The Widow Podcast is for people experiencing the loss of a life partner, who are looking for hope and support whilst navigating their way through this traumatic...
This podcast is from September. However, I wanted to share it with you again.
Coming into the new year with the thoughts of more anniversaries, birthdays and holidays arising, really makes this Podcast resonate with me.
These are often huge triggers for us in our grief leaving us unsure of what we should do to mark the occasion and how we can best support ourselves through them.
In this episode I talk about things you can do to honour your loved one, ways you can nurture your own needs and how our grief evolves over time.
It is a journey and we will all travel it at different paces and in different ways, there is no right or wrong, it's just finding the way that works best for you and being ok with that.
As hard as these days are it's important not to think of them as setbacks, but as an invitation to connect with our loved one, remember them and celebrate their life, eventually we will be able to do this with more love than pain.
Resources:
Join The Widows Membership:
https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership
Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/
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A Story Of Loss, Grief And Love
Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister.
For Dina, she found comfort in putting pen to paper and in 2023 she wrote a book of essays about grief, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Dina shares her story of grief, love, loss and even humour as she navigated her way through the passing of two family members and how the rest of the family came together for support.
Listen as we talk about:
Navigating your way through multiple losses
Anticipating grief and the challenges of supporting a sister battling addiction
Supporting parents through grief
Humor as a source for healing
How grief has become a part go her life and her work
Dina Bachman: Website: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgachman/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinagachman
Resources:
Join The Widows Membership:
https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership
Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/
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A Widow Pep Talk
In this episode, I want to give you a widow pep talk.
I want to give you some words of encouragement to help you see how courageous, inspiring and incredible you are.
In our journey through grief, acknowledging the things that we've done since our person has died can be challenging.
Some people find this a little easier while others may feel disloyal. It can be hard to acknowledge the things that we're doing and giving ourselves credit for that.
Listen as we discuss:
Why we can’t compare ourselves to others and we can’t judge ourselves
How there is room in our grief for growth
How to take a moment to acknowledge what you are doing
Resources:
Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https:// www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising
Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ karensuttonwidowcoach
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/
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Finding Hope And Healing: Heartfelt Christmas Messages Of Support From Widows Who Understand
How do we find hope during the holiday season when there’s grief?
In a season that can be filled with emotional challenges, I hope you find solace and peace in this special Christmas episode.
With the help of some of the members in my community we have brought together tips to honour the memories of your loved one, carry on with holiday traditions and practice self-care during the holidays.
Join me on a journey of rediscovering joy while honoring the memories of our loved ones.
Listen as I talk about:
How to prioritise your wellbeing during the holiday season
Handling the potential for judgement of others during this time
Embracing Joy during a time of grief
Navigating conflicting emotions during Christmas
Honouring your loved one with holiday rituals and keeping their memory alive
Practical tips for self-care to feel good during the holiday season
Resources:
Join The Widows Membership:
https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership
Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/
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Three Important Factors To Help Guide You In Your Grief.
In this episode of The Widow Podcast I discuss three important factors to guide you on your grief journey. These factors haven’t been scientifically proven, they’re just from my own experience and from the experience of the people I help in one to one sessions, and in groups.
In my experience, the three most important factors are:
Rely on your support system, don’t say no to help. It’s important to remember that accepting help isn’t weakness, it doesn’t make you a burden or a bad person. People WANT to help, they want to be there for you, so let them in.
Change the narrative. Don’t let your loss define you. Don’t let it impact you negatively for the rest of your life. I had a burning desire to not become a victim, to believe life could be good again. I had no idea how to do it, or even if I fully believed it, but it was a belief and a desire within me, and it can be within you too.
And finally, have an open heart and an open mind. Your life isn’t over, even if in that moment and moments to come it feels like it is. It hurts, and it’ll carry on hurting, but don’t close yourself off to new opportunities. Instead of saying no, never, say not right now, maybe in the future, maybe soon. Allow yourself to be open to the possibility of a happy future.
The Widow Podcast is for people experiencing the loss of a life partner, who are looking for hope and support whilst navigating their way through this traumatic life event. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, confused, as if you're just existing day by day or you've felt isolated, disconnected and lonely in widowhood and want to find ways to manage your grief more positively, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Karen Sutton, The Widow Coach, widow and mum. She'll share the emotional and practical ways to come through the trauma and take steps to begin to thrive. This is the show for you to learn how to accept your emotions, gain a sense of hope and give yourself permission to create a life of peace and balance. You'll discover coping strategies and personal development tools that take you from those dark places to much brighter days. We understand your grieving process and the pressures of bereavement here at The Widow Podcast.
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