Today's guest, Dr. Brooke Weinstein, and I talk about her marriage to Jonathan, the struggle they faced as a couple, and the sickness that ended up claiming his life. Then we talk about the transition into dating, finding an aligned partner who is different from her spouse, and the empowerment she feels as a "widow." Today’s guest, Dr. Brooke Weinstein can be found on Instagram @brookeweinst and on YouTube @dr.brookeweinstein . Too Soon is a new romantic comedy that tackles the underrepresented ...
Jun 27, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Some things will be changing around here, and I want to give you the update. Plus, it is about time to finally reveal my identity and combine the multiple sides of my life and projects into one. So... This show is hosted by me, Tiffany, and I can be found on Instagram over @rebuilding.joy where I talk about widowhood, joy, solo-parenting, travel, and travel-hacking. I hope you'll join me over there as my kids and I head out on a one-year trip around the world. Also, all future Widows in the Wild...
Jun 23, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Lisa and Ilana are using their sense of dark humor to create t-shirts to represent the experience of widowhood. They are funny and perfect for this stage in life. You can check them out here! They are also very close friends and have been taking two very different approaches to dating after losing their partners. Listen along as Lisa and Ilana share their experiences and highlight for us the beauty of widow-friends. Today’s guests, can be found on Instagram @widowisafiveletterword Too Soon is a ...
Jun 13, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Lauren and I are both in relationships that have spanned more than a year long and have been through breakups and reconnections. Today we're talking about the bumps we've encountered along the way as well as some of the things we've learned from these situations. New love is exciting, and it's also complicated. Listen along as we dive into some of the trickier parts of dating after death. Today’s guest, Lauren can be found on Instagram @imsorrywerefriends If you are interested in diving deeper i...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 44
In this episode, my guest and I talk about the loss of her husband, and then how she met up with an old friend while visiting Germany and sparked an unexpected romance. We talk about how they are making it work across continents and time zones, and what their plans are moving forward. We also briefly touch on what Colombian culture has to say about widows in general, and the expectations around finding love again. Enjoy this wonderful story and interview! If you are interested in diving deeper i...
May 31, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Julia is the host of the community and dating website entitled "Widow's Fire." Like myself, Julia is looking to help people through the unique experience of living after losing your love. Not only is Julia helping to facilitate community connections through her website , she has also dated extensively herself and has wonderful tips and encouragements to share with all of us. Today’s guest, Julia, can be found on Instagram @widowsfire Too Soon is a new romantic comedy that tackles the underrepres...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 42
In this episode, Ona and I talk about the sudden and traumatic loss of her husband Geoff after receiving his first Covid vaccine. We also briefly touch on the benefits and restrictions provided for spouses of federal employees and the dilemma for some, in having to choose between remarriage and continued benefits. Finally, we touch on her new relationship and the beautiful way in which their family integration has gone in the past few months. Today's guest, Ona, can be found on Instagram @ocarey...
May 02, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 41
This week we hear from Jennifer Hanks, who runs a community over @Cocoscarvan on Instagram, and hosts the blog Cocoscaravan.com where she talks about being a twin-mom, her fertility journey, her late-husband's cancer journey, and her walk through widowhood. I had the chance to talk with Jennifer about her story and ask her some questions around dating, and how her head and heart feel about the topic. If you are interested in diving deeper into the Dating After Death community, you can join us ov...
Apr 25, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 40
This episode is totally different from all the others! This was recorded in Costa Rica, as a group of us were traveling together on the "Widows in the Wild" trip. We sat around and told our funny dating stories, then later in the week did a speed round of Quick Questions: Sex Edition! Definitely some good laughs in this one and some helpful information ;-) If you are able to join us this summer in Colorado, from August 5th through the 10th 2023, CLICK THIS LINK for all the details! Spaces are ve...
Apr 18, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Adriana tells us her love story with her late-husband Andrew, and about their beautiful partnership in marriage. We talk about how she got started with dating, some important conversations she had with her kids, and some things she learned about herself while truly dating for the first time. Then we hear about the man she is dating and living with now, some of the challenges of being in a serious relationship, and how they are both managing to love each other while holding space for her late hus...
