arrived in matching outfits, through marriage, motherhood, and the everyday quirks that made Max unfo
S2 - EP37 - A Good Death: Derek Tweedie on Love, Caregiving and Life After Losing Judy
In this episode, Rosie Moss speaks with Derek Tweedie about the kind of love that spans continents and decades, and the kind of loss that reshapes what it means to live well.Derek shares the story of meeting his wife Judy in Edinburgh by chance, falling in love across cassette tapes and long distance phone calls, and building a full life between Scotland and Australia. Their partnership carried th
S2 - EP36 - Building the Club No One Asked to Join: Nicky Wake on The Widow Collective
In this special episode, Rosie Moss sits down with entrepreneur, widow and community builder Nicky Wake to explore the power of widow led spaces. Nicky is best known for founding Chapter Two Dating and Widows Fire, two platforms that reshape how widows re enter intimacy and connection. Her newest venture, The Widow Collective, goes even deeper, creating a free, grassroots home for widowed people t
S3 - EP35 - Permission To Be Me: Tabby Kerwin on Love, Loss and Becoming Herself After Widowhood
In this deeply honest episode, Rosie Moss sits down with author, coach and mental health advocate Tabby Kerwin to talk about the kind of love that shifts you, the kind of loss that breaks you, and the slow, unexpected freedom that can grow from grief.Tabby takes us inside her story with Simon, her late husband. First they were musicians side by side, then partners wrapped in intimacy, humour and s
S3 - EP34 - Becky Shepherd. Love, Loss Abroad, and the Long Journey Home
In this episode, Rosie Moss speaks with Becky Shepherd, a mother of two and the widow of Paul, her husband of more than twenty years. What begins as a warm and funny look back at their early romance in Birmingham unfolds into a raw, deeply human account of sudden loss and the impossible steps that follow.Becky talks about meeting Paul in her early twenties and the ease of falling in love with some
S3 - EP33 - Aimie Strachan. Holding Grief, Raising Kids and Learning to Live Again.
In this deeply human and beautifully raw episode, Rosie Moss sits down with Aimie Strachan, a widow and mother of two whose husband John died suddenly from an undiagnosed aortic dissection. What unfolds is a conversation full of love, shock, courage, and the fierce tenderness of solo parenting after loss.Aimie traces their story from meeting as young teachers in Dubai to the ease and joy of their
S3 - EP32 - Is Daddy Going to Be OK? Emma Charlesworth on Love, Loss and Lockdown
In this episode, host Rosie Moss sits down with writer and solo parent Emma Charlesworth, whose husband Charlie died of COVID-19 during the first UK lockdown. Emma’s memoir, Daddy Going to Be Okay?, grew from voice notes and late night blog posts into a powerful account of grief, parenting through trauma, and finding connection in the darkest days.Emma shares the story of Charlie’s final days in h
S3 - EP31 - The Grief Sherpa: Karen Sutton on surviving the unimaginable and finding purpose
In this episode the host Rosie Moss speaks with Karen Sutton. Karen is the UK’s first widow coach and a leading voice in the grief community, known for her deeply personal approach to navigating widowhood, parenting after loss, and reclaiming life after tragedy.Together, Rosie and Karen delve into the raw terrain of life after the sudden death of a spouse. Karen shares the moment she learned of he
S3 - EP30 - Mat Owen: “You Need to Get Up.” Grief, Fatherhood, and Love After Losing Nic
When Mat Owen lost his wife Nic to breast cancer in 2023, his world was turned upside down. Left to raise their two young children, he faced the unimaginable: grieving the love of his life while trying to stay present as a father.In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Rosie and Mat explore what it means to parent through loss, love someone through illness, and rebuild life when the person
S3 - EP29 - A spinal tumour, a newborn, and a pandemic: Laura Plowman on love and loss
In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Laura Plowman, who lost her partner Gavin to terminal cancer just months after the birth of their son. A former police officer, Laura shares her journey of love, loss and survival with breathtaking honesty and quiet strength.Laura and Gavin met through work in 2018, their relationship moving quickly from first dates to buying a home and welcoming a baby in Ju
S3 - EP28 - Michelle Watson Rhodes: losing a fiancé, CPR in the night, and grieving without rights
Rosie speaks to Michelle Watson Rhodes, who shares the devastating story of losing her fiancé Mike to a sudden heart attack just six months before their planned wedding.Michelle and Mike’s love story began during the stillness of lockdown, unfolding through long walks, shared breakfasts and the kind of everyday companionship that makes life feel steady. A quiet proposal by the river led to plans f
S3 - EP27 - Lisa Marshall @the_widowdiaries on parenting after suicide without answers
