Podcasts by Widow We Do Now?

Episode 107 | Moving Forward With Stepping Stones: Kris Morgan from 2022-02-21T01:00

Kris Morgan is a lovely, fun, kind lady from Texas that is - you guessed it - also a widow! Anita and Mel enjoyed talking to Kris about her "golden retriever" husband, her decisions on...

Episode 106 | The Newlywed Widow: Ashley Hahn from 2022-02-14T01:00

What's it like to be a postal carrier, a newlywed, and widow? Ashley Hahn can tell you! Anita and Mel enjoy chatting with this lovely lady and know listeners will enjoy this episode.
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Episode 105 | A Widow AND a Wife: Carly Bouman from 2022-02-07T07:00

Anita and Mel interview Carly Bouman, a widow from the karate chop hand point on the "hand" that is Michigan. Carly was remarried 2 years after being widowed, and she's here to sh...

Episode 104 | Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe: The Art of Grief from 2022-01-31T01:00

Anita and Mel interview the delightful widow and psychologist, Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe. Although the Bob Ross style of painting is not in her universe, Linda shares her art modalities that have ...

Episode 103 | King Ivan The Widower Astronaut Misner from 2022-01-24T01:00

Ivan Misner is a lot of things and has been a lot of places, but the reason he is here with Anita and Mel is - you guessed it - he's a widower. Ivan expresses a point of view from an action...

Episode 102 | Updates From Guests Past!! from 2022-01-17T01:00

Anita and Mel are BACK! Mel is helping her mom navigate the first few weeks of widowhood, Anita has just passed her 3rd year after her husband's death, and lives are still going on. Anita a...

A Little (Tragic) Update from 2022-01-03T07:00

Anita and Mel intended to take a short holiday break and return with a new episode today.  However, we need to extend that break and just wanted to give you a heads up.

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Widowsode | 8 Tips For Handling Social Events from 2021-12-23T01:00

To go, not to go, to hide, to fully embrace it....these are some of the things that go through widows minds when either debating attending said event or thinking through coping strategies. Anita...

Episode 101 | Not A Debby Downer from 2021-12-20T01:00

Deb Nylec is no downer. This preschool teacher, human mom, dog mom, and fun lady talks to Anita and Mel about her story, suggestions about cheese, and oscillating between being an empty nester a...

Widowsode | Hallmark and other TV Widow Stories from 2021-12-16T01:00

Every widow knows the Hallmark formula and how it is a slight slap in the face to widows everywhere. Anita and Mel discuss some of the tv shows with widows front and center.

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Episode 100 | Widower Winging It: Rob Bowles from 2021-12-13T01:00

When widowers speak, it is important to listen. Rob Bowles shares his story of being a widowed dad who has started to unlock the secrets of the grieving bros. He even has a special expertise inv...

Episode 99 | The Widow Michele Neff Hernandez: Our CNN Hero from 2021-12-06T01:00

Anita and Mel interview founder of Soaring Spirits International, CNN Hero of the Year candidate, and founder of Camp Widow: Michele Neff Hernandez. In this episode, learn how Michele turned her...

Widowsode | Are Widows Attention-Seekers? from 2021-12-02T08:00

Are widows attention seekers? Is it wrong to talk about our situation, our person, the ins and outs of our lives? Join Anita and Mel in the discussion.

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Episode 98 | The Adventuring Widow: Jennifer E Hassel from 2021-11-29T01:00

When you're a widow of 14 years, you know a thing or two about the widowhood journey. Anita and Mel interview Jennifer Hassel who shares her unique perspective on adventures, challenges, an...

Episode 97 | The World Needs More Laura Bradbury from 2021-11-22T01:00

Anita and Mel interview grief advocate, counselor, and PhD student who is specifically interested in grief: Laura Bradbury. Laura shares her insights and modalities, plus she fits right in as a ...

Episode 96 | What The Quack?! Sarah"Swear-ah"Kennedy from 2021-11-15T01:00

When you're a fun, vibrant, live-life-to-the-fullest atheist with bright hair and Doc Martens, what do you do when your equally as fun husband dies of stupid cancer? Anita and Mel find out ...

