Emily Tanner - Podcast Details

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Brave Widow Show Life After Losing Your Spouse: How Widows Are Rebuilding Purpose | Brave Widow Academy | BW: 202 Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Brave Widow Academy (apply or book a call): https://bravewidow.com/academy Scholarship Application for Academy: https://www.bravewidow.com/scholarships1 Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free If you’re a widow who looks “fine” on the outside but feels empty, stuck, or like you’re just getting through the day, this episode is for you. In this deep dive, I walk you through...

2026-07-071h 21

Brave Widow Show For Widows Who Feel Stuck After Loss: Why “Time” Won’t Heal This (And How To Rebuild Your Life) | BW: 201Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy If you’re a widow who isn’t in raw, early grief anymore but still feels stuck, hollow, and thinking, “Is this really it for the rest of my life?”… this episode is for you. Emily shares why simply “giving it time” will only give you MORE of what you have today, how unproc...

2026-06-3050 min

Brave Widow Show 3 Widows Share How Grief Can Actually Get Better After Loss | Stories of Brave Widows | BW: 200Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy In this special 200th episode of The Brave Widow Show, Emily is joined by three members of the Brave Widow community – Carrie, Tammie, and Mary – who openly share their journeys through grief, anxiety, faith, and slow-but-real transformation. They talk about the darkest days after loss, the guilt of investing in themselves...

2026-06-231h 00

Brave Widow Show Widowed After 29 Years: Dr. Tina’s Raw Journey Through Loss, Faith & Finding Purpose Again | BW: 199Quick note: We had a weird static issue on this recording. We cleaned it up as much as possible, and the conversation with Dr. Tina was too powerful not to share. Connect with Tina: Website - https://tinafornwald.com/ https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/ Children’s Secret Santa - https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/children-of-widowhood/ Three-Night Healing Retreat - https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/real-widowhood-weekend-nextyou-experience/ Link For Free Gift Or Offer (If Any): https://tinafornwald.com/where-grief-gets-stuck/ Free Gift/Offer Description (If Any): Discover which of the Five Survival Patterns may be keepi...

2026-06-1138 min

Brave Widow Show 5 Foundations for Widows Stuck in Grief | How to Breathe Again When Life Feels Overwhelming | BW 198 Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join us for Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy Schedule a free, no-pressure call: https://bravewidow.com/call If getting through the day feels like your new full‑time job, this episode is for you. In this faith‑based conversation, Emily shares the 5 Foundations she uses to help widows move from pure survival mode into a...

2026-06-0255 min

Brave Widow Show 5 Widow Coaches Share What Finally Helped Them Heal (Faith + Real Stories) BW: 197Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Join us for Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy Schedule a free, no-pressure call: https://bravewidow.com/call Description / Show Notes When you hear “widow,” do you picture old, sad, and alone? These 5 faith-based widows will change that perspective. In this roundtable, Brave Widow coaches share raw, faith-filled stories of losing their husbands, feeling shattered, trying counseling, books, GriefShare, and groups… and still...

2026-05-261h 11

Brave Widow Show “You Don’t Have To Be Strong Here” | Renew Retreat For Widows In Oregon BW: 196Brave Widow Resources Mentioned * Join us for Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat * Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free * Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy * Schedule a free, no-pressure call: https://bravewidow.com/call Description / Show Notes This conversation with Denise, a first-year widow and retreat planner, is a behind-the-scenes look at the Brave Widow Renew Retreat in Southern Oregon. We talk about the shock of “the business of widowhood,” surviving the first holidays, and why a quiet, beautiful place in nature can help your nervous system finally exhale. If you’...

2026-05-1841 min

Brave Widow Show Hope Is Coming: What Your Future Self Wants You To Know About Widowhood [Brave Widow Academy Stories]Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Schedule a free, no-pressure call: https://bravewidow.com/call Description / Show Notes What if your future self could send you a 30-second video today and say, “Don’t give up. Hope is coming”? In this episode, I share real (anonymous) stories and reflections from our most recent Brave Widow Academy graduates. You’ll hear what they wish they could go b...

2026-05-1238 min

Brave Widow Show From Barely Surviving to Rebuilding: 5 Levels of Support for Widows - BW: 194Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Description / Show Notes In today’s episode, I walk you through the exact ways you can get support inside Brave Widow – from completely free resources to the most personalized, hands-on coaching – so you can stop guessing and know which next step is right for you. If you’re somewhere between barely surviving and starting to wonder if there’s...

2026-05-061h 06

Brave Widow Show Stuck In Grief After Losing Your Spouse? 4 Steps To Rebuild Your Life | BW 193Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Apply for Brave Widow Academy (next group starts July) https://bravewidow.com/academy Join the free Brave Widow Community + weekly calls and prayer nights - https://bravewidow.com/free Schedule a no-pressure call with Emily to figure out your best next step - https://bravewidow.com/call Description / Show Notes If you’ve ever thought, “Surely this can’t be the rest of my life… but I have no idea what’s next,” this episode is for you. After coaching hundreds of widows, I’ve se...

2026-04-2826 min

Brave Widow Show BW 192: He Died On Our Dream Trip To Greece: Jen’s Widow Story & Finding Community Again MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Jen Website & contact: https://www.itslifey.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573198074373 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslifeyco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsLifey-co Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Apply for Brave Widow Academy (next group starts July) https://bravewidow.com/academy Join the free Brave Widow Community + weekly calls and prayer nights - https://bravewidow.com/free Schedule a no-pressure call with Emily to figure out your best next step - https://bravewidow.com/call What...

2026-04-2133 min

Brave Widow Show BW 189: Widowhood Reality: Your Old Life Is Gone – How To Rebuild A Life You Love AgainMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Apply for Brave Widow Academy: 👉 bravewidow.com/academy Book a free consult (no pressure): 👉 bravewidow.com/call When your spouse dies, it can feel like your entire life burned to the ground. You don’t recognize yourself, you don’t know what’s next, and part of you is terrified that rebuilding a new life means abandoning the old one. In this episode, I’m inviting you into my personal story and the exact mindset shifts that helped me go from “life is over” to becoming the architect of a...

2026-03-2654 min

Brave Widow Show BW 188: Hospice Nurse: What Death Taught Me About Grief & HopeWhat do hospice nurses see at the end of life that most of us never talk about? In this conversation, hospice nurse and GLADD founder Christa McDonald, RN shares what thousands of deaths have taught her about grief, regret, love, and how we can live (and grieve) differently. If you’re a widow who feels like you’re “supposed” to just get over it, this episode will give you language, perspective, and permission to grieve in a healthier, more hope-filled way. In this episode, we cover: * Why we...

