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A Guide to After LifeEpisode 19. How to Move Forward When You’re Stuck in Grief: The Transformative Power of Community with Karen Sutton.If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why do I still feel so stuck?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?”—this conversation is for you.
In this episode, I speak with Karen Sutton, grief coach and widow, about the thing we so often resist but desperately need when we're grieving: community.
Karen’s story begins with the sudden loss of her husband—a day that shattered everything. What struck me most wasn’t just her honesty about how lonely and lost she felt in those early days, but how she actively chose not to let grief defin...2025-05-2756 min
The Widow PodcastBuilding Resilience in the Face of LossHow do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?
Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.
We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.
Listen as I talk about:
Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
Finding inner drive and desire to create a m...2025-05-1924 min
Straight Talking SustainabilityAwards that Money Cant Buy with Karen Sutton, Founder Global Good AwardsIn this episode, I’m joined by Karen Sutton, founder of the Global Good Awards, for an eye-opening conversation about what really goes on behind the scenes of awards in the sustainability world. We get into vanity awards (yes, the ones that “nominate” you and then ask for £3K), why some schemes are all fluff and no substance, and how the Global Good Awards are pushing the bar way higher.We talk judging transparency, AI-written entries, greenwashing, and whether a plant-based menu really matters. Karen shares how she’s using her awards to drive real change - n...2025-04-1440 min
Opening Ceremony PodcastKaren Sutton THE WIDOW COACHTHE WIDOW COACH Karen SuttonJoin us as we chat about Widowhood and the amazing way in which Karen re-invented herself and found new purpose after the sudden death of her husband whilst her children were still young.Determined not to be defined by his death she set about rebuilding her life and in the process decided to start supporting fellow widows in their grief. Inspiring in her positivity, compassion and concern for people who have suffered the death of a significant other she seeks to coach people through their grief to a new place...2025-03-2357 min
The Widow PodcastBuilding Resilience in the Face of LossHow do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?
Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.
We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.
Listen as I talk about:
Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
Finding inner drive and desire to create a m...2025-03-1024 min
Insanity DevelopingZelensky: The Karen of Kyiv? & Tucker vs. The One-Eyed Assassin | Insanity Developing Podcast Ep 27In this explosive episode of the Insanity Developing Podcast, we delve into the fiery meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky, where accusations of disrespect and a reluctance for peace negotiations unfolded. Donald Trump has made a statement post-meeting, igniting a firestorm of reactions from both supporters and critics alike. Furthermore, US AG Pam Bondi's directive for Kash Patel to investigate the mysterious obstruction concerning Epstein's documents brings new questions into play. Lastly, the episode covers the shocking moment when Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught threatening Tucker Carlson on a hot mic, adding an unforeseen twist to political discourse...2025-03-011h 59
The Mindful Eating ClinicFinding hope in widowhood - with Karen Sutton, Mindful Meets #83This is a memorable conversation. Karen Sutton is one of the UK’s first grief and loss coaches, specialising in widowhood. She was wonderful to talk to and you will find her words interesting and enlightening. Through her warm and compassionate group coaching programmes, Karen offers both emotional and practical support, gently guiding and mentoring those coping with the loss of a life partner. Her work embraces every stage of the grieving journey, creating a safe space for healing and growth. Having experienced loss herself, Karen deeply understands how overwhelming it can be and is dedicated to helpi...2024-10-2759 min
The Widow PodcastNavigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For WidowsThere is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss.
How anxiety about your own heath can occur after losing your life partner.
This is a common challenge that many widows face and it’s important to know that you are not alone.
Listen as Karen talks about:
Noticing and understanding the heightened health anxieties that often follow the loss of a loved one
Listening to your body's signals and reaching out for support when ne...2024-08-1228 min
The Widow PodcastEP32 Embracing Grief And Continuing Love: A Widow’s Journey Of Comfort And GratitudeGrief and the process of healing after loss is a journey.
So many of us wonder, how do we navigate through the complexities of losing a life partner?
In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear how the power of community can help you to find hope and find your way once again.
Listen as Karen talks about:
The unique challenges of losing a life partner and how it impacts every aspect of your life.
The importance of finding a supportive community to help you through your grief.
How to create a m...2024-07-2941 min
The Widow PodcastEP26 Widowed Love: Carrying Their Legacy ForwardIt can sometimes feel hard to keep the memories of our loved ones going after they’ve gone.
How do we continue on with their legacy so that they live on in our hearts even when the memories start to fade?
Join Karen as she shares her journey and discusses how to continue the legacy and memory of your loved ones.
Listen as she talks about:
Ways to preserve the legacies and memories of your loved ones.
Exploring the different parts of grief and its transformative power in shaping identity and relationships.
Ho...2024-04-2230 min
The Widow PodcastEP25 Building Resilience in the Face of LossHow do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one?
Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood.
We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief.
Listen as I talk about:
Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
Finding inner drive and desire to create a m...2024-04-0824 min
The Widow PodcastEP24 Navigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For WidowsThere is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss.
How anxiety about your own heath can occur after losing your life partner.
This is a common challenge that many widows face and it’s important to know that you are not alone.