Widowsode | When Holidays Approach: dun dun DUN!!!!!!! from 2021-11-11T01:00

The name of this episode says it all. How do grievers handle the approaching holidays? What are the rules? What's the wrong answer? Who's in charge here? Is it good, bad, ugly? Join An...

Episode 95 | Three Near Death Experiences&a Mediumship: Michelle Clare from 2021-11-08T01:00

Anita and Mel had fun while interviewing Michelle Clare, the woman who fell into mediumship after literally falling off a ladder and surviving three near-death experiences. 

Michelle Cl...

Widowsode | Widow Creepers from 2021-11-04T01:00

The conversation about creepers trying to take advantage of widows continues in this widowsode with Anita and Mel. Are widows actually  weak and vulnerable? We think this is a strong HE...

Episode 94 | Constance Dahlbäck: Widow Ground Duty from 2021-11-01T01:00

What's it like to be a young widow in Sweden? Does Sweden actually have Swedish Fish? Constance answers all the questions Anita and Mel throw at her, as well as drops some valuable tips on ...

Episode 93 | Emotional Freedom Tapping: Dr. Dawson Church from 2021-10-25T01:00

Anita and Mel are living their best life while hanging out with the delightful Dr. Dawson Church, who makes learning about the traumatized brain an exciting and engaging experience.  Dawson has ...

Episode 92 | Packing Up From Widow Camp (featuring a SPECIAL SURPRISE) from 2021-10-18T01:00

Anita and Mel recap the events of Camp Widow before they take off to fly back to their regular lives. To check out information for future  Camp Widow gatherings, visit from 2021-10-04T01:00

Jason Clawson is a rad guy. He's also a widower. But even before he lost his wife to cancer, he was no stranger to grief - both to his own, and others. Anita and Mel get to know this sunshi...

Widowsode | What Do I Do With My Person's Stuff?! from 2021-09-30T01:00

When your person dies, they don't take ANY of their stuff with them, and we are left to deal with it. Sometimes it causes fights, sometimes it causes paralysis by analysis, sometimes it is ...

Episode 89 | Living in the Messy Middle: Janice Bell from 2021-09-27T01:00

When your husband dies of cancer while you're about to give birth to your third child and then you get your own cancer, you find yourself in the shoes of Janice Bell. Anita and Mel intervie...

Episode 88 | Can Brandon Janous Fold A Fitted Sheet? from 2021-09-20T01:00

Meet widower, Brandon Janous. Married to an amazing lady named Rachel, who, was perhaps a figment of his imagination (except she can't be, because they had 3 kids together). RV living, Swis...

Widowsode | Grief Hangovers from 2021-09-16T01:00

We know what grief is, and most know what a hangover is, but what's a grief hangover? When does one happen? What does one do about it? Join Anita and Mel in the discussion!


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Episode 87 | Susan Hannifin-MacNab's A-to-Z Healing Toolbox from 2021-09-13T01:00

Anita and Mel interview widow, social worker, teacher, and all-around awesome person: Susan Hannifin-MacNab. In addition to working with Soaring Spirits International, Susan is the founder of A2...

Widowsode | Widows and Dreams from 2021-09-09T01:00

We all have the capability of dreaming during sleep, but sometimes during times of trauma, our dreams look a little different. Join Anita and Mel as they discuss dreaming during various points o...

Episode 86 | Sassy Steppin'Sea Lion Bryan from 2021-09-07T01:00

Perhaps the coolest dude with the coolest job ever that is helping make necessary conversations happen in the world is our friend Bryan Martin, or, more affectionately known as Sea Lion Bryan. B...

Widowsode | Grief + Physical Changes from 2021-09-02T01:00

Oooooh buddy....have any of you experienced aches, pains, hair loss, or other weird physical changes after losing your partner? Anita and Mel discuss these things and more in this widowsode abou...

