Over the past few months I’ve spoken to so many incredible people who’ve shared their stories with such honesty and courage. I’ve also had my own moments of reflection, especially as I reach ten years since Simon died. My connection with him continues to evolve in beautiful ways, and I’ve come to understand that healing isn’t about moving on but about going deeper into ourselves, into life, and into love.

I talk about what I’ve learned through this year’s grief retreats at Tofte Manor, the extraordinary women I’ve met, and a powerful moment of truth that reminded me how gratitude and growth can exist within grief. I share why I believe that life after loss can hold meaning, joy and purpose again, and how the gifts that come from our pain can become the foundation for a new and peaceful chapter.

We explore:

• What it really means to go deeper into healing
• How community and shared stories help us feel less alone
• The evolving connection we have with the people we’ve lost
• Why transformation and gratitude are key to long-term healing
• The lessons from Toft Manor and the courage to speak our truth
• How joy, love and grief can all coexist

For More Support: 

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Debbie shares her widow journey from joining the community in 2020, two and a half years after losing her husband suddenly in 2018, to where she is now, seven years on and living with a sense of freedom, purpose and excitement about the future she never thought possible. We explore how the shift from grief work to life work happened through Vibrant Living and the transformative Rise and Renew retreat, and why discovering hidden parts of yourself after loss can be both surprising and liberating.

We discuss:

• The transition from surviving to thriving and living fully after widowhood
• How Vibrant Living and Rise and Renew created profound shifts in healing
• Discovering that it's a new connection with yourself, not just reconnection
• Moving from "second best life" to "my best life" as a widow
• Living with conscious intent and presence after losing your partner
• Why grief and life journeys become intertwined rather than separate
• The power of widow community, energy and being under one roof
• Finding permission to live without fear of the future
• Building trust in your inner compass after loss
• Creating a legacy you're proud of

It's an uplifting conversation about transformation, self-discovery, rebuilding after loss, and the beautiful truth that anything is possible when you're ready to do the work.

For More Support: 

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Orla shares how, seven years on from losing her husband, she’s found strength and self-belief through journaling, movement and meditation. We explore how yoga helped her reconnect with her body and emotions, how she’s learned to regulate her nervous system while parenting a neurodivergent child, and why small, consistent steps can lead to deep transformation.

We discuss:

 • How grief and identity evolve over time

 • Why investing in yourself is an essential part of healing

 • The role of movement, journaling and mindfulness in recovery

 • Parenting and self-regulation through grief

 • The power of community and accountability

 • Rebuilding confidence, purpose and peace after loss

It’s a grounded, compassionate conversation about healing and rediscovering who you are when life changes forever.

For More Support: 

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Sam talks about the shock and trauma of losing a partner to suicide, the complex grief that followed, and the stigma that still surrounds suicide loss. She also explains how blogging her experiences online became an unexpected lifeline, connecting her with others who truly understood. Today, that same community spirit drives her professional work supporting people bereaved by suicide.

In this conversation, we discuss:

 • The unique challenges of grieving a partner lost to suicide, including guilt, anger, and unanswered questions

 • How stigma and silence around suicide complicate grief and isolate families

 • Why asking directly about suicidal thoughts can be a powerful step in prevention

 • The importance of peer support and online communities in surviving loss

 • How language matters – why saying “died by suicide” helps reduce stigma

 • Suicide statistics in the UK, and why more awareness and training are urgently needed

Sam’s openness helps break the silence around suicide bereavement and offers comfort to those facing similar heartbreak. Her story is a reminder that connection and conversation can save lives.

For More Support: 

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Solace at Empowerment Charity: empowermentcharity.org.uk

Follow Sam on Instagram: @sammysuns

Meghan’s story is both professional and deeply personal. After the loss of her father to cancer and the sudden death of her mother just two years later, she found herself plunged into a level of grief that no amount of training had prepared her for. Checking herself into inpatient care, she came face to face with the reality that most of us are never taught what to do with grief, even those who are supposed to help.

In this conversation, we explore:
• Why therapists are often not trained in grief, and what that means for those seeking support
• The difference between “normal” grief and when grief becomes traumatic
• How unresolved grief shapes our lives and sense of connection
• The six core components of the Grief Mentor Method, and why movement, nourishment, and ritual matter
• Learning to tolerate grief as energy in the body rather than something to “fix”
• Why we need cultural change around grief education, support, and bereavement

Meghan’s honesty about her own breakdown and recovery is powerful. She challenges the myths we are told about grief and shows how truth, embodiment, and simple practices can open a way forward.

For More Support:
The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership
Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Joan lost her husband Mike unexpectedly in 2021, when she was 66. Overnight, her world changed, and with it all the plans they had made for their retirement together. Alone and uncertain, Joan found herself navigating widowhood while also adjusting to the realities of ageing, loneliness, and rebuilding life from the ground up.

What’s remarkable is the way Joan has chosen to respond. From joining a Nordic walking group to travelling solo on a sewing retreat in the French Alps, she has steadily built a new life filled with courage, community, and connection. She shows us that it’s never too late to step out of your comfort zone, try something new, and discover joy again.

In this conversation, we talk about:

 • Living through the shock of sudden loss and the emptiness it leaves behind

 • Facing widowhood in your late 60s and the unique challenges that brings

 • Finding support through community, retreats, and friendship

 • The role of hobbies, creativity, and travel in healing

 • Learning to balance solitude with connection and joy

 • Why it’s never about age, but about mindset, openness, and possibility

Joan’s honesty, warmth, and adventurous spirit remind us that grief reshapes us, but it doesn’t have to confine us. Her story is proof that even in the hardest circumstances, new beginnings are possible.

Awakening Hope 

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

For More Support: 

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Kerry met her husband Jeremy as a teenager, and together they built a beautiful life in Dubai with their two daughters. When Jeremy was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in his late forties, everything changed. They returned to the UK, navigated treatment and remission, and cherished precious time together, until Jeremy died peacefully at home, surrounded by love and light.

But Kerry’s journey didn’t end there. Alongside the loss of Jeremy, she also experienced the deaths of her stepdad, her aunt, and her father in quick succession. For a long time, she kept herself busy, raising her daughters, moving house, running marathons, even fronting a national charity campaign. It wasn’t until she hit rock bottom that she realised she hadn’t allowed herself to truly grieve.

In this moving conversation, Kerry and I talk about what it means to reach that breaking point and how it can also be the start of something new. She shares her experience of delayed grief, the impact of multiple losses, and the importance of language, support, and friendship in rediscovering who you are after loss.

We discuss:

 • Living with loss after the death of a soulmate to multiple myeloma

 • What happens when grief is delayed, and why staying busy can’t keep it away forever

 • Coping with the weight of multiple losses and the layers of grief they bring

 • How bereavement can shake your sense of self, resilience, and daily life

 • Finding strength through friendship, community, and shared support

 • Shifting from self-criticism towards kindness and self-compassion

 • Moving forward while holding on to love, joy, and hope

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “lost yourself” after bereavement, Kerry’s honesty and courage will remind you that healing isn’t about reinventing who you are, but rediscovering the person you’ve always been.

