The Widow Podcast

Karen Sutton
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The Widow Podcast Podcast

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.

  1. 10 Things Every Widow Should Know

    9 SEPT

    10 Things Every Widow Should Know

    Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known. 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/

    27 min
  2. From Loss To Hope: Navigating Grief As A Covid Widow And Mother Of Three

    26 AUG

    From Loss To Hope: Navigating Grief As A Covid Widow And Mother Of Three

    What does life look like when love is intertwined with loss and grief? 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: Join my Free Facebook Group ‘Widowed and Rising’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/widowedandrising My website https://www.karensutton.co.uk/

    1h 2m
  3. Navigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For Widows

    12 AUG

    Navigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For Widows

    There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss. 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/

    29 min
  4. EP32 Embracing Grief And Continuing Love: A Widow’s Journey Of Comfort And Gratitude

    29 JULY

    EP32 Embracing Grief And Continuing Love: A Widow’s Journey Of Comfort And Gratitude

    Grief and the process of healing after loss is a journey. 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/

    42 min
  5. EP31 Part 2 Words Of Wisdom

    15 JULY

    EP31 Part 2 Words Of Wisdom

    In this special episode, we return with a part 2 of Words of Wisdom as eight widows share their stories of loss and of love. 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/

    52 min
  6. EP30 Understanding Grief; How Different Personality Types Shape Our Healing Journeys

    1 JULY

    EP30 Understanding Grief; How Different Personality Types Shape Our Healing Journeys

    Did you know that your personality plays a role in the way you grieve? 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

    1h 11m
  7. Finding Strength In Unity: The Widow’s Membership Journey

    17 JUNE

    Finding Strength In Unity: The Widow’s Membership Journey

    What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery? 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/

    16 min
  8. EP29 Dating After Loss; Widowhood And The Journey To New Love

    3 JUNE

    EP29 Dating After Loss; Widowhood And The Journey To New Love

    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/

    1h 8m
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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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  • Creator
    Karen Sutton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
  • Show Website
    The Widow Podcast

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