2026-03-2428 min

Brave Widow Show BW 187: When Life Feels Impossible After Loss: 4 Seasons of Grief & The “Impossible Life”Take the free 4 Seasons of Grief Quiz here: https://bravewidow.com/quiz When life feels impossible after losing your spouse, it can feel like your story is over. In this episode, Emily walks you through the 4 Seasons of Grief and shows how to take one tiny step toward what feels impossible right now: a life you can actually love again. You’ll hear: What the “Impossible Life” is and why it feels so far away in early grief How each of the 4 Seasons of Grief makes your future feel imp...

2026-03-1942 min

Brave Widow Show BW 186: Stuck in Fear About Your Future After Loss? 3 Steps To Take ControlTake the free 4 Seasons of Grief Quiz here: https://bravewidow.com/quiz If you’ve ever laid awake at night terrified you won’t have enough money to keep your home or lifestyle, this episode is for you. Emily shares a listener’s question about fear, explains what fear really is (and isn’t), and walks you through three practical steps to work with fear instead of letting it run your life – all through a gentle, faith-based lens. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why intense fear after losing your spo...

2026-02-1726 min

Brave Widow Show BW 185: Am I Doing Grief Right? | The 4 Seasons Of Grief & How To Know You’re Really Healing Are you afraid you’re “doing grief wrong”? In this episode, Emily breaks down the 4 Seasons of Grief and how to know if you’re actually healing or just staying busy. Take the free 4 Seasons of Grief Quiz here: https://bravewidow.com/quiz In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily answers a question so many widows ask in different ways: “Have I really done the work of grieving, or am I just pushing it down and keeping myself busy?” You’ll learn:

2026-02-1031 min

Brave Widow Show BW 184: Stuck In The In‑Between: Hope For Widows Who Feel ForgottenIn this episode, Emily Tanner (founder of Brave Widow) talks about the “in‑between” season of widowhood: the space between the life you had and the life you can’t yet see. She unpacks why this hidden season is not a punishment but a place of formation, how to wrestle honestly with God without pretending, and a simple 3‑step framework to start moving forward, even when you still feel sad, foggy, or unsure. 00:00 – Living In The In‑Between 01:10 – When Your Old Life Is Gone And The Future Feels Blank 03:05 – Signs You’re In The In‑Between 04:10 – Feeling Forgotten By God 05:15 – Elijah, The...

2026-02-0333 min

Brave Widow Show BW 183: A Simple Question That Makes Grief Easier To Share | Erin Clark on ‘How’s The Weather’Do you ever freeze when someone asks “How are you?” and you don’t know how to answer without either lying or trauma‑dumping? Today, fellow widow Erin Clark shares the grief language she created after losing her husband Greg: “How’s the weather?” It’s a softer way for widows and grievers to name their inner landscape – from bright and sunny to dark and stormy – without pressure to be “fine” or “strong.” We talk about how this simple question became a movement, how it’s changing conversations in families, schools, and hospitals, and how you can s...

2026-01-2736 min

Brave Widow Show BW 181: Don’t Want This New Year Without Him? How Widows Can Build a Life Better Than You Imagine.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Apply for the Brave Widow Academy Scholarship (applications open until January 2): bravewidow.com * Learn about the next Brave Widow Academy group starting Thursday, January 22 at bravewidow.com * Want more support rebuilding life after loss? Book a free consult at bravewidow.com * Curious about Grief Recovery Method® with Emily? https://www.bravewidow.com/offers/EPW2EeyT/checkout Everyone’s shouting “Happy New Year!” and making resolutions… and you’re thinking, I don’t even want this new year because he isn’t in it. If that’s you, this episode is for you. In Episode 181 of The Brave Widow S...

2025-12-3036 min

Brave Widow Show BW 180: First Christmas Without Your Husband? 3-Step Widow Survival Plan To Protect Your HeartMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Learn more about Brave Widow Academy and current scholarship details: bravewidow.com Ready for more support? Book a free consult at bravewidow.com to see if the Academy or 1:1 coaching is a fit Grief Recovery Method with Emily Tanner: https://www.bravewidow.com/offers/EPW2EeyT/checkout If this is your first Christmas without your husband and you already feel that knot in your stomach… this episode is for you. In Episode 180 of The Brave Widow Show, Emily shares a gentle 3-step survival plan to help you...

2025-12-2318 min

Brave Widow Show BW 179: When God Shows Up in Grief: Widower’s Rare Cancer Story with Danny LesslieMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Danny: * Book: Thank You, Cancer (paperback & Kindle) https://stan.store/dannylesslie/p/thank-you-cancer- * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentumwithdanny/ * Substack (audiobook-style readings & poetry): https://dannylesslie.substack.com * Brave Widow® Academy: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy * Grief Recovery Method with Emily Tanner: https://www.bravewidow.com/offers/EPW2EeyT/checkout What do you do when you run out of options… and then God shows up? In this episode of The Brave Widow Show, Emily talks with widower and dad, Danny Lesslie, who walked through five years of a rare vulvar cancer journey with his wif...

2025-12-1642 min

Brave Widow Show BW 178: From Christmas Eve Heart Attack to Hope: Allyson’s Widow Story of Faith, Four Kids & HealingMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Brave Widow® Academy: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy Grief Recovery Method with Emily Tanner: https://www.bravewidow.com/offers/EPW2EeyT/checkout When your husband dies suddenly on Christmas Eve… while you’re standing there with your kids… how do you ever breathe again? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Allyson, a Brave Widow community member, mom of four, and woman of deep faith whose husband Chris died of a sudden heart attack just six days after their 23rd wedding anniversary. What those first days an...

2025-12-0935 min

Brave Widow Show BW 171: From Isolation to Self-Trust: The 4-Part System Every Widow Needs (Season 2 of Grief)Welcome to Episode 171 of The Brave Widow Show — and we’re nearly at Brave Widow’s 3rd birthday! Today we continue the Four Seasons of Grief (RISE) mini-series and go deep on Season 2: Isolation, that weird “I’m functioning… but I feel invisible” stage. You’ll learn my Self-Trust System (the exact 4 components I coach on to help you move from anxious second-guessing to grounded confidence): Decisions — build your “Board of Advisors,” stop waffling, make informed choices. Self-Confidence — why action creates confidence (not the other way around); the Be-Do-Have model. Safety — how to create real-world safety nets so tr...

2025-10-0752 min

Brave Widow Show BW 170: From Chaos to Calm: Your First 5 Moves in Early Grief (That Actually Help)If you’re widowed and feel like you’re drowning, this episode gives you a clear starting line. I walk through my RISE framework: the 4 Seasons of Grief (Rawness, Isolation, Self-Discovery, Empowerment) and the Chaos-to-Calm Blueprint (the 5 foundations I use with clients). You’ll leave knowing your very next step and where to get help, free or paid. What you’ll learn How to identify your current season of grief using RISE (Rawness, Isolation, Self-Discovery, Empowerment) The 5 foundations that stabilize you fast: Routine, Self-Care, Help, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Connection Why time alone doesn...

