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Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck253. 3 Lessons Grief Teaches Us About The True Meaning Of Christmas!The holidays can feel especially heavy after the loss of a loved one, and in this heartfelt episode, Jen opens up about her own journey through grief during Christmas. She shares honest reflections and personal lessons learned from her first Christmas as a widow—how the holidays transformed from a source of pain to a season of deeper meaning. Whether you’re facing your first holiday without your spouse or are years into your healing, this episode is here to remind you that you’re not alone.3 Key Takeaways:Love Outlasts Loss: how the...
2025-12-2315 minWidow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck247. Healing Widow Guilt: Let Go And Move Forward After Loss!After losing a spouse, many widows and widowers are haunted by guilt — guilt for what they did or didn’t do, guilt for surviving, or even guilt for feeling moments of happiness again. But what if that guilt isn’t proof of love, but a sign that your heart is still searching for peace? This eye-opening episode explores why widows hold onto guilt after loss and how it can become a false sense of control, loyalty, and purpose. Jen shares deep emotional insight into how guilt gives our pain somewhere to go — and how releasing it doesn’...
2025-11-1016 minWidow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck234. Can't Sleep? Try THIS!Sleep deprivation is a major problem for those of us who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Sleep disorder insomnia after loss is more common than you may think, so if this is affecting you, you're not alone! In this episode we are talking about some strategies for coping with sleep disorders and getting better sleep while grieving.Some of these include:~Sleep sounds or sleep music~Using a sleep maskListen here for more suggestions!Want to share your own "widow success story" o...
2025-07-2418 minWidow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck208. 20 Motivational Quotes About Grief And Coping During The HolidaysHow can a simple quote or a short poem make such a difference to a person? Here’s the thing—grief can be isolating. It can make you feel like no one else understands what you’re going through. But when you come across a line of poetry or a heartfelt quote that captures exactly what you’re feeling, it’s like a light bulb goes off. You realize: I’m not alone in this. Someone else has been where I am, and they found the words to express it.Today on the podcas...
2024-12-2015 minWidow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck198. Complicated Grief vs. Normal Grief - What Is Complicated Grief & How To Treat ItMost bereaved people make their way along the grief road, albeit bumpy and full of potholes, that leads to accepting the loss, integrating the reality of that loss into a new life, and reimagining a future with the possibility of joy. The acute grief, the intensely painful grief that you feel in those first months, starts to lessen. It transforms and becomes integrated into your new life, your new normal. Most people fall into this category. However, a small minority of people, roughly 7-10% according to the National Institute of Health, become so entangled, ess...
2024-09-2626 min
Resilience Rising PodcastEp 53 - Jen Zwinck - Widow Advocate, Author, and Host of Widow 180: The Podcast,How do you even start to get over the brutal murder of your husband? It seems completely insurmountable... but this is something Jen Zwinck talks us through on this incredible episode.
Jen's advice on how we rebuild our lives after a devastating bereavements is also something we can draw from for getting through any tough times, break ups, or changes such as retirement.
Jen Zwinck will never forget the moment that changed her life. In 2011, her husband was walking home from a bachelor party when he was attacked, robbed, and killed. Jen instantly became a y...
2024-04-051h 12Resilience Rising PodcastEp 53 - Jen Zwinck - Widow Advocate, Author, and Host of Widow 180: The Podcast,How do you even start to get over the brutal murder of your husband? It seems completely insurmountable... but this is something Jen Zwinck talks us through on this incredible episode.
Jen's advice on how we rebuild our lives after a devastating bereavements is also something we can draw from for getting through any tough times, break ups, or changes such as retirement.
Jen Zwinck will never forget the moment that changed her life. In 2011, her husband was walking home from a bachelor party when he was attacked, robbed, and killed. Jen instantly became a y...
2024-04-051h 12Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck178. How This Widow Is Embracing Change With A Positive Attitude! - Interview with Kim SeewaldKim Seewald is our special guest this week on the podcast! She is sharing her story of losing her husband to cancer and how she has navigated the changes that came along with widowhood, including building a house, selling a car, moving, selling property, and learning how to manage her new life without her husband.Kim's positive attitude and motivation to make her husband proud are what keep her going every day.We chat about:~ making big changes in the first year of widowhood (and that it's ok!)~ strange physical effects of grief o...
2024-02-1941 minWidow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck177. 3 Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day As A WidowHow will YOU be spending Valentine's Day this year? If you're dreading Valentine's Day this year, it's totally understandable.But, instead of making this a day of suffering and sadness, let's make it a day of treating yourself and doing something special!This is a list of 3 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day as a widow. Remember, you control this day. You have the power to take back and enjoy this day and celebrate whatever way you choose.How are YOU spending this Valentine's Day? If you have any o...
2024-02-1214 minWidow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck172. Be Happier in 2024 - Focus On These 3 Things!Welcome back listeners! It's been a while since I posted an episode on Widow 180 and I am thrilled to be back!It's a new year, new changes, new direction, and tons of brand new interviews and episodes coming your way each and every week!Happy New Year to all of you!As we step into a new year, we always want to look forward with optimism, with hope that the new year will be brighter, better, happier than the prior one. How can we make next year better?How can I feel better...
2024-01-1024 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck169. Thriving After Loss: Why A Retreat Might Be The Key For Widows!One of the common things I see happen with widows is that after we lose our spouse, we get overloaded with taking care of all the things. We're trying to find a new balance, managing the logistics of the day to day, but we also wonder who we are. We wonder what's in store for us. And we don't have the time to sit and contemplate it! That is why retreats offer an amazing, beautiful escape from our routine to give us the time to focus on ourselves, for once! This episode talks about 6 reasons...
2023-03-2218 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck167. Widowed Twice And Still Finding Happiness! - Interview With Emily Thiroux ThreattThis week's podcast guest is no stranger to grief and loss. Emily Thiroux Threatt is our special guest on the podcast today. She has been widowed twice and shares her journey through both losses, how she coped with grief, and how she is finding happiness and joy through creativity and new pursuits! We chat about: ~ How Emily quit her job to become a full time caregiver and had to start all over again after losing her first husband, Jacques. ~ How certain friends start to distance themselves, but then life surprises us and the...
2023-03-091h 02
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck164. What To Do On The "Death-iversary" Day (AKA Death Anniversary) - Kim, Melissa, And Jen From The Widow Squad Podcast!What's a widow to do on the "death-iversary" day...aka the "spirit day" as we call it in the Widow Squad? This is Episode 4 of the WidowSquad Podcast, a brand new podcast where we introduce a topic, related to widowhood, of course, and share our experience and advice to listeners! I am so excited to be a part of this incredible new podcast with fellow hosts, Kim Murray and Melissa Pierce! New episodes of The WidowSquad Podcast will be released every Thursday so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing! I...
