This podcast is from September. However, I wanted to share it with you again.

Coming into the new year with the thoughts of more anniversaries, birthdays and holidays arising, really makes this Podcast resonate with me.

These are often huge triggers for us in our grief leaving us unsure of what we should do to mark the occasion and how we can best support ourselves through them.

In this episode I talk about things you can do to honour your loved one, ways you can nurture your own needs and how our grief evolves over time.

It is a journey and we will all travel it at different paces and in different ways, there is no right or wrong, it's just finding the way that works best for you and being ok with that.

As hard as these days are it's important not to think of them as setbacks, but as an invitation to connect with our loved one, remember them and celebrate their life, eventually we will be able to do this with more love than pain.

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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:

• Navigating your way through multiple losses
• Anticipating grief and the challenges of supporting a sister battling addiction
• Supporting parents through grief
• Humor as a source for healing
• How grief has become a part go her life and her work

Dina Bachman: Website: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgachman/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinagachman

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In this episode, I want to give you a widow pep talk.

I want to give you some words of encouragement to help you see how courageous, inspiring and incredible you are.

In our journey through grief, acknowledging the things that we've done since our person has died can be challenging.

Some people find this a little easier while others may feel disloyal. It can be hard to acknowledge the things that we're doing and giving ourselves credit for that.

Listen as we discuss:

• Why we can’t compare ourselves to others and we can’t judge ourselves
• How there is room in our grief for growth
• How to take a moment to acknowledge what you are doing

Resources:

• Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https:// www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising
• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ karensuttonwidowcoach
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My 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:

• How to prioritise your wellbeing during the holiday season
• Handling the potential for judgement of others during this time
• Embracing Joy during a time of grief
• Navigating conflicting emotions during Christmas
• Honouring your loved one with holiday rituals and keeping their memory alive
• Practical tips for self-care to feel good during the holiday season

Resources:

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In this episode of The Widow Podcast I discuss three important factors to guide you on your grief journey. These factors haven’t been scientifically proven, they’re just from my own experience and from the experience of the people I help in one to one sessions, and in groups.

In my experience, the three most important factors are:

Rely on your support system, don’t say no to help. It’s important to remember that accepting help isn’t weakness, it doesn’t make you a burden or a bad person. People WANT to help, they want to be there for you, so let them in.

Change the narrative. Don’t let your loss define you. Don’t let it impact you negatively for the rest of your life. I had a burning desire to not become a victim, to believe life could be good again. I had no idea how to do it, or even if I fully believed it, but it was a belief and a desire within me, and it can be within you too.

And finally, have an open heart and an open mind. Your life isn’t over, even if in that moment and moments to come it feels like it is. It hurts, and it’ll carry on hurting, but don’t close yourself off to new opportunities. Instead of saying no, never, say not right now, maybe in the future, maybe soon. Allow yourself to be open to the possibility of a happy future.

What would life look like to be widowed twice?

Clare and Moira are two incredible women in my community who have both been widowed twice.

They share their stories of loss, love and the journey of what it’s like to go through widowhood for a second time.

Listen as we talk about:

• How to find love again after the loss of a partner
• When your children have difficulty accepting your new partner
• The vulnerability that comes with life after the loss of your person
• The importance of self-care and self-awareness
• Reaching out for support from your community and friends

Resources:

• Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising
• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ karensuttonwidowcoach/
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach • Twitter https://twitter.com/KarenWidow
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ karensuttonwidowcoach/
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief shares his wisdom and his experience of working with thousands of people on how to move past grief and loss.

He’s been featured by The New York Times, Unlocking Us with Brene Brown, TODAY Show, GQ, and more.

He's written six bestselling books and has just released the workbook, Finding Meaning: Grief Workbook: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love.

In this companion workbook to David’s bestselling book Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, you’ll begin to understand your unique and personal experience with grief and learn how to work through your loss with more love than pain.

Listen as we talk about:

• David’s journey through personal tragedy and the events that inspired his new workbook, Finding Meaning: The Workbook
• Insights from David on how we can begin to remember our loved ones with more love than pain
• The power of community support in facing fears and overcoming self- doubt
• Practical steps for finding peace and meaning even in life’s most painful moments

Resources:

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For more information on David Kessler and live events, www.Grief.com

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:

• Pete's journey of grief after the loss of his wife, Hannah.
• Finding resilience and the possibility of rebuilding one's life after loss.
• Honoring the memory of loved ones by sharing stories about them and keeping their presence alive.
• Stopping to appreciate each moment and the value you bring to the world.
• The importance of embracing and evolving who you become after loss.

Resources:

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Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/