2025-09-3029 min

Brave Widow Show BW 169: The 5 Scores That Tell You What To Do Next (Widow Self-Audit + Free Consult Sheet)Most widows aren’t “stuck”—they’re undecided on their next step. In this episode, I walk you through the exact 10-minute self-audit I use on consults so you can see where you are (and what to do next) today. What You’ll Learn A simple 5-question audit to pinpoint your next step (not your “forever plan”). How to rate yourself 1–10 in Routine, Relationships, Confidence, Purpose, and Direction. The “8–10 test”: name the one change that would move your number up, then do just that. Why “little-p” purpose (coffee, calls, tiny kindnesses) rebuilds meaning faster than waiting for a lightning-bolt...

2025-09-2332 min

Brave Widow Show BONUS REPLAY: 4 Seasons of GriefThe 4 Seasons of Grief: Why “Just Give It Time” Keeps You Stuck Join the Brave Widow Academy here: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy Schedule your consult call here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call Join Grief Recovery Method here: www.bravewidow.com/grief Take the quiz to learn what season of grief you’re in here: https://www.bravewidow.com/seasons Grief isn’t something you “get over.” It’s something you move through. In this webinar replay, Emil...

2025-09-111h 27

Brave Widow Show BW 167: When Grief Days Get Hard: The 3-R Bad Day Protocol (Regulate • Relate • Reengage): BW 167: When Grief Days Get Hard: The 3-R Bad Day Protocol (Regulate • Relate • Reengage) What to do when a hard day (or season) won’t let up — Emily’s 3-R Bad Day Protocol: Regulate, Relate, Reengage. If you’re tired of feeling like you “went backwards,” this episode gives you a gentle, doable plan for the worst days — plus how to move through a longer season of suffering without burning out. Key Takeaways A hard grief day doesn’t mean you’re back at square one; it’s part of the process. ...

2025-09-0928 min

Brave Widow Show BONUS: I Lost My Husband. Here’s How I Learned to Live Again (Bonus x Grief Observed) I Lost My Husband. Here’s How I Learned to Live Again (Bonus x Grief Observed) Bonus Episode — My Story on the Grief Observed Podcast (with Brad Morrell)In this bonus crossover, I share the raw story of losing my husband in 2021, parenting four teens through that storm, the day everything cracked open on a garden bench, and the simple, brave decision that started my life again. We talk identity after loss, faith when answers don’t come, why “moving forward” beats “moving on,” and how Brave Widow began. You’ll hear:

2025-08-2859 min

Brave Widow Show BONUS REPLAY: Stuck in Grief? Do This First (3-Step Plan That Actually Works) Bonus Episode — My Story on the Grief Observed Podcast (with Brad Morrell)In this bonus crossover, I share the raw story of losing my husband in 2021, parenting four teens through that storm, the day everything cracked open on a garden bench, and the simple, brave decision that started my life again. We talk identity after loss, faith when answers don’t come, why “moving forward” beats “moving on,” and how Brave Widow began. You’ll hear: The ICU goodbye and the identity freefall after loss The bench moment: choosing to live when grief...

2025-08-2751 min

Brave Widow Show BW 165: From Grief to Growth: How Small Steps Can Heal After Loss with Brad Morell and the Grief Observed Podcast In this episode of The Brave Widow Show, I sit down with Brad Morell, a licensed professional counselor and host of the Grief Observed Podcast. Brad shares his journey from corporate life to counseling, his personal experiences with divorce and the death of a best friend, and how grief has shaped his calling to help others. We explore: Why moving forward (not “moving on”) is essential in grief recovery The surprising science behind tears as healing How family dynamics and expectations complicate the grieving process Why men are beginning t...

2025-08-2646 min

Brave Widow Show BW 164: From Grief to Fire: How Casey Rebuilt Life After Losing Her Husband with a Newborn | Widow StoryCasey Engles lost her husband Joel only months after giving birth to their daughter. In this episode of The Brave Widow Show, Casey opens up about: Meeting her soulmate at 17 and navigating his 8-year cancer battle The heartbreaking reality of becoming a widow with a 5-month-old baby How she balanced grief, postpartum recovery, and solo motherhood The difference between therapy and grief coaching (and how both helped) Why she decided to join Brave Widow, and the powerful transformation it gave her Her next chapter: launching The Widow Fire Podcast to support other young widows with kid...

2025-08-1948 min

Brave Widow Show BW 162: When the Dream Isn’t Clear Yet, But You Move AnywayWhat do you do when you want more... but you don’t know exactly what that means yet? In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, I’m sharing a deeply personal journey about taking action even when the path ahead isn’t fully clear. About saying “yes” when logic says wait. About trusting that you’re being led... even when you’re scared. This is for the widow (or grieving woman) who: Can’t see a future she wants yet Feels stuck, numb, or like she’s just going through the motions H...

2025-08-0544 min

Brave Widow Show BW 161: From Grief to Groundbreaking Change — Beth’s Story of Reinvention After LossShe Quit Her Job, Sold Her Home, and Rebuilt Her Life After Loss: What Happened Next Will Shock You If you’ve ever wondered… Will I ever feel “normal” again? Am I stuck forever? Is it wrong to want more after loss? This is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Today, Beth shares her raw, honest journey through the fog of grief, isolation during the pandemic, and the moment she decided: This can’t be my life anymore. She quit her federal job. She...

2025-07-2939 min

Brave Widow Show BW 160: Feeling Stuck After Loss? This Decision Protocol Will Change Everything. If you’ve been second-guessing every decision—big or small—since your person died… This episode is for you. You’re not broken. You’re just stuck. And there’s a reason why. 💡 In this episode: ✅ Why grief hijacks your brain and confidence ✅ The real reason you’re stuck in survival mode ✅ The PEACE Decision Protocol that will help you make decisions with confidence again ✅ Why delaying decisions is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead) ✅ How Brave Widow Academy helps yo...

2025-07-221h 00

Brave Widow Show BW 157: Flight Cancelled, Concert Disrupted, Rain Poured… And It Was PERFECTWhat if everything that seems to be going wrong is actually working for you? In this powerful episode, Emily shares three real-life stories where things didn’t go as planned — from canceled flights to a sick concert performer to rain ruining a theme park day — and how she turned frustration into peace, and setbacks into miracles. LEARN: ✅ How to coach yourself through disappointment and chaos ✅ Why gratitude + mindset shifts change everything ✅ The truth about manifestation and belief after loss ✅ How self-coaching helped Emily create a dream life in just 2 years

2025-07-0149 min

Brave Widow Show BW 155: No One’s Coming to Save You: How Widows Can Beat Loneliness & Rebuild LifeFeeling isolated, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward after losing your spouse? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this powerful episode, Emily Tanner shares her raw story of widowhood, the 3 surprising reasons you may still feel lonely, and the 3-step strategy that helped her (and others) rebuild a life filled with connection, joy, and confidence. ✨ What You’ll Learn: The REAL reason loneliness hits so hard in widowhood (it’s not just grief) 3 hidden problems keeping you isolated and stuck How to create “intentional connection” even if you hate small talk The 3 types of relat...