2023-02-2133 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck163. Facing Valentine's Day As A Widow! *Special BONUS EpisodeToday is Valentine's Day 2023. It's one of those days, those miletone days, those holidays that we have to face. My intent for this episode was to come up with some helpful tips and strategies to make it through this Valentine's Day and make it a little less hurtful, a little more bearable. This is a short but sweet list on ways that you can take back control of this day! Make it what you want it to be! We can't stop this day from coming, but we can do whatever we want on this day! L...
2023-02-1411 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck162. Don't Make Assumptions! - An Important Tip For Widows!If you haven't read the book The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz, I highly suggest it! We just finished reading it in the Widow Squad book club. I love its simplicity and reminders to us about what's important in life! And agreement number 3, Don't Make Assumptions really struck a chord with me. As widows, we assume things about ourselves and about the people around us, resulting in needless suffering! I hope you found some insights in this episode. Please share it with a friend who needs to hear this message t...
2023-02-1314 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckThis Widow Is Relentlessly Resilient! - Interview With Michelle Scharf (Part 2)This week we continue our conversation with Michelle Scharf as she shares her journey through grief after losing her husband John to cancer. Here's what we chat about: ~ How within a span of 6 months she lost her husband, became an empty-nester, and turned 50! ~ How she turned to alcohol to stop the pain of grief until a friend intervened. ~How she started her passion project, Relentlessly Resilient podcast with her friend and fellow widow, Jennie. ~The key things that have helped her along the way including: keeping a gratitude journal, y...
2023-02-0653 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck161. This Widow Is Relentlessly Resilient! - An Interview With Michelle Scharf (Part 1)Michelle Scharf joins us this week on the podcast to share her raw and honest account of losing her husband to cancer. This is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Michelle. On today's episode we talk about: ~ The sweet story of how she met her husband! ~ How she found out he was diagnosed with cancer ~ Her experience and struggle as a caregiver. ~ How her co-workers stepped up to support her. Be sure to listen next week to the conclusion of the interview with Michelle. Have y...
2023-01-2958 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck160. A Quote That Will Truly Inspire You! - BONUS Mini-episode!"A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships were built for." This is one of may favorite quotes to get me motivated! It's by Paulo Coehlo, author of the bestselling book, The Alchemist. This quote has many meanings, but to me it exemplifies how we try to stay safe, tucked away in our own little world, staying out of harms way. The loss of our spouse has left us feeling insecure and vulnerable. The thing is, it's okay to stay in port for a while, to regroup, to recoup. But we're not me...
2023-01-2108 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck158. Embrace Your Pace - When You Feel Like You're Not Grieving Fast Enough!Last week in the WidowSquad weekly meeting, we were doing a group exercise and choosing our Word Of The Year. Are you familiar with this exercise? It's a very powerful tool to help us stay motivated and focused throughout the year. One of our lovely WidowSquad members chose the word PATIENCE. Great word, right?! She felt like she needed to have more patience with herself. She noticed she was being really hard on herself for "not feeling better by now". This sparked a whole conversation about how this healing process takes time. Grieving takes time. H...
2023-01-1110 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck157. How Life-Long Learning Is Helping This Widow Heal After Losing Her Husband - Interview With Michelle CollinsOn this episode we are talking to Michelle Collins, author, grief educator, yoga and meditation coach. Michelle's husband Glen took his own life in 2016. Michelle talks to us today about the aftermath of the loss and how she is rebuilding her life. Michelle and I chat about: ~ How she felt enormous guilt and shame after losing Glen ~ How she suffered from PTSD and what that felt like. ~ How she turned to alcohol and drugs to cope. ~ How a meditation retreat at the Chopra Center changed her life! ~...
2023-01-091h 04
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck156. Carry THIS With You Throughout 2023 To Make It A Great Year! - BONUS Mini-episode!Hope is believeing with confidence that good things will happen in the future. Whatever place you're in right now, whatever you're feeling in this season is right for you. It's where you need to be. I ask you and encourage you, no matter what you're feeling, no matter the high or the low you're in right now, to move into this new year with hope! Hope will carry you through this next year. This episode will tell you why! Join us in the WidowSquad community for more conversations like...
2023-01-0208 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck155. 3 Powerful Questions To Reflect On 2022!The benefits of reflection are so often overlooked, especially when grieving, when we're feeling like we're just trying to stay afloat. We're so busy adjusting to our new life, our new normal, that we don't tak the time to stop and look at ourselves, not just to praise ourselves, but to see how we're managing it all. Reflection is a process. You need to slow down. It requires you to get vulnerable. But it's also a process that can lead to valuable insights and even breakthroughs! Grab a pen and your journal and let's get st...
2022-12-2915 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck151. 5 Stress Triggers You Might Face During The Holidays!Today we're talking about grief triggers to be aware of during the holiday season! They can happen anytime, anywhere! But sometimes, we KNOW they are a possibility so we can mentally prepare for them. Today we break down 5 different grief triggers to be aware of! Do you have any other ones you want to add to the list? Message me at jen@widow180.com or DM me on Insta @widow_180 You can also join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927 Want to become a Widow Squad m...
2022-12-0516 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck147. Turning Pain Into Purpose After Losing Her Husband To Suicide - Interview With Sissi O'ShaughnessySissi's husband Mark took his own life in May 2020, just 2 months after Sissi lost her mom to cancer. Sissi had to manage her compound grief plus raise her two young daughters on her own. Sissi and I talk about: ~ the guilt she felt after her husband's suicide ~ How you can allow grief to be your only story...or not! ~ how becoming a certified conscious parent taught her to hold space for her kids and their pain ~ How you can practice conscious grieving by doing the work. She recommends exercise, jo...
2022-11-0955 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck141. 10 Reasons Why Widows Should Journal After Losing Their Spouse!Your voice is your story and you have a story to tell! Telling our stories transforms our lives! Here are 10 reasons why every widow should write and journal after losing their spouse! Join our 4 week Rediscovery Through Writing! Creative Grief Writing Program for widows starting October 3 2022! Get more info and sign up here: https://www.widow180.com/rediscovery For questions, you can email me at jen@widow180.com Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927...
2022-10-0114 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck139. Stop Beating Yourself Up! The Power Of Self-CompassionAre you being nice to yourself? Are you treating yourself the same way you would treat your best friend if she were in your situation? As widows, we put so much pressure on oursleves to have all of the answers right away after we lose our spouse. We are thrown into a new life of unwanted change and we expect ourselves to know exactly what to do. And then we berate ourselves when we don't have the answers! In this episode, we are using references from self-compassion expert, Kristin Neff, on how we can be...
