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141. Four December Truths Every Widowed Person Needs to Hear
In this episode, I share four simple but powerful truths that can help you move through this month with a beginner’s mindset and a lot more compassion for yourself. Consider this your permission slip to do December...
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140. Guest episode: Minnie O'Grady
Hello and welcome to episode 140. In this episode, I sit down with my client Minnie O’Grady. Minnie met Jake during a difficult time in her life. They built a foundation on friendship and trust, and later became...
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139. How to Handle Thanksgiving Dread
In this episode, I’m talking about the dread that can build as Thanksgiving approaches. Holidays have a way of magnifying absence, and the anticipation alone can feel overwhelming. I’ll share simple reminders to help...
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138. Don't Use Gratitude Against Yourself
In this episode, I’m talking about how easy it can be to use gratitude against yourself, especially as Thanksgiving approaches. Gratitude is important, but it doesn’t erase the reality of missing your person. You’ll...
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137. When the People You Love Don’t Understand You
In this episode, I’m talking about the painful reality of being misunderstood after losing a spouse—especially in the holiday season. I share why even the people who love you most may not understand your grief, and I...
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136. Permission to Choose Anew
This episode is about granting yourself permission to make new choices after loss. I’m sharing how giving yourself that freedom can open the door to healing and possibility. Choosing anew doesn’t erase your love or...
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135. When Halloween Feels Heavy: Simple Tricks to Help
If the season of trick-or-treat feels mostly tricky, you’re not alone. Whether you and your person loved Halloween or the visuals everywhere feel like too much, today I’m sharing simple ways to get through the...
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134. When Autumn Feels Extra Tough
Hello and welcome to episode 134. Today we’re talking about the season of autumn—and why it can feel surprisingly heavy after the loss of a spouse, plus practical ways to move through it.
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133. How to Get Clear About Your Future
In this episode, I’ll share a simple daily practice that calms the fear loop and gives you clear next steps to meet your future self. You’ll learn how to borrow her steadiness, her wisdom, and her love—so you can...
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132. How to Bloom Again (when you're ready)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re still here but not really blooming, this episode for you. After my husband died, I felt like the orchid on my windowsill—alive, but flowerless. I was functioning on the outside and...
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131. You can DIY grief, but you don’t have to
After the loss of a spouse, many of us default to DIY healing, which can work—but it’s often the long way around. I break down how expert guidance and a supportive community shorten the path, and how to tell when it’s...
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130. When you feel like you're failing
In this episode, I’m talking about “failing” at grief, which, spoiler alert, isn’t possible and I’ll explain why, and suggest a simple strategy to help you stand on a solid foundation.Â
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