Widow Twins: Embracing the Duality of Light and Dark in Loss

Grief changes us in ways we never expected. This week, Emily sits down with grief coach and writer Mira Simone to explore the raw, transformative power of loss. In an extraordinary connection, Emily and Mira are widow twins—their husbands passed away on the same day from different types of melanoma. After the passing of her partner, Brian, Mira was thrust into a world of unimaginable pain—but also profound self-discovery. She opens up about how grief shattered her, yet also led her toward a journey of self-love and the creation of a supportive space for widows.

Together, Emily and Mira reflect on the dual nature of grief—how it can break us and rebuild us at the same time. They discuss the importance of honoring your path through loss without comparison or shame. This episode is a powerful reminder of resilience, the imperfect yet beautiful process of healing, and the surprising ways we rediscover ourselves after deep loss.

Check out Mira’s free PDF resource called "Beyond Death - A Step-By-Step Guide on Connecting to your Person on the Other Side": newmoonmira.com/beyond-death-freebie.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

04:49 - The Masks We Wear: A Journey of Self-Discovery

19:29 - Navigating Grief: The Yin and Yang of Healing

27:01 - The Impact of Childhood on Grief

32:51 - Embracing Spirituality in Grief

47:58 - Exploring Fate, Free Will, and the Impact of Loss

54:34 - The Journey of Self-Love and Grief

Host

Emily Bingham helps you free yourself from the “shoulds” to discover your authentic self. She is known for guiding clients through tragedy to find their truth – using their grief as a vehicle for growth and transformation! She is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and Founder of her coaching business I Am Emily Bingham, LLC where she empowers hundreds of clients through online and in-person coaching sessions, including magical, transformative retreats.

Emily is also deeply connected to her mother archetype – not just as a widowed mom to two kids – but in her creative endeavors. She loves ushering in new ideas and birthing them into life and has done so with the publication of her book Love & Grief, her podcast It’s Just Me, Emily, and her social media content, which inspires millions of viewers to this day.

Guest

Mira Simone is a widow, mother, published writer, grief coach, and speaker. She is also a registered mental health occupational therapist in Ontario, Canada. In early 2019, Mira’s life was shattered when her partner, Brian, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. He died just seven weeks later, leaving her alone with their almost three-year-old daughter. Mira felt an unstoppable urge to write about her grief publicly, using social media as a way to process and give voice to the profound loneliness of her experience. The response was overwhelming. As more widows, grievers, and grief-curious individuals connected with her words, a powerful community began to form—one rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and a deep desire for connection.

In 2022, she founded New Moon Mira, a grief coaching business designed to support widows and grievers, both online and in-person. She runs a beautiful, 24/7 online community for widows, where members find connection, support, and a sense of belonging. In addition, she leads transformative in-person retreats and offers a powerful...