To Ring or not to ring? That is the question widows want to know. Should you keep wearing it after your person is gone? Should you take it off immediately? Is there a timeline? Join the discussion and let us know what you think! Join Anita and Mel's Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured Use the code WWDN at checkout for 10% ...
Apr 01, 2021•17 min
Anita and Mel discuss peasant fashion, mom jeans, and what to do when you've over-hydrated yourself and subsequently find yourself stuck in a traffic jam. Fellow widow and inspirational human being, Emily Lassiter, drops many a-wise-word in this fun-filled interview. Founded in 2020, The Wealth Edit is an online community for women looking to confidentially discuss and expand their knowledge of personal finance. Led by Birmingham-based financial mavens Lauren Pearson and Emily Lassiter, the memb...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Anita and Mel discuss the topics of mental health, suicide, and the medical field with Dr. Stephen Merrell, as it relates to widows and the general population. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured This week's podcast sponsor: Use the code WWDN at checkout fo...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Anita and Mel interview the fun, talented, and widowed Melissa Pierce. They discuss everything from bodysurfing in the cold PNW waters to foster care, adoption, mediums, and what it's like to be a remarried widow-author-entrepreneur. Use the code WWDN at checkout for 10% off widow gift boxes: https://www.filledwithgold.org Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's cus...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Anita and Mel try to derail master life coach, Krista St. Germain, but to no avail. Krista turns the tables on them and addresses thought-work in thought-provoking ways about grief, parenthood, non-parenthood, and good ol' fashioned just being humans on the planet trying to survive the day. Krista's podcast: The Widowed Mom Podcast http://www.coachingwithkrista.com Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Anita and Mel interview 31 year old widow-turned-social-worker, Kirsten Robinson. Kirsten was suddenly widowed at age 24 when her partner, and father of her child, had a stroke at work. Follow her on instagram at @unofficiallywidowed Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7B...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 19 min
If you've ever wondered what it's like to deal with spousal suicide, domestic abuse, child abuse, drug abuse, mental illness, and incarceration, Anita and Mel are here to help you out. Shannon's story is so wild - you can't make this stuff up. We are grateful she is willing to share her story and help others who find themselves in similar situations. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffe...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Anita and Mel survived Valentines day and are on to interview 2nd grade teacher, mom of a toddler, and young widow: Lauren Lentz. Lauren's husband was killed by a car while riding his bike. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured This podcast is sponsored by Be...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Anita has a special weekend all to herself and is a new person. Mel plays the piano for a funeral with New Orleans funeral traditions. Valentines Day is coming and a Widow Wives Club hang is on the books! Join us! Christine Anderson, fellow widow extraordinaire, flawlessly tells us her story of her familiarity with grief. Between infertility, cancer, adoption, autism, and now young widowhood, she shares her experiences and how she keeps going through it all. Christine is also a magnet for psychi...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min
34-year-old Maureen, a cheesehead from Wisconsin, is one great lady. She's also really mad. Why? Her husband died as a result of alcoholism, and she learned a lot as a spouse of an addict that makes her want to take action and open up the conversation. Anita and Mel have an insightful discussion with Maureen about transplants, organ failure, shame, and cheese. Yes, cheese. For more information on how to understand drug and alcohol abuse and shame, visit http://www.drugabuse.gov Help us keep the ...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Anita and Mel have their most epic adventure of podcasting yet when they interview Lorinda Hopper Beadle Lefevre and MAYHEM ENSUES! This is a special episode complete with time travel smoke and mirrors, dead husbands, living husbands, and a curious cheese preference. A good time is had by all (at least for Lorinda and Mel) during this exciting episode. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacof...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Whether it be crafting choreography, presenting a beautiful bag of potato chips with baby smooth hands, or having awkward conversations about beneficiaries and the difference between whole life vs term life, Connor Schwantes is our favorite expert. His experience in multiple, and seemingly opposite niches make him one of Anita and Mel's most exciting guests. Connor Schwantes is available for life insurance consultation for New York state residents and can be reached at connorschwanteslife@gmail....
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Anita and Mel discuss Pokemon, Harry Potter, superheroes, and all other relevant widow topics. They interview Erin Posik, Aussie widow who happens to know a thing or two about fostering baby kangaroos and wombats. She is also well-versed in organ donation and shares the story of her husband Moose's passing and her life since. U.S. organ donor registration site: http://www.organdonor.gov Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featur...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 47 min
Anita and Mel have returned from (and survived) the holidays! Anita updates us on her 2nd deathiversary happenings and feelings, while Mel has started putting together a dog treadmill and started a relaxation music youtube channel. Relaxation music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount o...