2022-09-1920 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck138. Angel Numbers And Signs From Our Loved Ones! - Interview With Kim MurrayDo you ever notice sequences of numbers that keep appearing for you? Maybe you see 4:44 on the clock all the time. Or maybe you see 444 on the license plate in front of you. These are called angel numbers, messages of support from our loved ones! Do you ever get signs from your loved ones? Maybe you keep seeing cardinals outside your window. Or butterflies. Or rainbows. They are still with us! They are always sending us these little signals that they are here and supporting us! Join me today as I talk to Kim Murray...
2022-09-1359 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck135. Widow Dating Statistics And Stories From YOU!If you follow me on Instagram you've probably seen one of my highlight stories that I post where I take polls from you guys! These are always so fun because I love getting feedback from you and hearing from you! In today's episode, I've compiled all of my poll questions about dating and put them together here with the results! Follow me on Insta: @widow_180 Join our Facebook group: Widow 180 Community with Jen Zwinck Get our Dating After Loss course now while it's only $97 until August 31, 2022! After that, the price goes b...
2022-08-2842 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck128. Don't Let THIS Thought Stop You From Dating Again!Here's the link to the FREE "Where Can I Meet A Guy?" Workshop For Widows... http://widow180.ck.page/meetaguy Workshop date: August 1, 2022 In today's episode, we're talking about a common thought that might stop you from dating again! But, you don't have to let it! Let me know your thoughts on this! What's your biggest take-away from this episode? I would love to hear from you! Email me at jen@widow180.com or Join our Facebook group for discussions and updates at Widow 180 Community...
2022-07-2013 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck119. Grief Is Exhausting! Here's YET ANOTHER Reason Why!This episode was inspired by our awesome, hilarious membership community that cracks me up! I just love each and every person in this group! In our meeting last week, a discussion was started about how exhausting grief is and then the conversation snowballed because we are all feeling the effects of grief and we want to know that this is normal! And I am here to say, you are are definitely not alone! Here is YET ANOTHER reason why we get so exhausted by grief. And here was my solution to fi...
2022-05-2112 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck116. The Hospice Doctor's Widow - An Interview With Author And Speaker Jen O'BrienJen's husband Bob passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer. Bob was a hospice doctor, so the subject of death and dying were not uncommon between them. In today's episode, Jen shares the lessons she learned from Bob and tells us how her journey as a caregiver and now a widow, led her to create the award-winning book, The Hospice Doctor's Widow: A Journal. In this episode Jen and I chat about: ~ having a balance between hope and preparation for the worst case scenario ~ Getting messages from our loved ones! ~...
2022-04-301h 07
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck102. 20 Days Changed Everything For This Widow - Interview With Becki Koon20 days changed everything for Becki Koon. Her husband Jack was diagnosed with cancer and 20 days later he passed away. Becki and I chat about: ~ focusing on a "conscious death" process and what that means. ~ how one month after Jack passed, she was able to connect with him through meditation. ~ how we can feel connected to our loved ones who've passed ~ How she wrote the book "20 Days Changed Everything" ~How 20 months after Jack passed, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and began fighting for her own life.
2022-02-0454 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck101. Remember This 1 Essential Thing In Dating And Relationships!This is something that we all struggle with when we've been through loss and heartache and we're thinking about dating again. It's finding the confidence in ourselves to get back out there and be vulnerable again. Here are 3 ways to gain confidence in yourself so you can put yourself back out there and find love again. This is definitely something that we cover in our new dating program, New Year New Love Dating Program For Widows! We're starting February 17, 2022 so sign up now and save your spot at www.widow180.com...
2022-02-0113 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck99. The NUMBER 1 Reason Why Widows Don't Date Again After Losing Their Spouse!I have interviewed a lot of widows on the podcast and I've found that this is the NUMBER 1 reason why widows don't date again after losing their spouse! You don't want to miss this! If you are interested in dating again, but don't know where to start, I encourage you to sign up for my FREE workshop next Thursday January 27, 2022. It's called New Year, New Love! In this workshop, I'll walk you through how to create a dating strategy for you in 2022! Are you ready?? This is g...
2022-01-2112 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck96. New Year, New Possibilities!How can you create new possibilities in the new year? To help start 2022 strong, let's talk about some powerful words that you can explore and adopt into your life to elevate you to the best version of yourself! These are words that will motivate and inspire you, words that you can go back to and focus on to remind yourself of your goals and intentions for the year! For more discussions like this, join us in the Widow Connection Community, where every Wednesday evening we have group coaching sessions to help on this...
2022-01-0618 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck94. Widow To Widow Advice On How To Get Through The Holidays!I want to say a BIG thank you to all of my incredible podcast guests this last year! These brave, beautiful souls poured out their wisdom and experience in hopes of making a difference in someone's life...and I truly believe they did! In this episode, they share some advice on how to get through the holidays as a widow. I want to wish you all so much love and peace and calm this Christmas Eve and always! Thank you for listening! Also, if you would like more information on our N...
2021-12-2418 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck93. How To Maneuver Through Grief And Not Stay Stuck!I have this idea and I would love for you to be a part of it! After hosting my Widow's Holiday Club for the second year in a row, I felt like I wanted to continue our weekly Zoom meetings regularly. As we all know, different things come up with in-laws or with kids or with stress or with stress around finances, so many overwhelming aspects of grief! And we know at those times we need some extra support from other widows who "get it". I wanted to create a community, a membership...
2021-12-2312 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck91. 3 Ways To Combat Holiday Overwhelm!This episode was inspired by the incredible ladies in the Widow's Holiday Club! It's been such a pleasure getting to know these amazing ladies and forming connections and friendships this holiday season. When I asked the group about how they were feeling this week, the most popular response was "overwhelmed!" So, in this episode I share 3 ways you can combat the holiday overwhelm! For other blog posts go to www.widow180.com I love to hear from you guys! You can email me at jen@widow180.com
2021-12-1210 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck87. WidowBiz Weekend Edition - Let's Support Each Other This Holiday Season (And Always!)It's back again and I am so excited! This is a special episode we call the WidowBiz Weekend Edition where listeners and supporters of the podcast can call in and advertise their biz! I applaud all of the women who called in to participate this year! I know how hard you all work to support your families. Let's show all these ladies some extra love and support this holiday season and buy from each other to support a widow-owned biz! Here's the list of advertisers from this episode: 1. Kathleen Starr - selling Pomifera...