2025-06-171h 34

Brave Widow Show BW 152: How to Make Friends After Loss (Even When It Feels Impossible) After loss, everything changes—including your friendships. You might have thought your people would stick around... But now you’re sitting in the silence, wondering if you’ll ever feel connected again. In this powerful episode, Emily shares: Why 75% of your social circle disappears in the first year of widowhood The three biggest myths that keep widows stuck in isolation Why making friends again after loss feels so hard—and how to do it anyway A step-by-step process for...

2025-05-2732 min

Brave Widow Show BW 151: Are You Waiting on God… or Just Avoiding Your Life?So many widows say: 💭 “I’m just waiting on God to send the right people...” 💭 “I’m praying for connection and healing…” But after months—or even years—of waiting… nothing changes. In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily shares the critical difference between faith and action. You’ll learn: ✅ How trauma puts your body into fight-or-flight—and keeps you stuck ✅ Why praying alone won’t rebuild your life ✅ What taking aligned action actually looks like (without forcing it) ✅ Real-life stories of healing, connec...

2025-05-2042 min

Brave Widow Show BW 150: Still in Survival Mode After Loss? Here’s How to Finally Feel Safe AgainStill feel like you're in survival mode—months or even years after loss? In this milestone 150th episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily dives deep into why your nervous system stays “on alert” after losing your spouse and what to do about it. Whether you're newly widowed or it's been a decade, this is your guide to finally feeling peace again. ✅ Why grief triggers your body’s threat system ✅ How to tell if you're stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn ✅ 5 powerful ways to reset your nervous...

2025-05-1337 min

This Empty Nest Life 100. Identity Reconstruction: Engineering a Second Act After Devastating Loss with Emily TannerSend Jay comments via textBeyond the Platitudes: The Four-Stage Architecture of Rebuilding Your Life.What happens when your primary identity—spouse, parent, executive—is stripped away overnight? For Emily Tanner, an MBA and former healthcare executive, the sudden loss of her husband in 2021 was a forced divestiture of her entire life’s infrastructure. Emily joins Jay Ramsden to discuss how she applied her leadership and ethics background to move beyond "survival mode" and build Brave Widow, a strategic coaching community for those navigating the vacuum of loss.In this h...

2025-05-0336 min

Brave Widow Show BW 145: How to Rebuild Confidence and Make Decisions as a Widow In this powerful and personal episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily shares what it’s really like to make major life decisions after the loss of a spouse—including her own emotional journey of selling the home she once shared with her late husband. Grief brings brain fog, indecision, and a deep loss of confidence. But healing—and rebuilding a life you love—requires the ability to take action, even when you're uncertain. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why grief impacts your brain’s ability to make decisions 8 practical s...

2025-04-0836 min

Brave Widow Show BW 135: Faith, Family, and Finding Purpose After Grief - with Amy ShawConnect with Amy and learn more about her journey at Walk the Red: https://www.walkthered.com Join the Membership Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join Join the Love After Loss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.bravewidow.com/love Sign up for the free live event: Top 5 Dating Mistakes Widows Make and How to Avoid Them - https://www.bravewidow.com/dating Join the Brave Widow Academy Waitlist: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy Schedule a free consult for 1-1 coaching: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call ...

2025-01-2145 min

Brave Widow Show BW 134: How to Make 2025 Your Year: New Ways to Work with Brave Widow and Achieve Growth and HealingJoin the Membership Community: https://www.bravewidow.com/join Join the Love After Loss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.bravewidow.com/love Sign up for the free live event: Top 5 Dating Mistakes Widows Make and How to Avoid Them - https://www.bravewidow.com/dating Join the Brave Widow Academy Waitlist: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy Schedule a free consult for 1-1 coaching: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call In this episode we dive deep into the exciting new opportunities available for widows in 2025. If you’re ready to tak...

2025-01-141h 04

Brave Widow Show BW 132:  Overcoming Overwhelm: Finding Balance After Loss with Zahra PremjiIn this episode of The Brave Widow Show, I’m joined by life coach Zahra Premji, who shares powerful insights on overcoming overwhelm, managing burnout, and finding balance after loss. Widows often carry the weight of immense grief while trying to manage daily responsibilities, and Zahra offers actionable tips to help you regain control, prioritize your well-being, and navigate life with grace. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ How to recognize signs of burnout and overwhelm ✨ Why self-care isn’t a luxury but a necessity ✨ Practical tips for time manage...

2024-12-3136 min

Brave Widow Show BW 129: Your Guide to Financial Security After Loss - with Andy DziedzicEmily sits down with Andy from the Prepared Retirement Institute to discuss financial planning tailored for widows. With years of experience and a personal understanding of loss, Andy shares invaluable advice on rebuilding financial confidence after losing a spouse. Learn about creating a personal financial strategy, the importance of estate planning, and finding a trusted financial partner to guide you through challenging times. What You’ll Learn: How to regain financial confidence after losing a spouse. The 4 P’s of financial planning: Protect, Prevent, Provide, and Prepare. Why a fiduciary is vital for managing your ass...

2024-12-1731 min

Brave Widow Show BW 127: Finding Hope After Loss: Alexandra’s Journey from Grief to Growth as a WidowFinding Hope After Loss: Alexandra’s Journey from Grief to Growth as a Widow Join us for this heartfelt episode as Alexandra shares her inspiring journey of navigating grief and rebuilding her life after losing her fiancé. At just 22 years old, Alexandra faced unimaginable pain, confusion, and isolation. In this candid conversation, she reveals how she found hope, reclaimed her identity, and embraced new beginnings—even in the face of fear. 💬 Topics Covered: The challenges of being a young widow Rebuilding confidence and finding purp...

2024-12-1031 min

Brave Widow Show BW 124: How a Young Widow through Healing Overcame Widowhood, PTSD, and Solo ParentingIn this episode of The Brave Widow Show, Emily speaks with Kristine, a 27-year-old solo mom and widow, who shares her inspiring story of navigating grief, healing, and building a new life after the loss of her husband. Kristine opens up about the challenges of widowhood at a young age, raising her daughter while coping with PTSD, and finding purpose again. If you're struggling with loss or feel stuck in your healing journey, this episode offers encouragement and wisdom. Kristine's vulnerability and strength provide a much-needed reminder that despite the pain, there is hope for r...

2024-11-1931 min

Brave Widow Show BW 123: Against All Odds: Meaghan's Journey from Tragedy to TriumphMeaghan shares her journey of juggling medical school, motherhood, and navigating the challenges of grief and widowhood. Meaghan shares her unique story, offering hope and inspiration to other widows facing similar struggles. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share the podcast! Join the Brave Widow Community: If you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next step in your grief journey, now is the time to take action. The Brave Widow Membership is here to provide you with the support, guidance, and community you need to heal and rediscover joy...