Episode 85 | The Goddess of Death: Cait Maddan, Death Doula from 2021-08-31T01:00

Anita and Mel interview death doula (also known as a death worker) Cait Maddan. Cait explains what death doulas do, don't do, and how they are a much needed asset to the world. 

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Widowsode | Divorce vs Widowhood from 2021-08-26T01:00

Many widowed people get thrown into the same category as people who are divorced, but as any griever will tell you, they are entirely different animals. Anita and Mel discuss similarities, diffe...

Episode 84 | The Two-In-One Duo: Missy and Dorothy Schubert from 2021-08-23T01:00

Anita and Mel interview Dorothy Schubert and Missy Schubert, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and SURPRISE, they're both widows. Dorothy and Missy are rad, and the two share their journey...

Widowsode | The Grief Olympics from 2021-08-19T01:00

*FANFARE* Did you know there are grief olympics? No, not the kind where you get to wear cool uniforms to represent your country. The kind of contests we are talking about are the kind that pit g...

Episode 83 | When You're A Covid Widow and a Therapist: Autumn Barker, CMHC from 2021-08-16T01:00

Anita and Mel interview fellow alum of their high school, facilitator of Widow We Do Now's monthly zoom hangs, clinical mental health counselor AND widow, Autumn Barker. Autumn shares her s...

Widowsode | FOOD from 2021-08-12T01:00

After significant loss, it is common for one's relationship with food to change. Overeating, underrating, changes in taste, as well as loss of experience with our person, are all topics Ani...

Episode 82 | Widows Rising With Nyanam International from 2021-08-09T01:00

Anita and Mel interview Bethany Dixon from the amazing  international widow support organization, Nyanam, based in West Kenya. To learn more, visit www.nyanam.org and follow them in IG at @nyana...

Widowsode | Passive Suicidality from 2021-08-05T01:00

What is the term for when you don't seek to jump in front of a bus, but you welcome the bus hitting you, AND is this normal after suffering significant loss? The answer is: passive suicidal...

Episode 81 | Jenny Lisk: Lover Of Illegal Cheese from 2021-08-02T01:00

Anita and Mel interview fellow podcaster, Jenny Lisk, host and creator of The Widowed Parent Podcast. Jenny is also author of the book, Future Widow, available at Listen

Widowsode | Gratitude from 2021-07-22T01:00

Thinking positive, finding the silver lining, being grateful....just how helpful is it in the grieving process? Join the conversation and tell us your thoughts! 

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Episode 79 | Finding Joy After Spouse and Child Loss: Autumn Toelle Jackson from 2021-07-19T01:00

Anita and Mel interview the lovely Autumn Toelle Jackson, who has survived spouse loss, child loss, written a book, started a website, ranched llamas...ok just kidding with the llamas...but you ...

Episode 78 | Kid Grief (Part 2) Connection and Belonging: Kyndel Marcroft, LCSW from 2021-07-15T01:00

Anita and Mel continue the discussion in part 2 of this episode on  grief in children, parents, and overall humans, with child therapist, Kyndel Marcroft LCSW.

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Episode 77 | Kid Grief (Part 1) with Kyndel Marcroft, LCSW from 2021-07-12T01:00

Anita and Mel make an exciting announcement! Oct 15-17, 2021, they will be presenters at Camp Widow in San Diego. COME ONE, COME ALL! We would love to see you! They then get down to business wit...

Episode 76 | Emily Cave: The NHL Widow from 2021-07-05T01:00

Anita and Mel interview Emily Cave, who was widowed at 25 when her husband, professional hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers, Colby Cave, died unexpectedly in 2020. Emily discusses what it&apo...

Widowsode | Secondary Loss...(?!?!?!) from 2021-07-01T01:00

What the **** is secondary loss? Is it different than losing your partner? What does it look like? Feel like? Is it positive, negative, in-between? Join the discussion! Comment below

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Episode 75 | The Near Death Experience Widow: Jozet Richardson Hulley from 2021-06-28T01:00

Anita and Mel are fascinated with the complex and colorful story of Jozet Richardson Hulley. Jozet's first husband, Lance, had a near-death experience while in a coma.  Lance lived for five...

