Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

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. Get my best-selling book,...

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...

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...

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...

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.  Join me tomorrow, September...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...