In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Lisa Marshall, known online as @the_widowdiaries on Instagram and TikTok. Lisa has built a powerful community by sharing her journey of surviving the sudden suicide of her husband Alan and raising three young children in the aftermath.Through raw honesty and reflection, Lisa opens up about the shock of widowhood, the silence that often surrounds suicide, and
S3 - EP26- Zoe Flory on colon cancer, camping kit and the contradictions of widowhood
In this episode Rosie Moss is joined by Zoe Flory, who shares the story of her late partner Patrick from their whirlwind first meeting in a Brighton pub to navigating his terminal cancer diagnosis to raising their daughter Addie after his death.With unflinching honesty and flashes of humour, Zoe speaks about the reality of becoming a full-time caregiver, the heartbreak of watching Patrick fade und
S3 - EP25 - Julie Farrin on the first seizure, the diagnosis and saying goodbye
In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Julie Farrin, who lost her husband Andy to glioblastoma, an aggressive and fast moving brain cancer.Julie shares the story of meeting Andy, falling for his quiet kindness, and marrying him just weeks before their world was turned upside down. She talks about the first seizure that led to his diagnosis, the challenges of treatment during lockdown, and the pain
S3 - EP24 – Ric Hart on maternal loss and the reality of solo fatherhood
In this episode, host Rosie Moss speaks with Ric Hart—a writer, speaker, and solo father who lost his wife Jade shortly after the birth of their son Hugo in 2018.Ric shares the raw reality of grief colliding with fatherhood: bringing a newborn home alone, feeding Hugo through sleepless nights, and confronting what he believes were preventable hospital failures. From that devastation, he found purp
S3 - EP23 – Life After Loss: Widowhood, Divorce, and the Reality of Starting Over
In this solo episode, host Rosie Moss shares her own story with unflinching honesty.Seven and a half years after losing her husband, Rosie now faces a second upheaval: the end of her marriage. She reflects on how new heartbreak can reawaken old wounds, leaving her once again asking, how the f**k do I get back up?Rosie talks candidly about raising three children, two with additional needs, while na
S3 - EP22 – Choosing Dignity: Clare McCue on ALS, Assisted Dying and Parenting Through Loss.
In this episode, Rosie Moss sits down with Clare McCue, who faced one of the most difficult journeys imaginable: walking with her husband Mattie through ALS, and ultimately supporting his decision to die with dignity through Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAiD) law.Clare shares candidly what it meant to prepare her young son Hudson for his father’s death — not by hiding it, but by weaving h
S3 - EP21 - “You Have One Week”: Karla Hawkins on Love, Cancer and Goodbye
At just 31, Karla Hawkins’ husband Dan was diagnosed with stage four bladder cancer. Overnight, life became a whirlwind of surgeries, drug trials, and caregiving — all while trying to hold onto hope.In this moving episode, Karla shares: • The shock of a rare diagnosis in young adulthood • Becoming a full-time caregiver while balancing work and finances • The phone call that told her Dan had just o
S3 - EP20 - Surviving Suicide Loss & Spiritual Abuse: Rachel Powell on Unsafe Faith Spaces
In this episode, Rosie Moss speaks with Rachel Powell, who lost her husband Andre to suicide after years of battling undiagnosed depression, sex addiction, and harmful church dynamics.Rachel opens up about the reality of living in a marriage marked by broken boundaries, secrecy, and the crushing weight of spiritual control. She explains how her attempts to set a safety plan were met with resistanc
S3 E19 – Grieving While Giving Birth: Sephine Llo on Love, IVF and Solo Parenting
In this episode, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with musician Sephine Llo (Josie) about love, loss, and the complicated road to motherhood after bereavement.Josie married fellow musician Rob just days after his stage-four cancer diagnosis. Over the next two years, they endured 30 rounds of chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, and the looming reality of terminal illness—all while clinging to hope and planning
S3 - EP18 - Rachel Bourgham on widow anger, tacos and comment trolls
In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with writer and journalist Rachel Bourgham, author of Widow Land. Rachel’s world changed in an instant when her husband, Colin, was killed in a cycling accident just blocks from their home. What followed was the brutal reality of sudden loss: raising a nine-year-old alone, navigating paperwork and blame, and trying to make sense of a future she
S3 -EP17 - Feckless, Fierce & Widowed: Orla’s Story
In this episode, Rosie speaks to guest host Orla Blackburn—a self-proclaimed “feckless” adult whose life veered sharply off course after losing her partner, Andy, to cancer. What follows is a no-holds-barred conversation packed with bruising honesty, dry humour, and the kind of emotional realness that defines Widowed AF.Orla doesn’t sugar-coat a thing—from cheap wine in foreign campsites to the re