Listen as Karen talks about:
Noticing and understanding the heightened health anxieties that often follow the loss of a loved one
Listening to your body's signals and reaching out for support when ne...2024-03-2528 min
Williamston Theatre Backstage ChatEpisode 3: Backstage with Karen Kangas-PrestonIn this episode, WT co-Founder and Executive Director Emily Sutton-Smith chats with Costume Designer Karen Kangas-Preston about her work on the current WT show On the Market, her process when developing the costume design for a production, and what's up next for her.2023-10-1031 min
50, Now What?!Self-Advocacy and Reframing Aging with Karen ViestaWhen we hit our 50’s, it can become harder and harder to find the kind of care your changing body and mind needs. So what do we do when that search for wellness feels like finding a needle in a haystack? When it comes to today’s guest, Karen Viesta, you become the expert yourself! Karen is a health and life coach for women over 40, as well as the host of the midlife Podcast “Wellegant Woman: Redefining Midlife”. After going through her own midlife reinvention, Karen has become passionate about helping women in midlife age powerfully, create he...2023-10-0622 min
The Widow PodcastEP02 Seven Years A WidowSeven years can feel like a lifetime when you are a widow.
When you lose your life partner, one chapter closes and another chapter opens with new experiences, lots of growth and moments of grieving in between.
Join Karen as she shares her experiences and guidance on navigating through the complex emotions and discoveries that come with widowhood.
Listen as we talk about:
Taking time to reflect on your achievements and allowing yourself the space for personal growth and to find peace and love.
Reflecting on what life would be like if...2023-09-1133 min
The Widow PodcastEP01 Embracing HopeJoin Karen for season 3 of The Widow Podcast as she shares the value in receiving support and guidance during widowhood.
From retreats, The Widows Choir to our 12 month programme, Finding Hope in Widowhood, discover what becomes possible when you find your community of support.
Be inspired and discover how you can reclaim the next steps in life through your own personal development journey in finding hope.
In this episode, you will hear:
Why community is the foundation for moving trough grief and finding hope in widowhood.
How resilience, personal growth & d...2023-09-0424 min
Inspiration, Influence and Impact#35. Kari Sutton: Inspiring ResilienceMy guest this episode, Kari Sutton, shares her passion for helping parents and adults who care for kids lay the foundations of resilience and emotional wellbeing in early childhood, so we can protect our future generations. She talks about her determination to nurture conversations about how we cultivate children’s positive mental health to deliver tangible strategies and insights which are immediately actionable.
Kari's inspirational, influential and impactful recommendations:
Person - start with yourself, then find a community
Books - Atomic Habits by James Clear and Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
Podc...2023-08-311h 04
The Widow PodcastEP40 Embracing Hope And Healing In WidowhoodJoin Karen for a recap of the episode’s in season 2 of The Widow Podcast.
There have been so many powerful conversations, insights and stories shared with us through the guest speakers this season.
While we have different experiences, belief systems, upbringings and different people around us, when you bring people together that are going through something similar, magical things happen.
Listen as I discuss:
How we can become more resilient in our grief
Finding joy, peace and hope after loss
The importance of self-care, self-compassion and self-discovery
Healthy ways to...2023-06-2627 min
The Leadership Drives PodcastWomen in Correction, Episode 2, Part 2: Karen Taylor, WardenIf you were blindfolded and eavesdropping on a conversation among a jail warden, a social worker, and a chaplain, do you think you could tell which speaker was the jail warden? If Warden Karen Taylor was one of the speakers, I don’t think you could. Warden Taylor is a career corrections professional with more than 26 years of experience, and she is focused on corrections rather than punishment. Her efforts to address the root causes of recidivism has set her on a path to figuring out how to make sure that people who are jailed in her county get wh...2023-06-091h 07The Leadership Drives PodcastWomen in Corrections, Episode 2, Part 1: Karen Taylor, Warden, Camden County Department of CorrectionsIf you were blindfolded and eavesdropping on a conversation among a jail warden, a social worker, and a chaplain, do you think you could tell which speaker was the jail warden? If Warden Karen Taylor was one of the speakers, I don’t think you could. Warden Taylor is a career corrections professional with more than 26 years of experience, and she is focused on corrections rather than punishment. Her efforts to address the root causes of recidivism has set her on a path to figuring out how to make sure that people who are jailed in her county get wh...2023-06-0243 min
The Tea & Trails PodcastKaren Nicol - Backyard Ultra British Female Record Holder - 20The Tea and Trails Podcast - Episode 20 - Karen Nicol - Backyard Ultra British Female Record HolderWe have merch! Check it out at - https://www.summitcrazy.co.uk/teaandtrailsPlease check out our Patreon group if you would like to support the podcast. https://patreon.com/teaandtrailsFaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330576474428708We'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from...2023-05-051h 53
Rad Mom RadioAutism and the Transition from Childhood to Adulthood with Karen SuttonHello and welcome to Rad Mom Radio!This month is April - which means Autism Acceptance! I have decided to dedicate April to having conversations about autism. To start us off - this episode features my friend Karen Sutton. Karen is a local mom in my community for moms of neurodivergent children. She is a mom of 4 and her youngest, Ian, is diagnosed with autism.In this episode Karen shares the process of obtaining an autism diagnosis for Ian, early intervention services, but most importantly - all the things that make Ian special and amazing...2023-04-0527 min
The Widow Podcast012 What would love say? A conversation about death and dying.Talking about death and dying is as difficult, if not more so, as talking about grief and grieving. It feels deeply uncomfortable for a lot of us and we are unsure of how to have these conversations with our loved ones.
I get a lot of messages from people giving end of life care and there’s a real fear of getting it wrong, either by saying too much or not enough.
When we think about preparing for death and opening up those conversations it can be helpful to think ‘What would love say’?
