Thinking positive, finding the silver lining, being grateful....just how helpful is it in the grieving process? Join the conversation and tell us your thoughts! 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 Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn and The Misner Family...
Jul 22, 2021•31 min
Anita and Mel interview the lovely Autumn Toelle Jackson, who has survived spouse loss, child loss, written a book, started a website, ranched llamas...ok just kidding with the llamas...but you get the idea: Autumn is a wonder woman who has earned her stripes. Check out her website www.growingwithgrief.com for all resources grief! 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 S...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Anita and Mel continue the discussion in part 2 of this episode on grief in children, parents, and overall humans, with child therapist, Kyndel Marcroft LCSW. 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 Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn and The Misner Family F...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Anita and Mel make an exciting announcement! Oct 15-17, 2021, they will be presenters at Camp Widow in San Diego. COME ONE, COME ALL! We would love to see you! They then get down to business with child therapist, Kyndel Marcroft, LCSW. Our fellow widows submitted all the questions and Kyndel gives all the trauma-informed answers. This episode is part 1 of 2. 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.buy...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Anita and Mel interview Emily Cave, who was widowed at 25 when her husband, professional hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers, Colby Cave, died unexpectedly in 2020. Emily discusses what it's like to grieve in the spotlight as an introvert during Covid. The widow unity is strong with these three, and further topics include importance of the widow community and, of course, dark humor. Follow Emily on IG at @em.cave Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.p...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min
What the **** is secondary loss? Is it different than losing your partner? What does it look like? Feel like? Is it positive, negative, in-between? Join the discussion! Comment below 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 Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn...
Jul 01, 2021•29 min
Anita and Mel are fascinated with the complex and colorful story of Jozet Richardson Hulley. Jozet's first husband, Lance, had a near-death experience while in a coma. Lance lived for five years post-NDE, wrote a book, then died for real. Jozet is remarried and discusses grief, having an alive husband and a dead husband, step-parenting, and how she has chosen to frame her experiences for the past 17 years. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.co...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Ah, the double-edged sword of social media. Most people are familiar with the pros and cons, and Anita and Mel do a deep dive to discuss some of the various circumstances and opinions in this fake, real, good, bad, neutral, funny, annoying MINE FIELD! 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 Sponsored by BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done s...
Jun 24, 2021•38 min
Anita and Mel learned many helpful things from the queen empress of the world (and the internet), Dr. Julie Hanks. From informed self care suggestions to social media guide posts to grief boundaries, Dr. Hanks drops all the mics, all the time. Help us keep the podcast going, and join our Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow This episode is sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Better H...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Every widow ever knows about the ups, downs, and tangled spectacle that is 'widow brain.' Join Anita and Mel in the discussion! 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 Sponsored by BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://...
Jun 17, 2021•34 min
Anita and Mel interview Jennifer O'Brien, who not only is the widow of a hospice doctor, but is also an artist and award-winning author. After years of caring for people with serious illness as a physician, Jennifer's husband was diagnosed with cancer. Now, Jennifer works to help caregivers feel supported while caring for others and taking care of themselves. Check out Jennifer's website at http://www.hospicedrswidow.com Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to b...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Internal, external, regret, should's, should-not's....it's a lot. Join the discussion with Anita and Mel as they discuss guilt and its complexities in the widow world. 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 Sponsored by BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mel's custom re...
Jun 10, 2021•30 min
Anita and Mel interview Ruth Valjean, widowed when her husband died while out of town pursuing a secret extramarital affair. To say Ruth has suffered and survived betrayal trauma would be highly accurate. Oh, and she also has metastatic breast cancer. Ruth is an amazing survivor who shares her story to help others dealing with complicated grief. Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow This episode is s...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Words, words, words. We develop thoughts, feelings, and meanings to particular words when living in the world of widows, and the divide is real! Join Anita and Mel in the discussion. 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 Sponsored by BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn ...
Jun 03, 2021•21 min
Many people get tattoos to memorialize someone special to them, especially after that person is no longer alive. Black and white, water color, traditional, sleeve, half-sleeve, fine line, single needle....the options are many. On the flip side, some people WANT to get a tattoo, but are hesitant for various reasons. Join the conversation and comment below! Check out our podcast: Widow We Do Now? on iTunes, Spotify, and all the other places where podcasts can be found. iTunes link: https://podcast...
