Heartprints of Loss

Heartprints of Loss
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Heartprints of Loss is an intimate, empowering podcast where three widows—Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy—come together to share the raw, real, and often unspoken realities of life after loss. From navigating the challenges of dating again to managing family dynamics, coping with grief, and finding joy, each episode dives deep into the many facets of rebuilding life after the death of a spouse. With vulnerability, wisdom, and a touch of humor, these women offer a safe space for others experiencing loss, providing encouragement, hope, and community for those on their own healing journeys.

  1. 12/22/2025

    Surviving the Holidays After Loss: Real Talk From Widows Who Get It | Grief, Hope & New Traditions

    The holidays aren't always jolly when you're grieving. In this raw and honest episode, Amanda, Sophy, and Kristen share what the holiday season REALLY looks like after losing a spouse—from the gut-wrenching first Thanksgiving to creating new traditions that honor your person while finding joy again. In This Episode: How to survive your first (and second) holiday season after loss Why it's okay to skip traditions that hurt too much Creating new holiday memories while honoring your late spouse Navigating family gatherings when the absence feels unbearably loud Why your second holiday season might be harder than the first Whether you're in your first year of grief or your tenth, this episode reminds you that your journey is YOUR journey—and there's no "right" way to do the holidays after loss. You're not alone. We see you. We get it. And we're here with you. CONNECT WITH US: Website: heartprintoflosspodcast.com Join us on tour! Next stop: Orlando, FL - January 2026 HELP US GROW: Subscribe and hit the bell - Comment below: How are you navigating the holidays this year? Share with someone who needs to hear this #WidowLife #GriefAndLoss #HolidayGrief #GriefPodcast #WidowSupport

    30 min
  2. Dating After Death Part 2 + Kristin's BIG Announcement!

    11/05/2025

    Dating After Death Part 2 + Kristin's BIG Announcement!

    You won't believe what happens in this episode! The Heartprints of Loss trio gets REAL about relationships after losing a spouse. Amanda opens up about learning to communicate in new relationships, Sophy shares her journey back to therapy to become the partner she wants to be, and then... Kristin drops the most SHOCKING announcement that will leave you speechless! From navigating the apps to finding love when you least expect it, this episode covers everything widows need to know about dating after loss. Hear about the challenges of comparing new partners to late spouses, the importance of patience, and why grief doesn't disappear just because you find love again. MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS: Amanda's journey with her first real relationship since widowhood Sophy's honest confession about losing patience and going back to therapy Kristin's LIFE-CHANGING announcement you have to watch Special guest appearance from Kristin's husband sharing his perspective Real talk about merging families, blended relationships, and healing while dating Whether you're a widow considering dating, currently in a relationship, or supporting someone through grief, this episode will give you hope that love IS possible after loss. The heart's capacity is limitless! CONNECT WITH US: Website: heartprintsofloss.com Leave us a voice message on our website Contact us for speaking engagements and support Check out our books: "You Can Soar" by Amanda "The Spaces in Between The Roots They Couldn't Kill" by Sophy "Grief is My Life" by Ahmad Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear this message! Drop a comment below sharing your own journey or questions about dating after loss. #WidowLife #DatingAfterLoss #GriefAndLove #RemarriedWidow #WidowSupport #LoveAfterLoss #GriefJourney #WidowDating #RemarriageAfterDeath #HealingAfterLoss #WidowPodcast #BlackWidow #YoungWidow #GriefSupport #LifeAfterLoss #SecondChanceAtLove #BlendedFamily #WidowCommunity #FindingLoveAgain #GriefAndHealing #WidowStrong #HeartprintsOfLoss #Widowhood #DatingAfterDeath #LoveAgain #GriefTherapy #WidowTok #RelationshipsAfterLoss #ModernWidow SEO KEYWORDS: widow dating, dating after death of spouse, remarried widow, love after loss, grief and relationships, widow support, young widow,