In to...2022-12-1250 min
The Widow Podcast011 Surviving the HolidaysChristmas is a difficult time of the year when grieving the loss of a life partner, we feel the heavy weight of expectation and our grief can feel even more invisible than ever.
And, as a widow, it is incredibly hard for us to talk about our grief and how we are truly feeling, we fear being a greater burden on everyone else and darkening their Christmas with our sadness.
So often, as a result, as we navigate our way through the holidays we can feel incredibly alone with everything that we are thinking and...2022-12-0528 min
The Widow Podcast010 I Don't Have a ChoiceWhen those around you tell you you’re being so brave, you're doing so well, we are so proud of
you, is your first instinct to say, ‘What choice do I have?’
As a widow the grief we endure often leaves us feeling we have no choice in what we do or feel.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
How to overcome the opinions of others
How to start looking at all the good choices we are making
Re-learn a new way of thinking about choices we make in our day to day life...2022-11-2819 min
The Widow Podcast009 Hope in WidowhoodWhen will I feel better? This is a question most widows ask after losing a partner. The truth is, no one knows how long grief will last. Some people find peace within months. For others, the journey can take years. We can all agree that nothing can replace your person, but that is not reason enough to lose hope.
If you feel like there is no hope in your journey through widowhood, remember your person has died, but your love for them has not. You can continue loving them and honouring them and in time, it will b...2022-11-2123 min
The Widow Podcast008 The Truth About the Timeline of GriefHow long should grief last? For some people, 12 months may still feel as fresh as the first day. For others, a month may feel like everything happened a lifetime ago.
A lot of people are shocked by how different the stages of grief can look like. But what every widow learns to understand is that grief takes work. It's not something that just goes away on its own. Time might heal a broken bone, it might heal a cut on the skin, but time alone doesn't heal wounds of the hearts.
In today's episode, we'll b...2022-11-1719 min
The Widow Podcast007 Sexual Desires in WidowhoodHow soon is "normal" enough for a widow to start craving intimacy? Is it even possible to have a genuine desire for someone new after the death of a loved one? The simple answer is yes. But unfortunately, widowhood has traditionally been constructed as an asexual period. A widow may look to move forward, but not without the risk of being judged. A widow may crave intimacy from another, but not without feeling guilty.
So, how can widows find space in their hearts to be intimate with somebody else and still love and grieve their person?
...2022-11-1413 min
The Widow Podcast006 Jealousy is Natural in WidowhoodAs weird as it sounds, jealousy during grief is normal. It's certainly not malicious jealousy, neither is it jealousy that causes anger or outbursts. But it's real and many of us feel it after losing a loved one.
The big question is, why do we feel so jealous of people who still have their loved ones? Why is jealousy such a big part of the grieving process? In today's episode, we'll talk about feeling jealous in our grief and how we can use our jealousy to appreciate the good times we had with our person and learn t...2022-11-1108 min
The Widow Podcast005 Why We Feel Guilt in WidowhoodOne of the most unsettling emotions during grief is guilt. People feel guilt for several reasons, many of which don't make sense. Unfortunately, grief has a way of manifesting toxic personal blame and shame. In today's episode, we'll tackle why we're likely to feel guilty after the loss of a loved one. We'll also explore the roots of guilt and learn how to break free from its claws.
What You'll Learn:
The role of guilt in grief
Why guilt is a normal part of grief
How to let go of your perfectionist tendencies
Learn to accept...2022-11-1015 min
The Widow Podcast004 You Are Not a Burden as a WidowWhether real, imagined, or received from interactions with people in their lives, grieving widows often feel like a burden to those around them. When internalised repeatedly, these messages can cause people to conclude that their physical and emotional needs are invalid. Yes, our grief is our responsibility. Yes, we have to take responsibility for our grief because nobody's coming to save us. But that doesn't mean we have to do it alone. In fact we can’t do it alone, we cannot heal in isolation.
In today's episode, we discuss how widows can reframe that feeling of be...2022-11-0915 min
The Widow Podcast003 The Five Stages of Grief MythsDenial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief. However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in today's world. Plus, despite their popularity, grief researchers have continuously demonstrated that everyone handles grief in their own distinct way. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the creator of the 5 stages of grief, herself said it was never meant to be prescriptive; it was meant to be descriptive.
So why are people still following a framework that is obviously not correct?
In this episode, we'll talk about the f...2022-11-0814 min
The Widow Podcast002 All Feelings are ValidGrief is the human body's natural response to loss. It's the emotional pain you feel when the person you love is taken away. Although we'll all grieve at some point or another, grief is very personal. It's not neat, nor is it linear. It doesn't follow any scripts, deadlines or schedules. You may become angry, cry, withdraw or feel lost. But none of these things are abnormal or wrong; everyone reacts to loss their own way.
In this episode, we'll discuss feelings and reactions to a significant loss, with the goal to help you understand that all...2022-11-0712 min
The Widow Podcast001 There is No Right Way to GrieveThere's a lot of advice out there about grief, but most people fail to understand that grief is personal and that there's quite a mixture of feelings involved. For example, when your spouse dies, you may feel numb, confused and fearful. You may feel angry at your spouse for leaving you. You may even feel guilty for being the one who is still alive. I'm here to tell you that all these feelings are normal. And because grief is a personal experience, there is no right or wrong way to mourn.
In this episode, we talk about...2022-11-0715 min
The Widow Podcast000 Welcome to The Widow Podcast!Regardless of age, a partner's death can be one of the most challenging events in a person's life. What saddens me most is when I see people expecting too much of themselves too soon. Navigating life without your partner is a process that takes time. And how you use that time is crucial to your ability to adapt and cope.