Awakening Hope 

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

For More Support: 

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Maya shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband suddenly on Easter Sunday, and the devastating impact it had on her and her two young children. She opens up about navigating guilt, trauma, and survival in the aftermath, and how she slowly began to reconnect with herself, symbolised by the hot pink shoes she wore to his funeral.

We discuss:

 • Maya’s journey into widowhood at just 27 years old

 • Facing grief while raising two young children alone

 • The pressure of societal and family expectations around funerals and grieving

 • How small acts of colour and courage helped her reclaim a sense of self

 • The role of intuition, self-trust, and personal truth in healing

 • Writing her bestselling book Bounce Back Better and empowering other widows

 • Why she calls herself “The Bounce Back Widow” and what that really means

Maya’s energy, honesty, and wisdom are both inspiring and grounding. If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild after devastating loss, or how to rediscover the parts of yourself that grief can bury, this episode offers strength, hope, and vibrant encouragement.

Awakening Hope 

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

For More Support:

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Grief can turn our world upside down, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, and unsure of who we are anymore. In this conversation, I share my own experiences and offer gentle, practical ways to begin rebuilding trust, safety, and compassion within yourself.

We discuss:

• Why showing up for yourself in grief is so powerful
• How grief changes our sense of identity and self-worth
• The importance of small, consistent steps rather than perfection
• Practical tools such as habit stacking, breathing, journaling, and pausing
• How nervous system regulation plays a role in healing
• Learning to listen to your body’s wisdom and needs
• Why self-compassion is essential, not optional

If you’re navigating life after loss and wondering how to care for yourself when everything feels overwhelming, this episode offers support, tools, and gentle encouragement to take one small step at a time.

Awakening Hope

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope, a free five-day immersive experience for widows and surviving partners, running 22–26 September 2025. Together we’ll explore how to face feelings, cultivate self-compassion, and rediscover who we are after loss.

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

For More Support:

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership
Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Mary-Frances has spent her career researching what happens to our minds and bodies when we lose someone we love. Her work helps us understand why grief feels the way it does, how our brains adapt, and why love and loss are so deeply intertwined.

This conversation is full of insight, science, and compassion. We explore what happens in the brain during grief, why waves of grief come and go, and how we can continue our bond with those who have died. Mary-Frances also shares why resilience is the most common response to loss, and why grief is less about “moving on” and more about learning to live with love in a different way.

In this episode we talk about:

•  Why grieving is best understood as a form of learning
•  How the brain and body adjust when someone we love dies
•  The difference between grief (in the moment) and grieving (the ongoing process)
•  Why the second year of grief can sometimes feel harder than the first
•  The importance of internal bonds and how they continue after physical loss
•  What research shows about resilience, prolonged grief, and healing
•  How grief journeys differ with sudden loss compared to after long-term caregiving
•  Practical ways we can support ourselves, and each other, through grief

Explore Mary-Frances O’Connor’s books: 

The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor | Waterstones

The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O'Connor | Waterstones

I’d love you to join me for Awakening Hope — a free five-day experience.

Find out more at: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

For Further Support:

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Mary-Frances O’Connor – Photo credit: Eric Godoy 

Laurence shares their love story, Melitta's diagnosis, and the long goodbye they faced together as a family. He opens up about his year-long walk around the coast of England and Wales, a challenge that raised awareness of cervical cancer, encouraged women to attend smear tests, and helped him navigate life after loss.

We discuss:

• Coping with the death of a spouse after a long illness
• The emotional and physical impact of grief
• How walking, nature, and connection helped Laurence heal
• Stories from strangers he met along the way
• Why listening without trying to fix can be the greatest gift
• Finding love again after bereavement

If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a partner or wants to better understand grief recovery, this episode offers comfort, hope, and inspiration.

Find out more about Laurence on his site, including where to buy copies of his wonderful book.

https://laurencecarter.com

For More Support: 

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Phillipa lost her husband Rob suddenly four and a half years ago. What's fascinating is that music - which had been her whole life as a musician and teacher - completely disappeared after Rob died. But it came back in the most powerful ways.

Hazel, a clinical psychologist with a deep love of music, met Phillipa at a grief and music think tank. Their instant connection sparked Music to Die For, where people share stories about pieces of music that connect them to someone they've lost.

This is such a beautiful conversation about how music supports us through grief and helps us stay connected to our loved ones.

In this episode we explore:

• Why music either becomes our greatest comfort or completely disappears after loss
• How grief is our brain learning to rewire without our person - and why it takes so much longer than society expects
• The beautiful reframe: "grief has taught me how to live" rather than learning to live with grief
• How Music to Die For creates a safe space for sharing stories and feeling less alone
• Their plans for retreats, walking weekends, and a book of 365 musical stories
• Why music helps us "time travel" to precious memories whilst building new ones

Resources mentioned:

• Music to Die For: https://www.musictodiefor.co.uk/ (free to share your story)
• Widowed and Walking UK Facebook group
• "The Grieving Brain" by Mary Frances O'Connor

For More Support:

The Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Coaching and retreats: karensutton.co.uk

Becky became a widow when her husband Steve died suddenly while they were on holiday. Steve's unexpected death left Becky heartbroken but determined not to let grief define her forever. Nearly two years later, she found herself ready to explore what came next, including the possibility of love again.

This episode is a lovely, thoughtful, and open conversation about the complexities of dating as a widow, and the courage it takes to open your heart again. Becky and Matt share their journey from a dating app match to moving in together, navigating everything from children's reactions to in-laws' acceptance. It's a story about resilience, hope, and the truth that love - even after devastating loss - is always worth the risk.

In this episode we talk about: 

• How Becky found her way from heartbreak to healing after Steve's sudden death
• The moment she knew she was ready to date again - and why it felt like the right time
• Practical wisdom about online dating as a widow, from profile tips to handling rejection
• How Matt approached dating someone who had been widowed, and what he learned
• The importance of keeping your deceased partner real - not putting them on a pedestal
• How they navigated introducing children, meeting in-laws, and creating space for everyone
• Why Matt chose to move into Becky's home, and what that gesture means
• How grief and new love can coexist beautifully - "I am who I am because of Steve"
• The gift of experiencing two great loves in one lifetime

Resources and Links

Join the Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Explore my retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

This week, I’m joined by someone really special. Lynne Atkin MBE is part of our community, and from the start, I was genuinely amazed by how she was navigating her grief. Not long after the first year of her widowhood, Lynne was making remarkable progress, showing up with strength, clarity and real purpose. And I remember thinking, how is she doing that?

