Widow News Network

Mishael "Misha" Porembski
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Welcome to Widow News Network (WNN) — Good News Widows Can Use. Widow News Network is a hope-filled podcast created to help widows, widowers, fatherless children, widowed families, friends, and faith environments navigate grief, rebuild their lives, and discover practical resources, encouragement, and community along the journey. Each episode is designed to bring widows real help for real life through: Stories of resilience and post-traumatic growthPractical encouragement and hope after lossConversations about grief, faith, healing, and purposeEmotional wellness and brain health supportParenting and family conversations for grieving householdsLocal and national organizations serving widows, widowers, and fatherless childrenMinistries, nonprofits, experts, and community leaders led by widows or widowers making a tangible differenceHonest conversations that remind widows they are not alone Hosted by Mishael "Misha" Porembski, founder of Widow Strong, Emmy Award-winning documentarian, speaker, certified life coach, and widowed mother for 19 years, WNN combines personal understanding with heartfelt storytelling to connect listeners to hope, healing, and trusted resources. Before becoming a widowed mom in 2007, Misha spent more than 20 years working behind the camera in network television news, contributing to programs including Today, NBC Nightly News, and Dateline NBC. Today, she uses that experience to amplify stories that matter and shine a light on organizations, leaders, and families helping widows move from tragedy to triumph. Whether you are newly widowed, years into your journey, supporting someone you love, or passionate about serving grieving families, Widow News Network exists to bring you Good News Widows Can Use, stories that uplift, resources that empower, and conversations that restore hope. Because there is purpose in your pain… and real hope for your story. Learn more at WidowNewsNetwork.com

Episodes

  1. Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    Widowhood to Healing

    It gets easier - but not because time magically fixes you. If you need this, save it. If you know someone rebuilding after heartbreak, send this to them.No one is coming to rescue you. That part hurts, but it’s also where your power starts.After a life that was intertwined with someone else, it’s normal to feel out of place. It’s normal to not know what makes you happy anymore.But “normal” doesn’t mean “stuck.” You get to choose whether you stay a victim of what happened or become the hero of what comes next.Maybe healing is part time, part choice. What part are you in right now? Watch the full WNN episode here: https://youtu.be/A7UrEmC3p2Q?si=dq5JFFcoa0E2cQ0_ Resources & Links: The Widower's Guide to Reclaiming Happiness by Jen Santaniello_Forward Not On Community http://JenSantaniello.com_Website_http://WidowStrong.com http://WidowNewsNetwork.com Connect with Jen Santaniello:_https://www.facebook.com/jlsantaniello https://www.instagram.com/jen.santaniello/ _https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-santaniello-cmm/ https://jensantaniello.com/community/ #JenSantaniello #ForwardNotOnCommunity #GriefAndGrowth #ResilienceJourney #MomTruths #HealingOutLoud #healingjourney #heartbreakhealing #selfgrowth #chooseyou #reelsinstagram #WidowStrong #WidowNewsNetwork #WNN  #HostMishaPorembski WidowNewsNetwork.com WidowStrong.com

  2. Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    Widow Mom Win: Modeling Resilience for our Children WNN Short

    Jen was just trying to get a bottle cap out of my sink... and got hit with a question she was not ready for. She tried everything - her nails, knives, tongs, even her son with his tiny fingers. Then she heard my baby girl whisper, "Do you wish Daddy were here?" That was the moment Jen realized she had a choice:stay in the sadnessor show my kids what resilience looks likeSome moments don't ask you to be strong. They ask you to decide. Still thinking about that one. Watch the full WNN episode here: https://youtu.be/A7UrEmC3p2Q?si=dq5JFFcoa0E2cQ0_ Resources & Links: The Widower's Guide to Reclaiming Happiness by Jen Santaniello_Forward Not On Community http://JenSantaniello.com_Website_http://WidowStrong.com http://WidowNewsNetwork.com Connect with Jen Santaniello:_https://www.facebook.com/jlsantaniello https://www.instagram.com/jen.santaniello/ _https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-santaniello-cmm/ https://jensantaniello.com/community/ #JenSantaniello #ForwardNotOnCommunity #GriefAndGrowth #ResilienceJourney #MomTruths #HealingOutLoud #WidowStrong #WidowNewsNetwork #WNN  #HostMishaPorembski WidowNewsNetwork.com WidowStrong.com

  3. Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    Feel to Heal: WNN Short

    The world you trusted is gone, and pretending you’re fine only makes the hurt last longer. Jen Santaniello shares the brutal truth about processing trauma, why your body holds onto what your mind tries to outrun, and what it actually takes to move through a life-altering loss.She doesn’t offer a quick fix or a tidy pep talk. Instead, Jen names the part most people skip: letting yourself feel the full weight of what happened before you can begin to heal. If you’ve been pushing through heartbreak, grief, or a sudden life change, this conversation gives you language for what’s happening inside you and permission to stop forcing a timeline.You’ll hear why “wipe the tears away and be fine” is not healing, how unprocessed pain gets stored in the body, and why releasing trauma matters if you want to stop carrying it into your future. Jen’s perspective is raw, direct, and deeply validating for anyone who has ever been told to move on before they were ready.This episode matters because pain does not disappear just because you hide it. The longer you stuff it down, the more it shows up later in ways you can’t control. Listening now can help you understand the emotional and physical cost of suppression and the first step toward real recovery.Essential listening if you need honesty instead of clichés, or if you love someone who is hurting and want to understand what healing actually looks like. Watch the full WNN episode here: https://youtu.be/A7UrEmC3p2Q?si=dq5JFFcoa0E2cQ0_ Resources & Links: The Widower's Guide to Reclaiming Happiness by Jen Santaniello_Forward Not On Community http://JenSantaniello.com_Website_http://WidowStrong.com http://WidowNewsNetwork.com_Connect with Jen Santaniello:_https://www.facebook.com/jlsantaniello https://www.instagram.com/jen.santaniello/ _https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-santaniello-cmm/ https://jensantaniello.com/community/ #WidowStrong #WidowNewsNetwork #JenSantaniello #HostMishaPorembski #ForwardNotOnCommunity

