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Ep 34: Financial Fear as a Widow
Have you been in the grip of that knot in your stomach over finances since you became widowed? No matter how the numbers in our bank account add up or don’t add up, our thoughts are going to remain the same. That knot of fear remains because it is not directed by...
Ep 33: Obstacles Widows Face
The widow is a changed person and goes through a long period of inner anger, bitterness, confusion - if you meet a widow as a new friend, realize the person you are connecting with is not exactly herself at the moment. In addition to the initial state of shock that...
Ep 32: Widowhood – Challenge The Status Quo!
Is widowhood pushing you to challenge the status quo of what a widow is supposed to be and what a widow is supposed to do? I believe that the death so close to us is the most magnificent catalyst for personal growth. “if you live each day as if it were your last,...
Ep 31: What Does Tony Robbins Have To Do With Your Widowed State of Mind?
When we are widowed, our mental state changes immediately - no big surprise there. And as it should. We’ve been gut punched - the rug pulled out from under us - in a state of shock and a deep state of grief. All very understandable and OKAY. However, if we remain...
Ep 30: Widow Immediate Emotions and Future Needs
There is a turmoil of emotions that emerge when you lose your spouse. Today I riff on this along with the "Widow moments" I've experienced. As you move through your journey as a widow or widower, it is my hope that sharing my own experiences and being very open about...
Ep 29: How to Create Certainty in Widowhood
When your spouse passed away, did your life suddenly become filled with uncertainty? We need a sense of certainty in our day and meaning in our life. You do not want to be a "manager" of your life, trying to manage the uncertainty. You want to be a creator in your...
Ep 28: The Second Year As A Widow
Have you been told by other widows that the second year is harder than the first. Today I talk about that second year, as well as a few bits from the first year. Find out how to get a little motivation to get outside, walk, and meet others! If you are interested in...
Ep 27: Widow Journey of Self Discovery
The widow journey is one of self examination and self discovery - it is unavoidable as part of the process of our grief and part of the process of learning to face life again, this time solo. How many times a week - how many times a day are you finding yourself at the...
Ep 25: Newly Widowed
You are newly widowed. At first there is no time to think much past the next few days, even if you could through the fog of grief. There is notifying others, arranging the funeral, maybe additional special services to be held. Sympathy cards are flowing into your...
Ep 26: How To Feel Better
What is perfect about your life now? Nothing? Not true. Something is perfect. This is where you begin - ask yourself what is perfect. Your thoughts direct your entire life. Your thoughts create your feelings. I can show you how to use this knowledge to your advantage...
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