The Widow Podcast offers support and hope to people who have lost a life partner and are navigating grief, loneliness, stress, and anxiety. Hosted by Karen Sutton, The Widow Coach, widow, and mum, it shares emotional and practical ways to cope with bereavement and move toward a more peaceful, balanced life. Episodes explore accepting difficult emotions, building hope, and using personal development tools and coping strategies to find brighter days. It is aimed at listeners who feel isolated or as if they are merely existing day by day and want to manage grief more positively.
Episodes
Grief Is So Much More Than Sadness
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I'm joined by Rachel Hart-Phillips, who created the Afterglow Space, which offers holistic grief support, and founded Love Loss Disco Balls, a greetings card company.Rachel lost her dad when she was 20 and her mum when she was 34. In 2019 her husband Ant died by suicide while she was pregnant with their son. Rachel talks about what followed: hearing "at least
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Why Have My Friends Disappeared? When Grief Changes Everyone Around You
In this solo episode of The Widow Podcast, I explore what it really means when our relationships change after the loss of a life partner.I recorded this in the middle of Awakening Hope, my free week-long online event for people grieving the loss of a life partner, and the same questions kept coming up all week. Why have my friends disappeared. Why have people stopped checking in. Why do the people
They Never Found Him: Rosie Moss on Grief Without a Body
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I'm joined by Rosie Moss, host of the Widowed AF podcast and author of Widowed AF: A Guidebook for Grieving Your Partner.Rosie's husband Ben died in a diving accident in 2018, when she was 37 and their three children were very young. His body was never found. Rosie talks about the day he went out to dive, the knock at the door that evening, and the decision sh
Seven Things Widowhood Has Taught Me About Life
It's just me again, following on from my last episode where I shared what I've learnt about grief. There was so much that I tried to cram it all into that one episode, and realised that I couldn't. And as I tried to separate it out, what came to me was that a lot of it wasn't about grief at all. It was about life.Some of the things I want to share with you might feel a little bit uncomfortable, es
Ten Years a Widow: What Grief Has Taught Me
I'm so excited to be back. It has been nearly a year since I recorded an episode of The Widow Podcast and I've really missed it.This one goes out in the week of Simon's tenth anniversary. So I wanted to share what I've come to believe. Not because I have all the answers, not because I've figured it all out, not because my life is perfect. My mission has always been about helping people feel less a
Hope After Loss: Lessons from a Season of Healing
In this final episode of season four, I take some time to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together and what this season has taught me about healing after loss.
Over the past few months I’ve spoken to so many incredible people who’ve shared their stories with such honesty and courage. I’ve also had my own moments of reflection, especially as I reach ten years since Simon died. My conn
Life Beyond Loss: Discovering Yourself Again
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I'm joined by Debbie Dawson, mentor, retreat supporter and treasured community member, to talk about life beyond loss and what it truly means to live fully again after grief.
Debbie shares her widow journey from joining the community in 2020, two and a half years after losing her husband suddenly in 2018, to where she is now, seven years on and living
Investing In Yourself After Loss
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with Orla Blackburn, holistic widow guide, yoga teacher and mother, about what it really means to invest in yourself after loss.
Orla shares how, seven years on from losing her husband, she’s found strength and self-belief through journaling, movement and meditation. We explore how yoga helped her reconnect with her body and emotions, how she’s
Finding Hope in the Aftermath of Suicide Loss
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I speak to Sam Southern, suicide prevention and bereavement manager at Solace at Empowerment Charity in Blackpool. Sam shares her personal story of losing her husband Glen to suicide in June 2020, during the height of the COVID pandemic. He was 46 years old, and together they had six children, the youngest just two and five at the time.
Sam talks abou
Meghan Riordan Jarvis: What No One Teaches Us About Loss
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by Meghan Riordan Jarvis, trauma trained psychotherapist, grief and loss specialist, TEDx speaker, and host of Grief is My Side Hustle. Meghan is also the author of End of the Hour and Can Anyone Tell Me, and creator of the Grief Mentor Method.
Meghan’s story is both professional and deeply personal. After the loss of her father to cancer a
Navigating Loss in Your 60s and 70s
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Joan, who shares her journey of sudden loss, resilience, and finding new ways to live with purpose.
