How will you overcome tragedy in your life? Facing life after loss is an ominous task. The subsequent journey will consist of many trials, revelations, and missteps in a continual evolution throughout life. There is not a straight, clear path to living after trauma. Instead, we learn from our own experiences while gaining valuable perspectives on moving forward to a life with deep awareness and ultimate emotional recovery. This book will help guide you along this path to recovery. Our guest toda...
Oct 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 48
So, you say you're tired of being alone. You need a friend or a lover in your life, but where does one begin? Maybe you’ve tried dating sites, but none of your dates clicked. Dating at your age is unlike anything compared to dating when you were young. Every woman seems to have so much baggage: obligations, preferences, and problems you prefer not to get involved with. (As if you don’t have a few of your own.) Still, being lonely is no way to spend the rest of your life. You need help, and Herb ...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 47
What do Ted Koppel, Charles Gibson, and Diane Sawyer have in common with the Widower’s Journey Podcast host, Herb Knoll? Answer: They have all had the opportunity to work with Warren Kozak. A noted writer for ABC News, former on-air reporter for NPR, and most importantly, a widower, Warren has just released Waving Goodbye, Life After Loss , a new book (released in April 2024) in which Warren shares deeply personal moments from his journey following the loss of his wife, Lisa. At times, Warren’s ...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 46
Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 45th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 9. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower’s Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page established exclusively for men.
Mar 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 45
The Widower’s Journey is pleased to present an interview with Bradley Vinson, the Grieve Coach . Bradley’s life’s path took a profound turn following a life-altering event – the tragic loss of his 4-year-old granddaughter, Alanna. Join your host, Herb Knoll as Bradley – a Baptist Minister, shares how his loss, coupled with his studies at Dallas Theological Seminary changed the trajectory of what would become his future ministry dedicated to those who grieve. A popular keynote speaker and trainer...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 44
Jenny Lisk is a mother of two young children who was widowed when she lost her husband, Dennis. Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Jenny Lisk, as she releases her newest book, Widowed Parents Unite – 52 Tips to Get Through the First Years – One Widowed Parent to Another.” Learn why Jenny is quoted as saying, “ I was left to pick up the pieces of what should have been our life. Now it was me, my 9-year-old, and my 11-year-old.” Listen as Jenny explains what motivated her to share her st...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 43
Chris Bentley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). One day, Chris discovered a need among the recently widowed to help them sort out what can be a horrifying task, their finances when first widowed. This was the beginning of Wings for Widows , a not-for-profit. With his volunteer team of experienced CFPs from across the United States, thousands of newly widowed men and women have been guided to a better financial tomorrow. And this is all provided for FREE. Listen in and learn what services a...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 42
As host of the Widower’s Journey podcast, Host Herb Knoll has an opportunity to interview many exciting and talented people. Robert Pardi ranks high on that list of interesting guests. Join Herb as he explores the teachings of Robert Pardi, widower turned author and life coach, as he explains his concept of “Possibilities in Action.” A resident of central Italy, formerly of New York City, Robert Pardi, shares his fresh look into the world of the widowed and elaborates on his concept of “Living L...
Jun 28, 2023•54 min•Ep. 41
Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 40th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 8. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower’s Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page established exclusively for men. Topics discussed include the merits of attending a grief support group. L...
Jun 09, 2023•43 min•Ep. 40
In this Episode of Widower’s Journey Podcast, Herb Knoll chats with widower Marv Weidner, co-author of When The Rocks Sing. After his loss, Marv Weidner learned that grief is an organic, unstructured experience. Listen in as both Herb and Marv examine Marv’s teachings about harnessing resiliency, facing grief head-on, embracing loss as an integral part of life, staying present in the midst of trauma, reaffirming or discovering a new sense of purpose, and more. Learn how Marv applied his discover...
May 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 39
Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, Revocable Trusts, Probate, Estate Taxes, etc., do you even need to be concerned about these Estate planning tools? Only if you wish to control what becomes of your assets and monies following your death. Listen in as your host; Herb Knoll, discusses these and other legal documents and processes with Attorney and Estate Planning Expert Diedre Braverman. A Stanford University Law School graduate, Diedre clears the fog surrounding estate planning and related ...
Apr 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 38
The Widower’s Journey Podcast is pleased to announce that we have landed an interview with Dr. Justin Yopp, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the North Carolina University Department of Psychiatry and co-author of the intriguing book, The Group – Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, and Dr. Yopp discuss the background in writing The Group, and highlighted many of the best practices the seven widowed fathers devised as they raised their children as single parents....
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 37
Suicide! Why do people die of Suicide? Learn the answers to this and other questions provided by four Suicide surviving widowers to Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D., Co-Founder & President of United Suicide Survivors International. Dr. Spencer-Thomas is a highly acclaimed expert on the causes of Suicide, and the impact suicide has on those left behind. Hear the story of why Dr. Spencer-Thomas focused on Suicide as a field of study following her first-hand and painful experience with Suicide....
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 36
Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,000 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 35th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 7. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower’s Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page established exclusively for men. Topics discussed include: when your deceased wife’s family goes behind yo...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
Lynda Cheldelin-Fell shares her touching story of grief and how she used it to provide gracious love and support to others who have also lost a loved one. Lynda published thirty-five Grief Diaries books and formed the International Grief Institute. She provides certification programs for those entering the grief industry and even stages Grief Cruises in the Caribbean, to name just a few of her healing creations. Lynda Cheldelin-Fell is a woman of action with a loving heart, which shows in everyt...