Over time, I saw it wasn’t a fluke. Lynne kept showing up. She kept leaning into the process and doing the work, with such openness and intention. And she’s built something powerful: a life that holds both her love for Michael and her hope for what comes next.

 In this conversation, Lynne shares what helped her move through the early pain and start building something new. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning how to live fully again.

In this episode, we talk about:

•  Rebuilding identity after a long marriage
•  What helped Lynne feel safe in her grief
•  Making peace with guilt and giving yourself permission to live
•  Creating a vision for your future when everything has changed
•  How community and coaching helped her move forward

Whether you’re newly widowed or further along, this is a powerful story of resilience, growth and hope. It’s one I know will stay with you.

Resources and links:

Join the Widow Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Explore retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

Earlier this year, I invited three amazing women, Nikki, Becky and Wendy, into the Remember community to share their stories. Stories of love, of loss, of navigating life after the unthinkable. They spoke with such honesty and vulnerability, and it was one of the most powerful sessions we’ve had. I knew straight away I wanted more people to hear it.

What I love about this conversation is how different each of their experiences have been. It show us how there’s no right way to grieve, and hearing those contrasts side by side really brings that home.

They talk about what helped, what didn’t, the pain of parenting through grief, the shifts in friendships, the moments that caught them off guard, and the ways they’re slowly creating a new version of life. 

In this episode, we explore:

• The very real, very messy early days of widowhood

• How grief affects identity and friendships

• The fear of forgetting and the ways we stay connected

• The little things that help, and the things that really don’t

• What it looks like to build a life around your loss

• Giving yourself permission to feel joy, without guilt

Resources and Links

Join the Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Explore my retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

Welcome back to Season Four of The Widow Podcast. It feels really good to be back.

Nearly nine years since Simon died, I’ve been reflecting on everything that’s changed, not just in my own life, but in the way I support other widows. Over the past year, I’ve gone through some huge shifts. I trained as a Master Intuitive Psychology Coach, ran retreats here in the UK and in the US, and launched a new programme called Vibrant Living, which is all about what comes next.

This episode is a bit of a catch-up, but also a conversation about growth. The kind that happens quietly, over time, as we keep showing up for ourselves. I’ll talk honestly about where I’ve been, how I’ve changed, and what I’ve learned about creating a life that feels full again, not in spite of the grief, but alongside it.

In this episode, I share:

•  What’s changed for me since the last season
•  How I think about grief now, and what peace looks like
•  The power of community when you’re rebuilding after loss
•  What led me to retrain and deepen the work I do
•  Why I created Vibrant Living for widows ready for something more

Resources and Links

Join the Widows Membership: karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

Explore my retreats and coaching: karensutton.co.uk

Stacey shares her journey of loss and how she navigated her way through her grief in her own unique way, a way in which we could all learn a lot from.

We discuss; 

• How Stacey and her daughter dealt with that first Christmas
• The coping strategies Stacey used in her grief
• The pivotal moment Stacey realised she had to make some changes
• Supporting Children through their grief
• Navigating new relationships
• Deciding to live again after loss
• The importance of leaning into your own intuition
• Worrying about other people's judgements and assumptions
• Guilt
• Finding joy in today and writing the new chapters in our books with love and peace in our hearts

This really is such a wonderful conversation and I know you’ll be able to draw so much from this.

We got unexpectedly cut off at the end (the joys of living on a small island), so there is an abrupt finish to the conversation. We contemplated arranging another time to record an ending but I actually felt that Stacey’s final words of wisdom were so beautiful, it felt like the perfect end to a wonderful conversation, so we left it as it was.

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:

• The physical toll of grief on your body and how it can manifest as symptoms
• The impact of the stress response and how it affects your overall health
• Practical tips and exercises to help you manage and alleviate grief
• Ways to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and find relief

Resources:

Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

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.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
• Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
• Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
• Finding inner drive and desire to create a meaningful life after loss

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Coping with a sudden loss of a husband
• Grief and isolation after husband's death from cancer
• Finding solace in community after an unexpected loss
• Learning self-kindness and embracing unexpected accomplishments after loss
• Taking time to pause and reframe negative experiences
• Setting boundaries, finding structure, and routine in grief
• Discovering new hobbies and joy after loss
• Connecting with other widows and finding support through shared a journey

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

Join me as I explore what glimmers are, why they matter, and how they can help you navigate through grief.

We will be taking time to notice and appreciate the glimmers as part of your path to healing.

Listen as I talk about:

• Seeking out these small moments of joy, even in the midst of profound grief
• How glimmers activate your parasympathetic nervous system to help you feel calm & safe when grief triggers your stress response
• Allowing joy and pain to coexist and why it’s important to acknowledge both aspects of your own experience with grief
• Practical ways to seek out and nurture glimmers to help heal and build resilience

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss

of her husband, George.

Debbie turned to writing with essays published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love”

column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest.

Debbie has also taken her journey through grief and written the book, Available As Is,

which is a memoir about searching for love after loss and finding yourself.

Listen as we talk about:

• How Debbie coped with the initial shock of her husband’s passing
• Dating after loss & navigating your way through grief while dating
• Practical tips to ease back into dating
• The self discovery and awareness that occurs on your healing journey

Learn more about Debbie Weiss:

Website: Debbie Weiss Author

Facebook: Debbie Weiss

Instagram: Debbie Weiss Author

LinkedIn: Debbie Weiss Writer

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
• Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
• Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
• Finding inner drive and desire to create a meaningful life after loss

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

She is a certified grief coach and is talking to us about the financial implications of widowhood.

Stacy also shares her own experience with loss and how it has impacted her to help others.

Listen as we discuss:

• Taking inventory of where you're at and what help you need
• The importance of finding a financial advisor and how to you find the right financial advisor for you
• Understanding your assets & liabilities as well as your new income and expenses

Resources:

Stacy Francis:

www.FrancisFinancial.com

Twitter: @FrancisFinance

Francis Financial’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrancisFinancialInc/

Francis Financial’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/francisfinancialinc

Stacy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StacyFrancisFinancial/

Stacy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyfrancis/

Financial Help for Widows: A Complete Resource Guide: https://francisfinancial.com/financial-help-for-widows/

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Julie is an experienced personal recovery coach specialising in helping people after difficult and sometimes traumatic life change. Prior to starting her coaching Julie spent 20 years in the NHS as a senior nurse and midwife, she also worked on various pioneering NHS community projects.

Since becoming a professional coach in 2006 she has developed a unique New Chapter recovery program which has helped many people to reach new fulfilling phases in their lives, which they hadn’t thought possible.

Julie is an author of popular unique personal growth gift books including ‘The Grief Garden path and is a well-known inspirational and motivational wellbeing conference speaker.

In this episode Julie shares her own personal stories of loss, how she supported her two girls through grief towards health, healing and happiness and also shares her golden nuggets of wisdom.

We discuss anger, widowhood, rebuilding and finding glimmers of sunshine in a dark place.