2021-11-2910 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck84. The Power Of Giving Yourself Time To Heal - An Interview With Lisa GodwinLisa Godwin became a widow after losing her husband Bert to esophageal cancer in 2016. Since that time, she has transformed her life, rediscovered who she is as a person, and stepped into embracing change like a champ! In our interview Lisa talks to me about: ~ The power of time to heal! ~ using Caring Bridge as a way of journaling emotions (as well as the practical updates) ~ Starting her passion project, Big Blue Chair, that shares stories and serves others! ~ When you feel ready to date again! ~ Advice...
2021-11-1252 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck83. Two Things On Tuesday - Promote Your Biz On The Podcast And Join Our Widow's Holiday Club! (BONUS Episode)Wanna promote your widow-owned business on the podcast? Are you a maker, a creator, a service-provider and you're looking for a way to boost business this time of year? I'll be doing my WidowBiz Weekend Edition of the podcast starting soon and if you would like to get your name out there and promote your business, I'm opening up the "podcast doors" for you to advertise (for free)! Contact me if you're interested. You can email me at jen@widow180.com or DM me on IG @widow_180 or message me on Facebook at Widow 180 Community.
2021-11-1006 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck77. Ready To Have Love In Your Life Again? - Day 1 FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge ReplayThinking about dating again but have no idea where to start? I get it! Today's episode is a replay of Day 1 of the FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge. What this challenge does and what my new course does, it opens up your mind more and prepares your heart more for what to expect when you start dating again. At the end of Day 1, your homework assignment is to RANK YOUR ROADBLOCKS. Here are some of the most common ones: What will other people think? I'm not...
2021-10-1424 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck76. How To Start Feeling Alive Again! - Interview With Michelle GeorgesMichelle Georges lost her husband Bob to cancer. In today's interview we talk about her life after the loss. Michelle and I chat about: ~ Coping with grief by living in the present moment. ~ How organ donation is so important and can save people's lives ~ How to "pretend to be alive until you feel alive!" ~ How it's so easy to fall into the trap of poor health decisions and poor coping mechanisms, like drinking too much alcohol. ~ How widows who were happily married tend to remarry quickly because...
2021-10-071h 05
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck71. Practice THIS Daily Exercise To Check In With Yourself!We can get so distracted by grief, by ALL OF THE THINGS we HAVE to do, by all of the balls we are juggling, that we don't leave time for ourselves. Anxiety and fear can get the best of us and unfortunately we don't always know how to "correct" it, how to come back to ourselves. This episode talks about a mindfulness trick to check in with ourselves on a daily basis. Because WE matter. And our well-being matters. Let me know if this helps! I would love to hear from...
2021-09-2307 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck63. Trouble Sleeping? Try This Natural Sleep Aid/Breath Exercise! *(Bonus Episode!)*I did a little research on this breathing exercise called the Wim Hof Method after my podcast guest Beth Wacome Keck mentioned it last week! I wanted to pass this info on to you guys because I know how sleep can be a major struggle for widows. It definitely was for me! I don't think I slept for 3 years! This is a breathing method that has many benefits: reduces stress, helps focus, helps get a better, deeper sleep. I am a huge proponent of trying new things and being ope...
2021-08-0606 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck61. 6 Things I've Learned Since Starting This Podcast!Happy Birthday to Widow 180: The Podcast! Widow 180: The Podcast turns 1 today! It's unbelievable! We've done 60 episodes! We have over 21,000 downloads. We've reached countries across the world! My mission for this podcast was to put out inspiring stories of growth and transformation from other widows, all ages, all backgrounds, all across the world, some of them moms, some not. I believe I have succeeded. What do all of these "widow success" stories have in common? What are some of the lessons I've learned since starting this podcast one year ago today? ...
2021-07-2417 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck60. The Stigma Of Suicide - Interview With Victoria MooreWhen Victoria's husband Marcus told her that he was having thoughts of suicide, they immediately sought help together. Despite medication and emotional therapy, Marcus took his own life on May 23, 2019. In this episode, Victoria and I talk about: ~How our mental health system is lacking! ~How close family members can let you down when you need them the most ~Weird signs that we get from loved ones! ~Messages from mediums and messages from Marcus! ~Which dating Apps worked for her! ~her wildly outrageous st...
2021-07-1756 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck56. Life After Loss When The Marriage Wasn't Exactly Perfect - Carole Sullivan InterviewCarole lost her husband Steven in 2019 after years of battling alcoholism. Carole talks to me about their incredible love story that spanned several decades, but ultimately their love wasn't as strong as the pull to drink and it wasn't enough to save him. Carole talks about the Relief Guilt that she had after he finally was diagnosed with liver failure and put on hospice. She felt like finally there would be a change in their relationship and the lives they were living. Carole has been through so much and yet her positivity about a bright...
2021-06-251h 07
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck55. Radical Acceptance - 5 Exercises That Could Change A Widow's Life!Is it just me or does anybody else hate the word "acceptance" when we're talking about the loss of our spouse? I mean, I TRULY despise this word. Acceptance. In this episode, we talk about a concept called Radical Acceptance, which basically means that we understand that bad things do indeed happen to good people - and all the time! Radical Acceptance shows us ways we can practice to better cope with the stress we have to deal with. In this episode we go over 5 exercises we can do t...
2021-06-1718 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck53. Young Widows Support Group Founder Amanda Capps Talks Moving Forward After LossIn 2006, Amanda's husband Erik was killed in an accident when he was hit by a truck on the side of the road. The driver had suffered a diabetic episode and Erik was killed immediately. Amanda was only 24 years old when she became a widow. In this episode, Amanda and I chat about: ~meeting Chapter 2! ~bittersweet milestones ~time and grief mind tricks! ~taking off your wedding ring ~starting a Facebook group that now has 5,000 members! The company that Amanda works for, Demme Learning, is a...
2021-06-0355 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckLessons Learned From A COVID Loss - Stacy Denoyior's StoryStacy Denoyior joins me today to discuss the loss of her husband Anthony to COVID on April 19, 2020. Anthony started feeling sick March 22, 2020 and progressively got worse and worse despite the fact that he was young and healthy. Anthony lost his fight with COVID, leaving behind Stacy and their two sons. Stacy and her boys chose to take the money from the GoFundMe account and establish a non-profit memorial fund in Anthony's name to continue his legacy of generosity and helping. You can find more information at www.theanthonydenoyiormemorialfoundation.org Stacy shares so...
2021-05-081h 17
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckHow To Reclaim Your Life With Sarah GallagherSarah Gallagher's husband Mike collapsed suddenly one night at home while Sarah was away at a conference. He passed away several days later. Sarah talks about having a strange feeling, a premonition that something bad was about to happen. Sarah followed through with her dream to have a larger family. One year after losing Mike, she chose to do IVF with a donor and became pregnant on the first try! She shares her journey of going through the difficult decision to have another baby on her own. Sarah talks to us a...