Widowsode | Widows vs Social Media from 2021-06-24T01:00

Ah, the double-edged sword of social media. Most people are familiar with the pros and cons, and Anita and Mel do a deep dive to discuss some of the various circumstances and opinions in this fa...

Episode 74 | Ask Dr. Julie Hanks About ALL THE THINGS from 2021-06-21T01:00

Anita and Mel learned many helpful things from the queen empress of the world (and the internet), Dr. Julie Hanks. From informed self care suggestions to social media guide posts to grief bounda...

Widowsode | WIDOW BRAIN!! from 2021-06-17T01:00

Every widow ever knows about the ups, downs, and tangled spectacle that is 'widow brain.' Join Anita and Mel in the discussion!

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Episode 73 | The Hospice Doctor's Widow: Jennifer O'Brien from 2021-06-14T01:00

Anita and Mel interview Jennifer O'Brien, who not only is the widow of a hospice doctor, but is also an artist and award-winning author. After years of caring for people with serious illnes...

Widowsode | GUILT!! from 2021-06-10T00:00

Internal, external, regret, should's, should-not's....it's a lot. Join the discussion with Anita and Mel as they discuss guilt and its complexities in the widow world. 

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Episode 72 | Complicated Grief: Ruth Valjean Lives One Day More! from 2021-06-07T01:00

Anita and Mel interview Ruth Valjean, widowed when her husband died while out of town pursuing a secret extramarital affair. To say Ruth has suffered and survived betrayal trauma would be highly...

Widowsode | Terminology from 2021-06-03T01:00

Words, words, words. We develop thoughts, feelings, and meanings to particular words when living in the world of widows, and the divide is real! Join Anita and Mel in the discussion. 

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Episode 71 | Tawny Platis is Hilarious from 2021-05-31T01:00

Anita and Mel interview fellow young widow and podcaster, Tawny Platis of Death is Hilarious. Dark humor, dead husband jokes, the Babs Bible, and psychopathy are just a mere few of the intriguin...

Widowsode | Tattoos from 2021-05-27T01:00

Many people get tattoos to memorialize someone special to them, especially after that person is no longer alive. Black and white, water color, traditional, sleeve, half-sleeve, fine line, single...

Episode 70 | Surgical Empathy with Dr. Morose from 2021-05-24T01:00

Anita and Mel interview serial name-dropper, doctor, and the pop-culture icon you never knew about: Dr. Mark Goulston aka Dr. Morose. From stories of Hollywood tragedy to picking up dropped name...

Widowsode | Dating from 2021-05-20T01:00

Ooookkkkk.....this can be a sensitive one, depending on where we grievers are at at any given time. Some widows choose not to date, some choose to date, and everyone seems to have an opinion. Ch...

Episode 69 | Angel Collinson: Tiny Hands Around The World from 2021-05-17T01:00

Anita and Mel have a fun-filled interview with pro athlete and big mountain skier, Angel Collinson, who knows a thing or two about partner death, grief, and what it's like to have some time...

Widowsode | Scammers! from 2021-05-13T01:00

Scammers be warned: don't mess with these widows! The old school phone scams have migrated to digital format, and scammers are always coming up with new and innovative ways to scam. Some of...

Episode 68 | IVF and House Pigs: Sarah Shellenberger from 2021-05-10T01:00

Anita and Mel interview the widow Shellenberger, mere days before her IVF-post-spousal-death first-born child makes his entrance into the world.. Farm life, house pigs, rescue donkeys, and ferti...

Widowsode | Self Care vs Selfish from 2021-05-06T01:00

Anita and Mel discuss self caring while widowing. Is it possible?

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Episode 67 | The Koolest Kat in Kalifornia: Kat Jucar Forbes from 2021-05-03T01:00

Anita and Mel reconvene after Anita's second successful family trip as a solo parent. Mel makes a life-changing discovery about her brain. Kat joins in on the conversation, and the trio dis...