Julie now supports others in their own journeys of grief and helps them to create something truly meaningful after loss.

‘Change is forever, but the pain doesn’t have to be…’

Website: Julie New – Personal recovery coach

Follow Julie’s journey on Instagram: Julienewpersonalrecoverycoach

Join Julie on Twitter: @julienewcoach

Like Julie’s Facebook page: Julie New – Personal recovery coach

You are also welcome to join Julie’s private Facebook group ‘Forever Flowers’, a place for people who care for ongoing motivation, inspiration, support and understanding:

https://facebook.com/groups/ForeverFlowers/?ref=share

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.

Resources:

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https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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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/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-gachman-10abb018/

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
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• 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/

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:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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.

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:

• 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/

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:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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

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:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

So, how can widows find space in their hearts to be intimate with somebody else and still love and grieve their person? 

In this episode, we'll discuss sexual desires and the loss of intimacy in widowhood. We'll also go through some practical tips to help you reconnect with your desires and rediscover your sexuality.

What You'll Learn:

• The loss of intimacy after the loss of the loved one
• Understanding sexual desires in widowhood
• Insecurity and the thought of being with someone else
• The tragic traditions of widowhood
• The guilt of wanting to explore intimacy with someone else
• Why having your needs met is the key to happiness
• How to create meaningful connections with those around you
• Be aware of your feelings and actions during grief

Resources: 

• 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/ 

However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in today's world.

Plus, despite their popularity, grief researchers have continuously demonstrated that everyone handles grief in their own distinct way.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the creator of the 5 stages of grief, herself said it was never meant to be prescriptive; it was meant to be descriptive. 

So why are people still following a framework that is obviously not correct?

In this episode, we'll talk about the five stages of grief and the controversy around them. We'll also discuss frameworks to help you explore your emotions the best way you see fit after the passing of a loved one.

What You'll Learn:

• The 5 stages of grief explained
• Controversy and myths around the 5 stages of grief
• The evolution of grief
• Understand that grief isn't linear
• Why it's impossible to understand somebody else's grief
• The thin line between grief and clinical depression
• Do people experience all five stages of grief?
• Mindset shifts to help you ride the waves of grief

Resources: 

• 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/ 

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:

• Seeking support during the grieving process and how it can positively impact your journey.
• Finding hope even in the darkest moments.
• Creating a life filled with purpose and meaning post-loss.
• Giving yourself permission to grieve in your own way.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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/

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:

• Melissa's personal journey of coping with the loss of her husband, James, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The emotional rollercoaster of Dealing with cancer and pregnancy during the Covid restrictions.
• Coping with early grief with a newborn baby.
• The challenges of raising children who are learning how to grieve the loss of their father.

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

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:

• Noticing and understanding the heightened health anxieties that often follow the loss of a loved one
• Listening to your body's signals and reaching out for support when needed
• Tools & strategies to work through health anxieties
• Learning how to embrace self-compassion and self-care for healing

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

So many of us wonder, how do we navigate through the complexities of losing a life partner?

In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear how the power of community can help you to find hope and find your way once again.

Listen as Karen talks about:

• The unique challenges of losing a life partner and how it impacts every aspect of your life.
• The importance of finding a supportive community to help you through your grief.
• How to create a meaningful and fulfilling life after loss.
• How grief evolves over time and how to embrace your journey.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

Join us for stories of resilience from a community of women who have walked the path of widowhood.

The widows share their experiences to show you the power of connection and support in navigating grief.

Listen as the widows talk about:

• Finding comfort in nature, gratitude, and support groups
• Feeling less alone in grief and finding a sense of belonging through community
• Learning to live without your loved one and making plans for the future
• Finding solace and support while going through the stages of grief

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

Lindsay Wright, the founder of Link Engagement, joins us on the podcast to share her knowledge on personality traits and the reasons behind people's behaviours as key to transformation.

As a widow, this knowledge and insight is something Lindsay has reflected on deeply as part of her own journey through her own grief.

Listen as we talk about:

• The influence of personality types on grieving and coping mechanisms
• How people respond to grief differently
• Finding joy and happiness after profound loss through human interaction and self- awareness.
• How personality types and life experience can help cope with grief

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:

• How grief can have both emotional and physical impacts on the body
• How self-care practices help alleviate physical and emotional symptoms
• Why community and sharing experiences can be therapeutic in your road to healing

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

How do we find joy after the loss of our person?

Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss

of her husband, George.

Debbie turned to writing with essays published in The New York Times’ “Modern Love”

column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and Reader’s Digest.

Debbie has also taken her journey through grief and written the book, Available As Is,

which is a memoir about searching for love after loss and finding yourself.

Listen as we talk about:

• How Debbie coped with the initial shock of her husband’s passing
• Dating after loss & navigating your way through grief while dating
• Practical tips to ease back into dating
• The self discovery and awareness that occurs on your healing journey

Learn more about Debbie Weiss:

Website: Debbie Weiss Author

Facebook: Debbie Weiss

Instagram: Debbie Weiss Author

LinkedIn: Debbie Weiss Writer

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

Join me for a very special episode as I talk about my late husband's birthday and how I've navigated the eight years since his passing.

You'll hear about the pain, the healing, and the importance of community support.

Listen as I talk about:

• The emotional journey of celebrating our loved one's birthday after they’ve passed
• The support from family and friends to help you cope with the grief
• The evolution of your grief over the years and its impact on your life
• My reflections on life, love, and the legacy of my late husband

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

Jess is a specialist in Living Wakes and Memorials with a passion for telling your stories in meaningful ways.

From unconventional funeral practices to living wakes, there are more options to explore that you may have not yet considered.

Listen as we talk about:

• Exploring unconventional funeral practices like living wakes and the importance of open conversations.
• Understanding options and navigating end-of-life care for both those grieving and those caring for someone at the end of life.

• Jess's own unique story and how it informs her work as a funeral celebrant.
• The significance of approaching funeral planning with an open heart and mind to create meaningful ceremonies.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Ways to preserve the legacies and memories of your loved ones.
• Exploring the different parts of grief and its transformative power in shaping identity and relationships.
• How to be empowered and embrace change while still honouring the essence of those we've lost.
• Practical ways to stay connected to our loved ones after they passed.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Cultivating a growth mindset to overcome challenges and embrace possibilities
• Acknowledging everyday acts of bravery and stepping out of our comfort zone
• Practicing self-compassion and caring for your own needs
• Finding inner drive and desire to create a meaningful life after loss

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Noticing and understanding the heightened health anxieties that often follow the loss of a loved one
• Listening to your body's signals and reaching out for support when needed
• Tools & strategies to work through health anxieties
• Learning how to embrace self-compassion and self-care for healing

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• The common tendency among widows to compare their grief journeys
• Finding meaning and fulfilment in life rather than comparing oneself to others
• Practicing self-compassion and grounding oneself in the present moment
• The underestimated impact of grief on your daily life
• How grief can shape your personality, priorities, energy and identity