Sep 20, 2022•55 min•Ep. 34
Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, Ph.D., and author of the breakout book, The Grieving Brain – The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. The Grieving Brain brings together accessible science and practical knowledge that provides an understanding of what happens when we grieve and how to navigate loss with more ease and grace. Dr. O’Connor debunks Kubler-Ross’ enduring idea of the “Five Stages of Grief” and sets a new paradigm for understandi...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 33
Soaring Spirits International is a dynamic organization that comforts widows and widowers worldwide. Among its offerings is its very popular Camp Widow, held each year in multiple cities and featuring its world-class programming. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, visits with the founder and CEO of Soaring Spirits, Michele Neff Hernandez, as she shares her story and her newly released book, Different After You… Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma....
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
Widowed men have many challenges. One of the most difficult is rediscovering JOY in their life. Hi, this is your podcast host, Herb Knoll. When I was first widowed, I recall mentioning to a colleague that I hoped I would one day be able to laugh again. Rediscovering Joy, which I associate with laughter, seemed like an impossible dream during the early days after being widowed. Join us as the Widower’s Journey Podcast interviews three widowers who rediscovered Joy and their talking. Listen as eac...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 31
Listen as Widower’s Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 6. Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,800+ widowed members provide. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions recently held on the Widower’s Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do after learning your late wife may have had an affair, how to respond to a friend who asks, “Why are you still in love with a dead person...
Jun 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 30
Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. David Knapp, founder of the Grief Relief Ministry. An ordained minister, David has traveled the Widower’s Journey twice, having lost his first wife Ruth and later, his second wife, Judith, to cancer. Dr. Knapp authored the book “I Didn’t Know What to Say: Being a Better Friend to Those Who Experience Loss.“ He and his current wife Crystal recently released the book titled “Recording My Sorrows, Hoping for Joy; A Guided Journal for Grievers.” Sit b...
May 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 29
The Widower’s Journey Podcast once again virtually travels outside the U.S., to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to visit with Richard Dri, who as a widower, he thought he could handle life as a widower and being a single dad to three kids, but this was not the case. At times, he struggled greatly. Join us as Richard shares details about his journey. As a financial planner, Richard also shares a few suggestions in managing one’s financial resources while embarking on their grief journey.
Apr 18, 2022•50 min•Ep. 28
Jerry Williamson is dying. The widower from Findlay, Ohio, was recently diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. As a member of the Widowers Support Network, Jerry wished to help his fellow widowers one last time by offering some final thoughts. Although he is in Hospice care, Jerry agreed to grace our podcast for a rare and candid interview. Join our host Herb Knoll for this powerful interview with the gracious Jerry Williamson as he describes his Final Chapter. Jerry often wondered what hi...
Mar 29, 2022•51 min•Ep. 27
Resilience – A must-have human trait if you are recovering from grief following the loss of a spouse or life partner. Imagine losing three of your children, your husband, an infant brother, her parents, and then her sight in one eye. Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he interviews the founder of “A Butterfly’s Journey,” the remarkable Dr. Barbara Hopkinson. Dr. Hopkinson will explore the secrets to developing one’s resilience and share some best practices in its application and uses. Among Dr. Hopki...
Mar 15, 2022•46 min•Ep. 26
Listen as Widower’s Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 5. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions on the Widower’s Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do about your wedding band imprint once your ring is removed, how women stereotype widowers, hope for older widowers to rediscover JOY, and many more topics. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,700+ widow...
Feb 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 25
Frank Vaughan and Don Murray were each widowed in recent years. Listen in as each share the stories of their grief journeys. From diagnosis to where they find themselves today, nothing is held back. From deep despair to their discovery that joy awaited them. Join Herb Knoll as he and his guest co-host, Mike Chepiga, uncover two journeys worth repeating, perhaps by you.
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
Ever wonder how other countries treat their widowers? Listen in as Kohlibri Coaching’s Jeff Ziegler and your host, the Unintentional Widower Whisperer, Herb Knoll, interview widowers from Australia, Scotland, India, and England. Learn the best practices practiced in other nations as well as the uniquenesses of each. This is a lively session for sure; so get some paper and a pen to take notes, sit back and enjoy.
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 23
Life Coach Jeff Ziegler is the new licensee of the Widower’s Support Network, enabling him to continue the remarkable work started by the Founder of the Widower's Support Network and the Dean of widowers, Herb Knoll. Under the licensing agreement, Jeff will lead both the operational and creative direction of the ministry's two Facebook pages; Widowers Support Network (public page) and Widowers Support Network – Members Only (men only). Join Herb and Jeff as they describe why the Widowers Support...
Jul 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 22
Is the old adage true? When there is a death in a marriage, women mourn, men, replace. Listen in as the Dean of widowed men, Herb Knoll, explores this question and many others during this podcast titled, “ Marriage - Is It Right for Me.” Joining Herb are three widowers, including one widower who authored the Ultimate Dating Guide for Widowers , Abel Keogh. Learn what our guests say about marrying too soon, to gaining permission to marry from a widower’s children, pre-nuptial agreements, to a dis...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 21
The dean of widowers everywhere, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 4, a feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial discussion that have recently taken place on the Widower’s Support Network, - Members Only , Facebook page for widowers, and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about, and...
May 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 20
Join widowers Larry Ahrens and Jim Winner as they visit with our host, Herb Knoll, in a retrospective view of the Widower’s Support Network – Members Only; the dynamic Facebook page established exclusively for widowed men and those men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouses. Listen, as both Larry and Jim offer their critique of this page, a page recognized as the best resource available to widowers on planet earth. Note: Larry and Jim are each bi-weekly columnist on the Wi...
Feb 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 19