2024-11-1244 min

Brave Widow Show BW 122: Caregiving, Running a Business, and Raising Three Kids - with BenjaminBenjamin shares his journey as a widower through caregiving, running a business, raising three kids, and balancing grief. 00:15 Grief to Growth Challenge Announcement 01:24 Meet Benjamin: A Father's Journey 03:29 Benjamin's Love Story 07:50 Coping with Loss and Raising Kids 09:16 The Diagnosis and Final Days 13:03 Navigating Life After Loss 20:49 Advice for Widows and Widowers 23:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 24:06 Join the Brave Widow Community Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share the podcast! ...

2024-11-0525 min

Brave Widow Show BW 121: Life Beyond Loss: Ali's Story of Love, Resilience, and Rediscovering Joy as a WidowIn Episode 121 of The Brave Widow Show, Emily sits down with Ali, a clinical social worker and widow, as she opens up about her deeply personal journey through sudden loss, grief, and ultimately, resilience. Ali shares her love story with her late husband, Jordan—an exceptional engineer and beloved partner—and the life-altering moment of his unexpected death. Together, Emily and Ali explore what it means to navigate widowhood and solo parenthood while facing the complex emotions of guilt, empathy, and identity shifts that accompany profound loss. Ali reveals the invaluable role he...

2024-10-2940 min

Brave Widow Show BW 120: How One Widow Found Faith After Battling Brain Cancer Grief In episode 120 of The Brave Widow Show, Emily sits down with Ilissa, a widow who shares her emotional journey through the challenges of widowhood, battling grief, and supporting her husband through his battle with brain cancer. Ilissa recounts the highs and lows of her husband’s health, including their experience with clinical trials, hospice care, and the overwhelming grief that followed his passing. Despite these challenges, she found faith, resilience, and ultimately, a path to healing. If you're struggling with grief, guilt, or searching for faith after loss, Ilissa’s story will inspire you to embra...

2024-10-2247 min

Brave Widow Show BW 119: Widow and New Mom: Melissa's Emotional JourneyIn this heartfelt episode, Melissa shares her powerful story of love, loss, and the strength to rebuild. From meeting her husband to navigating the unimaginable grief of losing him while eight months pregnant, Melissa opens up about her life’s most defining moments. Join Emily as she explores the resilience, hope, and healing that emerge from Melissa’s journey. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share the podcast! Connect with Melissa on IG: mamabunny63 Join the Brave Widow Community: If you're seeking support and connection as you nav...

2024-10-1552 min

Brave Widow Show BW 115: What I Wish I Knew as a New Widow: Essential Advice for Navigating Grief, Loneliness, and Life After Loss In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing the wisdom and lessons I wish someone had told me when I became a widow. These are my personal insights and practical advice on how to navigate the overwhelming emotions and challenges that come with losing a spouse. Key Takeaways: 1. **Your life isn’t over, even though it feels like it** Rediscovering joy, holding onto hope, and building a future you’ll love are all possible. 2. **Give yourself grace** Learn why you don’t h...

2024-09-1733 min

Brave Widow Show BW 114: From Chaos to Calm: Five Ways Widows can Rebuild What To Do When Life Feels Overwhelming. In this episode Emily discusses what to do when life feels overwhelmingly chaotic and how to create a sense of routine and normalcy. Five key topics in the first stage of widowhood include the importance of routines, self-care, support systems, emotional healing, and spiritual connections. 00:26 Exciting Life Updates 00:56 Upcoming Presentation: Beyond the Service 01:57 Support for Widows: New Initiatives 03:57 Moving to a New House 08:31 The Importance of Routine 21...

2024-09-1039 min

Brave Widow Show BW 110: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds - with Saubia Fatemi Saubia became a widow at the age of 35 after the sudden loss of her husband. We discuss her profound journey through grief, the cultural challenges she faced, and her transformative path towards healing through meditation and wellness. Saubia shares impactful insights on navigating life after loss, reclaiming personal identity, and finding new sources of joy. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/jRJ8fkTO2cA 01:58 Meet Saubia: A Journey Through Grief 03:07 Saubia's Story: The Day Everything Changed 06:00 Navi...

2024-08-1437 min

Brave Widow Show BW 109: Solo Traveling as a Widow: Gina’s Journey to Healing and AdventureGina discusses how she navigated widowhood by supporting her children, embracing solo travel, and finding renewal through her blog and social media channels. The conversation delves into the significance of returning to meaningful places, overcoming fears, and rebuilding life after loss. Gina offers practical travel tips for widows and shares her adventures and future travel plans. Emily also provides updates from her recent travel experience with EF Tours, encouraging widows to explore travel as a means of healing and self-discovery. Watch the episo...

2024-08-0630 min

Brave Widow Show BW 108: When You’re Used to Powering Through while Grieving - with Emily CurtisIn this episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily Curtis shares her journey through grief after the sudden death of her husband. We talk through the challenges of “powering through” grief, the difference between a therapist and coach, and Emily shares her advice for other widows. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/KCQx_kQ9p1g Emily is a widow who lost her husband June 2022. She has learned to move forward in her grief with resiliency and has used that resilience to start a Grief Coaching business to help othe...

2024-07-3034 min

Brave Widow Show BW 105: The Power of Journaling and Rebuilding a Life After Loss - Shawn Dinneen’s StoryShawn Dinneen is a beacon of resilience and positivity. In this episode, Shawn shares her transformative journey through grief after the loss of her fiancé, John, in 2022. This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and hope for anyone navigating the complexities of loss. **Highlights:** - **Event Announcement:** Emily announces a week-long back-to-school bash for widows starting on August 19th. There will be live events to help you move forward through grief. - **Meet Shawn Dinneen:** Shawn shares her personal story of loss and the steps she took...

2024-07-1226 min

Brave Widow Show BW 104: Moving Forward: Melissa's Journey as a Widow Through Separation, Addiction, and HealingMelissa, a solo mom of three young boys, shares her journey of separation, addiction, grief, and healing. Melissa candidly shares her experience of separating from her husband, who struggled with alcohol addiction, and the subsequent grief she navigated following his unexpected death in 2022 while they were still legally married. Throughout the conversation, Melissa provides insight into the complexities of grieving a spouse from whom she was separated, addressing both the support and challenges she faced. She highlights the importance of therapy, open conversations with her children, and the crucial role of a supportive community. ...

2024-07-0950 min

Brave Widow Show BW 103: Living Through Loss: Rebecca’s Journey of Love and GriefRebecca, a 46-year-old widow from Western Massachusetts, shares her journey through love, grief, and resilience. Listen in as Rebecca opens up about her life as a clinical social worker and grief counselor, and her relationship with her wife. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/FrT4zxMKzhs 00:18 One-on-One Coaching vs. Membership Community 01:18 Benefits of the Brave Widow Community 02:34 Personal Coaching Experience 03:37 Introducing Rebecca 03:51 Rebecca's Background and Early Life 05:22 Meeting and Marrying Her Wife 09:36 Life Together and Initial Cha...

