Welcome widows to episode 156. A new year has always been a fresh start to me - but not after the death of my husband. That New Year, I was still in shock and did not expect to see that year coming in without Jim. Yes, the new year can become one of those milestones that tug at the heart, just like their birthday, wedding anniversary, and day of their passing. But you CAN learn how to turn this new year into a new start again. You can check out my website: https://joannthelifecoach.com My subscr...
Jan 09, 2021•24 min•Ep. 125
Today, I'm sharing all that I've learned over the years of widowhood about becoming widowed and those first months. We have also opened the doors to our subscription membership program today (Dec 2020) - so go check it out! Email: Joann@joannthelifecoach.com Website: https://joannthelifecoach.com Subscription Program: https://widowcoachingcenter.com
Dec 15, 2020•39 min•Ep. 124
First off - The Widow Coaching Center subscription membership program is open until 9 p.m. EST on Sept. 24, 2020. So if you've been waiting to take that leap, go check it out at https://widowcoachingcenter.com Today's episode is a fantastic opportunity to Jamie's story first hand as she went through widowhood and started on that long journey back to self. What Jamie shares is so very valuable. Jamie went from the trauma to building a new life. Email me at joann@joannthelifecoach.com Website: htt...
Sep 24, 2020•38 min•Ep. 123
This week I had two excellent examples of the struggle we have at times as widows when we are making a decision or even wanting something more in our life, but feel a little guilty about that. Have you ever thought about doing something or buying something and it felt a bit extravagant, so you shyed away from it? Today I'm sharing a couple of stories that you just might identify with . . . . . . how it is when we are wanting permission. Find me at https://joannthelifecoach.com Email: Joann@Joann...
Aug 22, 2020•40 min•Ep. 122
This episode was inspired by a member in Widows Empowering Widows on Facebook who had both a wedding anniversary coming up, quickly followed by the first anniversary of her husband's death. She had been keeping herself very busy since he passed. But now feels like she cannot keep herself busy enough to distract herself from the pain of these upcoming dates. What happens when busy works for a while, but then you can't be busy enough? Email: Joann@joannthelifecoach.com Website: https://joannthelif...
Jul 09, 2020•35 min•Ep. 121
Widows, don't run away! "Get on your death bed" will make total sense if you join me in listening to this episode. It is the practice that I think everyone should apply to constantly stay motivated in their life. It is what some very very successful people practice to keep focused on what's important. More about widow coaching: https://joannthelifecoach.com Subscription membership: https://widowcoachingcenter.com Email me: Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com...
Jun 19, 2020•28 min•Ep. 120
Have you ever encountered another widow who was left "better off" than you were? How did you feel about that? What do you think when you read another widow who is thriving in life after her loss? Are you envious? A little jealous? I saw this come up in my free Facebook Group: Widows Empowering Widows. Today I want to share how jealously can actually rob you of what you desire! It holds you back. Want to know how to process that feeling and come out the other side? Listen in! Email: Joann@joannth...
Jun 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 119
How anticipation, good or bad, can affect your physiology and well being. If you are widowed, be sure to check out my books on Amazon and find me on Facebook. Email: Joann@joannthelifecoach.com Website: https://joannthelifecoach.com/ Book links: https://joannthelifecoach.com/books/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Widow......
Feb 13, 2020•26 min•Ep. 118
Today's Widow Cast podcast was recorded live while broadcasting on video to my free Facebook group: Widows Empowering Widows. In our group, conversations had come up around the feeling that the relationship with their spouse who had passed on was gone and no more. On the contrary, relationships are all about how we think about the other person. Because those relationships are part of who we are, they can live on even as we move through the grief process. Find out how on today's episode. You can ...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 117
What are you thinking as a widow? About you? About your loss? About your life? About your money? About all your external relationships? Our thoughts often are all over the place. Sometimes our brain is telling us thoughts that make us feel awful or fearful. I think many thoughts are "thought errors." You are not at the mercy of every thought your brain fires at you! Learn more in this podcast about what "thought errors" are how to deal with them. email: Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com Website: http:...
