Welcome to this first ever Widow 180 roundtable discussion! We are bringing together an inspiring group of guests to explore the deeply personal process of rebuilding life after loss. Pam (4 years widowed), Becky (4 years widowed) and MaryBeth (14 years widowed), all bravely come forward today to share their unique stories of grief, resilience, rediscovering joy, and picking up the pieces of their shattered lives.

The conversation covers:

• The overwhelming early days of widowhood and shifting from survival mode to finding purpose
• Moments that signaled the start of healing and concrete steps taken towards rebuilding
• The challenge of moving from "we" to "me" and discovering identity apart from marriage
• Creating new traditions, making bold life changes, and the power of community
• The importance of patience, courage, daily gratitude, and grace on the journey forward!

You will hear honest accounts of building new lives, facing uncertainty with bravery, honoring loved ones, and finding hope after heartbreak.

If you’re new to widowhood or feeling stuck in the messy middle of grief, this episode offers comfort, validation, and tangible tools for taking the next step!

Resources and groups mentioned in this episode:

• Check out Pam's group at www.widowswhowine.com
• Louisville Widow and Widowers Meetup (meetup.com)
• Pam's Book: Where's the Key to the Safe?

Remember - You’re not alone—listen in for wisdom, laughter, and solidarity on the road to rebuilding after loss.

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Get ready for an episode that’s as heartwarming as it is inspiring! In this week’s Widow 180 episode, I sit down with widow, author, and death doula Jackie Disch. Jackie takes us on a deeply personal journey through the loss of her beloved wife, Katie, during the pandemic.

You’ll hear Jackie open up about:

• becoming a caregiver in the isolating days of lockdown
• navigating the practical “business side” of grief and the agony of probate!
• learning how to honor both her pain and her partner's memory, by creating the time and space to grieve, like a 10 day writing retreat!
• how studying as a death midwife prepared her (in surprising ways!) for their final days together.
• why she’s a lifelong advocate for therapy
• how she wrote the book In Losing Katie: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief.
• how little steps—like the simple act of moving a dirty dish to the sink—can help you slowly find your way forward after loss.

Plus, Jackie talks about the power of intention, the signs she believes showed her a new path, and the courage it took to start anew in a place she and Katie once dreamed of retiring.

If you’re navigating grief, wondering what “moving forward” looks like, or just want to hear a beautiful story about love and resilience, this episode is for you!

Tune in for validation, hope, and a reminder that you’re not alone—grief changes us, but it also makes room for strength we never knew we had.

Find Jackie’s book and connect with her at https://www.jackieldisch.com.

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Have you found yourself wondering, "Am I doing this right?" or "Is what I feel normal?" after losing your spouse? You're not alone — and this episode is for you.

Grief after losing a husband or wife is unlike almost any other loss. The silence in the house. The missing half of every plan. The strange, disorienting feeling of moving through the world as "I" when you were "we" for so long.

It's exhausting, confusing, and deeply isolating — and so many widows and widowers are quietly asking the same question: Am I going to be okay?

In this episode, we answer that question — not with empty reassurance, but with 5 real, honest signs that you are healing, even on the days it doesn't feel like it.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why showing up — even in the smallest ways — is an act of extraordinary strength
• How grief feels less consuming over time - and that's a sign of healing
• Reaching out to others is a sign of healing
• Why imagining even a small future is more powerful than you think
• And why everything you're feeling right now makes complete sense

Whether you lost your spouse recently or years ago, whether you're having a hard week or just need someone to remind you that you're not broken — this episode will meet you exactly where you are!

Friend, you are going to be okay!

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