Widowsode | Funeral Homes from 2021-04-29T01:00

Embalming, price ranges of caskets, vaults, eagle statuettes....these are some of the topics discussed in this episode of Anita and Mel's widow convo.

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Episode 66 | Using Her Marbles: Peter Rukavina from 2021-04-26T01:00

Anita gets brave and takes a second family trip less than a month from her first family trip. Fingers crossed that her widow t-shirt keeps all meanies at bay! Mel guests on another podcast (clic...

Widowsode | Headstones from 2021-04-22T00:00

Double headstone, single, obelisk, mausoleum, urn....OH MY! Join the discussion about the vast world of headstones (and why it can sometimes take years to make a decision).

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Episode 65 | Grief Chats with Dana and Mira from 2021-04-19T01:00

Anita and Mel meet their dopplegangers, Mira and Dana, of Grief Chats, and discuss many taboo things. Check them out (Dana) www.forcedjoyproject.com & @forcedjoyproject (Mira) www.newmoonmir...

Widowsode | Widowed Moms vs Kidless Wids from 2021-04-15T01:00

Who has it worse? Better? Neutral? Anita (mom of 4 kids) and Mel (zero kids and all the dogs) discuss the down and dirty of these different flavors of widowhood.

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Episode 64 | Melissa Gould: Widowish from 2021-04-12T01:00

Anita and Mel interview author, screenplay writer, and widow, Melissa Gould. Check out Melissa and her book at http://www.widowish.com

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Widowsode | In-Laws from 2021-04-08T01:00

Do you have mentally unstable, abusive in-laws, in-laws that handle all situations with the stability and kindness of the Buddha, or somewhere in between? Join Anita and Mel in discussion of thi...

Episode 63 | Kirsten Stromberg, Imposter Widow Extraordinaire from 2021-04-05T01:00

Anita and Mel discuss Easter, vacations with kids, tapping (EFT), and other helpful trauma tips. Kirsten Stromberg joins the conversation and tells her widowhood story and shares what it's ...

Widowsode | To Ring or not to Ring? from 2021-04-01T01:00

To Ring or not to ring? That is the question widows want to know. Should you keep wearing it after your person is gone? Should you take it off immediately? Is there a timeline?  Join the discuss...

Episode 62 | The Widow Edit with Emily Lassiter from 2021-03-29T01:00

Anita and Mel discuss peasant fashion, mom jeans, and what to do when you've over-hydrated yourself and subsequently find yourself stuck in a traffic jam. Fellow widow and inspirational hum...

Episode 61 | Crisis Convo with Dr. Stephen Merrell from 2021-03-22T01:00

Anita and Mel discuss the topics of mental health, suicide, and the medical field  with Dr. Stephen Merrell, as it relates to widows and the general population.

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Episode 60 | Books, Boxes,&Bravery: Melissa Pierce from 2021-03-15T01:00

Anita and Mel interview the fun, talented, and widowed Melissa Pierce. They discuss everything from bodysurfing in the cold PNW waters to foster care, adoption, mediums, and what it's like ...

Episode 59 | Krista St. Germain: Master Certified Life Coach from 2021-03-08T01:00

Anita and Mel try to derail master life coach, Krista St. Germain, but to no avail. Krista turns the tables on them and addresses thought-work in thought-provoking ways about grief, parenthood, ...

Episode 58 | The Unofficial Widow: Kirsten Robinson from 2021-03-01T07:00

Anita and Mel interview 31 year old widow-turned-social-worker, Kirsten Robinson.  Kirsten was suddenly widowed at age 24 when her partner, and father of her child,  had a stroke at work. Follow...

Episode 57 | Shannon's Sh*t Show from 2021-02-22T06:00

If you've ever wondered what it's like to deal with spousal suicide, domestic abuse, child abuse, drug abuse, mental illness, and incarceration, Anita and Mel are here to help you out....

Episode 56 | Lauren Lentz from 2021-02-15T07:00

Anita and Mel survived Valentines day and are on to interview 2nd grade teacher, mom of a toddler, and young widow: Lauren Lentz. Lauren's husband was killed by a car while riding his bike....