Jan 02, 2020•30 min•Ep. 116
Widows - Do you see too many social media posts that are like a kick in your soul? They are depressing - make your sadness heavier. It is one of the reasons I took on opening a Facebook Group page called Widows Empowering Widows - I wanted to share a message that was UPLIFTING. You CAN begin to turn that sadness into a life that brings you joy. I want to share with you quotes from the writings of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. email me at Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com Website: http://joannthelifecoach.com...
Dec 26, 2019•23 min•Ep. 115
Ever wonder how on earth to not feel so sad? One of the widows in the Widow Coaching Center membership posed this question. Listen in to hear more about feeling so sad. email: Joann@Joannthelifecoach.com Website: http://joannthelifecoach.com
Dec 19, 2019•22 min•Ep. 114
When your spouse passed away, did you wonder, "How long will the money last until I run out?" Did you struggle with money issues even as you were consumed with grief? For most of us, we think we are going to become a bag lady. I speak very openly from a place of complete authenticity to share how I felt and the fact that you CAN be okay. There are ways you can build your own support. email: Joann@Joannthelifecoach.com Website: https://joannthelifecoach.com Widow Coaching Center: https://widowcoa...
Nov 21, 2019•19 min•Ep. 113
Lately, I've been asked this question a lot: "Do you still have good days and bad days?" The answer is yes, of course. But it is not as black and white as that answer may seem. So listen in to how I feel after nearly 5 years, with some self examination and a lot of coaching! email: Joann@Joannthelifecoach.com Website: https://Joannthelifecoach.com
Nov 14, 2019•23 min•Ep. 112
Are you widowed and beginning to feel anxious about the upcoming holidays? I'm beginning to see posts about this in our Facebook Group, Widows Empowering Widows, so wanted to share a few thoughts about this. Listen in for how to face the holidays, some great ideas and suggestions, but even more importantly - how it is that you are upping the ante on your anxiety. email: Joann@Joannthelifecoach.com Website: https://joannthelifecoach.com Membership: https://widowdoachingcenter.com...
Nov 07, 2019•23 min•Ep. 111
Are you finding it difficult to finish tasks or get anything accomplished since your spouse died? It is possible to commit to doing something and follow through on it. Here is a short boost to help you tackle that ONE thing this month! Email me at joann@joannthelifecoach.com Subscription membership: https://widowcoachingcenter.com
Oct 21, 2019•13 min•Ep. 110
Have you ever read about "self-care" and think you need to scheduled the beauty spa? Or maybe it felt like you have to be completely selfish about your time - taking care of you at the expense of everyone else around you. A fellow professional life coach shared a post that beautifully defined what self-care means to her. It is with Corinne Crabtree's permission that I am sharing her post with you. You might be very surprised at what self-care can be. Email: Joann@joannthelifecoach.com Subscripti...
Oct 17, 2019•25 min•Ep. 109
Have you ever wanted to just go out to a new restaurant, but the thought of going there alone as "party of 1" is daunting? How do you tackle doing things alone? This subject came up more than ever after I sold my house in New York, drove to Texas and bought a new place here. I was constantly being asked, "How did you move and drive across country alone?" Today I help you understand why this feels scary and how to overcome that fear. Email me at joann@joannthelifecoach.com Check out the membershi...
Oct 10, 2019•17 min•Ep. 108
How do you change how you see yourself? There is an entire before and after process to being able to see yourself differently. But first, you need to decide how it is you WANT to see yourself! Today I share the process of being able to shift into a new view of YOU. Step into new shoes of new you Take a chance on YOU New habit stacks Letting go of old you email: Joann@joannthelifecoach.com Subscription membership: https://widowcoachingcenter.com...
Oct 03, 2019•23 min•Ep. 107
So many widows have told me their biggest need right now is to feel financially secure. Your spouses passes on, any income they were contributing to the household stops, but your bills don't. Let me see if I can help demystify all the fear and drama around money. As a widow who has worked long and hard on my own money beliefs and found my way to being able to stand on my own two feet financially, I want to share with you what can hold you back from doing the same. Email me at joann@joannthelifec...