2024-06-2535 min

Brave Widow Show BW 097: Do Comedy and Grief go Together?How can you laugh again after your person is gone? How can a stand-up comedian genuinely continue in their career when suffering such a deep loss? Angela shares her story of how she moved through grief and honors her person by returning to comedy and creating a special show called Grief is a Jerk. Find tickets to her show on 5/25 @ 3 pm in Queens, NY here: https://qedastoria.com/products/grief-is-a-jerk In this episode we talk about: 02:05 Introducing Angela: Comedy, Grief...

2024-05-1438 min

Brave Widow Show BW 096: From People Pleaser to Powerhouse: Talia's Tips for Women as a Christian Confidence CoachAre you a people-pleaser who suffers from approval addiction? As widows we often put ourselves last, serving others out of guilt or “I should’s”. Talia Osborne, shares her story of how she stopped being a people-pleaser and now serves as a Christian Confidence Coach. In this episode we talk about: 02:05 Introducing Angela: Comedy, Grief, and Healing 02:58 Angela's Journey Through Grief and Loss 05:10 Finding a New Normal and Rediscovering Comedy 11:03 The Power of Support Groups in Healing 15:10 Reentering the...

2024-05-0737 min

Brave Widow Show BW 089: Healing Through Grief: Dr. Betsy Guerra's Faith Formula Unveiled Watch the video here or on YouTube; listen anywhere podcasts are played (Apple, Spotify, Google…) The Transcript is below. Content warning: severe mental retardation, epilepsy , immersion in water, Death Dr. Betsy Guerra is a bilingual psychotherapist, international speaker, author, and CEO of Better with Betsy and the Faith-Based Coaching Academy. Her organizations ignite faith, unlock greatness, and elevate humanity through her unique psycho-spiritual approach. Her private coaching, workshops, keynotes, and Life Coach Certification offered globally, empower faith-full individuals and corporations with resilience, elevated mindset, and fulfilling relationships that lead to purpose and joy...

2024-03-1251 min

Brave Widow Show BW 041: Rebuilding Life Post Loss with Marie ScottToday I speak with Marie Scott, she is the creator and founder of Happy and Healthy After Widowhood. She is a bestselling author, speaker, and functional medicine health coach. After losing her beloved husband Dave, after 30 years along with her mom in the same year. It set her on a path to not only heal herself, but to find her mission and purpose for life part two, helping other widows and widowers to be happy and healthy after widowhood. Marie talks about how to rebuild this next part of your life and some of the...

2023-07-2528 min

Brave Widow Show BW 040: Grief, Trauma, Mental Health and Healing with Kimberly Koland In episode 40 of the Brave Widow Show I get to speak with Kimberly (@hopefully_kimberly). Kimberly is a widow living in Minneapolis. Her husband, a school principal, died by suicide four months and 19 days after their wedding. Kimberly's hope is that others who are walking a similar journey of love and trauma during and after loss will find an ally and will find hope. She wants you to know that you matter. When she's not scrolling on Instagram. She is teaching or watering flowers. You can find Kimberly on: In...

2023-07-1846 min

Brave Widow Show BW 039: How to Make it Through the Financial Forest after Losing a Spouse - with Nicole RobertsOn today's episode of The Brave Widow Show podcast I get to introduce you to Nicole. Nicole Roberts, CFP® hosts the podcast, He's Gone But the Money's Not, where she and co-host, Summer Parry, interview widows about their financial journies. She works as a financial advisor for Rock House Financial working with business owners and widows. Nicole has been working with families and individuals to build their financial plans for 11 years. Check out this week's episode as we dive in to all things financial planning. You can find Nicole on:

2023-07-1127 min

Brave Widow Show BW 038: Expectations Widows Experience During the Grieving ProcessIn episode 38 of the Brave Widow Show we are talking about freedom from expectations that people have of us during the grieving process and some things that you can do to lighten the burden of those expectations and maybe even understand why people have certain expectations. As we think about grief and the healing journey, there's a lot of mixed messages and communication around expectations. If you were to ask someone, well, how long should I grieve? How long should I mourn? How long should this go on? On one hand, you might get a very concrete...

2023-07-0439 min

Brave Widow Show BW 037: Finding Rest when You're Overwhelmed - with Alexandra Tanon OlssonToday on the Brave Widow Show I am so excited to host a personal friend and someone who served as my life coach. She is just a genuinely amazing human being. She's worked with me a lot to understand as best she can, widowhood and grief and what it's like to have that experience. Alexandra Tanon Olsson (under_thejunipertree) is a mental health coach who helps driven individuals slow down, avoid burnout, and get clear on their goals leading to an intentional present and purpose-filled life. After navigating through her personal life challenges, Alexandra was...

2023-06-2720 min

Brave Widow Show BW 036: Married for 29 Years with a Condition that Most Children Don't Survive - with Dave EveryIn today's episode, I get to speak with Dave Every. Dave was married to his wife for 29 years before she passed just over a month ago, and they were partnered together for 32 years. Dave's story is unique in that when him and his wife got married, He knew that she had a type of condition that most kids don't survive. Most people don't make it to adulthood. Most people don't make it out of those kid or teenage years. So him and his wife knew early on that there was a high risk that she would die early. So...

2023-06-2034 min

Brave Widow Show BW 035: Ideas for Celebrating Father's Day as a Widow + MotherBeing a widow makes celebrating Mother's Day and Father's Day a little tricky and a little tough at times, and one of the of the questions that I've been hearing most recently is, What can I do with my kids to honor my late spouse on Father's Day? So I have some ideas. I have some things that I've done, but more importantly, I went to the experts. I asked various groups of widows what they do to honor their late spouse on Father's Day, and they came back with some really, great suggestions and i...

2023-06-1318 min

Brave Widow Show BW 034: Sue Peters Love, Gratitude, and ServiceIn episode 34 of the Brave Widow show we have a really amazing person. Her name is Sue Peters. She is a fellow widow and she's going to share some parts of her story and some insights of what she's learned through her grief journey, and Sue is just a beautiful person on the inside and out. Sue is from Indiana. She was married to her husband John for almost 35 years until his untimely passing due to the bursting of his pancreas and the complications that arose from that. She has three grown and married children...

2023-06-0633 min

Brave Widow Show BW 033: We Get to Choose How Long We Stay Buried in Grief - with Yolanda MitchumI have a special guest on the show today. Yolanda (@h3haven) and I met through a mutual life coaching certification program that we're a part of. We connected on a topic of grief. And while Yolanda isn't a widow, she has personally experienced a very deep grief and loss, which she'll tell you about. I think you're really going to enjoy hearing from Yolanda. We talk about: ~ Giving yourself grace ~ Don't compare your journey with someone else's ~ Allow yourself to feel whatever the feelings are ~ You h...