Episode 55 | Adoption, Autism,&Widowing: Christine Anderson from 2021-02-08T05:00

Anita has a special weekend all to herself and is a new person. Mel plays the piano for a funeral with New Orleans funeral traditions. Valentines Day is coming and a Widow Wives Club hang is on ...

Episode 54 | Light Topics: Alcoholism, Shame, and Death - Maureen's Story from 2021-02-01T05:00

34-year-old Maureen, a cheesehead from Wisconsin, is one great lady.  She's also really mad. Why? Her husband died as a result of alcoholism, and she learned a lot as a spouse of an addict ...

Episode 53 | Lorindafied: The Curse Continues from 2021-01-25T07:00

Anita and Mel have their most epic adventure of podcasting yet when they interview Lorinda Hopper Beadle Lefevre and MAYHEM ENSUES! This is a special episode complete with time travel smoke and ...

Episode 52 | Kick Lines, Fire Juggling, and Life Insurance: Connor Schwantes from 2021-01-18T07:00

Whether it be crafting choreography, presenting a beautiful bag of potato chips with baby smooth hands, or having awkward conversations about beneficiaries and the difference between whole life ...

Episode 51 - Erin and the Baby Joeys from 2021-01-11T07:00

Anita and Mel discuss Pokemon, Harry Potter, superheroes, and all other relevant widow topics. They interview  Erin Posik, Aussie widow who happens to know a thing or two about fostering baby ka...

Episode 50 - The Post-Holiday Shakedown from 2021-01-04T14:00

Anita and Mel have returned from (and survived) the holidays! Anita updates us on her 2nd deathiversary happenings and feelings, while Mel has started putting together a dog treadmill and starte...

Episode 49: A Very Mel-Nita Christmas To You! from 2020-12-21T06:00

Tis the week of Christmas and Anita and Mel are wishing everyone, especially the widows, strength and peace as holidays are hard without your dead person! Anita ruminates over fancy phrase, &quo...

Episode 48 - Resilient and Rad: Rachel Barbosa from 2020-12-14T05:00

Anita and Mel catch up after a pretty intense week of widow-typical proportions. Holidays are fast approaching and life is still happening! The duo interviews fellow widow, Rachel Barbosa,, who ...

Episode 47 - Inner Monster Wrangling with Tessa Joy from 2020-12-07T06:00

Anita and Mel catch up post Thanksgiving, which was filled with funerals, anger, and other feelings. The duo announces an exciting surprise coming up, and Anita sings a song in honor of our patr...

Episode 46 - Enneagram Meditation Taco Elephant Specialist: Vrin Rao from 2020-11-23T05:00

The holidays are coming and people are still dying. To give thanks, or not to give thanks? Anita is not loving year 2 of widowhood. Luckily, the struggle bus has many seats and there's room...

Episode 45 - The Black Widow: Leslie Gray Streeter from 2020-11-16T04:00

Anita survives yet another string of weekly shenanigans. Mel lends her a dog, which doesn't turn out the way anyone expected. The pair then interview the coolest cat around: Leslie Gray Str...

Episode 44 - Leaving a Legacy: The Fancy Lady part 3 from 2020-11-09T04:00

Mel reports on her experience after surviving the 3rd deathiversary, and Anita survives more remodeling. The fancy lady joins them to bestow many ideas of how to leave a legacy for a lost spouse...

Episode 43: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls - The Fancy Lady, part 2 from 2020-11-02T04:00

Anita and Mel pull themselves together after Halloween. Anita is getting one step closer to figuring out her headstone situation while Mel faces her husband's 3rd 'deathiversary' ...

Episode 42 - The Fancy Lady: Joy Kirsch from 2020-10-26T04:00

After Anita gets investigated by the police, and Mel returns from multiple dogmergencies, life gets a whole lot fancier. Joy Kirsch, "The Fancy Lady", discusses her 27 year journey sin...

Episode 41 - The Widow, the Military, and the Mayor: Jennie Taylor's Story from 2020-10-19T00:00

Anita and Mel report on the happenings at Widow Bingo (hint: clarinet solos were present). They interview Jennie Taylor who was widowed after her husband, mayor of his city, was killed in Afghan...