Joan lost her husband Mike unexpectedly in 2021, when she was 66. Overnight, her world changed, and with it all the plans they had made for their retirement together. Alone and uncertain, Joan found herself navigating widowho
Reinvention in Widowhood: Writing Your Own Story After Loss
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Kerry Baggott as she shares her powerful story of love, loss, and finding herself again.
Kerry met her husband Jeremy as a teenager, and together they built a beautiful life in Dubai with their two daughters. When Jeremy was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in his late forties, everything changed. They returned to the
Maya Dionne: The Bounce Back Widow on Grief, Hope, and Hot Pink Shoes
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with author, coach, and six-time bestselling writer Maya Dionne, also known as The Bounce Back Widow.
Maya shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband suddenly on Easter Sunday, and the devastating impact it had on her and her two young children. She opens up about navigating guilt, trauma, and survival in the aftermath, and how
Showing Up For Yourself in Grief
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I explore what it really means to show up for yourself in grief.
Grief can turn our world upside down, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, and unsure of who we are anymore. In this conversation, I share my own experiences and offer gentle, practical ways to begin rebuilding trust, safety, and compassion within yourself.
We discuss:
• Why showing u
Mary-Frances O’Connor: Grief Is Not Something to Be Overcome
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Mary-Frances O’Connor, neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body.
Mary-Frances has spent her career researching what happens to our minds and bodies when we lose someone we love. Her work helps us understand why grief feels the way it does, how our brains adapt, and why love and loss are so deeply intertwined
Walking Through Grief: How Laurence Learned to Live Again
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with author and campaigner Laurence Carter about his powerful journey through grief after losing his wife, Melitta, to stage 4 cervical cancer in 2015.
Laurence shares their love story, Melitta's diagnosis, and the long goodbye they faced together as a family. He opens up about his year-long walk around the coast of England and Wales, a challen
Music to Die For: Love, Loss, and Lasagne
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Phillipa and Hazel, the brilliant duo behind Music to Die For, a beautiful project exploring how music connects us to those we've lost.
Phillipa lost her husband Rob suddenly four and a half years ago. What's fascinating is that music - which had been her whole life as a musician and teacher - completely disappeared after Rob died. But it came back in
Love After Loss: Becky and Matt’s Story
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Becky and Matt, a couple brave enough to share their story of finding love after loss.
Becky became a widow when her husband Steve died suddenly while they were on holiday. Steve's unexpected death left Becky heartbroken but determined not to let grief define her forever. Nearly two years later, she found herself ready to explore what came next, inclu
Living Fully Again: One Widow’s Journey of Healing and Growth
What does living fully again really look like after loss?
This week, I’m joined by someone really special. Lynne Atkin MBE is part of our community, and from the start, I was genuinely amazed by how she was navigating her grief. Not long after the first year of her widowhood, Lynne was making remarkable progress, showing up with strength, clarity and real purpose. And I remember thi
Life After Loss: How Three Widows Rebuilt with Strength, Love, and Hope
In this special episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m sharing something really close to my heart.
Earlier this year, I invited three amazing women, Nikki, Becky and Wendy, into the Remember community to share their stories. Stories of love, of loss, of navigating life after the unthinkable. They spoke with such honesty and vulnerability, and it was one of the most powerful sessions we’ve had.
From Widowhood to Vibrant Living: A New Season Begins
How I’ve Found Peace, Purpose and Possibility After Loss – And How You Can Too
Welcome back to Season Four of The Widow Podcast. It feels really good to be back.
Nearly nine years since Simon died, I’ve been reflecting on everything that’s changed, not just in my own life, but in the way I support other widows. Over the past year, I’ve gone through some huge shifts. I trained as a Master
Writing New Chapters with Stacey Macdonald
In this week's episode I speak to an incredibly honest and inspiring lady, Stacey Macdonald. Stacey’s husband Chris died suddenly in December 2013 from a heart attack when their daughter was only 12 years old.
Stacey shares her journey of loss and how she navigated her way through her grief in her own unique way, a way in which we could all learn a lot from.
We discuss; 
Healing Through Grief: How it effects our bodies and ways to cope
There is a powerful connection between grief and the physical response that can occur within our body.
In fact, grief can show up in a variety of ways in our body.
Our body is communicating too us and in this episode we explore the impact of grief on our immune system and how to alleviate physical symptoms through self-care practices.
Listen as I talk about:
The physical toll of g
Anniversaries, birthdays and holidays
This podcast is from last September. However, with more anniversaries, birthdays and holidays arising, I wanted to share it with you again.
