The Widowed Mom Podcast

Dec 01 2024 290 ep. 26 mins 81
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The Widowed Mom Podcast offers practical and empowering strategies for widowed moms who believe in the possibility of loving life again but sometimes worry their best days are behind them. If you want more than traditional therapy and grief groups can offer, if you’re stuck in an emotional pattern and feel like you can’t get free, if you want help navigating the unique challenges of being a widowed mom with support that is uplifting and honest, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, Certified Life Coach, widow and mom, Krista St-Germain, will teach you small, manageable steps and techniques to help uncover what’s holding you back and show you how to create a future you can actually look forward to. You may not believe it yet but you CAN move through your grief and live a life you love. If you want to learn more, head over to coachingwithkrista.com.

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288. The Righting Reflex in Grief

Dec 01 2024 10 mins  
Have you ever shared something difficult about your grief, only to have someone respond with a dismissive comment like, “They're in a better place” or, “At least you had the years you had together?” This instinct to fix or "right" a situation is known as the righting reflex. It’s a common response to seeing someone in pain that’s usually well-intentioned… but it doesn

287. Navigating the Labyrinth of Grief: A Widows Unfiltered Interview with Amy Krill

Nov 24 2024 49 mins  
I sit down with my client, Amy Krill, who shares her story of love, loss, and resilience after the unexpected passing of her husband four years ago. Hear Amy’s journey of embracing grief wholly, making bold decisions, and ultimately creating a life she loves on the other side of tragedy. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.

286. We Learn by Doing

Nov 17 2024 16 mins  
I share a powerful philosophy that has transformed my approach to personal growth and decision-making: we learn by doing. Hear examples of how learning by doing can help you navigate this chapter with greater ease and resilience, and how to apply this mindset to your journey as a widow to create the life you desire. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: h

285. Handling Holiday Triggers as a Widow

Nov 10 2024 22 mins  
Are you dreading the holidays as a widow? Do certain sights, smells, or sounds trigger painful memories and emotions during this festive season? The holidays can be an incredibly challenging time when you're grieving the loss of a loved one, but being prepared and having a plan can make the experience more manageable. I explore practical strategies for handling holiday triggers w

284. Party of One: An Interview with Meghan Keane

Nov 03 2024 54 mins  
Do you ever feel pressured to find a romantic partner in order to be truly happy? What if being single was actually an opportunity to build a rich, fulfilling life on your own terms? I talk with Meghan Keane, founder of NPR's Life Kit podcast, about her new book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. Meghan shares her personal journey of losing her father at a young age and

283. Holding on vs. Honoring

Oct 27 2024 23 mins  
Are you holding on to your late partner’s belongings, unsure of when or how to let them go? It’s a tricky balance isn’t it - the desire to keep their memory close while also wanting to move forward, or maybe you simply aren’t ready to begin thinking about the future yet. Explore why releasing your partner's belongings after a loss can be so difficult. Hear a helpful refra

282. The Pressure to Be Productive

Oct 20 2024 19 mins  
From the Industrial Revolution to the modern-day superwoman ideal, women in grief especially have internalized the belief that our worth is tied to our output, but at what cost? Learn how the pressure to be productive can be harmful during grief. You'll also explore questions to help you examine your current relationship with productivity, allowing you to redefine success and giv

281. Rethinking the Ache

Oct 13 2024 7 mins  
Have you ever felt that deep ache or yearning after losing your person? While it’s a normal part of the grieving process, our minds often make the presence of this ache mean something negative about ourselves or our grief. Hear why you feel this ache in the first place, why it’s not a problem to solve, and how to rethink the ache so you can begin moving towards the experience

280. Finding Joy Again: A Widows Unfiltered Interview with Jenny Douglas

Oct 06 2024 38 mins  
Jenny Douglas is an amazing widow who has been through the trenches of grief and come out the other side. We discuss how Jenny rebuilt her life and rediscovered joy, even in the midst of sadness, and why investing in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your well-being. Jenny shares her powerful story of love, loss, and finding herself again after her husband John pa

279. Widowhood as a Doorway

Sep 29 2024 10 mins  
Have you ever considered that widowhood could be a doorway to a more intentional life? It's not about loving that our person died, but about using this experience as an opportunity for growth and change, only if you want it. Hear how the loss of your person can bring up both new and long-standing struggles, and how widowhood can serve as an invitation to rewire our brains and cha