Episode 40 - Grief Quagmire Rescue Captain, Carly Kropf, LMFT from 2020-10-12T09:00

Anita and Mel discuss the topic of boundaries as a follow up to Episode 39 - What I Want My In Laws To Know - with LMFT and young widow, Carly Kropf.

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Episode 39 - Letters From A Young Widow: What I Want My In-Laws To Know from 2020-10-05T01:00

Anita and Mel delve into the rarely-talked-about-in-public topic of: in-laws. The scope and spectrum of experience among young widows is wide with this one, but is a hot topic. Anita is stoked. ...

Episode 38 - Melissa Ponder-Brackman from 2020-09-27T23:00

Anita and Mel interview Melissa Ponder-Brackman, who shares her INSANE story of how she became a widow by way of a serial killer. Melissa talks about the many unbelievable facets of her journey,...

Episode 37 - Coco's Caravan: Jennifer Hanks from 2020-09-21T05:00

Anita and Mel interview Jennifer Hanks, the young widow behind the popular instagram account, @cocoscaravan, who was widowed several months after giving birth to twins.

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Episode 36 - 20 Practical Widow Tips - the Widowmercial from 2020-09-14T13:00

Anita and Mel share their "20 Practical Widow Tips" for the low price of free dollars and free cents.

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Episode 35 - HannUGH Legasa, the Unclassified Widow from 2020-09-07T22:00

The Widow Coyle and The Widow Shore interview 25-year old Hannah Legasa who has only been a young widow for a few months. In fact, her situation is a little different than most widows we have en...

EMDR - Therapist Kristi Naumann from 2020-08-31T12:00

Anita and Mel share this replay of Episode 20 since everyone needs more mental health tips! They discuss how to surf with grief, passive suicidality, and what we all need stop doing so we have b...

Episode 34 - Sarah Bertola: Former Valve Trombonist from 2020-08-24T05:00

Anita and Mel interview young bereaved mom, Sarah Bertola (age 25), who also happens to play a mean valve trombone....or used to. Anita's mind is blown and discovers she needs help remember...

Episode 33 - The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Widow from 2020-08-10T16:08:33

Fellow widow podcaster, LaRell (Zelda) Steele from Widowland Life, joins Anita and Mel and tells her messy grief story. *WARNING - the topics covered in this episode may not be suitable for all ...

Episode 32 - Treagan White from 2020-08-03T13:01:19

Anita and Mel interview Treagan White (@heyurkimshusband), widower of instagram famous Kim White (@KimCanKickIt). Treagan shares his unique view as a widower in the public eye, and the trio disc...

Episode 31 - Put Me In, Coach Shawna!! from 2020-07-20T07:00:20

Life Coach Shawna Morrissey gives Mel, Anita, and their listeners some tips and tricks in the coping strategy department. Life Coach resources: www.thelifecoachschool.com

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Episode 30 - Jennifer Steele: Outrunning Fires With Urn in Hand from 2020-07-13T07:00:34

Former rollerskating Aussie Jennifer Steele talks to Anita and Mel about her adventures being a new widow during the fires and pandemic.

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Episode 29 - Ashley Garbe Smith, Esq.: The Rockstar (literally) Widow from 2020-07-06T07:00:21

Anita and Mel interview former touring singer now-turned-lawyer, Ashley Garbe Smith, who is also a widow of 16 years. Ashley shares her story from her newly widowed and childless days at the age...

Episode 28 - Dawn Trythall: Color-Coded Carpools (and other short stories) from 2020-06-29T07:00:32

Anita and Mel interview Dawn Trythall about her mysterious (to Anita) tragedy. Anita tries to win friends and influence people due to her medical professional status. Mel takes Anita on a widow ...

Episode 27 - Karen From Canada Needs a Widow Wife from 2020-06-22T07:00:32

Anita and Mel interview the widow responsible for the WWDN Widow Wives FB group, Karen Cornejo. If you enjoy tales of international mystery, this episode is for you.

