Life Reconstructed: a widowed way forward

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...