2021-04-3059 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck47. Taking Risks, Pushing Yourself, And Feeling Alive Again - With Emily Lassiter, Founder of Wealth Edit and Fellow WidowEmily Lassiter lost her husband Joe in a plane crash in February 2014. Their two daughters were 7 and 9 years old at the time. In this episode, Emily shares her story of loss and how she was able to spend time with her girls and travel in order to heal from grief. Emily's father, a financial advisor, acted as her advocate and helped her figure out a plan of action as far as a budget, when she would have to go back to work, and what goals she could set for herself. Emily was inspired to...
2021-04-241h 02
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck46. I Hate Making ALL Of The Decisions ON MY OWN!I asked Melissa Pierce in our interview "What's the biggest change you've seen in yourself since becoming a widow?" She said to me, " Trusting myself. Relying on myself again to make decisions on my own." I think this is something we can all relate to! Having to take on the burden and responsibility of a household and all of the people in it is not an easy task! So, what can we do? How can we learn to rely on ourselves again? In this episode we go over a...
2021-04-1617 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck45. Melissa Pierce's Filled With Gold Subscription Boxes Are All About Widows Helping Widows! They Are Created For Self-Care, Designed With Intention, And Made With Love!Melissa Pierce lost her husband Dave suddenly and unexpectedly in 2011. She and her 2 boys found themselves navigating through the tough journey through grief together. Melissa talks to us today about her struggles with decision-making as a solo-parent and how she had to learn to trust her instincts and rely on herself to raise her family. In 2017 Melissa wrote a book called Filled With Gold about her adoption and then subsequent widow journey. Feeling unfulfilled in her corporate job, Melissa decided to start a new business venture in 2019. Her F...
2021-04-101h 04
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck44. What Are The 'Widow Rules'? (And What Happens If We Break 'Em?)In this BONUS episode we are talking about the 'widow rules' we often hear (and self-impose). What are the "widow rules"? What happens if we break them? There are so many Do's and Don'ts we are SUPPOSED to follow. Here's a list of the rules and what we can REALLY rely on to get us through the toughest season of our lives. Join us for more discussion on FB at Widow 180 Community with Jen Zwinck or on IG: @widow_180 Be sure to join our...
2021-04-0808 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck43. Breaking All Of The 'Widow Rules' with Jill Johnson-YoungJill Johnson-Young has had the experience of losing not one, but two spouses in her lifetime, both to long term illnesses. Through this, she has learned what it means to love, grieve, reorganize her life, and once again find joy, sunshine, and smiles. Jill specializes in grief and loss, end of life and dementia, and teaches therapists grief-related skills. After more than a decade with hospice she writes grief books for adults and children. Her goal is to change the way all of us prepare for a death, say goodbye, and move into a recreated...
2021-04-041h 19
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck42. What To Ask For When You Need Help But Don't Know What To Ask For! *BONUS EPISODEWhat did you accept help with after your spouse passed away? What help did you refuse? What do you wish people had done for you, if only you had asked them to? This bonus episode was inspired by several of my podcast interviews where we talk about the help we get after our spouses pass away. In the immediate aftermath, we are so confused and overwhelmed and in shock, we can't think straight enough to know what we need! People want to help because it helps them grieve the loss, too! L...
2021-04-0112 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck41. The Renegade Widow Coach, Terriann Muller, Shares Lessons On Grief And WidowhoodTerriann Muller lost her husband Mark after a 7 month battle with esophageal cancer. She had just lost her mom to lung cancer the prior year. This compounded grief caused her to experience both physical and mental exhaustion. Terriann sought help from a health coach, a life coach, and a naturopathic physician. Then in 2017, after a powerful 10 day mission trip to India, Terriann decided to make a change in her life. She wanted to use her experience for something good. She took several coaching programs and started Renegade Widow Coaching i...
2021-03-2751 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck40. How This Widow Moved Her Family To Africa To Fulfill Her Late Husband's Dream - Jocelyne Baker-JohnsonJocelyne Baker-Johnson lost her husband Phil on Friday July 13, 2007 when a tree fell on his truck while driving to a campsite. Thrown into widowhood with 4 young children, Jocelyne found she had to pick up the broken pieces of their life. She found herself at a charity fundraiser event 4 months after Phil died and was faced with a pivotal moment in her new life. She decided to go to Uganda to volunteer for an organization called Bead For Life, that raises money to help Ugandan widows who are trying to start businesses. In 2010, she an...
2021-03-1953 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck39. How Viki Brown Answered A Calling To Open Dustin's Place - Center For Grieving Children And Their FamiliesViki Brown lost her husband Dustin at the young age of 34 in a tragic single car accident. Their children were 6, 5, and not even 1 year old at the time. Viki turned to a grief support center, Ryan's place, to help both her and her children grieve the loss of Dustin. Shortly after attending, she felt a strong calling to open a children's grief center in her own town. She mentioned the idea to friend and co-founder, Ashley, and from there doors started opening up for the center to come to fruition. She was told to get a...
2021-03-121h 03
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck38. I Was Scammed! - An Online Dating Nightmare With Alex SinclairAlex Sinclair lost her husband Lee to lung cancer in July 2018. Alex leaned on her beloved dog and best friend Phoebe for support to get her through her loss. When Phoebe fell ill one afternoon, Alex took her to the vet and was shocked when her debit card was declined to pay for the visit. A man Alex had met online had stolen almost $60,000 out of her bank account through hacking into her accounts. This man, William, who she had met on the dating app Zoosk had gotten access to her accounts through her email.
2021-03-0546 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck37. Author, Widow, And Podcaster Jenny Lisk Shares Her Story On Finding Her VoiceJenny Lisk's entire world shut down and turned upside down with her husband, Dennis's sudden diagnosis of glioblastoma. Within a few short months, Jenny became full time caregiver for Dennis, who lost his battle with brain cancer in January 2016. Jenny documented the year from diagnosis until Dennis's death through Caring Bridge, an online blog/journal for families going through illness. Jenny realized she needed extra help and support when it came to her 2 young children and their grief. She started to compile a list of resources and felt a calling to share this info...
2021-02-271h 11
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck36. 10 Things Every New Widow Needs To KnowThere's one question I try to ask every one of my guests on Widow 180: The Podcast and that question is: What's one piece of advice you can give to new widows? Here's a list of the Top Ten answers I've found to be the most helpful! If you can think of any other advice to give to new widows, I want to hear it! DM on IG @widow_180 Join our Facebook group Widow 180 Community and message me! Or email me: jen@widow180.com Be...