These are often huge triggers for us in our grief leaving us unsure of what we should do to mark the occasion and how we can best support ourselves through them.
In this episode I talk about things you can do to honour your loved one, ways you can nur
Building Resilience in the Face of Loss
How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?
Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.
We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.
Listen as I talk about:
Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
Acknowledging ever
Words Of Wisdom: From One Widow To Another
Listen once again to this special 100th episode of The Widow podcast, listen to other Widows share their story about love, grief and how they move forward with life after loss.
Grief truly is not a problem that can be fixed.
Instead it is something we learn to live alongside.
What becomes important is how we learn to face the journey through our mindset.
Listen as widows share:
Co
Seeking Glimmers Of Hope In Widowhood
Glimmers, tiny micro moments of joy that offer a sense of calm and inner peace. Did you know that glimmers can be a powerful source of support in your grieving journey?
Join me as I explore what glimmers are, why they matter, and how they can help you navigate through grief.
We will be taking time to notice and appreciate the glimmers as part of your path to healing.
Listen as I ta
Dating After Loss; Widowhood And The Journey To New Love
How do we find joy after the loss of our person?
Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss
of her husband, George.
Debbie turned to writing with essays published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love”
column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest.
Debbie has also taken her journey through grief an
A Journey of Resilience: Finding Strength After Loss
Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss?
Pete Cohen is an expert in human behaviour and performance, business consultant, coach, motivational speaker and the founder of Mi365.
Pete has dedicated his life to helping others discover their true passions, living life intentionally and become the best versions of themselve
Building Resilience in the Face of Loss
How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?
Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.
We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.
Listen as I talk about:
Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
Acknowledging ever
Talking Widow Finances
In today’s episode I speak with Stacy Francis, the President and CEO of Francis Financial, who helps women in transition through widowhood.
She is a certified grief coach and is talking to us about the financial implications of widowhood.
Stacy also shares her own experience with loss and how it has impacted her to help others.
Listen as we discuss:
Taking inventory of where you'r
Healthy, Happy & Healed with Special Guest Julie New
This week I am talking to the wonderful Julie New.
Julie is an experienced personal recovery coach specialising in helping people after difficult and sometimes traumatic life change. Prior to starting her coaching Julie spent 20 years in the NHS as a senior nurse and midwife, she also worked on various pioneering NHS community projects.
Since becoming a professional coach in 2006 she has
Anniversaries, birthdays and holidays
This podcast is from September. However, I wanted to share it with you again.
Coming into the new year with the thoughts of more anniversaries, birthdays and holidays arising, really makes this Podcast resonate with me.
These are often huge triggers for us in our grief leaving us unsure of what we should do to mark the occasion and how we can best support ourselves through them.
In this e
A Story Of Loss, Grief And Love
Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister.
For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family
A Widow Pep Talk
In this episode, I want to give you a widow pep talk.
I want to give you some words of encouragement to help you see how courageous, inspiring and incredible you are.
In our journey through grief, acknowledging the things that we've done since our person has died can be challenging.
Some people find this a little easier while others may feel disloyal. It can be hard to acknowledge the thi
Finding Hope And Healing: Heartfelt Christmas Messages Of Support From Widows Who Understand
How do we find hope during the holiday season when there’s grief?
In a season that can be filled with emotional challenges, I hope you find solace and peace in this special Christmas episode.
With the help of some of the members in my community we have brought together tips to honour the memories of your loved one, carry on with holiday traditions and practice self-care during the holiday
Three Important Factors To Help Guide You In Your Grief.
In this episode of The Widow Podcast I discuss three important factors to guide you on your grief journey. These factors haven’t been scientifically proven, they’re just from my own experience and from the experience of the people I help in one to one sessions, and in groups.
In my experience, the three most important factors are:
Rely on your support system, don’t say no to help. It’s im
Widowed Twice
What would life look like to be widowed twice?
Clare and Moira are two incredible women in my community who have both been widowed twice.
They share their stories of loss, love and the journey of what it’s like to go through widowhood for a second time.
Listen as we talk about:
How to find love again after the loss of a partner
When your children have diffi
EP33 Finding Meaning with David Kessler
David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief shares his wisdom and his experience of working with thousands of people on how to move past grief and loss.
He’s been featured by The New York Times, Unlocking Us with Brene Brown, TODAY Show, GQ, and more.