Apr 11, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 38
This is the continuation of the conversation with Lauren Gaglione and her mother, Monti Sommers. Lauren starts off by telling her story of dating online after losing her husband, Andy, and the long-term relationship she built. She also walks us through their decision to step away from one another and how they eventually found their way back. Then we end with some quick questions for both of these fun ladies! Today’s guests, Lauren and Monti can be found on Instagram @laurengaglione and @montieso...
Apr 04, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In this two-part episode, Lauren Gaglione ( @laurengaglione on Instagram) and her mother, Monti, talk about the experiences of both being widowed. We hear about being a young widow in the 90's from Monti, and about being a teenager who lost her dad and watching her mother start to date from Lauren. Come back next week for Part Two to hear more about Lauren's dating experience and her current relationship. If you are interested in diving deeper into the Dating After Death community, you can join ...
Mar 28, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 36
On this episode, Ali and I cover the gamut when it comes to dating apps and getting back out there! We talk about everything from which apps to use, to strategy, to creating your profile, to engaging in conversation, and to actually getting out on a date. Then we address how to handle awkward situations, some text scripts to make things simpler in the moments, some dating safety tips, and generally good things to keep in mind while in the early stages of meeting people. Definitely give this one ...
Mar 21, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Michael Allio , of the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, joins us to talk about what it was like to seek love after the loss of his wife in such a public way. We hear the stories of his late-wife Laura, the rationale behind going onto the Bachelorette, the experience of dating in general, and a little bit about his current relationship with Danielle Maltby I know you will enjoy this lovely conversation with Michael! If you are interested in diving deeper into the Dating After Death communit...
Mar 14, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 34
It's the start of Season 3 of the podcast, and it's time reintroduce myself...talk a little bit about what I've learned over the last 2 years dating...and give you an update about where things stand in my current relationship. If you are interested in diving deeper into the Dating After Death community, you can join us over at the Patreon. Your membership supports the continuation of the show and gives you access to a private Facebook group, plus bonus content from me each week. Check it out ove...
Mar 14, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this episode, you will hear the story of how Mike Daniels and his new bride, Amanda Barnett, met on Instagram. They talk about how they developed a deep, long-distance relationship, and then met and committed to a life together with their combined six children. They also opened up about how dating went for each of them after the death of their respective spouses, and what the road was like to finding each other. Throughout the interview their love was palpable, and they honestly speak about t...
Dec 20, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Michelle regales us with the story of falling in love with her late husband, and of their beautiful and easy love. She talks about the loneliness she experienced after his death, and the difficulty of not having children through that time. We then talk about how she reconnected with her high school sweetheart after a 13 year break, and she is wonderfully honest about the pros and cons of reigniting an old flame. Michelle’s wisdom and insights are incredibly relatable and helpful for anyone who h...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Stephanie tells us about her marriage to Dan , and talks about her experience being widowed with both teenagers and a baby in the home. As we transition into dating, we discuss her support network, making pretend Bumble profiles for checking out the scene, and what happened once she actually got on the apps. She talks about the experience; from bad dates, to boring boyfriends, to choosing physical satisfaction, to an eventual relationship with her current girlfriend. Stephanie adds songs to our ...
Dec 06, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Susan and I talk about the loss of her first love, and the father of her son, to a 10 month cancer battle. She talks about her desire to put the pieces of her life back together and the men who walked alongside her as she moved forward. We discuss how she carries her late husband with her, even today, and the wonderful new life she's built. She lets us in on some of her challenges and offers hope for holding a forever love while building a new life. Susan adds songs to our running guest-playlist...
Nov 29, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Sarah talks about her marriage to her husband Justin, and the toll that addiction took on their life and marriage. We talk about her experiences with dating so far, her unique relationship with her in-laws, and her approach to living again after such a difficult experience. Sarah adds songs to our running guest-playlist found here on Spotify. And, she can be found on Instagram @little_pocket_widow You can find me on IG @datingafterdeath or send me an email at: Datingafterdeathpodcast@gmail.com �...
