Meet Trent Thompson, a trans man, new father, and widower. Trent is no stranger to living through difficult situations, and tells Anita and Mel the story of his late wife, Sara, their journey with infertility, and what led Trent to continue to pursue adding a new baby to the family. There may also be anecdotes of first dates involving headstones portraying jugglers. Trent’s blog: http://www.upendedlife.com/ Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? ht...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Amy's life is well-suited for long-form tv series full of ups, downs, magical moments, tragedy, roller skates, pottery, and more. When Amy lost her wife, Jay, to stomach cancer, she became a solo parent, unbecame a caregiver to a terminally ill spouse, and joined the ranks of widowhood. Amy tells Anita and Mel her story and what led her to get her sparkle back. Follow Amy on IG at @lotusrootpottery Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Helen..er..quack...Lou....Klosson is a widow. She has survived many things, and widowhood is only just a part of her story. Join the conversation and get to know this funny, fabulous, widow full of quackery! Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month http...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Julie Martella never imagined herself becoming a farmer, but when her husband died on her (literally - ON her), she had to make a choice about the farm. This dynamic, hopefully widow is full of spunk, life, and laughs, and we know you'll love her too! To check out what Julie offers, visit: http://www.navigatingwidowhood.com or follow her on IG: @unintended.farmer Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Spons...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 22 min
What do you do when you move from the US to Canada, get married, and your husband is in the film industry and then dies? Jen Hoffmeister, of The Now What Pod, is here to discuss the ins and outs with Anita and Mel. Follow Jen on IG: @jen_hoffmeister_ To listen to her podcast, check out: https://www.nowwhatpod.com Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of ...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Lisa Ramelow recently finished a successful 27-year run in the restaurant business. She served up Italian food, and always joked that she was “cheating” because she is not Italian and she cannot cook. She's also a rocket scientist. And....a widow. Lisa was widowed in the 90's when there was no internet and the only support groups were widows in their 80's. Lisa tells Anita and Mel how she has fared over the last three decades and how she has found peace and joy in her life. Lisa's book, "A Kindn...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This special edition episode is a very special widow from Kenya named Christine. Christine shares her story of strength and resilience while facing many opposing factors that can be common in many 3rd world countries. To learn more about Nyanam International, visit www.nyanam.org and follow them in IG at @nyanam.intl Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory...
May 02, 2022•59 min
Meet Rebecca Johnson, a delightful young widow from North Carolina who has been surviving widowhood, kicking her own cancer's butt, and who has a good story or two about her dating life. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Gary Andrews, aka @garyscribbler on IG, is an illustrator, director, fight scene specialist, and....WIDOWER. Gary hails from the UK and tells Anita and Mel his story of resilience, hope, sorrow, and what lies next. Find Gary's book "Finding Joy" at your favorite bookstore. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phon...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 21 min
What's it like when your husband dies in a motorcycle accident, you want to medically retrieve his sperm before embalming but don't have required paperwork (?!), your mom dies 4 months later, and then you have a baby with a different guy with the same name as your late husband? Camille is here to tell us. This gem of a human shares her story with Anita and Mel and offers much wisdom to listeners everywhere. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? ht...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Anita and Mel interview Kelley Ford who has been widowed about 2 years and lives in Pennsylvania. They discuss philosophical topics such as "why do many widows suddenly become obsessed with plants?" and "what is it like to be in court a week after your husband dies?" Follow Kelley on IG: @fordever_kelley Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 21 min
What do the devil, a chicken, and ALS have in common? You'll find out when you hear Lisa's story. This lady is fun, inspirational, funny, and has been in the widowhood club for about 2 years. Listen to her episode, then follow her on her own show http://thelisashowpodcast.com Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile p...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Anita and Mel give the report post-Camp Widow Tampa. It comes complete with tacos, pirates, thespians, puzzles, and most importantly: connection and community. Please check out http://www.campwidow.org and/or https://www.soaringspirits.org for all the helpful resources available. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobi...