May 27, 2021•21 min
Anita and Mel interview serial name-dropper, doctor, and the pop-culture icon you never knew about: Dr. Mark Goulston aka Dr. Morose. From stories of Hollywood tragedy to picking up dropped names, Dr. Goulston gives us much food for thought. Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel (Drömkatt): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Ooookkkkk.....this can be a sensitive one, depending on where we grievers are at at any given time. Some widows choose not to date, some choose to date, and everyone seems to have an opinion. Check out the episode to join the discussion. Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel (Drömkatt): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured Mel...
May 20, 2021•25 min
Anita and Mel have a fun-filled interview with pro athlete and big mountain skier, Angel Collinson, who knows a thing or two about partner death, grief, and what it's like to have some time under her belt living with all of it. Tiny hands, cacti watering, and round the world sailing are just a few exciting tips Angel shares to keep the stoke alive. Join them in the discussion, leave a rating and review, and share! Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us s...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Scammers be warned: don't mess with these widows! The old school phone scams have migrated to digital format, and scammers are always coming up with new and innovative ways to scam. Some of these ways might surprise you. Be on the lookout, and be prepared to slay the scams! Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel (Drömkatt): https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
May 13, 2021•22 min
Anita and Mel interview the widow Shellenberger, mere days before her IVF-post-spousal-death first-born child makes his entrance into the world.. Farm life, house pigs, rescue donkeys, and fertility treatments in Barbados are just some of the topics the trio discusses. Sarah gracefully navigates the conversation about everything that brought her to her decisions. Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Anita and Mel discuss self caring while widowing. Is it possible? Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel (Drömkatt): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured Mel's chakra balancing album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/inriktning-chakra-balancing-music/1558390723 Better Help | Our listeners receive a 10% discount off their first ...
May 06, 2021•31 min
Anita and Mel reconvene after Anita's second successful family trip as a solo parent. Mel makes a life-changing discovery about her brain. Kat joins in on the conversation, and the trio discuss widow life, celebrities, widows in film and tv, and even death doulas (what!?) Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $5: www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel (Drömkatt): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Embalming, price ranges of caskets, vaults, eagle statuettes....these are some of the topics discussed in this episode of Anita and Mel's widow convo. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwed... Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1W... This episode is sponsored by Better Help | Our listeners receive a 10% discount off t...
Apr 29, 2021•23 min
Anita gets brave and takes a second family trip less than a month from her first family trip. Fingers crossed that her widow t-shirt keeps all meanies at bay! Mel guests on another podcast (click here to listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-musicians-podcast/id1481777344?i=1000517838978 ), and then, the pair does possibly the most ridiculous Patreon shout out in their history together. Luckily, Peter Rukavina - widower, and all-around cool guy, steps in and keeps things ground...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Double headstone, single, obelisk, mausoleum, urn....OH MY! Join the discussion about the vast world of headstones (and why it can sometimes take years to make a decision). Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwed... Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1W... This episode is sponsored by Better Help | Our listeners receiv...
Apr 22, 2021•21 min
Anita and Mel meet their dopplegangers, Mira and Dana, of Grief Chats, and discuss many taboo things. Check them out (Dana) www.forcedjoyproject.com & @forcedjoyproject (Mira) www.newmoonmira.com & @newmoonmira and help keep the conversations going. Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $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/fea...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Who has it worse? Better? Neutral? Anita (mom of 4 kids) and Mel (zero kids and all the dogs) discuss the down and dirty of these different flavors of widowhood. 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/widowwed... Mel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1W... This episode is sponsored by Better Help | Our listeners receive a 10% discount o...
Apr 15, 2021•22 min
Anita and Mel interview author, screenplay writer, and widow, Melissa Gould. Check out Melissa and her book at http://www.widowish.com Join Anita and Mel's Patreon starting at $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 sponsors: Use the code WWDN at checkout for 10% off widow gift boxes: https://www.filledwithgold....
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Do you have mentally unstable, abusive in-laws, in-laws that handle all situations with the stability and kindness of the Buddha, or somewhere in between? Join Anita and Mel in discussion of this tricky topic. For more, check out podcast Episode 39: What I Want My In-Laws to Know - Widow We Do Now? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 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/wido...
Apr 08, 2021•16 min
Anita and Mel discuss Easter, vacations with kids, tapping (EFT), and other helpful trauma tips. Kirsten Stromberg joins the conversation and tells her widowhood story and shares what it's like to lose your person to a rare, genetic cancer during quarantine, and what it's like to feel like an imposter widow. Join Our 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/UCL...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min
