Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

Hosted by: Teresa Amaral Beshwate

Practical tools to navigate the widowed journey and rebuild a life you will love again.

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Episodes

129. The Second Year After Loss: Myths, Truths, and Practical Ways Forward

If you’re approaching the second year after loss, you’ve likely heard two very different messages. Society tends to assume you’ll be “better” by the end of year one, while many in the widowed community caution that...
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128. What to do with the pictures: finding your way

A common question I hear from widowed people is about what to do with the pictures. Should they stay up? Should they come down? Is there a “right” time or a “wrong” choice? After loss, even something as simple as a...
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127. When does it get better?

Hello and welcome to episode 127. In this episode, I answer a great question from a follower, She writes, Teresa, It’s been 17 months since my husband of 46 years passed, and I’m still crying at night. When does it...
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126. A conversation with Linda Smith

In this guest episode, I sit down with Linda Smith, who lost her rock Larry after an illness. Her life with him was an adventure, and after his loss, she was left to figure out who she was and what her next chapter...
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125. The overachiever's guide to grief (webinar replay)

If you're frustrated with yourself and think you're doing grief "wrong," this episode is for you. It is a replay of my recent webinar called The Overachiever's Guide to Grief: Why You’re Not Further Along and How to...
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124. From Stuck to Strong: This Could be the Missing Piece in Your Healing

In this episode, I explain how coaching can support those grieving the loss of a spouse and how it differs from therapy, grief groups, and a do-it-yourself approach. I share what I wish I had known in my early grief...
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123. A conversation with Dr. Nancy Saltzman

I recently had the honor of sitting down with someone I admire so much, Dr. Nancy Saltzman. In this bonus episode, Dr. Nancy shares her tragic story, how she survived and later rebuilt a life full of love and...
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122. Relearning Joy: How to Feel Comfortable Feelings Again After Loss

Welcome to episode 122. In this episode, I want to teach you how to feel comfortable feelings again. Because if it’s been a long time since you felt joy, peace, or lightness, they might feel unfamiliar—or even...
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121. Unlearning what isn’t true in life after loss

In this episode, I talk about how old, unconscious beliefs often resurface after the loss of a spouse—when the person who may have reminded you of your worth is no longer physically here. I’ll walk you through how to...
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120. What It Means When You’re Not Thinking About Them Constantly

In this episode, I’m tackling a common thought that causes unnecessary suffering: the idea that you haven’t thought about your late spouse enough. I’ll walk you through two practical reasons why this isn’t true, so...
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119. Lightening the heavy load of loss

In this episode, I’m shedding light on the unnecessarily heavy burden that comes with losing a spouse, why it’s completely natural, and how to set it down. If you’ve found this podcast helpful, my best-selling book,...
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118. Calming the fear: tools that actually help

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at fear—why it’s a normal part of the grieving human experience, and more importantly, what you can do when it shows up. I’ll share simple, practical tools you can start...
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