He's written six bestselling books and has just released the workbook, Finding Meaning: Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing
A Journey of Resilience: Finding Strength After Loss
Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss?
Pete Cohen is an expert in human behaviour and performance, business consultant, coach, motivational speaker and the founder of Mi365.
Pete has dedicated his life to helping others discover their true passions, living life intentionally and become the best versions of themselve
Sexual Desires In Widowhood
How soon is "normal" enough for a widow to start craving intimacy? Is it even possible to have a genuine desire for someone new after the death of a loved one? The simple answer is yes. But unfortunately, widowhood has traditionally been constructed as an asexual period. A widow may look to move forward, but not without the risk of being judged. A widow may crave intimacy from another, bu
The Five Stages of Grief Myths
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief.
However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in today's world.
Plus, despite their popularity, grief researchers have continuously demonstrated that everyone handles grief in their own distinct way.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, th
Permission To Grieve: Embracing The Journey Of Loss
How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner?
The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shift from sorrow, to anger, to confusion to frustration.
Give yourself permission to grieve, to heal and know it is possible to move towards a positive and meaningful life after loss.
Listen as I talk about:
Seeking support during the grieving
10 Things Every Widow Should Know
Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known.
I'm sharing these learnings with you so hopefully you can feel less like you're going mad and more like what you are feeling is normal in the world of grief.
Resources:
Join The Widows Membership:
https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-
From Loss To Hope: Navigating Grief As A Covid Widow And Mother Of Three
What does life look like when love is intertwined with loss and grief?
Melissa Gallagher shares how her world was turned upside down in 2020, when soon after learning she was pregnant with their third child, her previously healthy husband James was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with cancer at the age of 39.
In the months that followed her young family faced unimaginable adversity tryin
Navigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For Widows
There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss.
How anxiety about your own heath can occur after losing your life partner.
This is a common challenge that many widows face and it’s important to know that you are not alone.
Listen as Karen talks about:
Noticing and understanding the heightened health
EP32 Embracing Grief And Continuing Love: A Widow’s Journey Of Comfort And Gratitude
Grief and the process of healing after loss is a journey.
So many of us wonder, how do we navigate through the complexities of losing a life partner?
In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear how the power of community can help you to find hope and find your way once again.
Listen as Karen talks about:
The unique challenges of losing a life partner and how it impacts every aspect of
EP31 Part 2 Words Of Wisdom
In this special episode, we return with a part 2 of Words of Wisdom as eight widows share their stories of loss and of love.
Join us for stories of resilience from a community of women who have walked the path of widowhood.
The widows share their experiences to show you the power of connection and support in navigating grief.
Listen as the widows talk about:
Finding comfort in nat
EP30 Understanding Grief; How Different Personality Types Shape Our Healing Journeys
Did you know that your personality plays a role in the way you grieve?
Lindsay Wright, the founder of Link Engagement, joins us on the podcast to share her knowledge on personality traits and the reasons behind people's behaviours as key to transformation.
As a widow, this knowledge and insight is something Lindsay has reflected on deeply as part of her own journey through her own grief.
Finding Strength In Unity: The Widow’s Membership Journey
What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery?
Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life with the support of others.
Discover the significance of sharing to help yourself and to help others in their darkest times.
Listen as I share:
How grief can have both emotional and physical impacts on the body
How self-care practices
EP29 Dating After Loss; Widowhood And The Journey To New Love
How do we find joy after the loss of our person?
Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss
of her husband, George.
Debbie turned to writing with essays published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love”
column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest.
Debbie has also taken her jou
EP28 Remembering His Light: Celebrating My Late Husband’s Birthday – A Widows Reflections
How do you celebrate a loved one's birthday after they've passed?
Join me for a very special episode as I talk about my late husband's birthday and how I've navigated the eight years since his passing.
You'll hear about the pain, the healing, and the importance of community support.
Listen as I talk about:
The emotional journey of celebrating our loved one's birthday after they’ve passed
EP27 Embracing Farewells: Exploring Funerals, Living Wakes And The Art Of Goodbyes
It’s never easy talking about, planning, or attending a funeral. Jess May, fully accredited and double Award-Winning Funeral Celebrant joins us as we open up the discussion around funerals and how we can approach funerals in a way that celebrates life.
Jess is a specialist in Living Wakes and Memorials with a passion for telling your stories in meaningful ways.
