This is part 2 of Dana and Robert's story after a devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma. Dana shares how they handled the grim diagnosis, what she did to keep sane, and the sweet way Robert ensured he would be at his daughters' weddings.
Dana and Robert had a thriving financial planning business, two precious daughters, and a full life. They had no idea when they met Kiera and were touched by her own story that a few months later, Robert would be fighting for his own life. Dana sits with Whitney, Keira, and Holly to share Robert's final months after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Glioblastoma.
Grief is hard, but believe it or not, there are some good things that can come out of the grief journey. The widows touch on this idea and give some of their own examples of the good side of grief. (We dedicate this episode to Whitney's sweet bulldog, Wembley! )
Holly brings in one of her long standing phrases. The widows share some of the things that make them mad. Golf widows, keeping score, crying on social media and other people’s opinion on when widows can date are all addressed! Lacey is the voice of reason. Keira won't stop talking about the Golden Bachelor, and Whitney causes a scene.
On this episode of Every Widow Thing, you will meet Tim Wilschetz who is a widower. Tim and his late wife, Carol, met in New York City. They were two very successful executives enjoying life in the city, and they dated on and off for 6 years. In 1999, they married and later had two children, Emily and Daniel. Life was great, and they decided to move to Austin, Texas to be closer to family. On a family trip to the Caribbean, Carol was having pain in her abdomen. Soon after, she had scans done by ...
This episode of Every Widow Thing much like the old children’s television show, “Sesame Street", the widows discuss two words: Yes AND No! While it’s important to create boundaries and say no sometimes, the widows feel like it’s also important to say, “Yes". Yes to you! Yes to the things that get you out of your comfort zone and fill your soul. As a single mother, what do you say “Yes” to? Is 2024 the Year of Yes? We think so! Join us and find out what we are saying "Yes" to!
Who would have thought that a Lionel Richie concert would introduce the widows to a sweet couple who bring hope to the idea of love after loss. Janice and Vic Means met after each had already had over 50 years of marriage with other people. When their spouses died, they had no idea that there would be a second chance at love. Listen to their story, their advice and their example of how to live and love after loss.
This episode was inspired by a listener with small children who worries about her children forgetting their dad. It can be tough to find ways to keep your loved one a part of your household and family. Holly, Keira, Lacey and Whitney all share what they do to keep their husbands' memory alive. Spoiler alert: Their husband's handwriting plays a big role!
Dr. Angelique Campen, an emergency medicine physician with over 20 years of experience, joins Holly, Lacey and Whitney to spill the secrets on how to get the best care for you or your loved one while in the hospital. She covers everything from how to get a good night's sleep to keeping your hospital bill down. She also shares a sure fire way to get your hospital staff's attention.
People can say the damndest things. It can be hard to know just what to say when someone goes through a tragedy, but some remarks are just plain gross. Listen in while Holly, Lacey, Keira and Whitney share some of those moments.
The widows dive into what you need to know before and after tragedy strikes. This is an episode for every single person living right now. You want to be prepared before grief hits. What are the passwords? What paperwork is involved ? What questions should you ask your significant other/family member right now? You may be surprised by our tips.
From f bombs to late night booty calls to changing friendships, grief can make people do strange things. In this episode, the widows share some of their own grief side effects.
Holly, Keira, Lacey and Whitney are back from the summer with big news to share! Keira is engaged! She shares her engagement story and all the widows weigh in on the idea of finding a father for your children vs finding a husband for yourself.
In this episode of Every Widow Thing, the ladies share the first year of their "new normal." They talk about decorating for the holidays and what some of the ladies have in common with the winners of the Super Bowl! Where do they go after a big moment? And do we really need matching pajamas for the Christmas holidays? Some expectations after your husband’s death just cut too deep.
Family vacations look a lot different when you are doing it as a solo parent. Lacey, Keira, Holly and Whitney share travel stories and tips on how to navigate taking your kids on vacation when you have no other adult to help you. Or is it called a trip, because it’s no vacation for the mom? One of us points out that a therapy dog for travel may end up being the dog needs therapy and creates one more thing for the mom to take care of. Spoiler alert: Keira still xeroxes her paperwork and cussing a...
In this episode of Every Widow Thing, Whitney, Keira, Holly and Lacey, talk about how we all met. We share our ideas for how we can use our experience to be of service to others. Each of us gives one piece of advice for how to navigate grief.
Dating after death can be bittersweet and also awkward! Whitney, Keira, Holly and Lacey share some of their online dating stories and how being single is different now versus when we met our husbands. And spoiler alert- someone overshares!
Whitney, Keira, Holly and Lacey discuss how grief feels now versus the first year. We talk about the holidays and our new traditions. We also address the elephant in the room. Some of us will be empty nesters, truly empty. Will our coping mechanisms help deal with this and other issues? We can tell you what we learned and the results of how rainbow colors just might heal your trauma.
For us, the signs are there. But do you believe that? If so, do you recognize them? Whitney, Keira, Holly and Lacey all share their thoughts and experiences with signs after the death of their husbands.
Most weekend afternoons, Whitney and Hunter were running in two different directions driving 3 kids to their different activities with barely time for a quick peck on the cheek by the coffee machine. But on this particular Saturday, they went to the Texas Craft Beer Festival. They spent real time together; out of their routine and out of the house. Little did they know that this day would be a true gift and the last real day of Hunter's life. This is Whitney's story.
When Holly's husband, Toby, pulled out of the driveway with their 11-year-old son, she assumed it was just another carpool to baseball practice. She never dreamed that a few short hours later, she would receive a call telling her to meet the other parents at Dell Children's Hospital. With unanswered phone calls and text messages to Toby's phone, Holly knew something was terribly wrong. In this episode, she shares what happened when a drunk driver hit Toby's car head-on, not only taking his life,...
It was the end of a two-week summer camp, and Keira was excited to pick up her two oldest children. Her husband, Frank, had flown in the night before from a business trip so that he could make the drive with his wife and youngest daughter, Carys. It was a beautiful day, and the family was excited to be reunited. Unfortunately a drunk driver traveling on the wrong side of the road hit them head-on. What happened next is unimaginable. This is Keira's story.
In this episode, Lacey, widowed when her son was only 6, describes the day her husband, Oliver, died at the age of 38. The PA thought it was a pulled back muscle and a stomach bug, but it was something much more serious. In less than 24 hours, her life was turned upside down. What a difference a day makes!
Whitney, Keira, Holly and Lacey discuss their coping skills, because life is not easy. We know inevitably that everyone will one day experience tragedy or trauma. Through our grief experience, we’ve learned that as hard as the journey is, the light still shines through. Laughter, love, strength and courage provide hope, and hope is a super power. You will one day be unstoppable.
Allow us to introduce ourselves. In this episode of Every Widow Thing, you'll meet 4 Austin widows, Whitney, Keira, Holly and Lacey, who are trudging through grief with determination, humor and the support of each other. We hope to provide you a glimpse into the heartbreaking and sometimes humorous world where we’ve learned it’s possible to triumph over tragedy. Because we each come from different backgrounds, have unique family dynamics and experiences, we hope that you, like us, have an open m...
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