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Episode 26 - Hillary Childress, True Crime Connoisseur from 2020-06-15T07:00:34

Join Anita and Mel as they interview Hillary Childress, a new young widow who listened to her mom and took a break from true crime podcasts, found our show, and is now LIVE!! (Thanks, Mom!!)
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Episode 25 - Liz Mecham the Jillaroo from 2020-06-08T07:00:18

Anita and Mel share lots of laughs and dark humor in an interview with the super fun and funny Liz Mecham - young widow from down under.

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Episode 24 - Christina Sgambato, Widow and Online Cornhole Expert from 2020-06-01T07:00:07

Anita and Mel interview fellow young widow, Christina Sgambato, and glean many tips and tricks, including how to play online corn hole (WHUUUT?!)

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Episode 23 - Widowed While Pregnant: Mindi Holmgren from 2020-05-25T05:00:13

Anita and Mel interview Mindi Holmgren who was widowed during her 3rd trimester of pregnancy in 2019.

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Episode 17 - Widow Guest: Rebecca Robbins from 2020-04-15T10:06:26

Anita and Mel discuss topics with special guest, newly-widowed Rebecca Robbins.

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Episode 16.5 - The Lost Story (Wacky Widow Awareness) from 2020-04-09T15:49:19

The lost story from episode 16 has been found. Wacky Widow Awareness has officially begun!

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Episode 13 - Meat me where I ham from 2020-01-21T08:11:05

Where in the world (literally) are Anita and Mel? The duo delves into the concept of meeting people where they are on their grief journey. Anita falls down a well for half the episode, but the p...

Episode 12 - Annnnnd we're back!! from 2020-01-07T20:59:28

In Episode 12, Anita and Mel discuss how they survived the holiday and deathiversary season during their month-long podcast hiatus. Anita considers teaching jazz clarinet lessons.

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Episode 11 - The Coping Cabana from 2019-12-10T09:04:27

Episode 11 - The Coping Cabana by Anita and Mel

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Episode 10 - Headstonehenge from 2019-11-25T21:17:56

Anita and Mel discuss the riveting topic of headstones. Anita realizes that one cannot survive a sugarless life during the first holiday season as a widow. Mel obsesses over dogs.

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Episode 9 - Grief Mythology from 2019-11-17T22:20:03

Anita saves Mel's life after a medical procedure. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly types of cheese. Soon after, they get into the nitty gritty of the myths of grief. Anita wonde...

Episode 8 - Tennis, Cheese, and What Not To Say from 2019-11-11T23:42:11

Anita and Mel tell "what-not-to-say" stories. They also discuss their love for cheese. Well, most cheese....

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Episode 7 - Sharting into the Holidays from 2019-11-04T16:53:45

In episode 7, Anita and Mel discuss holidays, anniversaries, and tell a few silly stories.

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Anita shares more about the details surrounding her husbands death. Part 2

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Episode 4 - Anita's Story (part 1) from 2019-10-10T17:06:15

In Episode 4, Anita shares about her husband's death (part 1 of 2)

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Episode 3 - Mel's Story (part 2) from 2019-10-10T16:57:38

In Episode 3, Mel shares more about the situation surrounding her husbands death.

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In Episode 2, Mel shares her story of her husband Scott's death. (Part 1 of 2)

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Episode 0 | START HERE!!!!! from 2019-10-09T21:00

If you are new to our podcast, THIS IS THE PLACE TO START!! This quickie has important information that will help you navigate the rest of the episodes. WELCOME!!

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Episode 0 | START HERE!!!!! from 2019-10-09T21:00

If you are new to our podcast, THIS IS THE PLACE TO START!! This quickie has important information that will help you navigate the rest of the episodes. WELCOME!!

Help us keep the podca...

Episode 0 | START HERE!!!!! from 2019-10-09T21:00

If you are new to our podcast, THIS IS THE PLACE TO START!! This quickie has important information that will help you navigate the rest of the episodes. WELCOME!!

Help us keep the podca...