The good news is you don't have to do it alone.
My name is Karen Sutton, I’m a Widow Coach and the host of The Widow Podcast. In this podcast series, I'll support you th...2022-11-0712 min
The Widow PodcastMy husband died - Now what?When your husband dies you are thrown into a world you no longer recognise and you have no idea how you’re going to get through the next five minutes, let alone the next five days.
So what do you do now? This is the big question and something I want to talk about here in this episode.
There really are few things in life as painful as the death of a spouse and there will be times when you won’t know how you are going to survive this, or even i...2022-07-1533 min
The Widow PodcastBeing a Widow does not define you!I speak to so many people and read so many posts where people talk about the fact they hate having to call themselves a widow.
It wasn’t long after Simon died that I realised I was a widow myself, at 39, but I did not feel hatred for the term, even though it meant my husband was dead.
The term widow does not define who you are, it is a label that describes a part of your life, not your whole life.
I am actually proud to be a...2022-07-0827 min
The Widow PodcastReframing our Reality with Heather QuiselYou are going to love this conversation, Heather is so honest and open in this episode and shares so much wisdom you will have a few aha moments I’m sure.
Heather shares her story of loss from when her husband, and childhood sweetheart, Larry died in 2018. Heather had to believe that her life could be good again after Larry died, the alternative was not an option for her.
Heather believes we have to reframe our reality and redefine things now we are widows.
Everything is so different after we lose a life pa...2022-07-011h 00
The Widow PodcastNavigating love and marriage as a widow with Jess Ayres AKA The Singing WidowThis week's episode is a conversation about blending life as a remarried widow and how it works for Jess and her husband Don.
Jess’s first husband Justin died tragically in 2014 when their son Jax was just three days old.
Jess moved back in with her parents and sold the family home whilst she worked through grief and being a new mum.
Around sixteen months after Justin died Jess decided to dip her toe in the dating pond, which led her to meet her now husband Don, about two years after Justin died....2022-06-241h 03
The Widow PodcastDiscovering You with Special Guest MarieThis is honestly such a powerful and meaningful conversation, I cannot wait for you to hear it.
Marie and I talk about how we discover who we are after the loss of a life partner and it is so good, Marie blows me away in parts.
This conversation left me absolutely buzzing, so much wisdom, honesty and mind blowing thoughts are shared, you will walk away feeling richer and more empowered for having listened.
Marie is the owner and founder of Empowered Through Grief gaining her over 30k followers on Instagram.
...2022-06-171h 17
The Widow PodcastGiving Grief a Voice with Special Guest Jo BetzI am so thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you, Jo is such a beautiful soul and I absolutely love talking to her, I could have carried on for hours.
I feel like Jo is a kindred spirit, her energy is so warm and full of optimism. I just wish we lived closer and could be friends in real life.
Jo’s husband Craig died at home in the middle of the night from an asthma attack in 2017. Jo talks very openly and honestly about how she navigated that first year of her...2022-06-101h 20
The Widow PodcastForced Joy Project with Special Guest Dana FrostI am thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you as it is so inspiring. Dana is a widow, cancer survivor and founder of The Forced Joy Project, and here she shares so much from her own journey through widowhood you can’t help but feel inspired by her.
Dana’s husband Brad died in January 2017 and since then it has become Dana’s mission to inspire and empower others to find joy in the midst of grief, teaching people to embrace the joy, even during times of great sadness.
The Forced Joy Projec...2022-05-2759 min
The Widow PodcastDating in Widowhood2022-05-2025 min
The Widow PodcastLoss of IntimacyWhen we lose a life partner there are so many secondary losses but there’s one loss that often goes unnoticed and is hard to share with others, this can leave us feeling very alone and sometimes quite ashamed.
The loss of intimacy is a real loss, being touched, hugged, kissed or sexually fulfilled leaves us with a huge void. We were in a loving relationship with our person and all of a sudden they’re no longer here, but our feelings are still very much alive. We have wants, needs and desires that are no longer bein...2022-05-1328 min
The Widow PodcastHormones and Grief with Special Guest Cat Armor2022-05-0649 min
The Widow PodcastI’m Sorry We’re Friends With Special Guest Lauren LentzI am so thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you as Lauren offers so much hope and wisdom from her own widow journey. I know a lot of it will resonate.
Lauren has shared her story on her instagram page @imsorrywerefriends which is where I first met Lauren a couple of years ago and have continued to be inspired by her.
Lauren's Husband Kevin was tragically killed whilst out cycling with friends in November 2019 and their son Lawson was only 14 months old at the time.
In this conversation we talk...2022-04-291h 04
The Widow PodcastNavigating Death in Life with Diane Evans- WoodThis week's episode is an especially poignant episode as I speak to a very brave and special lady about the reality of navigating death in life.
Diane reached out to me as she has been listening to the podcast to give her the reassurance that after her own death, her husband, son and loved ones will be able to carve out a new and happy life for themselves.
Diane is living with metastatic ovarian cancer and wanted to come and talk about the reality of living with cancer from her own lived experience, as the...2022-04-221h 15
The Widow PodcastExpectation Vs RealityWhat we expect from ourselves and what is reality are often two very different things in grief, specifically widowhood.
In this episode I explore some of the more common expectations we place on ourselves Vs what’s realistic.