2021-02-2408 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck35. Widowed Not Alone Bereavement Groups - How Kathryn Monaco-Douglas Has Dedicated Her Life To Helping Other WidowsOne evening, Kathryn's husband Larry pulled her aside, sat her down, and very seriously explained to her that he felt like he didn't have any more goals in life. He had nothing more to live for. He didn't know why, but he felt he needed to tell her that. 2 weeks later Larry passed away suddenly from a blood clot. Kathryn became a widow at 42 years old. She had a disappointing experience with traditional therapy and then with a local bereavement group, so she decided to start her own group. She...
2021-02-191h 03
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck34. Tuesday Tip! - A Reminder About Dating!This is a super quick Tuesday Tip episode! I wanted to share with you something that helped me get over my fears of dating again and putting myself out there after losing Brent. Because it's scary, right?! We can let ourselves talk us into some pretty crazy, self-doubt spirals sometimes. But it's all in your mindset and your attitude. Keep reminding yourself that you are empowered, not vulnerable! For more dating advice and tips, go to www.widow180.com/resources/datingagain and ww...
2021-02-1705 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck33. Catfishing, Confidence, And All Things Dating! - A Chat With Jenna LebronCatfishing, confidence, new chapters, security, The Law of Attraction, making better choices, online scammers, loss and love and all things dating a widow! This is episode 33 with Jenna Lebron! Join us for this nitty gritty discussion, where some your Facebook questions get answered! To take the QUIZ to see if you're ready to start dating again, go to www.widow180.ck.page/datingquiz And to download our CHECKLIST for Writing An Online Dating Profile (That Actually Works!) Go To: www.widow180.ck.page/profile-checklist IG: @w...
2021-02-1359 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckDating A Widow (A Guy's Perspective!) - My Husband, Doug ZwinckI was honored this week to have our first male guest on the show! Doug Zwinck, my husband, is here today to talk about what it's like to date a widow! Widows have so much stress and concern when it comes to dating again after loss, so I wanted to share a guy's point of view about all of it. Did he have any concerns? Was there any hesitation about dating a widow? We also talk about his online dating experience (before he met me) and some tips he was willing to share a...
2021-02-0752 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck31. The 4 Biggest Dating Mistakes Widows Make (And How To Avoid Them!)In this episode we cover the 4 biggest mistakes widows make when it comes to dating again after loss - - and how to avoid them! Listen, for a widow, dating can be tricky and confusing and downright intimidating! However, dating can be fun and exciting IF you avoid making these mistakes. My mission this week (and every week) is to arm you with the knowledge and know-how to navigate life after loss. Hopefully this episode will ease some fears and help you dive right into the dating world! Here ar...
2021-01-2923 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck30. Dating Again! Advice And Tips For Widows From Ashley Neumann And Jamie HattierWelcome to this special episode of the podcast featuring my two dear friends Ashley Neumann and Jamie Hattier. These ladies have joined me today for a discussion on dating again after loss! There are many, MANY things involved in dating again including: ~Feeling guilty ~What type of relationship do you want right now? Just fun? Looking for a serious relationship? ~ When to introduce the kids to a new guy ~What will your in-laws and family think ~Dating a widower versus dating a divorced person
2021-01-2455 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckNadja Ensink-Teich - How This Widow Travelled The World To Heal Her SoulOn December 29, 2015, Nadja Ensink-Teich's husband, Jeroen, left their house and walked to the corner to mail some postcards. Moments later he was fatally stabbed by a complete stranger walking by. Nadja's life was completely changed in one horrific moment. Nadja shares with us her journey through grief and motherhood, caring for her baby girl, Fleur. She talks about how her decision to travel the world with Fleur reawakened her spirit and gave her purpose again. She shares how she has decided to make a difference in the world by becoming a coach to o...
2021-01-161h 04
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck28. Widow And Grief Facilitator, Jenna Lebron Talks Spirituality And Self-CareJenna Lebron's husband Arturo lost his life in a tragic helicopter accident in May 2012. Their two boys were only 20 months and and 6 weeks old at the time. Jenna recounts her struggles as a new widow, learning to compartmentalize her grief and balancing being present with her two boys. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and making time to do the things you love. She describes a spiritual quest, diving into books for guidance and searching for answers and closure. In 2018, Jenna became a grief facilitator, helping other widows and families navigate through their tra...
2021-01-091h 10
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck27. How To Have A Phenomenal Year In 2021!Today's episode is partially inspired by a book I started reading called Limitless by Jim Kwik. Jim Kwik is a brain coach and he teaches people how to live an unstoppable life. This episode is also partially inspired by the astounding group of ladies in our Widow's Holiday Club. We've been meeting twice weekly since Thanksgiving. Some topics come up and then other amazing conversations are sparked along the way. This week, of course, was all about how we can make 2021 a better year. What changes can we make? What can we improve? This combination l...
2021-01-0221 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck26. Widow To Widow Advice And Tips On Getting Through The HolidaysI've done some incredible interviews these past few months! I asked some of our guests to share some advice on how to get through Christmas after losing their spouse. What helped them? What new traditions did they start? Hear their stories and experience in these excerpts from their interviews. Find more resources at www.widow180.com I want to wish everyone the most love and peace and hope and joy this Christmas and always! Join our email list for articles and advice! Go to www.widow180.com
2020-12-2419 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck25. Desiree Edwards - Embracing A Life Of Creativity And Compassion After Losing Her HusbandDesiree and her husband Logan were celebrating with family Easter weekend 2019 after finding out they were pregnant with a baby girl. Logan unexpectedly took his own life early Easter morning. Desiree, 15 months pregnant, had to focus on remaining healthy for the remainder of her pregnancy, despite the mounting stress and anxiety she was experiencing. In October 2019, she gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl. Desiree shares her story of loss, pregnancy, moving to a new home, childbirth, and strengthening her faith in God to get her through it all. She is committed to...
2020-12-1750 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck24. Astarie Dennis - How Creativity And Finding Your Passion Can Help Overcome LossAstarie Dennis lost her husband Steven at the young age of 36 due to complications from Diabetes. Astarie spent most of their marriage as Steven's caretaker, putting her needs and wants aside. But she found a creative outlet and passion producing skincare products, lotions, and soaps. She dove into learning the math and science behind creating quality skincare products. She then opened her business, Astarie Apothecary. Listen as she shares her journey as a caregiver, a mom to son Andrew, and a busy, self-made entrepreneur. She also shares her struggles with her faith, her l...