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Navigating your way into the New Year
• Focusing on the present moment, embracing core values, and considering what your loved one would wish for you in the new year
• How your partner’s love can continue to shine on and guide you through grief
• Acknowledging the challenges of holidays and milestones
• Reflecting on your progress and taking pride in your journey

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• Coping with a sudden loss of a husband
• Grief and isolation after husband's death from cancer
• Finding solace in community after an unexpected loss
• Learning self-kindness and embracing unexpected accomplishments after loss
• Taking time to pause and reframe negative experiences
• Setting boundaries, finding structure, and routine in grief
• Discovering new hobbies and joy after loss
• Connecting with other widows and finding support through shared a journey

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/

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:

• A chance encounter that led to love
• The battle with feelings of failure and regret that can happen after losing a spouse
• Val's resilience and bravery during even the darkest of times
• Keeping memories alive with journaling and photos
• The challenges of the second year of grief
• Honouring the past with tradition and confronting a future without your partner
• Finding comfort in the quiet moments

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership:

https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• How Ric navigated his story and the profound impact of losing his wife shortly after their son Hugo's birth.
• Embracing personal empowerment: the resilience and mindset shifts that occur during your time of grief.
• The complexities of finding love again after loss.
• How creative expression can became a great asset to cope with the loss of a loved one.

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/

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:

• The transformation one must go through in life after loss.
• Why connection and shared experiences is so important in the healing journey.
• Discovering your hidden gifts and spirituality during grief.
• How spirituality and personal growth can be tools for healing during loss.
• Trusting your intuition and inner knowing when you receive signs from the universe.

Learn more about Alex Vitillo:

www.breathingheart.co.uk

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/

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:

• Seeking support during the grieving process and how it can positively impact your journey.
• Finding hope even in the darkest moments.
• Creating a life filled with purpose and meaning post-loss.
• Giving yourself permission to grieve in your own way.

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

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

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:

• How grief can have both emotional and physical impacts on the body
• How self-care practices help alleviate physical and emotional symptoms
• Why community and sharing experiences can be therapeutic in your road to healing

Resources:

Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

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:

• Melissa's personal journey of coping with the loss of her husband, James, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The emotional rollercoaster of Dealing with cancer and pregnancy during the Covid restrictions.
• Coping with early grief with a newborn baby.
• The challenges of raising children who are learning how to grieve the loss of their father.

Resources:

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

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:

• The physical toll of grief on your body and how it can manifest as symptoms
• The impact of the stress response and how it affects your overall health
• Practical tips and exercises to help you manage and alleviate grief
• Ways to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and find relief

Resources:

• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Listen as I talk about:

• Learning to find happiness after loss
• Rebuilding your life after loss and the journey that will require patience and support
• Getting past the guilt to allow joy back into your life
• Reconnecting with others, rebuilding connections, and discovering who you are now

Resources:

• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October

https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or uncertainty about creating a meaningful life after loss, listen as I reveal the path to rediscovering yourself.

Explore practical steps to help you navigate this difficult journey on today’s episode.

Listen as I share:

• How rebuilding life after loss is a gradual and evolving process, and why that's okay.
• Discovering your purpose and the importance of self- discovery.
• Trying new things and connecting with a supportive community.
• Why finding joy and laughter in your healing journey and allowing yourself to have fun is so important.
• Setting goals to give your life direction and motivation.
• The value of leaning on others for support and asking for help when needed.
• Navigating setbacks and challenges with resilience.

Resources:

• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Grief is a natural part of the healing and it can be a challenging part of the journey.

Discover how to build a healthy relationship with grief and find ways to express and release the emotions that accompany loss.

Listen as I talk about:

• How grief is multifaceted and can impact every aspect of life
• Allowing yourself to feel and express your emotions, even when it feels uncomfortable
• Finding healthy coping mechanisms and support networks to help you navigate through grief
• How grief can be a transformative experience, revealing aspects of yourself and your capabilities that you may not have known existed
• Why suppressing or avoiding your emotions can lead to long-term challenges

Resources:

• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Join me as I explore what glimmers are, why they matter, and how they can help you navigate through grief.

We will be taking time to notice and appreciate the glimmers as part of your path to healing.

Listen as I talk about:

• Seeking out these small moments of joy, even in the midst of profound grief
• How glimmers activate your parasympathetic nervous system to help you feel calm & safe when grief triggers your stress response
• Allowing joy and pain to coexist and why it’s important to acknowledge both aspects of your own experience with grief
• Practical ways to seek out and nurture glimmers to help heal and build resilience

Resources:

• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song
• Finding Hope In Widowhood - Twelve month Programme information. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/finding-hope-in-widowhood

 My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

If we are to become resilient for ourselves and our loved ones, we must first start with nurturing the relationship with yourself.

In this episode, I invite you to slow down, to lie in the stillness and quiet where there is no pressure and no expectation.

Listen as I talk about:

• Listening to your body to tune in to your physical and emotional needs during times of grief

• Understanding the delicate balance between setting goals for yourself and understanding when it’s time to slow down, take a moment & reflect

• Allowing space for self-kindness and being ok with your journey being messy and imperfect as you learn and make new discoveries

• The power of your words and how the words and phrases you use can shape your reality

• Reframing negative self-talk into empowering affirmations to support you in your healing journey

Resources:

• Awakening Hope - FREE four day event from 11th - 14th September. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope
• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song
• Finding Hope In Widowhood - Twelve month Programme information. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/finding-hope-in-widowhood

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

When you lose your life partner, one chapter closes and another chapter opens with new experiences, lots of growth and moments of grieving in between.

Join Karen as she shares her experiences and guidance on navigating through the complex emotions and discoveries that come with widowhood.

Listen as we talk about:

• Taking time to reflect on your achievements and allowing yourself the space for personal growth and to find peace and love.
• Reflecting on what life would be like if your partner was still alive
• The reality of ongoing grief years after your loved one has passed
• How to start listening to your body, ask questions and wait for the answer
• How to release the feeling of loss

Resources:

• Awakening Hope - FREE four day event from 11th - 14th September. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope

• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song
• Finding Hope In Widowhood - Twelve month Programme information. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/finding-hope-in-widowhood

Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising

My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

From retreats, The Widows Choir to our 12 month programme, Finding Hope in Widowhood, discover what becomes possible when you find your community of support.

Be inspired and discover how you can reclaim the next steps in life through your own personal development journey in finding hope.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why community is the foundation for moving trough grief and finding hope in widowhood.
• How resilience, personal growth & development can help heal and rebuild your life after loss.
• How Awakening Hope is the best way to take that first step into resilience.