These are things I have learnt from my own journey, but also from what i’ve seen when working with widows in my groups and on a 1:1 basis.
I talk about;
How we expect life to carry on as it was,
Expecting ourselves to have all the answers to everything,
Ex...2022-04-0134 min
The School of Success Podcast SeriesKaren Sutton: How to Shift Suffering & Loss into the Greatest Transformation of AllEpisode 14 of The School of Success Podcast Series is now live! An inspiring and eye-opening deep-dive into how to navigate the loss of a loved one and the surprising transformation that can stem from great suffering.
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This interview with the accomplished Karen Sutton, the UK's first Widow Coach, teaches you:
- what grief is and its key stages;
- how to support someone experiencing the loss of a loved one, or wider loss and trauma;
- how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of heartache and huge life change;
- why happiness and sadness can co-exist and how to manage these;
- w...2022-03-311h 07
Liberté - Free to BeEp.99 Out of the Bubble with Karen Sutton, The Widow Coach *trigger warning, this episode contains conversation about loss and grieving.
The conversation around death and losing loved ones is still something we find difficult to talk about. Karen Sutton, is the UK’s first grief and loss coach to specialise in supporting those widowed early in life. Karen provides emotional and practical support to anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one, wherever you are in your grieving journey.
Through her own experience with loss, she understands how difficult it is trying to navigate your way through these traumatic life events. That's why she is so...2022-03-2548 min
The Widow PodcastGrief & gratitude with special guest Kendra RinaldiIn this week's episode of The Widow Podcast I am honoured to be talking to special guest Kendra Rinaldi.
Kendra is the host of ‘Grief, Gratitude And The Gray In Between’ podcast, which explores grief that occurs at different times in our lives and the gratitude that can come from growing through it.
This is a podcast not just about death, but acknowledges all the changes and transitions that shift our life.
Kendra Lives in Texas now but is originally from Columbia where she grew up as one of four siblings. At the age o...2022-03-2547 min
The Widow PodcastGrieving Positively, Not Perfectly.Grieving positively is often a term people don’t understand.
It is not about dismissing grief, or minimising it, on the contrary, grief is hard work and has to be felt. It’s about learning how to support ourselves, mentally, physically and emotionally in the best way that we can.
As a society we are not good at meeting our needs, or caring for ourselves throughout life and its challenges.
We keep on pushing through, we have ridiculously high expectations, and we can be our own worst enemies.
The idea is not...2022-03-1827 min
The Widow PodcastChoosing You, Choosing Life with Special Guest Shalini Bhalla-LucasThis week I had the privilege of speaking to the lovely Shalini Bhalla- Lucas who was widowed in 2016 when her husband Jeremy died after a two year battle with cancer.
This propelled Shalini into a long battle with depression which led to her considering taking her own life.
It was at her fathers funeral eighteen months later that Shalini realised two very important people in her life had fought so hard for their own lives, yet here she was not making the best of her own, so she decided to turn things around there and...2022-03-111h 12
The Widow PodcastWedding Rings, Slippers and Toothbrushes.In this episode we are talking about our person's possessions.
I get asked a lot, ‘When should I clear out their stuff’?
This is something that adds a lot of confusion, upset and pressure onto us in our grieving journeys.
Others tell us we ‘should’ clear out, or move their stuff because it’s been too long.
However, as with everything in grief we have to remember that we are all different, and we should never feel pressured to do things a certain way or within a certain time period.
I share m...2022-03-0429 min
The Widow Podcast'Looking forward' with fellow widow DebbieDebbie lost her husband Paul in March 2018 when he had a heart attack whilst at the local gym, he was 53 years old and left behind Debbie and their two daughters, Kelly and Jodie who were 23 & 27.
The shock and devastation catapulted them all into a life they did not know or understand, but Debbie’s incredible outlook, and sheer determination not to become a victim of this tragedy, has led Debbie to a place where she feels she can embrace her widowhood and what that brings.
I have watched Debbie flourish over the last eighteen months an...2022-02-251h 20
The Widow PodcastBouncing Back With Special Guest Holly MatthewsI am delighted to share with you this week's podcast guest, straight-talking, no-nonsense, self-development coach Holly Matthews 🎙️
Holly is the founder of ‘The Happy Me Project’, helping you feel less crappy and more happy, and is absolutely brilliant at what she does 😊
Holly is a TV actress, Widow, mum to two gorgeous girls, and all-round amazing human.
In this podcast, we talk about how Holly entered the world of self-development, her acting career, and how everything changed when her husband Ross got diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2014 🤍
This life altering event changed t...2022-02-181h 10
The Widow PodcastLove After Loss With Special Guest Gary AndrewsIn this week’s episode of The Widow Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure and privilege of speaking with the inspirational Gary Andrews. 🎙️
💛 We had such a heart-warming conversation filled with love, hope and Joy.
✏️ Gary is best known for his daily doodles on social media, illustrating his life after the death of his wife Joy in 2017. These wonderful drawings have amassed Gary a huge following, offering so much comfort and support to so many in their own grieving journeys
💛 They say a picture speaks 1000 words, and in this case it’s true. Gary found a unique...2022-02-111h 02
The Widow PodcastEmbarking on Chapter Two With Special Guest John WebbIn this week’s episode of The Widow Podcast I am joined by John Webb, founder of Embark2 🎙️
John is the founder of Embark2, a wonderful support network for widows and widowers offering holidays and events on a not for profit basis.
