Grief recovery techniques come in many forms. Listen in as our Host, Herb Knoll, interviews the Angel in the Room, Richard Blount. Following the death of his wife, Terri, God spoke to Richard and his new wife Cheri, who was also widowed. Following their divine intervention, they applied lifelong acts of service and caring for others into a perfect prescription to help heal their grief. You won’t want to miss this inspiring story of their love of God and their fellow man. Visit Widower's Support ...
Feb 14, 2021•36 min•Ep. 18
Our host, Herb Knoll, visits with the ever-popular Relationship Help Doctor, Rhoberta Shaler, Ph.D., as she unravels “Six Red Flags, She’s Toxic! How to not get into a crazy-making relationship.” Dr. Shaler has for more than thirty years been captivating audiences as she teaches them to recognize, realize, and recover from toxicity in relationships, be they at home or work. This extraordinary podcast is guaranteed to hold your attention. Visit Rhoberta Shaler, PhD Website: www.ForRelationshipHel...
Jan 26, 2021•43 min•Ep. 17
It is with great anticipation our host, Herb Knoll, interviews New York Times best-selling author, Jason B. Rosenthal. Jason’s story begins when his wife Amy, also a noted writer, wrote an essay titled, You May Want To Marry My Husband, which appeared in the New York Times, and which went viral, and then died ten days later, Jason’s life has been in a whirlwind. His book is titled, My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me. And that was just the beginning for all that awaited Jason, a widower. Liste...
Nov 02, 2020•41 min•Ep. 16
The dean of widowers everywhere, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 3, a feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial discussion that have recently taken place on the Widower’s Support Network, - Members Only , Facebook page for widowers, and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about, and...
Oct 25, 2020•37 min•Ep. 15
Join our host, Herb Knoll as he interviews Terrell Whitener, a dynamic professional speaker, and author of the book, The First 365 . Terrell wrote the popular book, The First 365 following the loss of his beautiful wife, Robyn, in 2015. Listen, as Terrell outlines his Four Cornerstones of Consideration and the rules that govern his life. Learn how Terrell has broken his grief journey into Seasons, and the benefits from each. Terrell’s column, A Few Minutes with Terrell Whitener can be found on b...
Sep 30, 2020•37 min•Ep. 14
“Forty-one years into his marriage, George Shannon became better acquainted with a woman he once took for granted and fell deeply in love with her.” – New York Times The Best Seven Years of My Life: The Story of an Unlikely Caregiver by George Shannon, a cancer survivor, and Chad Patrick Shannon is the story of one man who realized too late that he had been treating his wife wrong for most of their married life. It is the story of regret and an attempt to somehow make it right.” Join our host, H...
Aug 12, 2020•32 min•Ep. 13
Jesse Brisendine is the creator of “Zero Limits Coaching,” a highly regarded program he has presented to Hollywood celebrities, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and educators, each using Jesse’s teachings to uncover their unique purpose and living fulfilling lives. Join our host, Herb Knoll as he explores how Jesse’s applies his exciting lessons to the world lived by widowers. This program is guaranteed to surprise you, as you too discover the magic of Jesse’s words. Facebook Page: Widowers...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min•Ep. 12
Dr. Deborah Carr from Boston University explores “Compound Isolation” with Herb Knoll. With the onset of the pandemic, your host, Herb Knoll, identifies a new challenge widowers must now face, “Compound Isolation.” The compound isolation is the having to deal with the impact of isolation caused by multiple sources. Widowers tend to isolate themselves for fear they may be viewed as weak. Couple this with the additional isolation that comes from the pandemic and the requirement to stay in our home...
Jun 06, 2020•38 min•Ep. 11
Our Host, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask - Widowers Answer, Vol 2, a feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, perhaps controversial discussions that have recently taken place on Widowers Support Network – Members Only, the FREE private – for MEN ONLY - Facebook page for both widowers and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about...
Apr 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 10
Dr. Nyle Kardatzke is one of the most popular columnists on Widowers Support Network – Members Only , a private Facebook page for widowers and men serving as caregivers of ailing spouses or life-partners. It was, therefore, no surprise that Widowers Journey Podcast host, Herb Knoll, was eager to invite Dr. Kardatzke to be a guest on a show. The author of the popular book Widow-Man, Dr. Kardatzke's gentle delivery, when interviewed, makes listening to his many insights an enjoyable yet informativ...
Apr 04, 2020•44 min•Ep. 9
Your host, Herb Knoll visits with Fred Colby, the author of the popular book, Widower to Widower. Listen as Fred shares excerpts of his grief journey and his search for the elusive answers confronting every widower. A featured columnist on Facebook’s MEN ONLY private page, “ Widowers Support Network – Members Only ,“ Fred will unveil his discovery of “ Who Am I Now,” the tale of a widower’s emergence from deep and sorrowful grief. Men and women everywhere are sure to make good use of Fred Colby’...
Feb 26, 2020•28 min•Ep. 8
Adult children of widowed men can, at times, present some significant challenges for their father. Some may question if Dad did all he could securing the best medical care for their mother, while others may become critical when their Dad starts dating once again. Some adult children may have a problem with their father's judgment or state of mind, given what they perceive to be their father’s “strange behavior” following their mother’s passing. Join Herb as he interviews Professor Kathleen Gilbe...
Feb 13, 2020•33 min•Ep. 7
Most widowers would prefer to share the remainder of their life with someone special, but dating for the first time since high-school or college can be intimidating in not flat out scary. Things can get complicated, really fast. Listen, as Herb Knoll interviews Abel Keogh, the author of several books, including The Ultimate Dating Guide for Widowers . Abel, a widower himself, has made his life’s work that of helping widowers and widows learn how to navigate what can be the turbulent waters of th...
Jan 27, 2020•44 min•Ep. 6
Our Host, Herb Knoll, introduces Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, a new feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, perhaps controversial discussions that have recently taken place on Widowers Support Network – Members Only, the FREE private – for MEN ONLY - Facebook page for both widowers and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about,...
Jan 20, 2020•37 min•Ep. 5
When men grieve the loss of their wife, there always seems to be that one (maybe two) person(s) who become their primary source of support, their pillar of strength when it is needed most. Listen, as Herb Knoll and his good friend Rick Barrera visit with three men who ran to the aid of a friend whose wife had passed away. Learn what causes these champions of the widowed to act, to respond to the need of another, when others do not, even when failing to do so would risk disappointing the survivin...
Jan 15, 2020•43 min•Ep. 4
Dealing with grief is at the heart of a widower's journey, and in this podcast we discuss the nature of grief, how men face grief, and ways to work through what can be a complex challenge. Our guests are Ed Zimmer, a clinical psychologist and grief expert, and also a widower whose own path through grief is both unique and universal, and provides some valuable lessons that all widowers will appreciate. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support...
Nov 11, 2019•46 min•Ep. 3
When a man loses his wife, of course it also means that children and other relatives have suffered a loss as well. And this shared trauma often causes strains among family members. We speak with two widowers experiencing problems with their kids and other family members, and ask relationship expert Christine Baumgartner for advice to repair damaged relationships. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.co...
Oct 24, 2019•40 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Widowers Journey Podcast. Our host is Herb Knoll, author of the book The Widower's Journey . This episode is a personal message from Herb, describing his own journey, in which he discovered that there was little help available for grieving widowers. In the words of a bookstore clerk who Herb had asked what was available for a new widower, the clerk replied, "Mister, I don't have a damn thing for you!" Herb set out to change that, writing his book, The Widower's Journey, and sponso...
Jul 10, 2019•10 min•Ep. 1