Resources:

• Awakening Hope - FREE four day event from 11th - 14th September. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/awakeninghope
• Widows Choir - Day event in Birmingham UK on the 21st October https://www.widowretreats.com/widows-choir-grief-and-healing-through-song
• Finding Hope In Widowhood - Twelve month Programme information. https://www.karensutton.co.uk/finding-hope-in-widowhood

 My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

There have been so many powerful conversations, insights and stories shared with us through the guest speakers this season.

While we have different experiences, belief systems, upbringings and different people around us, when you bring people together that are going through something similar, magical things happen.

Listen as I discuss:

• How we can become more resilient in our grief
• Finding joy, peace and hope after loss
• The importance of self-care, self-compassion and self-discovery
• Healthy ways to express grief
• Finding a supportive community that understands your grief

Resources:

• 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/

As you navigate your way through your grief one of the first steps will be to decide what kind of life you want to create for yourself that is meaningful and purposeful.

The road may be rocky and so in this episode I invite you to reimagine a future that can look meaningful.

Listen as I discuss:

• The first steps to creating a meaningful and purposeful life
• Stepping out of your comfort zone to try something new
• Reimagining your goals and dreams
• Finding Purpose in the smaller moments of life
• The importance of self-compassion, self-discovery and a supportive community

Resources:

• 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/

That’s why I asked two members of my program, Finding Hope In Widowhood, to share their experiences of their second year in widowhood.

In our conversation we unpack the differences between year one and year two, what it looks like and different people's experiences of it, to help you process it, understand it and hopefully fear it less.

Listen as we discuss:

• Wendy & Shannon’s experiences getting through the first year of grief
• What support really looks like and how vital it is in widowhood
• Finding a sense of belonging and community with other widows
• Building a relationship with grief while continuing to move on to find peace, joy, connection and love in life
• How grief can change as we move through our journey into the second year of grief
• Tips on how to deal with grief

Resources:

• 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/

Rosie tells her story of her husband passing and how she found her way as a single parent with the support of her friends and family.

Listen as we discuss:

• Experiencing hospice and being there for your partner in their final days
• The difference between the first and second year of grieving
• Parenting on your own after the loss of your partner
• How her relationships with friends and family have been impacted
• What’s next for The Widowhood Podcast

Resources:

• 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

Myriam and Alison, two incredible women in my membership, share their experiences and
journey of parenting through grief.

They share their stories of how they became a widow and how they managed their own
emotions to care for their kids.
Listen as we discuss:
• How to talk to your children about death
• What the first years of widowhood can feel like
• The lessons we can learn from our children
• How to communicate your own grief to your children
• Modelling the behaviour that we want our children to embody

Resources:
• 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/

Through their loss, a silver lining appeared as a beautiful friendship began that bonded them for life.

From their experience they launched the podcast, Good Mourning, to help make grief a topic that people talk about authentically.

Now they’ve taken the topic of grief to the written page in their book, Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Sal & Im met and started their conversations around grief
• Finding forgiveness in grief
• How being around others who have experienced grief is healing
• Boundaries in relationships & accepting others as they are
• How journaling can help alleviate grief
• Grief brain and how it effects your body

Learn more about Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn:

website: https://www.goodmourning.com.au/

Good Mourning Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Mourning-Honest-conversations-about/dp/1922616311/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FXPRYB70SSBF&keywords=good+mourning+book&qid=1683855486&sprefix=good+mourn%2Caps%2C619&sr=8-1

Resources:

• 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/

From her experience Orla Blackburn became a Grief Yoga Guide and Mentor for the widowed to help them find space in body and mind.

Her guidance allows others to heal as they discover their own self-belief and self-confidence. Through her experience she also discovered the healing benefits and power of yoga and meditation for children as well.

Listen as we discuss:

• Connecting movement, breath and mindfulness to get into a calmer state
• The importance of having a supportive network and community
• Utilising yoga as a form of healing and a release of grief
• Creating a safe space to release grief
• Supporting young children after’s a loved one’s passing
• How yoga can help children and families

Learn more about Orla Blackburn:

https://www.orlablackburn.com

FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondbereavementintobravery

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oyogaxo/hello@orlablackburn.com

Widowed Parent Retreat https://www.orlablackburn.com/weekend-widowed-parents/

Resources:

• 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/

Carolyn shares her story from the six months leading to her husband’s passing to the PTSD she worked through and the tools she found that got her through each day of her widowhood.

Carolyn started the Widow Walk and discovered journaling as an outlet for her grief. She wrote the Widows Walk to help others on their path to healing too.

Listen as we discuss:

• Carolyn’s tools and ways to find a healthy release for her grief
• How journaling can help with the grief to finding hope after the loss of your person
• How The Widows walk began and the benefits of movement
• The importance of getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things

Learn more about Carolyn Gould:

A Widow’s Walk: https://amzn.eu/d/hf7MYuL

Email: awidowswalk1@gmail.com

Instagram: @awidows_walk

@walkingandwellbeing

Resources:

• 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/

Founder of the Movement, “Loving Life after Loss” Marie has inspired others in processing their loss.

Marie is also an author and has shared her experience of moving to Australia, marrying and losing her husband, how she coped and found empowerment throughout her experience.

Listen as we discuss:

• A different perspective on life, love, grief and the choices that are yours to make
• How positive psychology helped her move through her grief
• The life you have to live beyond the grief
• The comfort of a grief group to support you in your journey.

Learn more about Marie Alessi:

Article about "Widowhood is Re-Invention”: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/widowhood-

re-invention-marie-alessi-legacy-coach/

Books: Loving Life after Loss: https://mybook.to/LovingLifeAfterLoss

Happy Healing: https://mybook.to/Happy_Healing

Resources:

• 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/

Britta is an author, naturopath, intuitive healer, kinesiologist and holistic therapist. What makes Britta so unique is her approach to providing the possibility of physical, emotional, spiritual restoration and healing for clients who have given up on more traditional methods of medicine.

In Britta’s 26 years of practicing energy healing she has helped to heal hundreds of conditions from persistent migraines, insomnia, chronic back pain, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, IBS, fibromyalgia and cancer.

Listen as we discuss:

• The different layers of healing and how they work
• Why awareness and affirmation is key to mindset
• Full body dimension of healing
• Trauma releasing exercises and how they work
• The continuation of the bond with our people after they have passed

Learn more about Britta Hochkeppel:

https://vitaserena.co.uk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@hochkeppel

Resources:

• 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/

Can two opposing emotions, grief and joy, exist together?

In today’s episode I invite you to explore the possibility of thinking about grief from a different perspective.

To also look at redefining your joy and how it can change over time.

Listen as I talk about: 

• The difference between positive and negative emotions in grief
• Recognising the bittersweet moments
• Acknowledging that grief and pain is not the only thing that attaches you to your person
• Re-writing your definition of joy and what joy looks like for you now

Resources:

• 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/

Emma Gray returns to the podcast to speak about the importance of setting up our own death admin.

Emma is a former will and probate solicitor. The death of her husband, Simon, inspired her to support others to better understand and set up their own death admin as well as the admin of their loved ones after they have passed.