John’s wife Joyce sadly died in 2013 which has taken him on a journey where he now helps so many on their own grieving journeys make meaningful connections, experience new opportunities and achieve things they never dreamed possible.
In this episode we talk about the devastating effects the loss of a life...2022-02-0449 min
The Widow PodcastGuilt and GriefGuilt is the unwanted companion of grief and is something that shows up for so many of us in our grieving journeys.
We feel guilty for what we did or didn’t do.
what we said or didn’t say.
For not being enough.
For surviving.
For life
We feel guilty for feeling guilty….
It’s endless.
In this episode we explore guilt and why we find it easier to feel guilt than we do to feel powerless. I want to help you understa...2022-01-2837 min
The Widow PodcastAnxiety in Grief2022-01-2128 min
The Widow PodcastFeeling Stuck In GriefWe are back 💥
The first episode of The Widow Podcast of 2022 is here and i'm so excited🎙️
💛 In this week’s episode I talk about feeling stuck in grief .
I speak to so many people that say they feel stuck and can’t move forward, I felt it myself in my own grief, and its horrible.
However, on my journey, I have learnt a lot of the time, we feel this way because of the expectations we place on ourselves. The idea that we should be doing it better, or differently, or that we are no...2022-01-1425 min
Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual InterviewsJackie Mitchell talks to Karen Sutton JW 211214Jackie Mitchell talks to Karen Sutton, The Widow Coach, provides emotional and practical support to anyone dealing with the loss of a partner. Through her own experience of widowhood, she understands how difficult it is trying to navigate your way through these traumatic life events. www.karensutton.co.uk2021-12-1700 min
The Widow PodcastHealthy, Happy & Healed with Special Guest Julie NewThis week I am talking to the wonderful Julie New.
Julie is an experienced personal recovery coach specialising in helping people after difficult and sometimes traumatic life change. Prior to starting her coaching Julie spent 20 years in the NHS as a senior nurse and midwife, she also worked on various pioneering NHS community projects.
Since becoming a professional coach in 2006 she has developed a unique New Chapter recovery program which has helped many people to reach new fulfilling phases in their lives, which they hadn’t thought possible.
Julie is an auth...2021-12-101h 03
The Widow PodcastWriting New Chapters With Stacey MacdonaldWriting New Chapters with Stacey Macdonald
In this week's episode I speak to an incredibly honest and inspiring lady, Stacey Macdonald. Stacey’s husband Chris died suddenly in December 2013 from a heart attack when their daughter was only 12 years old.
Stacey shares her journey of loss and how she navigated her way through her grief in her own unique way, a way in which we could all learn a lot from.
We discuss;
How Stacey and her daughter dealt with that first Christmas
The coping strategies Stacey...2021-12-0359 min
The Widow PodcastRainbow Hunting With Emma Gray
In this episode I talk to Emma about the death of her husband Simon in July 2016 and how this impacted herself and their two young girls. We also discuss the learnings Emma has gained from Simon's death, the importance of being as prepared as we can for our own deaths and the deaths of those around us, and how we can find the support that’s right for us
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Emma is a former end-of-life solicitor and Simon was in the military. Emma believed they had been very open about his death and prepared wel...2021-11-261h 14
The Widow PodcastHearts of Hope with Judith Pedersen2021-11-191h 01
The Widow PodcastReleasing Tension & Trauma In Grief
In this week’s episode I discuss TRE - Tension and trauma releasing exercises, with Sylvia Tillman, an alternative practitioner. Sylvia specialises in Jikiden Reiki, Laughter yoga, and of course, TRE.
TRE is a somatic self help tool to release deep muscular patterns of stress. The exercises assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma, created and held in the body during a traumatic experience or through chronic stress.
When grieving, we are very focused on our mental wellbeing and seeking out therapy or counselling, but grieving has an ef...2021-11-1245 min
The Widow PodcastWhat Is Grief Coaching?In this week’s podcast I talk about grief coaching. What it is, and what it isn’t.
I get asked lots of questions, things like, am I a therapist, am I a counseller? I am neither of those things. I coach you, help you, and guide you on your grief journey, no matter where in your grieving journey you are.
I want to hold your hand, be a voice of reason, and help you ask yourself more positive questions.
I create a safe space for you and for your grief with no expe...2021-10-2931 min
The Widow Podcast"Spring Will Come Again" With Fellow Widow LisaIn this episode I have a very raw, honest and relatable conversation with friend and fellow widow Lisa. Lisa's husband Simon died in November 2019 leaving her and her children to navigate their way through life without Simon. Lisa is so inspirational and incredibly wise so I wanted her to share her story with you so you can draw from her strength and wisdom. There will be so much in this episode that will resonate on a deep and profound level, I know you will not leave without feeling truly inspired and motivated. Take a listen.2021-10-221h 09
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck79. Common Widow Struggles And What To Do About Them - Interview With Widow Coach Karen SuttonKaren Sutton, widow coach, mom, and podcast host is my guest this week on the podcast! Karen's husband passed away suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 43, leaving Karen to raise their 2 young daughters. Her mistakes and lessons learned through widowhood led her to become a life coach. In this episode, Karen and I chat about some common widow struggles. She helps give some clarity as to what we can do about them! We talk about: ~ choosing healthy coping mechanisms ~ talking to kids about death...2021-10-211h 06
The Widow PodcastYou Get To ChooseIn this episode of The Widow Podcast I discuss how we cannot always control what happens to us in life, but we can control how we respond.