    1h 2m
  3. Opening Your Heart Again: Exploring New Relationships After Widowhood

    10/22/2025

    Opening Your Heart Again: Exploring New Relationships After Widowhood

    Navigating love after loss can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be a journey you walk alone. Join Amanda, Kristin, and Sophie as they sit down with remarried widow Connie Gilmore-Dizard and her husband Chip for an honest conversation about dating, remarriage, and opening your heart again after the death of a spouse. In this heartfelt episode, Connie shares her 11-year widowhood journey and how she met Chip seven years after her late husband's passing. Chip offers a rare male perspective on what it takes to date and marry a widow, discussing the intentionality, patience, and understanding required to honor both the past and build a future together. Key topics covered in this episode include: How Connie and Chip met through social media during COVID and built their relationship slowly over time The importance of setting boundaries and knowing your worth when dating as a widow What men need to understand about dating widows and supporting them through grief The role of pre-marital counseling in building a strong foundation for remarriage Navigating blended families and helping children adjust to new relationships Why grief doesn't end with remarriage and how couples can honor the past while embracing the future The power of intentionality, presence, and asking how you can lighten your partner's load Red flags to watch for when dating after loss and when to walk away Connie is the founder of Premature Widow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting widows through their grief journey. Her story demonstrates that while widowhood changes you forever, it doesn't mean your story is over. Chip's vulnerability and willingness to learn about widowhood offers invaluable insights for anyone considering a relationship with a widow. Whether you're a widow contemplating dating again, already in a new relationship, or someone interested in understanding how to support a widowed partner, this conversation provides practical wisdom and hope for love after loss. Subscribe to our channel for more conversations about widowhood, grief, healing, and finding joy again after devastating loss. Connect with Premature Widow and learn more about Connie's work supporting widows at prematurewidow.org #widowhood #remarriage #loveafterloss #datingasawidow #griefandloss #widowsupport #secondchance #remarriedwidow #blendedFamily #griefjourney #widowcommunity

    58 min
  4. Finding Strength in Faith: Spiritual Resilience After Loss

    10/08/2025

    Finding Strength in Faith: Spiritual Resilience After Loss

    In this powerful episode of Heartprints of Loss, widows Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin share their inspiring journeys of post-traumatic growth and spiritual resilience. Discover how these three women transformed tragedy into purpose, turning their deepest wounds into wisdom. Episode Highlights: Sophy opens up about publishing her book after three years in the making, navigating job loss, and finding her identity as a Southeast Asian refugee advocate. She shares how losing her husband Brian equipped her to handle life's challenges and step into advocacy work for widows and refugee communities. Kristin celebrates her 7-year-old son Ahmad becoming a published author with his book about grief. She discusses the power of monetizing your mental health, taking social media fasts, and teaching her son to thrive despite losing his father to tragedy. Amanda reflects on hosting successful widow retreats, maintaining the Be Like Ike Foundation, and parenting a teenage driver while continuing to pour into her community through scholarship programs and nonprofit work. Key Topics Covered: Post-traumatic growth and thriving after loss Faith-driven entrepreneurship during grief Parenting children through widowhood Building nonprofit organizations from tragedy The importance of identity and advocacy Generational trauma and healing Finding purpose in the spaces between pain and growth This transparent conversation proves that grief and growth can coexist. Learn how these widows continue to evolve, support their families, and create lasting impact while honoring their late husbands' legacies. Connect with Heartprints of Loss: Website: HeartrprintsOfLossPodcast.com #WidowLife #GriefAndLoss #PostTraumaticGrowth #SpiritualResilience #FaithJourney #WidowSupport #HealingAfterLoss #OvercomingTragedy #GriefPodcast #BlackWidows #WidowAdvocacy #ThrivingAfterLoss #GriefRecovery #HopeAfterLoss

    42 min
  5. A Widowers Journey and the Healing Power of Creativity

    09/24/2025

    A Widowers Journey and the Healing Power of Creativity

    In this powerful episode, we welcome Michael, a recent widower and father of four, who shares his raw and honest journey through early grief while raising teenagers. Discover how this Christian comedian uses biblical humor and creativity as both a healing tool and a ministry, despite facing backlash from some religious communities. What You'll Learn: • How open communication prepared a family for loss • The unique challenges widowers face vs. widows • Using creativity and humor as grief therapy • Navigating single parenthood in early grief • Managing children's grief while processing your own • Dating timeline differences between men and women in widowhood • Maintaining relationships with in-laws after spouse's death Michael opens up about his wife's two-year cancer battle, their honest conversations about death and remarriage, and how he's learning to parent differently while honoring his late wife's memory. His story offers hope and practical insights for anyone walking the difficult path of spousal loss. Join hosts Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin as they create a safe space for authentic conversations about love, loss, and finding light in the darkness. #WidowerJourney #GriefHealing #SingleDad #ChristianComedy #WidowCommunity #CreativeHealing #FaithAndLoss #ParentingThroughGrief #EarlyGrief #WidowPodcast #HealingThroughHumor #BiblicalComedy #LossAndFaith #GriefSupport #WidowedParenting Resources mentioned: • Grief therapy for children • Widow/widower support communities • Faith-based grief resources This episode contains discussions about death, cancer, and grief that may be triggering for some viewers.

