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The Widowed Mom Podcast

Dec 25, 2023

What would it be like if you never believed the “should” thoughts in your brain? What if, every time one appeared, you simply replied with, “No thank you”?

 

I’m no longer interested in entertaining “should” thoughts, and I believe we can intentionally choose what we want without them. Learn how to embark...


Dec 18, 2023

Whether you have lost your spouse suddenly or lived in anticipatory grief for a long time, like my client Darlene Barnett Carter, there is no easy way to cope with the loss of someone you love. Darlene was desperate for support after her husband’s death, but she had some reservations about how coaching might affect...


Dec 11, 2023

Most people have heard of the five stages of grief, but we need to stop talking about it. The idea of the five stages of grief was first suggested in 1969, but grief theory has come a long way since then.

 

Discover why the five stages of grief are not reflective of your experience as a widowed mom and why it’s okay...


Dec 4, 2023

Widows are constantly being told that we’re supposed to be grateful and that we should count our blessings. We’re being sold the idea that gratitude is the “fix,” and I don’t buy it.

 

Hear why the gratitude trap is problematic, how it might be doing you more harm than good, and the difference between...


Nov 29, 2023

Are you either a widowed mom wondering where the heck her self-confidence went or a coach (or aspiring coach) who’d like to feel confident coaching grief? If so, this week’s bonus episode is a quick must-listen. Tune in and learn about two time sensitive offerings you’ll probably want to be on the list...