Mar 21, 2022•17 min
Everyone knows you should never mess with Texas, but Covid violated the rules. Krista Waitt shares her story of becoming a covid widow while working in the medical community. Krista is cool and likes tacos, so we know you'll like her too! Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn B...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Carrie was widowed in 1999 when her husband, Shane, was killed in a car accident. She was left with two boys, Nathan who was 6, and Holden who was 1, and found very few resources for younger widows. Determined to learn more to help her children and herself, and to make sense of her new reality, she went back to school. Starting with a course in family communication she was fascinated with all we “know,” and even more with all we don’t “know” about widowhood. When she looked for resources which w...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Tanya Villanueva Tepper was engaged to a NYC firefighter in 2001, and it's no secret what happened next. But what you might not know is what Tanya, her community, her resilience, and her future all had in store. Anita and Mel are willing to share their bestie with the world, and know listeners will find hope, healing, and humor in this episode. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Kris Morgan is a lovely, fun, kind lady from Texas that is - you guessed it - also a widow! Anita and Mel enjoyed talking to Kris about her "golden retriever" husband, her decisions on how she sought tools to help her move forward, and the reality that there is much more to story, even after devastating loss. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Eli...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min
What's it like to be a postal carrier, a newlywed, and widow? Ashley Hahn can tell you! Anita and Mel enjoy chatting with this lovely lady and know listeners will enjoy this episode. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/ww...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Anita and Mel interview Carly Bouman, a widow from the karate chop hand point on the "hand" that is Michigan. Carly was remarried 2 years after being widowed, and she's here to share her light, her story, and her message that one can be a widow and a spouse. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with g...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Anita and Mel interview the delightful widow and psychologist, Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe. Although the Bob Ross style of painting is not in her universe, Linda shares her art modalities that have helped her and her patients with the journey of grief. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great servi...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Ivan Misner is a lot of things and has been a lot of places, but the reason he is here with Anita and Mel is - you guessed it - he's a widower. Ivan expresses a point of view from an actionable-left-brained-business-fancy-person about what he has been learning along the way since the loss of his wife, Elisabeth, and shares valuable insight about loss, dating, wine cellars, telescopes, astronauts, and, of course, CHEESE. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us s...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Anita and Mel are BACK! Mel is helping her mom navigate the first few weeks of widowhood, Anita has just passed her 3rd year after her husband's death, and lives are still going on. Anita and Mel love their widow friends and guests and want to share with you some updates from a few of them. The updates in this episode are from: Lynne Rothrock (ep. 18) Beckie Menzie (ep. 19) Brittany Bussio (ep. 21) David Kelly (ep. 22) Mindi Holmgren (ep. 23) Liz Mecham (ep. 25) Hillary Childress (ep. 26) Karen ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Anita and Mel intended to take a short holiday break and return with a new episode today. However, we need to extend that break and just wanted to give you a heads up. We will see you on the flip side. Anita
Jan 03, 2022•5 min
To go, not to go, to hide, to fully embrace it....these are some of the things that go through widows minds when either debating attending said event or thinking through coping strategies. Anita and Mel offer 8 tips to help lessen the stress. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free with subscription http://www.barkbox.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first m...
Dec 23, 2021•16 min
Deb Nylec is no downer. This preschool teacher, human mom, dog mom, and fun lady talks to Anita and Mel about her story, suggestions about cheese, and oscillating between being an empty nester and having adult children back home. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free with subscription http://www.barkbox.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of onlin...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Every widow knows the Hallmark formula and how it is a slight slap in the face to widows everywhere. Anita and Mel discuss some of the tv shows with widows front and center. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free with subscription http://www.barkbox.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: ht...
Dec 16, 2021•18 min
When widowers speak, it is important to listen. Rob Bowles shares his story of being a widowed dad who has started to unlock the secrets of the grieving bros. He even has a special expertise involving cheese that listeners will not want to miss! Enjoy this conversation with Anita, Mel, and a widower who is dedicated to helping other men with their healing. Subscribe to Rob's YouTube channel: Widower Winging It: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCKfw0Fw3C97_mqQ_0WM_w Help us keep the podcast goi...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min
It's hard to know how to help someone who has lost their person when holiday season comes around. Whether you're a griever or a "muggle", these ten tips will help you and your loved ones navigate things with a little more understanding. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free with subscription http://www.barkbox.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month o...
Dec 09, 2021•28 min
Anita and Mel interview founder of Soaring Spirits International, CNN Hero of the Year candidate, and founder of Camp Widow: Michele Neff Hernandez. In this episode, learn how Michele turned her grief into an international organization to help widows everywhere. To vote by Dec 7, 2021, click: https://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/vote/10/ Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get o...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Are widows attention seekers? Is it wrong to talk about our situation, our person, the ins and outs of our lives? Join Anita and Mel in the discussion. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Sponsored by: BarkBox: Get one month free with subscription http://www.barkbox.com/wwdn BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.co...
Dec 02, 2021•19 min