2020-12-111h 12
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck23. WidowBiz Weekend Edition 2Let's make it a goal this year to buy from other widow-owned businesses! My Christmas wish is to see all of you succeed! Pay it forward! Let's support each other! Resources from this episode: 1. www.widow411.com -Kim Murray 2. Tracy Deshone - Norwex products - www.tracydeshone.norwex.biz 3. www.sagacitylegal.com - Randi Karpinia 4. 2 Blondes and a Babe - FB, IG, Etsy and www.2blondesandababe.com 5. Astarie Dennis - Astarie Apothecary on IG and FB and www.Astariedennis.co.
2020-12-0810 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck22. Christine Jameson - How This Widow Chose To Have Her Miracle Baby After Losing Her HusbandChristine Jameson's husband Kyle fought a hard fight against cancer before passing away in 2015. Christine and Kyle had a baby boy Liam at the time of Kyle's passing, but their dream was to have a larger family. Christine wanted to continue Kyle's legacy by bringing another baby of his into the world. Christine chose to do fertility treatments in the Fall of 2019. Shortly thereafter she found out she was pregnant with Kyle's baby. Her healthy, beautiful baby girl Kylie was born on September 28, 2020. Hear Christine's story of making the tough decision to...
2020-12-0358 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck21. Finding Her Purpose and Awakening Into Her New Life - Kristin KirkKristin Kirk lost her fiance Nathan when their son Eli was only 5 months old. Kristin found herself alone with only $300 in her bank account to support herself and her baby son. It was then that she told herself "This is make it or break it time and not making it is not an option." Kristin did a complete 180 with her life. She found her strength and began to trust herself and her choices. She went back to school, found an incredible job that she loved, and continued her journey to healing. She then found a me...
2020-11-261h 02
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck20. Autumn Toelle-Jackson Boldly Into The Darkness: Living With Loss, Growing With Grief, And Holding On To HappinessAutumn Toelle-Jackson became a young widow when her husband, Joe passed away unexpectedly while out on a run one night. Autumn had to learn to pick up the pieces of what was left of her life with her two young sons. She candidly talks to us today about what her grieving process was like, how her family and community rallied around to support her. She found new love with a co-worker, Kyle, and the two began a new life together. They welcomed a baby girl, Rylie Marie, in July 2018. Three months later, they were devastated...
2020-11-191h 11
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck19. WidowBiz Weekend Edition 1This is the FIRST WidowBiz Weekend Edition for the 2020 holiday season! Each Sunday we will hear from different widows who have a business, service, side hustle, or product that they adore. They will tell us all about themselves and the things they sell or do and give us the info on where we can find them to purchase! We all have to shop for Christmas anyway, so why not support other widows and their businesses, right?! Let's help each other out! My Christmas wish this year is th...
2020-11-1613 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck18. Kim Murray - From Blogging To Business To Believing In Yourself, This Widow Shows Us That Anything Is PossibleValentine's Day 2013 was the pivotal turning point in Marks and Kim's life. Mark was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given a year to live. Mark passed away February 2, 2014 leaving Kim to run the family business and care for their two boys. She tried to cope by keeping herself distracted with work and by travelling nonstop for two years. She found that running from her grief was not the answer. She started a blog called Widow 411 in 2018 and it became an integral part of her healing process. She then wrote a book called "Th...
2020-11-121h 14
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck17. Stephanie Griffioen Mosley - A Lesson On How To ForgiveStephanie Mosley's husband Rob went for a late afternoon run on August 20, 2017. He was struck by a speeding pick-up truck going 55 mph in a 25 mph zone and died instantly. Through the grace of God, Stephanie knew immediately that she would not carry a burden of hatred or anger towards the person who killed her husband. She chose to forgive. And it's this forgiveness that brings peace to her heart and her mind. She continues to honor Rob by running marathons and triathlons with #RunForRob. She also honors other widows by providing free photo s...
2020-11-051h 04
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck16. Dawn Finlay Noahubi (Widow With A Sledgehammer) Is Restoring Properties And Her Own LifeOn June 24, 2016, Dawn Noahubi's husband Lem died tragically when the Polaris he was driving flipped over and killed him instantly. Their children were 7 and 2 at the time. Dawn spent several months in a blur of grief. A timely renovation gave her the opportunity to demo a wall for the first time. And she was hooked! She started with a bathroom renovation, that led to a kids' clubhouse renovation, that then led to her business flipping houses. Restored Life Properties was born. Dawn found love again with her business partner, Stefan, and the happy family of...
2020-10-291h 13
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck15. 2 Businesses And 2 Babies - Tricia Shyver Is UnstoppableOn July 7, 2019 Tricia Shyver lost her husband Nate in a tragic car accident. In a matter of months she went from being a stay at home mom to owner of several businesses. She had always dreamed of owning her own business, being her own boss, and having that flexibility to be with her kids anytime. She opened Naturaleigh Baby Boutique and Toy Shoppe, a natural parenting store and recently bought a cloth diaper company called "Happy Heiny". Tricia is focused on promoting high quality, eco-friendly baby products. She has managed her gr...
2020-10-221h 12
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck14. Dana Frost - How To Navigate This Messy Life By Forcing Some JoyDana was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at the young age of 28. Four years later her husband Brad was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He died 100 days later. During his few short months of treatment, Bard and Dana documented their cancer journey through a series of podcast discussions on a website called DefendingYourLife.us. Dana then started the Forced Joy Project to document the small things that brought them joy every single day. She then expanded the business to start Book Of Stories. Dana collects stories from clients and compiles them into beautiful, custom linen-bound book. ...
2020-10-1554 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck13. How Petra Gordon, Author, Speaker, Widow, And Motivator Discovered How Serving Gives LifePetra Gordon was only 38 years old when she became a widow. Faced with financial struggles and legal paperwork burdens, Petra turned to her faith in God after her husband Ian passed away. She poured her heart and soul into her inspirational book, Faith In The Fire. She then answered a calling that kept coming to her and asking her "What about the widow?" She became a widow life coach to help other widows facilitate their grief and give them the tools they need to move forward. Petra discovered that by serving...
2020-10-0841 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck12. Briana Dolbear: Lessons on Widowhood, Parenting 7 Girls, Small Town Life, Dating After Loss, Remarriage, and AdoptionBriana Dolbear can tell you that her life is anything but normal. She and her husband Owen were living small town life in rural Montana, enjoying life with their 7 daughters when tragedy struck. Owen was killed in a horrible farming accident in front of Briana and their 5 year old daughter. Briana found herself a 33 year old widow, solo-mom to 7 girls, and sole owner of a 5,000 acre ranch in Montana. With the overwhelming support of her friends, family, and community Briana was able to keep and sustain the ranch, all while navigating through grief alongside her c...