Listen as we talk about:

• Sadmin - the admin that nobody wants to do or talk about
• Setting up your own will now
• The importance of journaling and your digital legacy
• Making your estate tax free through donations

Emma Gray:

Free Will Challenge: https://www.rainbowhunting.co.uk/willchallenge

Sadmin course: https://www.rainbowhunting.co.uk/sadmin-adulting-course

Instagram (where people can message me): https://www.instagram.com/rainbowhuntingmoments/

Free quiz for people to see how sorted their own personal Sadmin is: https://www.rainbowhunting.co.uk/free-adulting-quiz

Free private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rainbowhuntingcommunity

Resources:

• 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/

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:

• 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/

Her husband, Simon, a Royal Marine died of cancer in July 2016 at just 38 years old.

Emma’s has had a career change since Simon’s death and has set up Rainbow Hunting to help others through tough times.

Listen as we talk about:

• How to get started with the post death admin (aka sadmin)
• Understanding the role of the executor of the will
• Asking for help as you work through your finances
• The importance of recognising what to keep after your person has passed on

Emma Gray: https://www.rainbowhunting.co.uk/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowhuntingmoments

Resources:

• 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/

While Nina’s career flourished her peers did not know of her personal struggle as her husband ’s health declined.

Nina shares Steve’s story and his positive outlook on life even though he knew his body was unwell.

Listen as we talk about:

How Steve supported her in her career and kept her grounded

How his positive attitude helped him to enjoy life through the decline of his health

Finding the good in any situation

How to deal with those difficult times and the impact of losing your life partner

Resources:

• 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/

Others find out their person passed unexpectedly. No matter the reason many can relate to not being able to say the things they wanted to say before their person passed.

In today’s episode I share the story of when my husband died and how I didn’t get to say goodbye.

Listen as I talk about how we can all find our own way to say goodbye even after our person has passed.

Resources:

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach
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• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensuttonwidowcoach/
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• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk

Geraldine Mullan shares her story of love and loss and how she faces each day after the tragic loss of her husband John, son Tomas and daughter Amelia in a car accident in August 2020.

Geraldine shares the love that her family brought to each other and how that has helped her navigate her grief after her devastating loss. 

Listen as we talk about: 

• How she finds the courage to move forward with her life 
• The hardest thing about grief  
• How Geraldine uses music to stay connected to her family
• The importance of keeping her husbands and children's memories alive every day
• How Geraldine has faced her fear of the water to help her on her healing journey

Resources:

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

After the loss of Emily’s husband in 2019 she started moveTHRU as a way to give new meaning from her tragedy by helping others to heal.

Emily’s mission is to help anyone who has experienced a loss embrace grief through movement, mindset, and by connecting with a community who understands, and find meaning and purpose in life after loss.

Listen as we talk about:

• The decision to share her story on social media
• The importance of having difficult conversations about death
• How she learned to deal with her grief and also let go of comparison
• The power of community in healing

Connect with Emily Bingham:

• https://www.movethrugrief.com/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@emily_movesthru_grief
• https://www.instagram.com/emilypbingham/

Resources:

• 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/

She wrote a book called Hope is coming. A true story of grief and gratitude.

A book that tells the story of the death of her husband, George and the hope she found through the loss and her life after her husband’s passing.

Listen as Louise shares :

• The story of her husband, George and losing his battle with Cancer when he was just 34 years old.
• Accepting the inevitability of death for you and the person who is dying
• How to prepare and deal with the fear of death
• Seeing the signs and allowing to believe in a spiritual world
• The impact that faith can have on relationships

Resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderfulness_of_life/?hl=en
• Hope is Coming: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B099N61JCV/ref=redir_mobile_desktop/259-0204124-4332521?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1657438951&ref_=tmm_kin_swatch_0&sr=8-1
• Buy the book through Louise's publisher; https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/louise-blyth/hope-is-coming/9781529395525/ 

• 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/

You may be thinking, will I ever be ready or want to date again?

In today’s episode I am speaking with Nicky Wake who is the founder of Chapter 2, UK’s only dating app built by widows for widows.

Listen as Nicky shares :

• Her story of dating after the loss of her husband, Andy.
• The idea behind Chapter 2 and how it has become a safe space for widows and widowers to find like minded people that understand their point of view and their common needs around grief and mourning.
• Nicky’s tips on how to deal with loss and move into that next chapter in life

Resources:

• Nicky Wake email: nicky@chapter2dating.co.uk

• 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
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

In today’s episode I want to share with you what a limiting belief is and how they impact our lives during widowhood.

Listen as I share:

• How the stories we tell ourselves can become our truth
• A simple way to identify your limiting beliefs and stories that are not serving you
• How to write a new story for your life

Resources:

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

Katie gave an incredible TedX talk that speaks to widowhood and as she says in her talk, “the future that we envisioned no longer exists”.

Although life is going to be very different now it can also still be good.

There is still so much to look forward to and so many more wonderful moments for you to experience.

Listen as I talk about:

• How loss can teach us to live
• Why grief is the catalyst for growth and change
• How tiny moments of bravery can lead to bigger moments of change
• Discovering the power in community and support
• How Katie Hunt’s TedTalk can teach us how to live after the loss of a loved one

Resources:

• TedX Talk, How loss can teach us to live, Katie Hunt: https://youtu.be/Beonlbqc6q4

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

At first it feels like your world is over and your best days are behind you with your person in your mind with everything you do.

Listen as I share with you:

• My story as I enter my seventh year as a Widow
• How to grieve and have space for a new partner
• What it would be like if your person came back into your life today
• Allowing yourself to sit with your feelings and also knowing when to keep moving.

Resources:

• 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/

She is a certified grief coach and is talking to us about the financial implications of widowhood.

Stacy also shares her own experience with loss and how it has impacted her to help others.

Listen as we discuss:

• Taking inventory of where you're at and what help you need
• The importance of finding a financial advisor and how to you find the right financial advisor for you
• Understanding your assets & liabilities as well as your new income and expenses

Resources:

Stacy Francis:

www.FrancisFinancial.com

Twitter: @FrancisFinance

Francis Financial’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrancisFinancialInc/

Francis Financial’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/francisfinancialinc

Stacy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StacyFrancisFinancial/

Stacy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyfrancis/

Financial Help for Widows: A Complete Resource Guide: https://francisfinancial.com/financial-help-for-widows/

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In the early stages of grieving we are naturally very focused on the death, this is unavoidable, however, we want to avoid it becoming our focal point for the rest of our lives.

Our person lived, they created memories, they taught us so much and they shaped who we are today.

Remembering our person for all that they were in life is so healing for us, it helps us take steps forward towards a brighter future and remember our person with more love than pain.