Nov 22, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Randi and I talk about her experience losing her father at the young age of 10. She helps us understand what it was like for her as a child, and what she learned about the best way for parents to support their children on this journey. Randi also talks about the act of merging families, and offers some advice on making the experience a positive one for all involved. If you have children who lost their mother or father, you do NOT want to miss this one! Randi can be found on Instagram @griefandgr...
Nov 15, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode, listeners chime in with their thoughts, feelings, worries, and excitements around sex after loss. For most of us, this is an eventuality, and it is helpful to talk about it! Thank you to everyone who added their voice to the conversation. You can find me on IG @datingafterdeath or send me an email at: Datingafterdeathpodcast@gmail.com 👩🏾💻 Looking for good therapy? Check out Betterhelp.com/datingafterdeath for 10% off your first month! Thank you Better Help for sponsorship of...
Nov 08, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Christina and I talk about her late husband, the events that lead to his death by suicide, the love she found afterwards, and the devastation of a breakup while still grieving. She tells us about the relationship, why it ended, and her dating experiences since. Christina adds songs to our running guest-playlist found here on Spotify. You can find me on IG @datingafterdeath or send me an email at: Datingafterdeathpodcast@gmail.com 👩🏾💻 Looking for good therapy? Check out Betterhelp.com/datinga...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Maya and I discuss how she became an author and coach, her marriage to her late husband, and all the things around dating after loss. She talks about the challenges you face when losing your person suddenly, in terms of the instant disappearance of that love, companionship, friendship, and intimacy. As well as her desire to date in a way that did not include her children or other family members until things were more permanent. We also discuss the experience of loving with two men at the same ti...
Oct 25, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode Megan talks about losing her husband, her lack of interest for a period of time after his death, and then her decision to go all-in with dating. She reflects on her approach to meeting people, and the way she saw that time in her life as being slightly destructive. Megan then tells the story of how she met her boyfriend, “Pony,” how he got that nickname, and how things have been going with them as they work on slowly integrating their lives. She also touches on the reality of par...
Oct 19, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode, Mira starts by giving us a glimpse into her life with her late husband, Brian. How they met, how they fell in love, and the beautiful life they shared before his two bouts with cancer. She talks about the final days with him, including some the things they talked about, and what went unsaid. We then get to hear about her first experience going on a date after Brian’s death. How that served its purpose, and how an imagined sense of the future helped her push through her first yea...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Sacha t alks about what it was like to be a couple that met later in life, merging families with her late husband. She also discusses their decision to be in an ethical non-monogomous relationship, and the beauty for them in living that lifestyle. We talk about the relationships she has maintained since his death, and briefly about a new one that is developing. For me, learning to actively love two men simultaneously is not always an easy thing, but Sacha has experience with an inclusive version...
Oct 04, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Jess ( @thesingingwidow )talks about her marriage to her rockstar husband, Justin, and how they met and fell in love at the tender age of 14. She tells the story of his very public death, and what it was like to be a new mom and a new widow all at once. Then we hear about Jess's adventures in dating, and how she eventually met her new husband, Don. You can find me on IG @datingafterdeath or send me an email at: Datingafterdeathpodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Jess adds songs to our running guest-playlist fo...
Sep 27, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Kat talks about the impact of being widowed at the age of 25, losing her husband after a two-year relationship, and her grief journey in relation to her in-laws who knew her husband for a significantly longer period of than she did. Then, we get to hear the story of “Greek boyfriend,” who she is visiting WHILE recording this episode. We get the details of their non-monogomous relationship that has spanned 9 months and two continents, and some insight into where things are headed. Widow's Lost &a...
Sep 20, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, Chelsy tells the story of her husband's sudden and unexpected death, followed by her grieving period and a friendship she formed that helped her through her sleepless nights. She found friendship and advice from @amandagriffiths and held on to that hopefulness as she opened herself up to loving again. She talks about the tricky dynamics with her in-laws, facing a new layer of grief once her current husband moved in, the work needed to build a new marriage or relationship, and th...
Sep 13, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 18