From unconventional funeral
EP26 Widowed Love: Carrying Their Legacy Forward
It can sometimes feel hard to keep the memories of our loved ones going after they’ve gone.
How do we continue on with their legacy so that they live on in our hearts even when the memories start to fade?
Join Karen as she shares her journey and discusses how to continue the legacy and memory of your loved ones.
Listen as she talks about:
Ways to preserve the legacies and memories of you
EP25 Building Resilience in the Face of Loss
How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?
Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.
We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.
Listen as I talk about:
Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
Acknowledging ever
EP24 Navigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For Widows
There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss.
How anxiety about your own heath can occur after losing your life partner.
This is a common challenge that many widows face and it’s important to know that you are not alone.
Listen as Karen talks about:
Noticing and understanding the heightened health
EP23 Embracing Your Unique Grief Journey: Letting Go Of Comparisons To Widows
Have you ever found yourself comparing your grief journey to others? You’re not alone.
Many widows may compare their unique grief journey to others at some point but this can take a toll on your personal well-being.
Join me as we discuss finding your own way through grief and releasing the need to compare yourself with others who are grieving too.
Listen as I talk about:
The common tende
EP22 Navigating Social Relationships After Loss
There’s no road map to navigating your way through relationships after the loss of a partner.
Building new connections and engaging with others is important in this new chapter of your life. But let’s face it, it can be hard.
In this episode we will look at the importance of building meaningful connections with supportive individuals and how these relationships can provide hope for the fu
EP21 10 Things Every Widow Should Know
Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known.
I'm sharing these learnings with you so hopefully you can feel less like you're going mad and more like what you are feeling is normal in the world of grief.
Resources:
Join The Widows Membership:
https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-
EP20 Spring Will Come Again
In this episode I have a very raw, honest and relatable conversation with friend and fellow widow Lisa.
Lisa's husband Simon died in November 2019 leaving her and her children to navigate their way through life without Simon.
Lisa is so inspirational and incredibly wise so I wanted her to share her story with you so you can draw from her strength and wisdom.
There will be so much in this
EP19 A Story Of Loss, Grief And Love
Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister.
For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family
EP18 Embracing The New Year With Love: A Journey Of Healing And Remembrance
As we begin a new year it is a time for many to set goals. For others, it is the furthest thing on our mind.
Finding hope and meaning in the new year after the loss of a loved one can be hard. It’s ok for it to be hard.
From the challenges of loneliness to the importance of taking care of yourself during times of grief, I invite you to join me for a time of reflection and inspiration as w
EP17 Finding Hope And Healing: Heartfelt Christmas Messages Of Support From Widows Who Understand
How do we find hope during the holiday season when there’s grief?
In a season that can be filled with emotional challenges, I hope you find solace and peace in this special Christmas episode.
With the help of some of the members in my community we have brought together tips to honour the memories of your loved one, carry on with holiday traditions and practice self-care during the holiday
EP16 Words Of Wisdom: From One Widow To Another
In this special 100th episode of The Widow podcast, listen to other Widows share their story about love, grief and how they move forward with life after loss.
Grief truly is not a problem that can be fixed.
Instead it is something we learn to live alongside.
What becomes important is how we learn to face the journey through our mindset.
Listen as widows share:
Coping with a sudden
EP15 The Widower’s Journey: Embracing Memories After Loss
How does one find their way through the quiet moments that follow after the loss of a life partner?
Tim, a recent widower, tells his story of losing his wife, Val, unexpectedly.
From a chance encounter on a train to her final moments, we explore his journey through grief and the resilience that emerged to take care of his daughter and care for himself.
Listen as we talk about:
A c
EP14 Real Grief: Growing Through Loss & Healing Through Story
Sometimes one person's journey through grief and loss can become a source of inspiration and healing for others.
When Ric Hart lost his wife just hours after the birth of their son, he channelled his grief into writing, becoming the author of numerous books for both adults and children.
He also began his own podcast, "Real With Ric," so that he could share his grief story and support othe
EP13 Embracing Resilience: From Loss to Leadership and Self Discovery
In today’s episode, discover how shamanic priestess Alex Vitillo went from working in finance for 15 years to finding respite in meditation, mindfulness and energy healing after losing her husband to cancer.
Alex shares her profound wisdom and how she developed her own methodology to help heart-centred individuals reclaim their lives and ditch the self-doubt to create abundance and harmon
EP12 Permission To Grieve: Embracing The Journey Of Loss
How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner?