Jan 04, 2021•34 min
Tis the week of Christmas and Anita and Mel are wishing everyone, especially the widows, strength and peace as holidays are hard without your dead person! Anita ruminates over fancy phrase, "surge capacity" and Mel mulls over which video game to play next. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this un...
Dec 21, 2020•24 min
Anita and Mel catch up after a pretty intense week of widow-typical proportions. Holidays are fast approaching and life is still happening! The duo interviews fellow widow, Rachel Barbosa,, who basically is resiliency in human form. After hearing her story, we are confident our listeners will feel the same way, and will be even more excited to have a post-Covid "Party at Rachel's" someday. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podca...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Anita and Mel catch up post Thanksgiving, which was filled with funerals, anger, and other feelings. The duo announces an exciting surprise coming up, and Anita sings a song in honor of our patrons. The pair interviews Tessa Joy, professional monster wrangler, nutritionist, kinesiologist, energy worker, and healer. Anita and Mel learned so much during the interview that they are considering having Tessa take over entirely as podcast host. Tessa shares experiences from her own journey of loss, ad...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 50 min
The holidays are coming and people are still dying. To give thanks, or not to give thanks? Anita is not loving year 2 of widowhood. Luckily, the struggle bus has many seats and there's room for all. Mel and Anita interview Vrin Rao, enneagram specialist and meditation coach. Vrin incorporates powerful practices such as the framework of the Enneagram, self-awareness techniques, mindfulness and meditation in her sessions as a Canada and NYC-based coach . Vrin is a life-long practitioner of nada yo...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Anita survives yet another string of weekly shenanigans. Mel lends her a dog, which doesn't turn out the way anyone expected. The pair then interview the coolest cat around: Leslie Gray Streeter, the Black Widow. Leslie is a published author, pop-culture trivia master, and - you guessed it - widow. Prepare for lots of laughs, good conversation, and chain saws (WHUT?!) Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by Bet...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 49 min
Mel reports on her experience after surviving the 3rd deathiversary, and Anita survives more remodeling. The fancy lady joins them to bestow many ideas of how to leave a legacy for a lost spouse/partner. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn You can rea...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Anita and Mel pull themselves together after Halloween. Anita is getting one step closer to figuring out her headstone situation while Mel faces her husband's 3rd 'deathiversary' in a few days. The fancy lady, Joy Kirsch, enters the conversation and drops amazing financial knowledge bombs on them. Anita and Mel realize JUST how fancy the fancy lady is. Second Opinion for listeners and Free checklist/articles for widows: https://www.meritfinancialadvisors.com/services/loss-of-a-spouse/ Help us ke...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 45 min
After Anita gets investigated by the police, and Mel returns from multiple dogmergencies, life gets a whole lot fancier. Joy Kirsch, "The Fancy Lady", discusses her 27 year journey since her husband's suicide. Anita and Mel keep their fingers crossed that Joy can snag Oprah as their new fancy friend. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month o...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Anita and Mel report on the happenings at Widow Bingo (hint: clarinet solos were present). They interview Jennie Taylor who was widowed after her husband, mayor of his city, was killed in Afghanistan. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Anita and Mel discuss the topic of boundaries as a follow up to Episode 39 - What I Want My In Laws To Know - with LMFT and young widow, Carly Kropf. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Anita and Mel delve into the rarely-talked-about-in-public topic of: in-laws. The scope and spectrum of experience among young widows is wide with this one, but is a hot topic. Anita is stoked. Mel is terrified, but copes by wearing cat leggings. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link:...
Oct 05, 2020•57 min
Anita and Mel interview Melissa Ponder-Brackman, who shares her INSANE story of how she became a widow by way of a serial killer. Melissa talks about the many unbelievable facets of her journey, and how she has come to a place of forgiveness. Her story was so riveting that Anita and Mel forgot to ask her what her favorite cheese is. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10%...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 50 min
Anita and Mel interview Jennifer Hanks, the young widow behind the popular instagram account, @cocoscaravan, who was widowed several months after giving birth to twins. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Anita and Mel share their "20 Practical Widow Tips" for the low price of free dollars and free cents. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com Professional online therapy done securely online Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you ma...
Sep 14, 2020•37 min
The Widow Coyle and The Widow Shore interview 25-year old Hannah Legasa who has only been a young widow for a few months. In fact, her situation is a little different than most widows we have encountered. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com Pro...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Anita and Mel share this replay of Episode 20 since everyone needs more mental health tips! They discuss how to surf with grief, passive suicidality, and what we all need stop doing so we have better mental health. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon for just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdn This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first month of professional online counseling with this unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn BetterHe...
Aug 31, 2020•55 min