Sep 26, 2019•39 min•Ep. 106
Widows - Is your attitude sad, depressed, angry? Today I share how my attitude almost got the better of me - yes, even after all these years of being a life coach! Here's the difference your attitude can make and the fundamental steps to being able to shift your attitude into something that feels amazing. Reach out to me at Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com If you are interested in becoming a certified widow coach, the next class begins soon! Reach out to me! Website: https://joannthelifecoach.com...
Sep 19, 2019•30 min•Ep. 105
When widows are told, "Hey, you just need to move on," we find it very offensive. It feels like we are being pushed to let go of our marriage, our spouse, and all those memories. But asking widows what they need, many have told me they need to know how to move forward. There's a distinctinction. It is not leaving behind our grief and our spouse. It is finding the ability to being to live our life again. I share with you why that key "moving forward" is so hard for us, and how you can begin to ta...
Sep 12, 2019•16 min•Ep. 104
When I asked widows what the #1 thing was they want to change in their life, it was overwhelmingly "Confidence." It happens to us and frankly, really took me by surprise that this was part of my grief. Widows often feel scared to get out and do things, or just feel totally lost. This episode covers how to rebuild that lost confidence. You'll learn how to begin taking action again in your life. I can be reached at Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com To check out the online subscription membership communi...
Sep 05, 2019•40 min•Ep. 103
In the beginning, as widows, we may find comfort in thinking we can do what our spouse would want for us. They would not want us to live a sad, lonely life. But there came a time that I realized what I really needed was to do exactly what *I* wanted for my life. I wanted to be striving for living an extraordinary life! I realized that for all of us, it can be daunting to even figure out what we are passionate about and what we do want. So I searched through articles for ideas and insights, and t...
Aug 22, 2019•48 min•Ep. 102
Do you think moving somewhere else would make you happier? Maybe it will, but maybe it won't . The truth is this: You need to be able to be happy right where you are before you can happier elsewhere. Whaaatttt? It is true! Today I share my long journey to selling my house and moving. A big part of that journey was finding all the emotions I wanted to feel right where I was. Learn more about exploring your emotional life at https://widowcoachingcenter.com...
Aug 15, 2019•22 min•Ep. 101
Does this sound like you? “I used to LOVE cooking for him.” “I don't have a passion for it anymore...and I'm not sure when I ever will again..” “It’s not fun cooking or baking for yourself." Now, more than ever, it is so important to feed yourself well and look after yourself. So let's get empowered about feeding ourselves! Special thanks to the widows who follow me on Facebook in "Widows Empowering Widows" for bringing up this topic and contributing to the ideas shared on this episode. You can ...
Aug 08, 2019•34 min•Ep. 100
Did you know that everything we do, how we act and show up in the world, and even everything we avoid doing is because of how we are feeling emotionally? Our emotions drive our actions and our life. When you know and understand this, you can even begin to choose the emotions you want to create the life you are wanting. You can choose a result you want in your life and then find the emotion that supports it. Learn more on the podcast. https://joannthelifecoach.com Email me at Joann@JoannTheLifeCo...
Aug 01, 2019•25 min•Ep. 99
Probably the most devastating - or what my clients would describe as the most devastating thing about being widowed is loneliness. I know a lot of you take loneliness very seriously, you think it's a very big problem. It really does not have to be, so that's what we're going to talk about today. You can reach me at Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com Check out the subscription membership at https://widowcoachingcenter.com...
Jul 25, 2019•31 min•Ep. 98
Why are your beliefs so very important to explore? Because your current set of beliefs are playing thoughts in your mind that absolutely manifest the exact life you are living. I teach the coaching model and the truth is, whether you actually know and understand the model or not, you have models playing out in your life constantly. The only difference is they are playing by default instead of you being consciously aware of those models and choosing what you want to belief and create in your worl...
Jul 16, 2019•28 min•Ep. 97
Encore presentation - As a widow do you wonder how to make your life better now that you are on your own? As you have been moving through this journey of grief, have you felt like something has to change - somehow this has to get better? On today's episode, I share with you how to make your life better. If you are interested in learning to life coach, go to http://widowcoaches.com or even better, I can be reached at joann@joannthelifecoach.com...
Jul 11, 2019•52 min•Ep. 96
