As you can tell from the title of this episode, the topic this week is a tough, yet important one. Content warning: drug use and drug abuse. Cerina lost her husband Tyler to what she thought was a heroin overdose, but later found out the only drug found in his system was fentanyl. Tyler did not know he took fentanyl, and unfortunately, this is not an uncommon story in the US, and has taken the lives of many unknowing victims for years, especially from 2015 forward. Cerina bravely shares her stor...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Anita and Mel interview Jen Zwinck, an amazing widow with her own podcast. Jen and her husband were minding their business, living their dual-optometrist lives in New Orleans, when one night after a party, her husband went missing and Jen's life immediately turned into a true crime absolute nightmare. Learn how this resilient human and her daughter coped during their most traumatic times, and how Jen is helping others. Jen has a ton of resources for widows, and you can find her podcast, dating c...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 25 min
At the time of this recording, Mel has been widowed about 5 years and Anita 4 years. Join them in their discussion on how their grief has changed over the years. Help us keep the podcast going! http://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 Keen: Keen provides access to vetted psychics, mediums, a...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Meet our mysterious guest, the widow who is also the host of the Dating After Death podcast. Hear her story and learn of some dating advice for grievers. Follow her on IG at @datingafterdeath and check out her podcast! Help us keep the podcast going! http://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 ...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 34 min
What do Regis and Kelly, sailboats, and widowhood have in common? Listen to this week's episode about Kevin Ferrie and you'll find out him, his rad wife Steph, and other facts as Anita and Mel get to know him. Help us keep the podcast going! http://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 Keen: Kee...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Join Anita and Mel as they hear updates from the following past guests: Ep. 29: Ashley Garbe Smith Ep. 51: Erin Posik Ep. 55 Christine Anderson Ep. 56: Lauren Lentz Ep. 57: Shannon Helm Ep. 58: Kirsten Robinson Ep. 60: Melissa Pierce Ep. 63: Kirsten Stromberg Ep. 66: Peter Rukavina Ep. 68: Sarah Shellenberger Help us keep the podcast going! http://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 o...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This week's episode features awkward stories submitted by our listeners, and includes a special story at the end. You won't want to miss 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: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Keen: Keen provides access to vetted psychics, mediums, and other sp...
Dec 20, 2022•28 min
Tina and her husband Jamie had a great life and then BAM. You know what that means. But what you don't know is that Tina has some pretty great tools under her belt that she's used to help other widows find their way through their own sticky and rough situations. Follow Tina on IG: @widowswallet http://widowswallet.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: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the firs...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Dr. Lisa Schulman is a neurologist, professor, researcher, and widow. She is director of the University of Maryland Movement Disorders Center and is a neurologist specializing in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Anita and Mel ask her why our brains are so scrambled after becoming widows, and Dr. Schulman HAS THE ANSWERS! (Hint: you're not crazy) Find Dr. Schulman's book on amazon: Before and After Loss: A Neurologist's Perspective on Loss, Grief, and Our Brain (A Johns Hopkins P...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This is a replay of episode 95.5 from November, 2021. We need as much encouragement during the holidays as we can get, right? The name of this episode says it all. How do grievers handle the approaching holidays? What are the rules? What's the wrong answer? Who's in charge here? Is it good, bad, ugly? 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: BetterHelp.com. ...
