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The Widowed Mom Podcast

Krista St-Germaincoachingwithkrista.com
The Widowed Mom Podcast offers practical and empowering strategies for widowed moms who believe in the possibility of loving life again but sometimes worry their best days are behind them. If you want more than traditional therapy and grief groups can offer, if you’re stuck in an emotional pattern and feel like you can’t get free, if you want help navigating the unique challenges of being a widowed mom with support that is uplifting and honest, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, Certified Life Coach, widow and mom, Krista St-Germain, will teach you small, manageable steps and techniques to help uncover what’s holding you back and show you how to create a future you can actually look forward to. You may not believe it yet but you CAN move through your grief and live a life you love. If you want to learn more, head over to coachingwithkrista.com.
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Episodes

172. Asking for the Support You Need: A Widows Unfiltered Interview with Pam Demke

I can’t believe I’ve created a business where I get to work with and change the lives of people like my guest today. Pam Demke is an OG Widowed Mom, and she's sharing her journey of widowhood, the wisdom she would offer her past self or new widows, and what has shifted in her life since she came to coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/172

Sep 12, 202239 minEp. 172

Ep #171: How You’re Supposed to Feel

How often are you telling yourself that you shouldn’t feel the way you do? Are you supposed to feel some other way than you do right now? How exactly are you supposed to feel? Let’s talk about it in today’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/171

Sep 05, 20229 minEp. 171

Ep #170: The Grieving Brain: An Interview with Mary-Frances O’Connor

Whether you are on a grief journey that feels never-ending, or you’re trying to figure out how to support someone who’s currently grieving, you can benefit from hearing a variety of angles on grief. This week, author and leader in the field of complicated grief Mary-Frances O’Connor shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens to our grieving brains. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/170...

Aug 29, 202257 minEp. 170

Ep #169: It’s Not Personal

How much time and energy do you spend taking the things other people say and do personally? Tune in to discover why other people’s choices aren’t personal, the role of our primitive brain in making things personal, and how to truly stop being bothered by what other people say and do. Get full show notes and more information here: www.coachingwithkrista.com/169

Aug 22, 202217 minEp. 169

Ep #168: Tornadoes and Post-Traumatic Growth

Have you ever felt put off by the idea of experiencing growth after the death of your spouse? Maybe someone mentioned post-traumatic growth and it felt kind of icky and made you recoil, or maybe you’ve never even heard the term before. This week, I’m offering you a different way to think about post-traumatic growth that’s worked for me and my clients, and it might help you too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/168...

Aug 15, 202219 minEp. 168

Ep #167: Tapping for Widows: An Interview with Melanie Fay

What is tapping? How does it work? Why is it even worth trying? I have tapping expert and facilitator Melanie Fay on the show today to break it all down. Melanie is the person I trust most when it comes to tapping, so I’ve brought her on to address everything you need to know about tapping for widows and to invite you to make tapping your go-to tool for feeling better. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/167...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 167

Ep #166: Perfectly Hidden Depression: An Interview with Dr. Margaret Robinson Rutherford

This episode is for the woman who has lost a loved one to suicide, the woman who might be experiencing perfectly hidden depression herself, or parents who don’t want to drop the ball on their kids. Dr. Margaret’s 30 years in clinical psychology has led her to this work, and she’s got an important message to share that might just save a life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/166...

Aug 01, 202254 minEp. 166

Ep #165: The Gift of Goal Constraint

If you set lots of goals, but find you’re only making small advances towards each one, or you feel yourself burning out quickly when you go all-in, this episode is for you. Discover why goal restraint is one of the best gifts you can give yourself, and how to start making progress in one primary area at a time to experience the ripple effects that will make working on your other goals easier and quicker. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/165...

Jul 25, 202225 minEp. 165

Ep #164: Growth After Trauma: A Widows Unfiltered Interview with Jenna Kelley

Jenna Kelley is a client who has truly done the work to get herself into a healthy, happy place. She’s here to share insights on her own journey of widowhood, how she navigated her fear of moving forward in a new relationship, and the key lessons from our work together that have made a lasting impression on her life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/164

Jul 18, 202252 minEp. 164

Ep #163: Controlling the Controllables

I know what it’s like to go through life feeling like things are going exactly the way they’re supposed to. And then, your spouse dies. All of a sudden, everything feels out of control. We start questioning everything, getting caught in loops of worrying, dwelling, and fretting about things we can’t control. But we don’t have to control everything to feel in control of our lives. Tune in this week to find out how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/...

Jul 11, 202225 minEp. 163

Ep #162: Struggling Less as a Mom: A Conversation with Molly Claire

Being a mom is hard. Being a widowed mom is even harder. Master Certified Coach, author, and mom to a blended family of eight children, Molly Claire is on the show this week. She's here to offer her best nuggets of advice for struggling less as a mom, and to answer some of your personal questions from inside Mom Goes On. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/162

Jul 04, 202252 minEp. 162

Ep #161: Ask Krista Anything: Free Public Coaching Call

There is so much value in being in the same room as other widows who have many of the same questions you do. So, this week, I’m bringing you a recent Ask Krista Anything call to give you a taste of some of the most common questions other widows have on their minds, and my best tips, wherever you are on your widowhood journey. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/161

Jun 27, 202242 minEp. 161

Ep #160: Healing After Loss: A Widows Unfiltered Interview with Jane Grondin

This week, Mom Goes On graduate Jane Grondin is on the show to share her story. From navigating the new uncharted waters of losing her husband and the early days of grief to showing up for what she wants and taking her future into her own hands, Jane is a serious inspiration. And on this episode, she’s sharing it all with us. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/160