  4. Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    Widowed Mother's Tough Choice

    I got the phone call no one wants to get.“Come decide if we try one more chemo cocktail or end treatment today.”And somehow I was supposed to drop my three babies off next door, drive to the hospital, and make a life-or-death call about my husband.Tag someone who needs to hear this kind of honesty. Moments like that don’t feel real until you’re inside them. You stop thinking about plans, timelines, and control. You just try to breathe and make the next right choice.If you’ve ever had to make a decision that changed everything, I’m so sorry. If you haven’t, I hope you never do.What would you even do in a moment like that?#MayoClinic #CancerCare #CaregiverSupport #RealLifeStories #JenSantaniello #WidowStrong #WidowNewsNetwork #HostMishaPorembski

  5. Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    Carrying Love & Still Living: WNN Short

    The moment I realized grief doesn’t mean losing happiness — it’s about carrying love while still living fully. Drop a ❤️ if you’re ready to reclaim happiness after loss. When Jen's husband was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, her life flipped upside down in ways she never imagined — and yet, she found a way to thrive. Despite losing her husband at 36, she chose resilience, turning her pain into purpose. Her story reminds us that moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting; it means carrying love with us while building a meaningful, joy-filled life. If you’re in the thick of grief, know this: it does get easier, but only if you decide to show up for yourself each day. 💪✨ Have you ever felt like grief was holding you back? Drop your thoughts below — you’re not alone. 💬 Full story + tools for healing: https://youtu.be/A7UrEmC3p2Q?si=aQ8qmvHOBJ2fVJcq #WidowStrong # WidowNewsNetwork #ReclaimHappiness #HealingJourney #WidowSupport #ThriveAfterLoss #JenSantaniello #ForwardNotOnCommunity #TheWidow(er)sGuidetoReclaimingHappiness

  6. Season 1, Episode 2 Trailer

    What's Your Non-Negotiable? WNN Short

    Your health matters—even in the middle of grief. After becoming a widow at just 36 with three young children, Jen Santaniello discovered that caring for her health wasn't selfish—it was essential to surviving and healing. 🤍 Watch this teaser, then catch the full conversation on Widow News Network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yksY1F_4k Resources & Links: The Widower's Guide to Reclaiming Happiness by Jen Santaniello Forward Not On Community JenSantaniello.com Website WidowStrong.com WidowNewsNetwork.com Connect with Jen Santaniello: Facebook Instagram Linkedin https://jensantaniello.com/community/

  7. Aug 4

    From Grief to Growth: Int. with Jen Santaniello on WNN (Widow News Network) Full Episode 07/31/2026

    Reclaiming Happiness After Loss: Jen Santaniello's Journey from Widowhood to Thriving Discover how Jen Santaniello transformed her grief into a powerful movement to support widows. Through her personal story and practical advice, you'll learn how to navigate grief, build resilience, and design a life filled with purpose and joy, even after unimaginable loss. In this episode: Jen shares her heartfelt journey from diagnosis to widowhood at age 36, raising three young children. The importance of embracing grief while moving forward — that happiness and grief can coexist. Practical strategies for surviving and thriving in the first year after loss, including grief counseling and physical movement. How to make tough decisions and find closure during terminal illness moments. The power of community, with Jen’s insights on creating a supportive space for widows through her "Forward Not On" community. Lessons learned about resilience, identity, and hope from Jen’s inspiring story of transformation. Final message: You are not alone, and hope is possible Resources & Links: The Widower's Guide to Reclaiming Happiness by Jen Santaniello Forward Not On Community JenSantaniello.com Website WidowStrong.com WidowNewsNetwork.com Connect with Jen Santaniello: Facebook Instagram

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About

Welcome to Widow News Network (WNN) — Good News Widows Can Use. Widow News Network is a hope-filled podcast created to help widows, widowers, fatherless children, widowed families, friends, and faith environments navigate grief, rebuild their lives, and discover practical resources, encouragement, and community along the journey. Each episode is designed to bring widows real help for real life through: Stories of resilience and post-traumatic growthPractical encouragement and hope after lossConversations about grief, faith, healing, and purposeEmotional wellness and brain health supportParenting and family conversations for grieving householdsLocal and national organizations serving widows, widowers, and fatherless childrenMinistries, nonprofits, experts, and community leaders led by widows or widowers making a tangible differenceHonest conversations that remind widows they are not alone Hosted by Mishael "Misha" Porembski, founder of Widow Strong, Emmy Award-winning documentarian, speaker, certified life coach, and widowed mother for 19 years, WNN combines personal understanding with heartfelt storytelling to connect listeners to hope, healing, and trusted resources. Before becoming a widowed mom in 2007, Misha spent more than 20 years working behind the camera in network television news, contributing to programs including Today, NBC Nightly News, and Dateline NBC. Today, she uses that experience to amplify stories that matter and shine a light on organizations, leaders, and families helping widows move from tragedy to triumph. Whether you are newly widowed, years into your journey, supporting someone you love, or passionate about serving grieving families, Widow News Network exists to bring you Good News Widows Can Use, stories that uplift, resources that empower, and conversations that restore hope. Because there is purpose in your pain… and real hope for your story. Learn more at WidowNewsNetwork.com

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  • Creator
    Mishael "Misha" Porembski
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mishael "Misha" Porembski