2020-10-011h 12
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck11. Nikki Mitropoulas Of The Netflix Show, The Single Wives, Talks About Getting Over Fear And Giving Love A ChanceNikki Mitropoulas never imagined losing her young husband in a horrific motorcycle accident. Being 8 months pregnant at the time, she faced the reality that her son would never know his father. Her son Danny was born just days after his father, Daniel passed away. Nikki spent the next several years raising her son. By chance one night while having drinks with friends, Nikki saw an ad for appearing on a dating show. She and her friends applied that same night. Producers called Nikki the very next day and she was chosen to be on the sh...
2020-09-241h 27
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck10. Laurice Duffy Takes Us On Her Own Road To Resilience After Losing Her Husband To ALSWhen her husband Kevin was diagnosed with ALS in May 2015, Laurice Duffy decided she was going to be his number 1 cheerleader for hope. As his health started to decline, she knew in her heart the reality of the situation they were facing. She enrolled in a life coach course while her husband was sick and while she was raising 4 boys! She needed something of her own to carry her through the tough times ahead. She became a certified life coach and started her business, A Mindful Journey, shortly after Kevin passed in 2018. You can find...
2020-09-171h 04
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck9. From Weight Loss To Wealth - How Abby Rivera Has Transformed Her LifeMark Rivera, NYPD police officer and father, lost his life at the young age of 37 after having a sudden heart attack in March of 2015. Abby Rivera became a young widow in an instant. In the interview this week we discuss Abby's first weeks of widowhood, how she became interested in weight loss and used that as a distraction from her grief. But as she started seeing amazing weight loss results, 50 pounds to be exact, she wanted to share her results and success with everyone! Abby believed in the products she was u...
2020-09-101h 01
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck8. Top Nutrition Tips From Registered Dietitian And Widow, Carrie GardacheRick Gardache was only 44 years old when he passed away suddenly on October 9, 2017 from an unknown heart condition. His wife Carrie was left to raise their two teenage children. Carrie opens up about some self destructive behavior that she had to overcome. She was able to course correct and make a plan to get her life back under control. Being a registered dietitian, she knows the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She shares some nutrition tips with us today and shows us how we can all take back control of our health a...
2020-09-031h 01
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck7. How Randi Karpinia Discovered Her Passion And Pivoted Her Business By Shifting Her MindsetIn July 2018, Randi Karpinia lost her husband David suddenly from a heart attack, leaving her to raise their 13 year old daughter and run David's new law firm. Randi talks about her struggles with PTSD and the challenges she faced as a solo mom. She took a coaching class that changed her outlook on her future. She found her new passion in helping others through her new legal business, Sagacity Legal, where she helps entrepreneurs start and protect their businesses. She understands the value of a strong support system, so she became a Board mem...
2020-08-2743 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck6. Michelle Hensley - How This Widow And Mom Of 7 Kids Started A Nonprofit To Help Other Widow Business OwnersIn 2014, Michelle Hensley lost her husband after a two year battle with melanoma. She spent the next couple of years regaining her lost identity and focusing her energy on becoming a finance, grief, and life coach. She now inspires and educates other widows on emotional and financial decisions. She has two master's degrees, has raised seven children, and has started two successful nonprofits. Her latest nonprofit, You Are Special, is a micro-grant program for widows who want to become self-sufficient and do something they love and start their own businesses. You c...
2020-08-2047 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck5. How Tina Murphy Of WidowsWallet Coaches Widows Down A Path Of Emotional and Financial FreedomTina Murphy had been happily married to her husband Jamie for 10 years, on a path to living a content life with their two boys Parker and Brady. In October 2013, Jamie collapsed while playing ball with their boys in their front yard. Tina talks to us about how she made some poor money choices, turning to shopping in order to numb her pain. She took a coaching class that taught her how to process her emotions and take control of her thoughts. And with her background in teaching finance, she now coaches other widows...
2020-08-1353 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck4. How This Big-Hearted Jewelry Designer Is Living A Life Of Philanthropy And Honoring Her Late Husband's LegacyCrystalyn Aucoin started her brand Crystalyn Aucoin Jewelry in 2018, two years after her husband Ryan passed away from cancer. She has taken her love of jewelry design and combined it with Ryan's love of charity to form her company. She shares with us her story of finding out she was pregnant one month before Ryan's cancer diagnosis, how she became a caregiver and a mom all in the same year, and how her new calling on this path is helping her, but also empowering other women as well. You can find her at: w...
2020-08-0653 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckHow This Widow Had The Courage To Build A New House After The Loss Of Her HusbandCherie McKevitt was enjoying a week in Disney World with her family when tragedy struck and her husband, Frank, passed away suddenly. Cherie describes the events that followed. She shares how she escaped from the pain of her loss by traveling constantly, then ultimately decided to sell her home to be closer to family. She dove into the challenge of purchasing a lot, designing a home, hiring a contractor, securing the financing, and being on-site every day of construction to reach the goal of building a new home for her and her two boys. I don't know how she ha...
2020-07-3058 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckChristine Dusang Tells Us All About Her Decision to Go Back To School After The Loss of Her Husband Eric"What is my purpose?" "What do I want from this life?" These are questions that we face as widows. Christine Dusang made the decision to go back to school and become a therapist after her husband Eric passed away from cancer. She became a solo-parent, busy raising two active daughters, but still found the time and made it a priority in her life to further her education. She shares the heartbreaking story of her husband's journey through battling cancer and how being a full-time caregiver takes its toll on every aspect of a f...
2020-07-231h 05
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck1. Lisette Martin's Best Advice on Widowhood, Hobbies, and Building a Business That You LoveLisette Martin was a happy housewife, busy raising her two boys, when her husband Logan died suddenly and unexpectedly on Christmas Eve. She shares with us how she was able to cope with the sudden loss, how she turned to a particular hobby that helped her get through the emotional distress, and ultimately how she started her business, Simplify By Lisette. She helps widows feel empowered by overcoming the overwhelm and shares with us some of her simplifying tips and tricks! You can reach out to Lisette at luckylisette@att.net Also don't fo...
2020-06-3042 min
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckIntro to Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen ZwinckWelcome to the very first episode of the Widow 180 Podcast! In today's episode I wanted to share with you what this podcast is all about and give you a little bit of my story and who I am. Why me? Who am I? And why am I so passionate about talking to other widows? I believe that every widow has the capacity to endure and has the power to overcome the struggles and fear and pain from losing a spouse. I believe that every widow has the determination to create a new life fil...
2020-06-3015 min