Widows That Wine Together Podcast

What does healing look like just three months after losing your spouse?

In this powerful episode of Widows That Wine Together, I share the story of a widow who said “yes” to connection earlier than most — booking a flight and joining a Temecula wine country weekend only three months after her husband’s passing.

While many widows are deep in brain fog, shock, and survival mode during those early months, this guest chose movement and...

In today’s episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Jen Mejares Pham for a deeply moving conversation about gratitude during grief. Jen shares her story of losing her husband at just 35 years old, while raising three little ones—including a newborn. In the rawness of those first hours, another widow introduced her to the concept of “tender mercy,” a moment that would become pivotal in how Jen began to notice light, love, and g...

For this episode I talk about something many of us on this widowed journey know all too well—the anniversary effect, or what I like to call the lead-up to the death anniversary. For me, September 12 will always carry weight, but what I have learned over these past four years is that the emotions do not just show up on the date itself. They build quietly, weeks before, and sometimes in ways I do not expect.  This is a very emotional...

Welcome back to Widows That Wine Together. Today’s episode is such a special one, because we are talking about a milestone so many of us dream about as parents — our child’s wedding day. But when you are a widow, that day comes with layers of both joy and grief.

I am joined by two amazing women, Julie and Mary, who each recently walked through this experience — one as the mother of the bride, and the other as the mother of the groo...

Today’s episode is one filled with hope, growth, and gentle truth. Grief can feel like a place you are stuck in — like the weight will never lift, and the darkness will never clear. But what if we told you that where you are right now is not where you will stay? Our guest today brings both honesty and encouragement as we talk about how life can shift in the most unexpected ways.

Thank you for listening to this episode. If you have ...

Welcome to The Widows That Wine Together podcast. This episode explores something deeply personal and universally impactful—the death of a spouse, which research has consistently shown to be the number one most stressful life event a person can experience.

Dr. Debra Oliver, professor at Washington University in St. Louis and an expert in grief and psychological resilience joins me to unpack the far-reaching effects of this life-alt...

In this episode, we are diving deep into widow judgment and the stigmas surrounding it. I am joined by Liz, Marie, and Sue who have walked this road and experienced firsthand what it’s like to have their grief and choices picked apart. We will talk about the weight of these expectations, the impact they have on the healing process, and most importantly, how we can challenge these judgments and reclaim our own narratives.

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This was an on-the-fly podcast at an airport in Kentucky as I reflected on how far I have come in 3.5 years. This was a vulnerable and deeply meaningful episode as I shared my story and shined the light on a part of widowhood that is not talked about enough.  It is the moment when the widow's fog lifts, the numbness fades, and you are left facing the true weight of the loss.  This is when I hit rock bottom in late March 2022/early ...

Welcome to 'The Widows That Wine Together' podcast where we share stories of hope, resilience, and transformation after loss. For this episode I am joined by a truly inspiring guest, Jacqueline Bussie. Three years ago, she faced the unimaginable loss of her husband. Since then, she’s embarked on a journey of rediscovery, and in the last year, she’s taken a bold step forward—'showing up' to life in ways she never imagined. From tryi...

Welcome to The Widows That Wine Together podcast where we explore the complexities of grief and the ways we can grow through loss. Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic: grief literacy. My guest, Julie Martella, is a self-proclaimed ‘grief literacy crusader,’ passionate about helping others understand what grief literacy is and why the words we use matter. In this episode, we will explore how we can all be more mindful and sensi...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Horn and John Polo as we dive into the complex and often emotional journey of dating after the loss of a spouse. John opened our discussion with his powerful analogy about "how they get their own damn cup," setting the tone for a candid conversation on navigating uncharted territory. 

We talked about the range of emotions you may encounter—fear, guilt, and vulnerability—and how essential ...

Welcome to the podcast! I'm thrilled to have our special guest, Rachel Kodanaz, speak about a deeply personal and often challenging topic: what to do with a loved one's possessions after they pass. In our conversation, we highlighted the important understanding that there is no specific timeline for when to begin this process—it's all about recognizing when you feel ready.  Whether you're just starting this journey or considering i...

Welcome to the episode “Life is NOW” where we have a thoughtful and heartfelt conversation about embracing the philosophy that "Life is NOW". 

In this episode, we explore the profound journey of Sandy Moore who shares how she was motivated to embrace the "Life is NOW" philosophy. 

Her journey is a testament to resiliency and hope, providing invaluable insights for anyone facing similar challenges. Whether you're a widow seeking sol...

Welcome to this special episode of our podcast, where we delve into the transformative journey of a group of widows who embarked on a profound travel experience to Portugal. 

Over the course of ten days, we witnessed an incredible evolution from the start of the trip until the final goodbyes. New friendships were forged, and there was a collective learning to live life fully in the present. 

Join us as we share stories of transform...

Losing a spouse is one of life's most challenging and heart-wrenching experiences. Yet, within this dark and uncertain space, there lies a path to reinvention and rediscovery.  Embracing change becomes a crucial part of this journey, as it opens the door to finding new purpose and meaning.  For this episode Deborah Nylec shares her story on how she found a way through the pain and emerged as a new version of herself, shaped by both...

Joining us today we have Jennifer Clark, Leah Johnston, Rebecca Hultquist who lost their husbands in 2020 and 2021. We also have Rosie Davis, who lost her mother to COVID in 2020 and started the Yellow Heart Memorial to remember those that passed from this illness. We all share one commonality in which we want to make sure that our loved one is not simply a statistic of the pandemic. The stories highlighted in the podcast demonstra...

Is it just a random coincidence or it is more? Signs and synchronicities are the universe's way of reaching out and providing us guidance.  Tanya Carroll Richardson, a spiritual author and professional intuitive, along with Jennifer Clark and Cory Schaller, badass widow friends, join me in discussing the fascinating way the universe communicates with us.  If you have any questions please reach out to me at widowthatwine@gmail.com.

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