Listen as we discuss:

Remembering the life they lived and not their death

Learning to focus on the memories, moments and achievements you made together

Remembering the value that our loved ones brought to our lives

Resources: 

• 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/

Sometimes it can feel easier to keep busy, distract ourselves and take ourselves away from the pain that we're in.

Today, I’d like to invite you to take some time to slow down and think about you.

To focus on some breathing & self healing in a guided meditation.

Practice this meditation as often as you would like and experience the amazing benefits of self care and self healing.

Resources:

• 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
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

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:

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ karensuttonwidowcoach
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ karensuttonwidowcoach/
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

They may not always know the right thing to say, or do, as what works for one person doesn’t always work for another. 

Grief is daunting, uncomfortable and scary for so many. Let's not make this worse by expecting them to get it all right all the time.

Listen as we discuss:  

• The importance of letting go of the expectation of what people can and cannot say
• How to show up for someone in grief  
• What we can expect from others when we are grieving 
• How to navigate your way through posts on social media 
• How to respond to comments that don’t work for you in your moment of grieving 

Resources:  

• 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/

I get a lot of messages from people giving end of life care and there’s a real fear of getting it wrong, either by saying too much or not enough.

When we think about preparing for death and opening up those conversations it can be helpful to think ‘What would love say’? 

In today’s episode I speak with Victoria Tolchard, an Art Therapist specialising in supporting people from diagnosis to recovery and end of life into bereavement, on the importance of having a conversation about death and dying. 

Listen as we discuss:  

• Why we need to have a conversation about death and what we want
• The importance of including children into the conversation 
• How to start the conversations we want to have but don’t know how to
• Communicating with your palliative care team about your wants 
• The link between a meaningful death and meaningful grief
• How to talk about death from a place of love 

Resources:  

• 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/

And, as a widow, it is incredibly hard for us to talk about our grief and how we are truly feeling, we fear being a greater burden on everyone else and darkening their Christmas with our sadness.

So often, as a result, as we navigate our way through the holidays we can feel incredibly alone with everything that we are thinking and feeling.

I want you to know that what you are feeling is a natural response to your loss, and I want to give you a few ideas on how you can support yourself through the festive season, so you can understand how to be a little kinder to yourself at this time of year.

In this episode we’ll discuss:  

• How to manage Christmas get togethers
• Ways of honouring our person during the holidays 
• Allowing ourselves to feel what we need to feel
• Ideas to replace writing those dreaded Christmas cards

Resources:  

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach   
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/   
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach  
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• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensuttonwidowcoach/   
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg   
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

you, is your first instinct to say, ‘What choice do I have?’

As a widow the grief we endure often leaves us feeling we have no choice in what we do or feel.

In this episode we’ll discuss:

• How to overcome the opinions of others
• How to start looking at all the good choices we are making
• Re-learn a new way of thinking about choices we make in our day to day life
• A simple way to reframe the words we use in order to shift how we feel

Resources:

•             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/

If you feel like there is no hope in your journey through widowhood, remember your person has died, but your love for them has not. You can continue loving them and honouring them and in time, it will become with more love than pain.  

In this episode, we'll discuss how to find hope in widowhood. Tune in to learn how you can honour your loved one and create a life you truly love again.

What You'll Learn:

• How to process grief with hope
• Understand that your grief is not permanent 
• Do not become a victim of your grief
• How to build a relationship with your grief
• Learn to remember your person with more love than pain
• Why you need to take full responsibility for your grief
• What meaning are you attaching to your grief?

Resources: 

• 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/

A lot of people are shocked by how different the stages of grief can look like. But what every widow learns to understand is that grief takes work. It's not something that just goes away on its own. Time might heal a broken bone, it might heal a cut on the skin, but time alone doesn't heal wounds of the hearts. 

In today's episode, we'll break down the myths of how long grief should last and the steps you can take to comfortably navigate the different stages of grief.

What You'll Learn:

• The hard truth about the timeline of grief
• Understanding the different types of grief
• How to navigate the second year of widowhood
• How long it takes to rebuild a life worth living
• Why time does not heal grief
• How you can continue to love your person after death
• Why you need to stop comparing your grief
• How to process grief with love and patience

Resources: 

• Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karensuttonwidowcoach 
• Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karensuttonwidowcoach/ 
• TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/@karensuttonwidowcoach 
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNgKpAqSpEdQV2zYJIPaHvg 
• My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/ 

So, how can widows find space in their hearts to be intimate with somebody else and still love and grieve their person? 

In this episode, we'll discuss sexual desires and the loss of intimacy in widowhood. We'll also go through some practical tips to help you reconnect with your desires and rediscover your sexuality.

What You'll Learn:

• The loss of intimacy after the loss of the loved one
• Understanding sexual desires in widowhood
• Insecurity and the thought of being with someone else
• The tragic traditions of widowhood
• The guilt of wanting to explore intimacy with someone else
• Why having your needs met is the key to happiness
• How to create meaningful connections with those around you
• Be aware of your feelings and actions during grief

Resources: 

• 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/ 

The big question is, why do we feel so jealous of people who still have their loved ones? Why is jealousy such a big part of the grieving process? In today's episode, we'll talk about feeling jealous in our grief and how we can use our jealousy to appreciate the good times we had with our person and learn to cope with our emotions.

What You'll Learn:

• Understand that guilt is normal in widowhood
• Why grief is more than just sadness and tears
• How to familiarise yourself with the process of grieving.
• Why we feel jealous of other people's happiness
• Feeling jealous doesn't make you a bad person
• All your feelings are valid during grief
• Avoid judging yourself for feeling jealous
• Differentiate between normal and irrational jealousy

The truth is, grief and jealousy are closely intertwined. The jealousy you feel is an ache for the love of your person. We think of jealousy as a negative trait, but in reality, it's the most vulnerable part of ourselves asking to be heard. 

Resources:

• 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/ 

What You'll Learn:

• The role of guilt in grief
• Why guilt is a normal part of grief
• How to let go of your perfectionist tendencies
• Learn to accept you have very little control over what happens in your life
• How attaching grief to your pain will keep you stuck
• The first step to making sense of your grief
• How to change the "what if" into an "even if"
• How to grant yourself the gift of forgiveness
• Finding comfort in friends and family

After losing a loved one, it's very easy to look back with hindsight and recognise the things we didn't do well enough, the things we should have said, or the things we could have changed. But actually, all these feelings only distract us from everything we did to love and support our person.

Resources:

• 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/

In today's episode, we discuss how widows can reframe that feeling of being a burden to others after losing a loved one. We'll also go through unique ways you can use to ask for help without sounding overly needy. 

What You'll Learn:

• How to accept that you are not a burden as a widow
• What carrying the weight of widowhood means for you and those around you
• Your grief is your responsibility
• It's okay to reach out for help during mourning
• How to become more comfortable asking for help
• Why carrying grief doesn't always get easier
• How to acknowledge that you are worthy of support during grief
• Why you don't have to go through grief alone