Jun 20, 202254 minEp. 160

Ep #159: Grief Support with EFT Tapping Part 2

Tapping has been an invaluable go-to resource not only in my life, but for my clients inside Mom Goes On too. This week, discover how tapping can support you through grief grenades and other intense emotional experiences, and what to expect as you start implementing this practice in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/159

Jun 13, 202228 minEp. 159

Ep #158: Grief Support with EFT Tapping Part 1

Have you ever wished you had a magic tool that could help you manage a grief grenade, lower your stress levels, and support you through not only the challenges of grief but literally all areas of life? I’m introducing you to that tool this week. And over the course of the next two episodes, you’ll learn the basics so you can start using it for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/158...

Jun 06, 202228 minEp. 158

Ep #157: What is Your Purpose Now?

Have you ever asked yourself what your purpose is now that your spouse has died? If you feel out of touch with what you want, you’re not alone. Discovering and exploring your purpose doesn’t have to induce anxiety and confusion, or even be a fixed endeavor. And this week, you'll learn why. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/157

May 30, 202221 minEp. 157

Ep #156: When the Relationship Was Difficult

It’s easy to assume that the work I do is only relevant to those whose relationships felt like rainbows and daisies. That is most certainly not true. If you’re having conflicting thoughts and feelings about grief, this week’s episode is dedicated to you. No matter how you feel about your loss, you’re not grieving wrongly, and I’m showing you why. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/156...

May 23, 202219 minEp. 156

Ep #155: Where You Should Be in Grief

Whether you’re crying too much or not crying enough, too happy or not happy at all, the reality is there is no right or wrong way to experience grief. In this episode, I’m inviting you to question, what if where you are right now is exactly where you’re supposed to be? Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/155

May 16, 202214 minEp. 155

Ep #154: E+R=O

Discover what Jack Canfield’s E+R=O formula means and how you can apply it in your life. You are the boss of your response, and once you become aware of this concept, you’ll see how this is true everywhere. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/154

May 09, 202219 minEp. 154

Ep #153: What’s Possible

We’re surrounded by so many widows who are intent on using widowhood as an excuse to not pursue their dreams, but you don't have to be one of them. So, tune in as I show you how you can chase whatever life satisfaction or dream you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/153

May 02, 202218 minEp. 153

Ep #152: Why We Suck at Grief

There are so many instances where we make grief harder on ourselves than necessary. So, join me this week as I share the top 15 reasons why we suck at grief, and how we can make the experience of grief easier on ourselves. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/152

Apr 25, 202232 minEp. 152

Ep #151: The Merry-Go-Round or the Roller Coaster

You have a choice to either settle for what feels safe, the merry-go-round, or choose the highs and lows of the roller coaster. I’m sharing why neither the roller coaster or the merry-go-round is wrong, but that your conscious choice between the two is what matters. Learn how to make that choice for yourself today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/151

Apr 18, 202225 minEp. 151

Ep #150: Hold Your Roles Lightly

Do you ever wonder who you are now that your spouse has died? We get so attached to our roles in life, and when one gets taken away, we feel lost. But you are so much more than just a mom, wife, or even a widow. So, if you’re ready to stop letting your roles cause you pain, I’m showing you how to hold your roles lightly. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/150

Apr 11, 202214 minEp. 150

Ep #148: Why Anger is a Problem

Have you ever wondered why you’re so angry and you can’t seem to let it go? Maybe you worry that if you finally let the anger flow through you, you’ll fall into a dark place. This is one of the reasons widowed moms get stuck in a grief plateau. But when you change your relationship with your feelings, anger included, your life starts to transform, and I’m showing you how this week. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/148...

Mar 28, 202211 minEp. 148

Ep #147: The Robin at the Window

There’s been a robin outside my house relentlessly attacking its reflection in the window. It sees its reflection as a threat and a problem, and seeing this spoke to me on a deep level. How are we the robin at the window? And how can we lovingly redirect ourselves to what really matters? Tune in to find out. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/147

Mar 21, 202216 minEp. 147

Ep #146: Your Emotional Board of Directors

What would it be like if you treated your emotions like a board of directors? Where everyone is valuable, but you are the president, and you get the final say. This week, I’m inviting you to intentionally create your emotional board of directors and I'm showing you how you can use this concept to see the value in all of your emotions. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/146...

Mar 14, 202217 minEp. 146

Ep #145: Why Friends Disappear During Grief

It seems like right at the beginning of our grief, our friends are right there with us. But then we reach a point where it feels like most of our friends disappear and we don’t know why. This week, I’m offering six reasons why I think our friends disappear and what you can do to feel better right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/145

Mar 07, 202219 minEp. 145

Ep #144: The Two Most Important Relationships for Widows

There are two relationships in your life that create a domino effect for everything else you want to change. The rich, full life you’re dreaming of is waiting for you, and on this episode, you’re going to find out how to get there. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/144

Feb 28, 202233 minEp. 144

Ep #143: Beliefs and Your Smartphone

Beliefs are much like the apps we use on our smartphones; some we absolutely love, but some go glitchy and don’t serve us anymore, and we have the ability to simply stop using them. I’m showing you how to diffuse yourself from your beliefs, and inviting you to see all the choices available to you when you start seeing beliefs as separate from who you are. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/143...

Feb 21, 202220 minEp. 143
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