S3 - EP16 - Grief, Teenagers & Sudden Death with Kelly Orme
In this episode, Rosie sits down with Kelly Orme for an achingly honest conversation about surviving sudden loss, parenting through heartbreak, and building a new life from the ashes. Kelly found herself widowed in 2021 after her husband Nick died unexpectedly from an undiagnosed heart condition. With her trademark warmth, Rosie lets Kelly take the lead, sharing how she and Nick met as teenagers,
S3 - EP15 - Life After MND: Colleen Clarke’s Story of Love and Loss
In this episode, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Colleen Clarke, a widow from Australia who shares her deeply personal story of losing her husband Steve to motor neurone disease (MND). Through a candid and honest conversation, they explore the realities of caregiving, the emotional toll of terminal illness, and the resilience required to parent a young child while facing unimaginable loss. This powerf
S3 - EP14 - Charlotte Cannell: Widowed at 27: Sudden Loss and Stolen Futures
In this episode, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Charlotte Cannell about losing her fiancé Craig to a brain aneurysm when she was just 27 years old. Their conversation explores the devastating impact of sudden loss on a young woman who had been with her partner since she was 16, and how she rebuilt her life through travel, family support, and finding new purpose.Charlotte shares the harrowing twelve d
S3 - EP13 - Adriana De Jesus : When Asthma Turns Fatal: A Story of Unexpected Loss
In this episode, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Adriana De Jesus, a young widow from New York state who lost her husband Jason to a fatal asthma attack when their son was just 14 months old. This powerful conversation explores the devastating reality of sudden widowhood, the challenges of single parenting after loss, and the unexpected journey of finding meaning through grief.Adriana shares her love
S3 - EP12 - Cathy Brokenshire: Grieving in the public eye
In this episode, Rosie speaks to Cathy Brokenshire, widow of prominent politician, James Brokenshire , who died from lung cancer. As you listen to Cathy’s story, you’ll discover how she turned a personal tragedy into a powerful mission to raise awareness about lung cancer, particularly for those who, like James, may not fit the typical profile. This conversation is not just about loss, it’s about
S3 - EP11 - From Loss to Love: Eva Spiegel on Parenting and Dating After Widowhood
In this episode, we have a heartfelt conversation with Eva Spiegel, who opens up about her journey through widowhood and the challenges of navigating life after loss. Eva shares her personal story of losing her husband, Terry, and how that experience reshaped her understanding of grief, parenting, and love. We explore the complexities of raising a child while dealing with profound sorrow, and Eva
S3 - EP10 - Conversations on Grief and Healing with Those Two Widows
In this episode, we welcome Katie and Natalie from the podcast "Those Two Widows," who share their candid experiences of widowhood and the unique bond they formed through their shared journeys. The conversation dives into the complexities of grief, the challenges of navigating life after loss, and the importance of finding community among those who truly understand. With a warm and straightforward
S3 - EP9 - Love After Loss: A Journey to Sobriety with Nicky Wake
Here's the corrected version with the Clear Minds Hypnosis App properly attributed:In this episode, Rosie chats with returning guest Nicky Wake about something that doesn't get talked about enough - the messy reality of using alcohol to cope with grief, and what it's like to get sober as a widow.Nicky gets brutally honest about how her drinking escalated when her husband was sick, and
S3 - EP 8 - Love, Loss and Alcoholism
In this episode, host Rosie Gill-Moss chats with Louise about her experience of losing her husband unexpectedly. Louise shares the tough realities of widowhood and how her husband's battle with alcoholism shaped their lives together.Her husband died from a heart attack related to severe alcoholic liver disease, a struggle that Louise faced for years as she tried to support him through his addi
S3 - EP7 - Understanding Addiction and Grief: Shirley Pegram's Story
In this episode of the Widowed AF podcast, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Shirley Pegram, who shares her journey through widowhood following the death of her husband, Adrian, due to liver disease. Shirley reflects on their 30-year relationship, the challenges they faced, and the impact of addiction on their lives.Shirley discusses the complexities of grief, the stigma surrounding addiction, and
S3 - EP6 Thea Claire's Story; Love, Loss, and Neurodiversity