If we just take a minute to stop, breathe, and think about what we want our next step to be, we can choose a response that is more aligned with who we are and the person we want to be.
We can’t change the past, and we have little control over the future, all we have is now. So, take the time to think about what choices you...2021-10-1529 min
The Widow PodcastThe Seasons of Change in GriefWith the seasons comes change, and it is the same for our grief. Throughout the seasons we feel different emotions and desires, and the season has an impact on our mood and how we feel.
As the new month came, Autumn seemed to appear in the blink of an eye, and with the leaves falling, we are forced to face the harsh reality of the death of our loved one. And then Winter comes and we are see this as a time to rest, restore, and reconnect. This is the heaviest season as it feels so long...2021-10-0826 min
The Widow PodcastThree Important Factors To Help Guide You In Your GriefIn this episode of The Widow Podcast I discuss three important factors to guide you on your grief journey. These factors haven’t been scientifically proven, they’re just from my own experience and from the experience of the people I help in one to one sessions, and in groups.
In my experience, the three most important factors are:
Rely on your support system, don’t say no to help. It’s important to remember that accepting help isn’t weakness, it doesn’t make you a burden or a bad person. People WANT to help, they w...2021-10-0121 min
The Widow PodcastThe Importance of Nutrition in GriefGrief and Nutrition with Sabine Horner
In this episode, I invite Sabine Horner to discuss some of the ways that grief and nutrition are linked. We explore the different types of food we can eat and how we can use our breath to help us on our grieving journey.
I have spoken with Sabine before, but for those of you who don’t know, Sabine is a registered nutritionist and an Ayurvedic Health Coach. Ayurveda derives from one of the classical languages of India, Sanskrit, with Ayur meaning life, and Veda meaning knowledge. Ayurveda is known...2021-09-241h 05
The Widow PodcastFeelings That Show Up In GriefIn this episode I discuss some of the feelings that may show up in your grief and how these feelings are normal and necessary, and why it's important to learn how to invite these feelings in and explore them.
There's a lot of unexpected and uncomfortable feelings that show up in our grief, they can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. As a result of this we can box things up, push them away and ignore them, because we don't know if they're normal or natural and we are not taught how to deal with them.
W...2021-09-1733 min
The Widow PodcastSix Things Grief Has Taught MeGrief has taught me a lot and to name just six has been difficult, but in this episode I talk about the things I have learnt though my grieving journey.
I discuss how we discover things about us we never knew existed, where I have discovered true comfort and Joy, and how there is opportunity for wonderful things even in our darkest days.
There may be things I say that you just can't see yet, and that's ok, some of these learnings have taken years to see. If you're not there yet, that's ok, you're no...2021-09-1027 min
The Widow PodcastAnniversaries, Birthdays & HolidaysAnniversaries, birthdays and holidays are often huge triggers for us in our grief leaving us unsure of what we should do to mark the occasion and how we can best support ourselves through them.
In this episode I talk about things you can do to honour your loved one, ways you can nurture your own needs and how our grief evolves over time.
It is a journey and we will all travel it at different paces and it different ways, there is no right or wrong, it's just finding the way that works best for...2021-09-0329 min
The Widow PodcastCheering You OnWe are so hard on ourselves in grief, forever putting ourselves down, telling ourselves we can't do it or we're not good enough. You can do it and you are good enough, in fact you are utterly incredible and I want you to start seeing that. I am here to cheer you on but also help you see the importance of being your own cheerleader. You are amazing, never forget that.2021-08-1322 min
The Widow PodcastHow To support A Grieving FriendIn this episode I wanted to offer some support and guidance on how to support somebody grieving the loss of a loved one. Grief is scary and it is a world we don't know or understand which can lead us to pull back from those we love when they need us the most. Here I share with you a few ideas that i've learnt through my own journey with grief and from clients navigating their way through loss too. Please share this with family and friends to help them to support you in the best way that they can...2021-08-0626 min
The Widow PodcastHello & WelcomeThis is the first of many episodes which will inform, inspire and entertain you, but first I wanted to say hello and introduce myself telling you a little about my story and what bought me here to this point.2021-07-2619 min
The Widow PodcastTen Things Every Widow Should KnowWidowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known. I'm sharing these learnings with you so hopefully you can feel less like you're going mad and more like what you are feeling is normal in the world of grief.2021-07-2627 min
The Widow PodcastSupporting Grieving ChildrenIn this episode I share with you some of the learnings I have gained along the way about how best to support grieving children. It is incredibly hard to navigate your own way through grief, let alone find ways of supporting your children, so I wanted to offer some of the tips and tools that have helped me to support my own two girls through their grieving journey.2021-07-2627 min
The Focused & Fearless PodcastEP 83 The Truth About Growing A Business With Karen SuttonIn this honest conversation with my client Karen Sutton we discuss how life has opened up opportunities out of the most tragic of circumstances and the internal and external challenges Karen has had to overcome in order to find her voice in the online space and create a business that now impacts those moving through grief all around the world.
If you'd like to find out more about working with me privately reach out on Instagram or visit www.heatherangell.co.uk
Connect with Karen here
https://www.facebook.com/karensuttoncoach
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Now We're Talking DarienNow We're Talking ESS (Early Sports Specialization) - A Conversation with Dr. Karen Sutton, Orthopedic Surgeon at HSSDr. Karen Sutton, nationally renowned physician in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Stamford, talks with us about the impact early sports specialization is having on young athletes.