Dec 01, 2022•18 min
Connie Remetch is our new aunt. She has been widowed twice, is a licensed mental health counselor, likes to have fun, and has been dealing with traumatic loss from the time she was a teenager. She knows the things and has lived the things. Check out her story, and also join in the conversation about guilt and if that's actually what it is. Aunt Connie also includes many helpful tips and ideas for how to navigate the bullshit of the brain. Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/ww...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min
You know you're gonna want to hear the story of this British-born teal-haired bass-playing widower: the artist formerly known as Neil Hooper. Join Anita and Mel in this fun, real, and honest conversation. 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:/...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Daughter of a legit rocket scientist, former attorney, self-proclaimed introvert, author, widow, and awesome lady Debbie Weiss sat down with Anita and Mel and shared her story of love, moving forward, and repartnering. Find Debbie's book "Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s search for love" at your favorite bookstore or online. 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...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
You may be wondering what the title of this episode is about and who Trina is. Well, all we'll say is that if you want to hear this fun-loving lady tell her story that involves pink slippers, someone named Weener, and a good dead husband story or two, you'll want to listen to this episode. Find Trina's writings at: http://www.trinaspinkslippers.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 Mi...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 10 min
What do glass blowing, Netflix, tiger jogging suits, and widowhood have in common? Well, the common factor here is the glorious Minhi England, who you may have seen on season 3 of the Netflix series: Blown Away. Minhi is the sh** and we know you'll love her! 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 gr...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Meet Jazzy Olivo: she is Aries, she is Dominican, she is music, she is the terror of the streets on rollerblades, and she is living the widowed life. Jazzy shares the story of her boyfriend, Courtney, their magic, their music, and life after his death. Follow Jazzy on all the things: tiktok: @jazzyolivomusic IG: @jazzyolivomusic YouTube https://youtube.com/c/JazzyOlivoMusic Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwe...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Meet Aussie Jo Betz. Jo is from the land down under, is a mom, and a widow. Jo helps guide other widows along the path of grief and life, and is truly a gift to the world. Join Anita and Mel in the conversation and see why Jo has resting smile face. 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...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Do not cross Nikki. You will not win. She knows all the spells Harry Potter knows, she teaches middle school children, she's Mel's bodyguard, AND she's a widow (and obviously head of the widow mafia.). Join Anita and Mel as they get to know more about Nikki and her story. 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...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min
She's our auntie and now she's yours too. She's none other than surfer, gardener, jazzerciser, realtor, kind human, and widow: Marie Hoffman. Join Anita and Mel as they learn how Marie has been reconstructing her life in a beautiful way post 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 Elisabeth Misner Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Meet Gina Farr, the loveliest of the lovelies. Gina opened up to Anita and Mel about her widowhood journey due to something nobody, even closest family members, ever saw coming: her husband's death by suicide. Join the conversation and learn how Gina has been coping, moving forward, grieving, and continuing to be a light for so many in the world. 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 Misn...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Ashley Olivia Nelson has been through it....twice. Losing two partners has been no small hill to climb, however, she is making big change by helping others on their grief journey. Check out Ashley and her resources: IG: @learningaboutgrief http://www.learningaboutgrief.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 phon...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 37 min
When you're driving across the country on vacation and your husband dies, it's not cool. When you take the pain and turn it into something to help others....well, that's Clarissa Moll. Join Anita and Mel while Clarissa Explains It All (see what we did there?) ;) Check out all of Clarissa's helpful things at: http://www.clarissamoll.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 F...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Matt Logelin became a dad and a widower on the same day. He's also had some time and experience since then, and has since repartnered, added more kids to his family, and written a book that was then turned into the movie "Fatherhood" starring Kevin Hart. Join Anita and Mel as they learn all the things. 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 M...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Sade Ariyo is a joyful, authentic, multi-cultural, amazing human. Annnnd....you guessed it, she's a widow! At almost eleven years out from the death of her husband, Sade shares her laughter and wisdom with Anita and Mel. 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 $...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Join several of our widow and widower friends in this discussion about their dating experiences and advice. 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/wwdn Vetster: Telehealth for pets! Use code WIDOW20 at https://www.vetster.com...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Amy Neel is one of the great humans on the planet who also happens to have had many not-so-great circumstances in her life. Amy is open about her complicated marriage and widowhood journey, and is here to help others in similar situations know they are not alone. 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 wi...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min
So you're minding your own business, living in your home country of Scotland enjoying your early 30's, eating cheddar, and all of the sudden your husband dies while out for a bike ride. That's what Sam, a widow of 8 months, shares with Anita and Mel, as well as how a famous comedian honored her husband, Liam. 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 Elis...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Whether you've had a dream about your person, you didn't have a dream about your person, or your person was ignoring/speaking to/interacting with you in the dream, we often seek their meaning. Some of these are distressing, some are comforting, the results run the gamut. Dr. Joshua Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief researcher, speaker, consultant, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss.. As one of the leading academic ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Rabbi Maya Glasser is 32, super cool, and....a widow. At the time of recording, Maya is 8 months out from her husband, Jake's, death, and tells Anita and Mel what it's like to be in a position of leadership while grieving. 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...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Ms. V, otherwise known as Vioree Brandon-Nettlesford, has gone through the wringer. Seriously, she has been through ALL THE THINGS . Anita and Mel want to find out how she is not only still standing, but thriving. Ms. V tells her story and provides a real, and hopeful outlook. For more info about her book, coaching, and more, check out: www.vioreebrandon.com Socials: @iamvioree Help us keep the podcast going! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Want to buy us some tacos? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wid...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 33 min