    44 min
  6. The Grieving Body: Navigating Health After Loss

    09/10/2025

    The Grieving Body: Navigating Health After Loss

    Your body remembers loss in ways you never imagined... When grief hits, it doesn't just break your heart—it literally rewires your nervous system and throws your hormones into chaos. In this eye-opening episode, widow warrior trio Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin sit down with hormone specialist Dr. LaRessa Ferdinand to uncover the hidden health crisis that follows loss. What You'll Discover: Why your nervous system gets stuck in "fight or flight" after lossHow grief accelerates menopause and hormone disruptionThe real reason you feel like "your body is breaking up with you"Why doctors dismiss women's grief-related health symptomsPractical strategies to reclaim your physical health during healingDr. LaRessa Ferdinand, board-certified OB-GYN and integrative health specialist, shares her personal journey through multiple losses while breaking down the science behind grief's assault on women's bodies. This isn't just another wellness talk—it's a lifeline for women whose bodies feel foreign after loss. If you're experiencing: Extreme fatigue that won't liftEmotions that feel completely out of controlSleep disruption and brain fogChanges in your cycle or early menopause symptomsFeeling dismissed by healthcare providersThis episode will validate your experience and give you the tools to fight back. About Heartprints of Loss:Join widows Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin as they create honest conversations about grief, healing, and rebuilding life after devastating loss. No toxic positivity—just real talk about the journey back to yourself. Connect with Dr. LaRessa Ferdinand:Instagram: @DrLareesaWebsite: DrLareesa.comWatch for "Dr. LaRessa Speaks" - 5-minute health nuggets coming soon! #Grief #Widowhood #WomensHealth #Hormones #Menopause #GriefRecovery #HealthAfterLoss #StressResponse #HormonalHealth #WidowLife #GriefSupport #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #HolisticHealing #WomenOver40

    43 min
  7. Widows Guilt: Freedom!! Joy, Laughter, and Moving Forward

    08/27/2025

    Widows Guilt: Freedom!! Joy, Laughter, and Moving Forward

    In this raw and honest conversation, Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin break the silence around widow guilt and the complex emotions that come with feeling free after losing a spouse. This episode addresses the taboo topic that many widows are afraid to discuss - the guilt that comes with experiencing freedom, joy, and growth after loss. Whether your marriage was wonderful, complicated, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you feel less alone in your healing journey. What You'll Discover: Why feeling freedom after loss doesn't make you a bad personReal stories of freedom from abuse, caregiving, and toxic relationshipsHow to overcome the guilt of thriving after tragedyThe truth about imperfect marriages and complex griefWhy your grief journey is valid no matter what it looks likeHow to honor your vows while embracing your healing From Amanda's experience with caregiving freedom to Kristin's truth about breaking free from 20 years of toxicity, and Sophy's perspective on different types of freedom - these three incredible women share their most vulnerable moments. They remind us that healing looks different for everyone and that post-traumatic growth is real. Connect with Heartprints of Loss: Subscribe for weekly widow support and healing contentShare your story in the comments - this is a judgment-free zoneCheck out Sophy's upcoming book mentioned in this episode You Are Not Alone. Your Story Matters. Your Healing Is Valid. This is a safe space for widows to explore the complicated emotions that come with loss, including relief, freedom, guilt, and growth. Whether you're newly widowed or years into your journey, this conversation offers validation and hope. #WidowLife #GriefHealing #WidowGuilt #HealingJourney #WidowSupport #GriefSupport #PostTraumaticGrowth #WidowCommunity #HealingFromLoss #GriefIsLove

    33 min
  8. From Saying NO to God to Building a Thriving Widow Community

    08/13/2025

    From Saying NO to God to Building a Thriving Widow Community

    When God called Florine to start a widow support group just 3 months after losing her husband at 37, she crossed her arms and said "I'm NOT doing this." What happened next changed hundreds of lives. In this powerful episode of Heartprints of Loss, three incredible widow warriors - Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin - sit down with Florine, a two-time bestselling author who transformed her pain into purpose by creating "Widows Igniting the Flame of Excellence." What You'll Discover: The moment Florine finally said YES and how one sister was already waiting for her Why widowhood is treated like it's "contagious" and how to change that The critical difference between asking "How are you doing?" vs. using a proper needs assessment How community literally heals hearts: The surprising Roseto Effect research Real talk about financial struggles, single parenting, and losing your life partner young Why the widow crisis is getting younger (widows at 27, 33, 37) and what that means Featured Resources: Florine's book "Widow Care" - a practical manual for churches and communities The revolutionary "Widow Needs Assessment" tool Widows Igniting the Flame of Excellence ministry details Free downloadable resources mentioned in episode This isn't just about grief - it's about the power of obedience, community, and turning your mess into your ministry. Whether you're a widow seeking hope, someone wanting to help, or a leader looking for practical solutions, this conversation will inspire you to see how God can use your darkest season for His greatest glory. COMMENT BELOW: What's one way you've seen community make a difference in someone's life? SUBSCRIBE for more raw, honest conversations about finding purpose in pain and hope after heartbreak.

    39 min
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Heartprints of Loss is an intimate, empowering podcast where three widows—Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy—come together to share the raw, real, and often unspoken realities of life after loss. From navigating the challenges of dating again to managing family dynamics, coping with grief, and finding joy, each episode dives deep into the many facets of rebuilding life after the death of a spouse. With vulnerability, wisdom, and a touch of humor, these women offer a safe space for others experiencing loss, providing encouragement, hope, and community for those on their own healing journeys.

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  • Creator
    Heartprints of Loss
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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