2023-05-3029 min

Brave Widow Show BW 032: Juggling Motherhood, Widowhood, and Going back to school with Donna KendrickIn episode 32 of the Brave Widow Show, I get to talk with Donna Kendrick (@widowandwisdom). Donna is someone who lost her husband nearly 10 years ago, and she's done a lot of work to give back to the widow and the grief communities, and I think you'll agree after watching this episode that she's just a lovely person, so I think you'll really enjoy the episode today. Donna's husband, Greg passed away suddenly in November, 2013, and during that time of grieving, she had to take control of her family's finances and learn how to navigate this...

2023-05-2332 min

Brave Widow Show BW 031: A Letter to my Friends: What Widows Want you to Know but Don’t Want to Tell YouOftentimes in grief, Widows feel very misunderstood. That's pretty common. And in all of the widow communities that I'm involved in, I hear a lot of times people say, "oh, I just wish that people understood this, or I wish that my family or friends could know this, but I don't wanna have to tell 'em. I wish I could just say it, but I can't". So what I've done over the past few months is really compile a list of things that widows want you to know as family and friends, but they don't want to...

2023-05-1620 min

Brave Widow Show BW 030: Five Mindset Changes that Happen when Your Spouse DiesLosing a spouse sends you to the edge of the earth. You may often feel like you’re living in a different reality from everyone else. Things that used to be important to you may no longer matter as new priorities and interests emerge over time. In episode 30 of the Brave Widow Show we talk about 5 mindset changes that can happen when your spouse dies. We talk about: ~ Shift in priorities ~ Greater appreciation for life ~ Increased empathy and compassion ~ Acceptance of impermanence ~ Heightened aware...

2023-05-0919 min

Brave Widow Show BW 029: Social Circle Changes Post Loss and What to DoCommonly widows report having a completely new social circle once their spouse dies. They may feel abandoned, misunderstood, judged, rejected, forgotten, and lost. You will be disappointed by people who don’t show up for you the way you wish they would; alternatively you will be delighted by people who show up for you who you never thought would. When you become a widow, your social circle can change in significant ways. In today's episode we talk about 5 reasons why: We talk about: ~ Loss of shared friends

2023-05-0221 min

Brave Widow Show BW 028: Grief Community: Why it’s important and what to look forBeing a widow is lonely. Isolating. Brutal. Today in episode 28 of the Brave Widow show, I’m going to share five reasons why having a community during grief is important and five things to look for to find the community that’s a good fit for you. We talk about: ~ Grief must be felt ~ We're not taught how to process loss ~ Shared experience of loss ~ Wisdom and insight for decision making ~ A way to give back to others Quotes: ~...

2023-04-2523 min

Brave Widow Show BW 026: Building a Marriage, Growing a Family and Then a Diagnosis That Changed Everything - with Alosina Wellington - Advice for Young WidowsIn today's episode I get to talk to an amazing young woman by the name of Alosina Wellington, and Alosina is gonna share with us not only her overall story, but also some of her best tips and advice for other young widows. Alosina has been widowed for about seven years now, so she has more perspective on her experience and time for when she was first widowed and actually came across a post that she made in a mutual Facebook group where she shared some of her best tips and pieces of insights for young widows, and I...

2023-03-2138 min

Brave Widow Show BW 025: Reorganizing Your Space and Finding the Right Time to go Through Your Spouses Belongings - with Laura SinclairLaura Sinclair (@flourishorganizing) is a professional home organizer and the owner of Flourish Organizing. She works with clients one-on-one, helping guide them through decluttering their belongings and reorganizing their spaces to maximize their storage and increase efficiency in their homes. Laura has taught students and adults of all ages and enjoys working with clients individually, as well as in groups, to teach skills for creating spaces in which they can thrive. What Laura loves the most about her job is connecting with people. She is honored to walk alongside her clients as they reflect on their lives, thei...

2023-03-1437 min

Brave Widow Show BW 024: How to Network Like an Introvert - and Actually Enjoy it!In today's episode I share five tips for networking as an introvert and how to actually enjoy it! And I know what you're probably thinking, especially if you're an introvert, this is not even possible. But I promise you, someone who is a hardcore, introverted preference type like myself. I am at a place where I really enjoy networking and meeting new people, and you can too! This is actually a course that's going to be hosted within the Brave Widow community. So if you're not a member yet, go to brave widow.com and sign up...

2023-03-0730 min

Brave Widow Show BW 023: Personal Financial Habits for Widows - with Seth ConnellIn today's episode we talk about finance basics. How to get started with finances, how to create a budget, how to start thinking about getting out of debt, when to work with a financial coach and more. Our guest speaker is financial coach, Seth Connell (@coach_connell) who has been a financial coach since 2018. In his time coaching, he has helped his clients pay off over 2 million dollars of debt. He also earned his law degree completely debt free in 2022. Using the practices and principles he teaches, he is passionate about helping people achieve financial freedom and...

2023-02-281h 07

Brave Widow Show BW 022: When Grief Gets Stuck and Time Doesn’t Heal all Wounds: Why We are Not Prepared to Handle Loss and GriefToday we're gonna talk about why it feels like we get stuck in grief. Why time doesn't magically heal all wounds. Why we're ultimately not prepared to handle grief and loss and what you can actually do about it. We talk about: ~ Power of words. ~ Misconceptions that we have learned about grief and how to process loss. ~ How others are ill prepared to help us navigate grief ~ Who is ultimately responsible Quotes: ~ "..no one else has the ability to influence how you...

2023-02-2143 min

Brave Widow Show BW 021: Do Widows and Puppies Go Well Together? - with Michele LennonHave you thought recently: -Should I get a new puppy? -I have a new puppy, and I'm so frustrated! -I've tried training my dog, but it's not working Puppies are amazing and they bring all kinds of joy and sometimes frustration into our world. But the reality of it is that many times when someone loses a significant other or any loved one, they may get a dog or people may gift them one. And while I don't recommend that you gift anyone the responsibility of a dog, I d...

2023-02-1438 min

Brave Widow Show BW 020: Year Two vs. Year OneGrief: Is Year Two Harder than Year One? For some people, it seems like the second year of grief is harder. For other people, it seems like the first year of grief is harder, and this is often a question that newly widowed folks really want the answer to, because let's be honest, those first few months and probably that first year, you are in full survival mode and you want to know, am I ever going to get out of feeling lost, of feeling overwhelmed, of feeling like I don't know who I am? ...

2023-02-0734 min

Brave Widow Show BW 019 : Learning to Serve after a Tragic Loss - with Sheyna James Sheyna James is extremely transparent and authentic. She has overcome tragic loss and uses that time of her life to help others who are going through difficult times to discover God's unique purpose and divine destiny as disciples of Jesus. She was a widow and single mom of two boys for 13 years, and recently was blessed to find love again. She is now married to Anthony James and they are a blended family with six children. Sheyna is a certified coach, speaker and trainer with John Maxwell team and the owner of Top Dots Digital M...

