The Widow Podcast

It can sometimes feel hard to keep the memories of our loved ones going after they’ve gone. How do we continue on with their legacy so that they live on in our hearts even when the memories start to fade? Join Karen as she shares her journey and discusses how to continue the legacy and memory of your loved ones. Listen as she talks about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one? Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding hope and purpose in widowhood. We’ll explore how to begin to bounce back and adapt when we are coping with grief. Listen as I talk about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss. How anxiety about your own heath can occur after losing your life partner. This is a common challenge that many widows face and it’s important to know that you are not alone. Listen as Karen talks about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Have you ever found yourself comparing your grief journey to others? You’re not alone. Many widows may compare their unique grief journey to others at some point but this can take a toll on your personal well-being. Join me as we discuss finding your own way through grief and releasing the need to compare yourself with others who are grieving too. Listen as I talk about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

There’s no road map to navigating your way through relationships after the loss of a partner. Building new connections and engaging with others is important in this new chapter of your life. But let’s face it, it can be hard. In this episode we will look at the importance of building meaningful connections with supportive individuals and how these relationships can provide hope for the future. Listen as I talk about: Learning how to bounce back and adapt after loss How one mantra has helped me navigate through some challenging times Navigating your way through complex social dynamics after loss The shift that can occur in friendships, family, and social interactions Understanding how the process of grief can vary for each person The different forms of support people can offer and the significance of finding those who can truly be there for you. Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known. I'm sharing these learnings with you so hopefully you can feel less like you're going mad and more like what you are feeling is normal in the world of grief. Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In this episode I have a very raw, honest and relatable conversation with friend and fellow widow Lisa. Lisa's husband Simon died in November 2019 leaving her and her children to navigate their way through life without Simon. Lisa is so inspirational and incredibly wise so I wanted her to share her story with you so you can draw from her strength and wisdom. There will be so much in this episode that will resonate on a deep and profound level, I know you will not leave without feeling truly inspired and motivated. Take a listen. Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister. For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family members and how the rest of the family came together for support. Listen as we talk about: Dina Bachman: Website: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgachman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinagachman Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

As we begin a new year it is a time for many to set goals. For others, it is the furthest thing on our mind. Finding hope and meaning in the new year after the loss of a loved one can be hard. It’s ok for it to be hard. From the challenges of loneliness to the importance of taking care of yourself during times of grief, I invite you to join me for a time of reflection and inspiration as we move forward into 2024 in a way that fulfils you and serves you in your grieving journey. Listen as I talk about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we find hope during the holiday season when there’s grief? In a season that can be filled with emotional challenges, I hope you find solace and peace in this special Christmas episode. With the help of some of the members in my community we have brought together tips to honour the memories of your loved one, carry on with holiday traditions and practice self-care during the holidays. Join me on a journey of rediscovering joy while honoring the memories of our loved ones. Listen as I talk about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In this special 100th episode of The Widow podcast, listen to other Widows share their story about love, grief and how they move forward with life after loss. Grief truly is not a problem that can be fixed. Instead it is something we learn to live alongside. What becomes important is how we learn to face the journey through our mindset. Listen as widows share: If you would like to save your FREE place at my Podcast Party on 11th January 2024 7pm UK time, celebrating Episode 100, please click on the following link and we can walk into 2024 with hope in our hearts - www.karensutton.co.uk/podcastparty Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How does one find their way through the quiet moments that follow after the loss of a life partner? Tim, a recent widower, tells his story of losing his wife, Val, unexpectedly. From a chance encounter on a train to her final moments, we explore his journey through grief and the resilience that emerged to take care of his daughter and care for himself. Listen as we talk about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Sometimes one person's journey through grief and loss can become a source of inspiration and healing for others. When Ric Hart lost his wife just hours after the birth of their son, he channelled his grief into writing, becoming the author of numerous books for both adults and children. He also began his own podcast, "Real With Ric," so that he could share his grief story and support others on the grief journey as well. Listen as we talk about: Learn more about Ric Hart : Instagram: @richardhart786 Podcast: Real With Ric Growth Through Grief: A Powerful Story Through Loss and Stepping Forward: https://www.waterstones.com/book/growth-through-grief/ric-hart/9781803814902 Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In today’s episode, discover how shamanic priestess Alex Vitillo went from working in finance for 15 years to finding respite in meditation, mindfulness and energy healing after losing her husband to cancer. Alex shares her profound wisdom and how she developed her own methodology to help heart-centred individuals reclaim their lives and ditch the self-doubt to create abundance and harmony in every aspect of their life. Listen as we talk about: Learn more about Alex Vitillo: www.breathingheart.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/alex.vitillo.9/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-vitillo-gabay/ Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner? The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shift from sorrow, to anger, to confusion to frustration. Give yourself permission to grieve, to heal and know it is possible to move towards a positive and meaningful life after loss. Listen as I talk about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss? Pete Cohen is an expert in human behaviour and performance, business consultant, coach, motivational speaker and the founder of Mi365. Pete has dedicated his life to helping others discover their true passions, living life intentionally and become the best versions of themselves. The author of 20 published books, the Host of the Mi365 Daily Intentions podcast, the resident and life coach on GM TV for 12 years and the coach to numerous world-class sporting stars and teams, Pete has helped inspired and empowered so many people to live their lives with purpose and meaning. Pete also recently lost his wife, Hannah who had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and given 18 months to live. When she passed Pete went on his own journey to find inner strength and resilience. Listen as we talk about: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery? Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life with the support of others. Discover the significance of sharing to help yourself and to help others in their darkest times. Listen as I share: Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

What does life look like when love is intertwined with loss and grief? Melissa Gallagher shares how her world was turned upside down in 2020, when soon after learning she was pregnant with their third child, her previously healthy husband James was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with cancer at the age of 39. In the months that followed her young family faced unimaginable adversity trying to navigate pregnancy, cancer treatment and raising young boys in the middle of the pandemic. Although James fought bravely, he succumbed to his illness on his 40th birthday in July 2021 leaving Melissa and 3 young sons completely devastated. Over two years on Melissa has gone from wanting to only survive for her boys, to slowly learning to love life again, even if it doesn’t look how she thought it would. She has worked through her early grief whilst dealing with the demands of a newborn baby and recently qualified as a life coach. She is currently undertaking further studies, in the hope that she can somehow take her experience and help others by showing them what she has finally started to see is true, the pain remains but only because love does too, and that laughter really does return. In this interview, we explore: Resources: Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

There is a powerful connection between grief and the physical response that can occur within our body. In fact, grief can show up in a variety of ways in our body. Our body is communicating too us and in this episode we explore the impact of grief on our immune system and how to alleviate physical symptoms through self-care practices. Listen as I talk about: Resources: Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Grief. It doesn’t follow a linear path. In fact, it can often be unpredictable. There is no making sense of grief. It is a journey of rebuilding life after loss, one day at a time. Explore the importance of acknowledging your feelings, finding support, and rediscovering joy amidst grief's challenges in today’s episode. Listen as I talk about: Resources: https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/