2021-06-2545 min
Ageing Fearlessly PodcastEpisode 83 A Meaningful Retirement with Dorset SuttonEver wondered how you would find new meaning in your life after retirement? Dorset Sutton had no idea that it would be so hard to do just this, after returning to Australia and retiring from a long and successful career in the corporate world. With a positive mindset, both he and his wife Jenny found a philanthropic environmental project that has been the key to the fulfilling life they deserve. #philanthropic #crayweed #SIMS #retirement #fulfillment #meaningful
2021-06-2448 minAgeing Fearlessly PodcastEpisode 83 A Meaningful Retirement with Dorset SuttonEver wondered how you would find new meaning in your life after retirement? Dorset Sutton had no idea that it would be so hard to do just this, after returning to Australia and retiring from a long and successful career in the corporate world. With a positive mindset, both he and his wife Jenny found a philanthropic environmental project that has been the key to the fulfilling life they deserve. #philanthropic #crayweed #SIMS #retirement #fulfillment #meaningful
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In The Arena With Bobby Carroll#30 - Dr. Karen Sutton - Orthopedic Surgeon HSSDr. Karen Sutton is a nationally renowned physician in sports medicine with surgical expertise in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee and hip. She is currently an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine Hospital for Special Surgery. She is also a Team Physician for US Lacrosse and US Ski & Snowboard and the Chief Medical Officer at World Lacrosse. She is also an avid Triathlete. In this episode we discuss how she is able to manage her time and be productive each and every day. You can find out more about Dr. Sutton at www.karensutton.com and on Instagram @karensuttonmd2020-11-1051 minThe Focused & Fearless PodcastEP 48 Real Talk About What It Takes To Think Bigger with Karen SuttonTodays episode is the very first of real life case studies from my clients giving you the true story about what it has taken for them to start grow and scale their businesses during 2020.
In this honest conversation with Focused & Fearless member Karen Sutton we discuss how life has opened up opportunities out of the most tragic of circumstances and the internal and external challenges Karen has had to overcome in order to find her voice in the online space and create a business that now impacts those moving through grief all around the world.
If...2020-11-0955 min
The SDR Show (Sex, Drugs, & Rock-n-Roll Show) w/Ralph Sutton & Big Jay OakersonKaren Fisher, Maggie Green, Sonia Harcourt & Stella Carter (Porn Stars) - Pornstar PasswordKaren Fisher, Maggie Green, Sonia Harcourt and Stella Carter join Ralph Sutton and Big Jay Oakerson for another gameshow episode of The SDR Show to play Pornstar Password! They all take turns trying to guess the "password" by giving one-word clues. The losing woman has to strip and the losing man has to get a Dallas Novelty toy up their butt! Who do you think will win???
(Air Date: October 14th, 2020)
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The True Wealth ProjectEpisode 3: How to identify your money mindset - and break through the ceiling / Karen Sutton-JohalListen to my conversation with Karen Sutton Johal, author of "The 4 Money Mindsets" and find out how to identify your own limitations and beliefs about money. Karen shares some interesting insights on how to change your money mindset and no longer let money control your actions.
How to find Karen:
http://www.the4moneymindsets.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensuttonjohal/
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Hustle & Grace with Hilary Sutton: A Work/Life Balance PodcastKaren Swallow Prior On Reading Well, Career Pivots, & What She's Learned Since Her AccidentKaren Swallow Prior, Ph. D., is Professor of English at Liberty University, where she has won multiple teaching awards. She writes frequently on literature, culture, ethics, and ideas. Her writing appears at Christianity Today, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, First Things, Vox, Think Christian, The Gospel Coalition, Books and Culture and other places. She is the author of Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me (T. S. Poetry Press, 2012), Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More—Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist (Thomas Nelson, 2014), and On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Literature (Brazos, 2018). In this episode Hi...2018-09-0533 min
Healthy Wealthy & SmartDr. Jeremy Sutton, PT, DPT: Being a Servant LeaderOn this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor, DPT guest hosts and interviews Jeremy Sutton on empowerment. Jeremy Sutton is the host of The Servant PT Podcast which is about servant leadership in the medical field. There are interviews with professionals from the medical, fitness or sports fields that have been leading with a servant's heart. There are also episodes with tips or steps to being a better servant leader. In this episode, we discuss: -Why you should empower others -How much time does it take to invest in...2018-07-2614 min
Servant PT PodcastEpisode 45: Dr. Karen PendletonDr. Karen is the co-owner of Pair-O-Docs Bio-Rejuvenis in Shreveport, Louisiana. She and her partner, Dr. Jack Ward, spend their time serving the Shreveport community by helping their patients live a healthy lifestyle longer. They have 10 tenets of health. To learn more about the visit their website. http://www.pair-o-docsonline.com/ 6030 Line Avenue, #210 Shreveport, LA 71106 (844) 861-5160 Please consider visiting our sponsor and donating to help veterans with PTSD. Warrior Horse offers healing and hope to traumatized military veterans by reducing the participating veterans’ symptoms of depression, post...2018-07-2300 min
Positive ProductivityKaren Fritz, Purposetivity Expert from Purpose Driven Process“I want people to have that lifestyle where they are present to their kids and their family” While having numerous successful businesses and talent in software project management, Karen was on the rise when something unexpected happened. A motorcycle accident made life very different for her, causing her the need to develop unique strategies to accomplish the simplest day to day tasks. During her healing process, Karen realized these same tools can help so many others. This prompted her development of solutions to allow business owners to be present in their lives outside of their business. Tune in as...2018-06-2247 min