2023-01-3142 min

Brave Widow Show BW 018: Financial Planning with Daniel KoppDaniel Kopp is a fee-only fiduciary financial planner and founder of Wise Stewardship financial planning, where he helps young widows and widowers, as well as service members organize their financial lives by aligning their money with their deeply held values. He is an Air Force veteran after almost nine years as an officer on active duty. On the personal front, Daniel is a widower After his wife Sarah passed away in late 2017 while he was still on active duty. Daniel is now married to his wife, Anna. And lives in the Sarasota, Florida area where they love...

2023-01-2438 min

Brave Widow Show BW 017: Resilience, Faith + Generosity - with Cindy LupicaCindy Lupica has been through so many traumatic events in her life, and yet she still pours into others, wants to give back to others, and is able to share her story here with you today. Cindy is a cancer survivor, advocate and coach, a dancer, teaches ballet and a widow. After losing her late husband, suddenly and unexpectedly, she was left with young children to raise and find her second new normal. With her faith, she found her way now helping others as she entered into the widows ministry. Cindy is also an author. Her book...

2023-01-1733 min

Brave Widow Show BW 016: Four Reasons Why Grief is HardHave you ever wondered why grief hurts so much? Or why we can feel like we're adapting to the new way of life. We've accepted that our person isn't coming back, but then we find ourselves almost reverting or going back to being in denial and thinking that we have this weird balance of I know they're not coming back, but I think this is just a bad nightmare and I'm having a hard time reconciling that. But wait a minute, I felt like I already settled those feelings. I got to nerd out a little bit and I s...

2023-01-1033 min

Brave Widow Show BW 015: Dating after Loss -with Teresa Taylor WilliamsTeresa is very open, vulnerable, and incredibly brave as she shares about her experience with dating too soon. Being intimate too soon and dealing with this thing that those of us in the industry call Widows Fire. So let me introduce Teresa. Teresa Taylor Williams is a widow, an award-winning newspaper journalist, and a self-proclaimed grief butt kicker first losing her job to downsizing. Then her husband, Ricky in 2014. She has found the true meaning of resilience. After her home was foreclosed, she lived in subsidized housing while raising her two teenage sons, worked various jobs to...

2023-01-0338 min

Brave Widow Show BW 014: Learning to Live with Grief While Finding Joy in Life - with Jennifer MullinsJennifer Mullins became a widow in 2012 after her husband's sudden death from an accidental overdose. She was not prepared for the heartache that would follow. She found solace in support groups and other widows and reading stories of others who have traveled this path. She has gradually learned to live with grief and find joy in life. She believes in paying it forward by being there for others who are experiencing grief. You can visit her and learn more more@beautifulbittersweetlife.com for her experience. We talk about: The benefits of having a...

2022-12-2737 min

Brave Widow Show BW 013: Life Insurance - What you Need to Know - with Jarrett WeissJarrett’s mom was widowed with ten kids, five of which were still at home; their life insurance had expired only a few months before. As widows, we should know best that life insurance is something we need, yet it’s something we can easily put off or ignore until it’s too late. Jarrett’s passion for widows, life insurance, and eternal life is evident and contagious! Making decisions as a widow can be overwhelming. Today, Jarrett Weiss breaks down the basics of what to consider when purchasing life insurance, why using a broker instead of y...

2022-12-2031 min

Brave Widow Show BW 012: Freedom from Overwhelm in Grief + Tragedy with Janine CowieContent Warning: miscarriage, suicide, drugs, alcohol, PTSD, and death. At the age of 26, Janine tragically lost her husband (age 27) to suicide. She shares her experience navigating the traumatic events and offers advice for young widows. She was able to find freedom from overwhelm by asking for help, designating a point person to speak with companies, and accepting help from family members. Janine recommends: Find a support person Accept help Using creativity as an outlet “What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, resilience and Healing.” - Bruce Perry Quotes-

2022-12-1648 min

Brave Widow Show BW 010: The Illusion of Control and Anticipatory Grief - with Renee ClarkAs humans we like to think we have control, even with the timing of a terminal diagnosis. Renee openly shares her journey of anticipatory grief, control, invalidation, dark humor as an outlet, and so much more. Renee talks about: Challenges of being a caregiver while maintaining a home and family Frustrations and challenges with treatment of a rare cancer Balancing thought patterns between daily life vs. existential reality of what’s to come Dark humor in grief Invalidation of grief - when everyone tells you to think positive in spite of reality We have no...

2022-12-071h 02

Brave Widow Show BW 007: Intense Joy and Grief Post Loss - with Shyla NashWhat does life look like after loss? Does grief ever just “go away”? When can you find joy again? In today’s episode, Shyla Nash shares her experience with: Diagnosis to loss within two months Living with intense joy and grief at the same time Widowhood with three young children Dating post loss Shyla openly shares her experience, thoughts, struggles, and joy. The Brave Widow Community is a place where you can connect with other widows, find hope and healing, and begin to dream again for the future. Learn more at bravewidow.com. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey guys, I’m Emily Jones I was wi...

2022-11-3049 min

Brave Widow Show BW 006: Young Widow Now Published Author Chases Her Dreams and How You Can, Too - with Elaine RothMany times as widows we feel like our future dreams and plans evaporate along with our spouse. We feel insecure about the future and may even have to relearn who we are and what we want in this new version of life. In today’s episode, Elaine Roth shares her experience with: Anticipatory grief struggles; when you’re holding on to that 1% chance Reality of loss as it sets in Feeling overwhelmed Fear from others and friendships Chasing her dream Bittersweet milestone moments Elaine has a beautiful story of resilience, vulnerability, hope, and perse...

2022-11-2842 min

Brave Widow Show BW 005: Five Ways to (Actually) Help a WidowThere’s a big gap between people who need help but have a hard time accepting it and people who want to help but don’t know how or what to do. In today’s episode, I share five ways that you can (actually) help a widow. You can find a full checklist of ideas in the free resource toolkit at bravewidow.com/free. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey guys, I’m Emily Jones I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary. Nathan and I have four beautiful children together. My world was turned completel...

2022-11-2116 min

Brave Widow Show BW 004: Live with Confidence Regardless of What Others Say - with Brittany Weinke-NewtonWidowed at the incredibly young age of 26, Brittany Weinke-Newton shares her experience with: The legal challenges of being engaged and limited ability to make decisions Strained family relationships How to truly help widows Timing and perceptions of moving on Society’s expectations and criticism from others Finding love post loss Introducing a new partner to your children In spite of the traumatic loss of her fiance, Brittany lived life post loss courageously and prioritized her needs. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hey guys, I’m Emily Jones I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary. Nath...

2022-11-1929 min