The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shift from sorrow, to anger, to confusion to frustration.
Give yourself permission to grieve, to heal and know it is possible to move towards a positive and meaningful life after loss.
Listen as I talk about:
Seeking support during the grieving
EP11 A Journey of Resilience: Finding Strength After Loss
Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss?
Pete Cohen is an expert in human behaviour and performance, business consultant, coach, motivational speaker and the founder of Mi365.
Pete has dedicated his life to helping others discover their true passions, living life intentionally and become the best versions of themselve
EP10 Finding Strength In Unity: The Widow’s Membership Journey
What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery?
Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life with the support of others.
Discover the significance of sharing to help yourself and to help others in their darkest times.
Listen as I share:
How grief can have both emotional and physical impacts on the body
How self-care practices
EP09 From Loss To Hope: Navigating Grief As A Covid Widow And Mother Of Three
What does life look like when love is intertwined with loss and grief?
Melissa Gallagher shares how her world was turned upside down in 2020, when soon after learning she was pregnant with their third child, her previously healthy husband James was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with cancer at the age of 39.
In the months that followed her young family faced unimaginable adversity tryin
EP08 Healing Through Grief: How It Effects Our Bodies And Ways To Cope
There is a powerful connection between grief and the physical response that can occur within our body.
In fact, grief can show up in a variety of ways in our body.
Our body is communicating too us and in this episode we explore the impact of grief on our immune system and how to alleviate physical symptoms through self-care practices.
Listen as I talk about:
The physical toll of g
EP07 Emerging from Grief: A Journey Of Renewal And Resilience
Grief. It doesn’t follow a linear path. In fact, it can often be unpredictable. There is no making sense of grief. It is a journey of rebuilding life after loss, one day at a time. Explore the importance of acknowledging your feelings, finding support, and rediscovering joy amidst grief's challenges in today’s episode.
Listen as I talk about:
Learning to find happiness after loss
EP06 Rebuilding A Life After Loss
Have you ever wondered how to find purpose and joy again after losing your loved one?
If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or uncertainty about creating a meaningful life after loss, listen as I reveal the path to rediscovering yourself.
Explore practical steps to help you navigate this difficult journey on today’s episode.
Listen as I share:
How rebuilding life after loss is a
EP05 Navigating Grief: How To Lean In To Your Loss
How do you navigate your way through grief after the loss of a loved one?
Grief is a natural part of the healing and it can be a challenging part of the journey.
Discover how to build a healthy relationship with grief and find ways to express and release the emotions that accompany loss.
Listen as I talk about:
How grief is multifaceted and can impact every aspect of life
Allowing
EP04 Seeking Glimmers Of Hope In Widowhood
Glimmers, tiny micro moments of joy that offer a sense of calm and inner peace. Did you know that glimmers can be a powerful source of support in your grieving journey?
Join me as I explore what glimmers are, why they matter, and how they can help you navigate through grief.
We will be taking time to notice and appreciate the glimmers as part of your path to healing.
Listen as I ta
EP03 Nurturing Resilience – The Power Of Self-Kindness In Grief
When we are grieving sometimes we forget to be kind to ourselves.
If we are to become resilient for ourselves and our loved ones, we must first start with nurturing the relationship with yourself.
In this episode, I invite you to slow down, to lie in the stillness and quiet where there is no pressure and no expectation.
Listen as I talk about:
Listening to your body to tune in to
EP02 Seven Years A Widow
Seven years can feel like a lifetime when you are a widow.
When you lose your life partner, one chapter closes and another chapter opens with new experiences, lots of growth and moments of grieving in between.
Join Karen as she shares her experiences and guidance on navigating through the complex emotions and discoveries that come with widowhood.
Listen as we talk about:
Taking time to r
EP01 Embracing Hope
Join Karen for season 3 of The Widow Podcast as she shares the value in receiving support and guidance during widowhood.
From retreats, The Widows Choir to our 12 month programme, Finding Hope in Widowhood, discover what becomes possible when you find your community of support.
Be inspired and discover how you can reclaim the next steps in life through your own personal development journe
EP40 Embracing Hope And Healing In Widowhood
Join Karen for a recap of the episode’s in season 2 of The Widow Podcast.
There have been so many powerful conversations, insights and stories shared with us through the guest speakers this season.
While we have different experiences, belief systems, upbringings and different people around us, when you bring people together that are going through something similar, magical things happen.