At just 24, Thea Claire found herself widowed and navigating the overwhelming world of grief while grappling with revelations she discovered about their relationship.In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss chats with Thea, who shares her journey after the sudden death of her husband, T, from a brain tumour. Thea opens up about the emotional ups and downs of T's diagnosis, the challenge
S3 - EP5 - Sophie Ransom – Young, Widowed and Pregnant
In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Sophie Ransom from Suffolk. At 25 years old, Sophie's fiancé, Paul was killed in a motorcycle accident when she was 17 weeks pregnant with their daughter. Now 27, Sophie shares her experience of widowhood at a young age and the reality of navigating pregnancy, birth, and raising a child on her own.Sophie recounts meeting Paul at 19, m
S3 - EP4 - Coping with Grief: Cancer, Family Dynamics, and Support - Mark Heazle
In this episode of the Widowed AF podcast, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Mark Heazle, a widower who shares his experiences following the death of his wife, Sharon, from a rare form of cancer. Mark discusses the practical aspects of navigating life as a single parent while managing grief. He provides insights into the challenges of parenting after loss, including the dynamics of raising children
S3 - EP3 - Life After Loss: Rachel's Journey as a Pregnant Widow - Rachel Hart
In this episode of "Widowed AF," host Rosie Gill-Moss engages in a conversation with Rachel Hart, who shares her personal experience of losing her husband to suicide while she was pregnant. Rachel discusses the profound impact of this loss on her life and the complexities of navigating grief during such a pivotal time.The episode addresses the stigma surrounding suicide, highlighting how it affect
S3 - EP2 - Andrew Medlycot - When Cancer Changes Everything
In this episode, Rosie welcomes Andrew Medlycot to the studio for an open and insightful conversation about how life can change in an instant. Andrew shares his personal journey, from facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis to navigating the ripple effects it has had on every aspect of his world.Through this conversation, Andrew reflects on the unexpected ways that cancer reshaped his priorities,
S3 - EP1 - Welcome Back
In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie and Jonathan Gill-Moss welcome you back for more insight from the frontline of widowhood. The couple discuss the challenges of managing family life, high expectations and grief during the festive season. They share their recent Christmas trip to Jamaica, which included unexpected complications, and a trip to hospital. Hear how their grief has changed over time
S2 - EP24 - Chatty - Christmas Special
Feeling festive? In this episode, Jonathan and I are sitting down for a Christmas catch-up to wrap up two incredible years of Widowed AF. We’re taking a moment to reflect on what the podcast has meant to us, the changes we made this year, and—most importantly—the impact your messages and feedback have had. Honestly, we couldn’t do this without you.We’re chatting about life as a blended family (it’
S2 - EP23 - Katrina Smith
Episode OverviewContent Warning: This episode discusses themes of murder, trauma, and grief that may be triggering for some listeners.In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Katrina Smith about the traumatic night her husband was murdered in their home. Katrina shares her harrowing experience of losing her husband, Josh, during a home invasion, exploring profound grief, loss, an
S2 - EP22 - The Assisted Dying Bill: A Landmark Moment
8B6C4vedzt7k9SjguWRKIn this special episode, Rosie Gill-Moss shares her reaction to the historic news that the UK Parliament has voted in favour of legalising assisted dying. Recorded just hours after hearing the announcement, Rosie reflects on the significance of this decision, drawing from personal stories shared on Widowed AF and the emotional conversations that shaped the podcast’s early episo
S2 - EP20 - What About The Children - Jess Yeldon
Episode OverviewIn this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Jess Yeldon, who shares her experience of losing her father to cancer at the age of 11. Jess discusses the impact of her father's death on her life, her relationships, and the importance of open conversations about grief and mental health.Key Discussion PointsChildhood Memories:
S2 - EP19 - What about the children - Roisin Aldridge
Episode OverviewIn this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Roisin Aldridge, who shares her experience of losing her father just two days before her 10th birthday. Roisin discusses the impact of her father's death on her life, her relationship with her family, and the importance of open conversations about grief.Key Discussion PointsChil
S2 - EP18 - What About The Children - Stephanie Dixon
Episode OverviewIn this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Stephanie Dixon, who shares her experience of losing her father to suicide at the age of 14. Stephanie discusses the complexities of her childhood, the impact of her father's death, and the importance of open conversations about mental health and grief.Key Discussion PointsChild
