Widow We Do Now?

Anita and Mel
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Widow We Do Now is a podcast created by two young widows, Anita and Mel. Through humor, authenticity, and empathy, they address topics related to grief, death, bereavement, and moving forward through the inescapable pitfalls of young widowhood. They also love cheese. 

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep. 266 | Anita Gets Asked To Dance

    In this episode, Anita and Mel get together to discuss current widow happenings. Anita shares one of her wildest post-widowhood adventures yet—getting asked to dance. Meanwhile, Mel dives into the growing conversation around AI awareness and what it means for regular people, independent creators, and big businesses.  *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    1h 1m

  2. JAN 26

    Ep. 265 | Widowhood, Broken Blended Families, and Crack Waxes: Tina Newman

    Anita and Mel are joined by guest Tina Newman for a real-talk episode on dating after widowhood—because it’s never as simple as “moving on.” They chat about how Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) can turn life upside down, what widows actually want, and how we decide what to do with our past when we start over. This episode also gets into messy blended family stuff—stepkid issues, what happens when there’s no relationship with stepchildren after death, and the legal headaches that can come with it (yes, attorneys and all). And because this is Tina, you’ll also hear about her waxing life—because sometimes grief and dating conversations need a little humor and real-life chaos too. *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 19

    Ep. 264 | Kratom Killed My Husband: Kate Terry's Story

    Meet our friend Kate. She's that cute friend that can fit in Anita's pocket but will pack a hefty throat punch if warranted. Kate's husband, Jeff, died by suicide at his place of work in 2024 after ingesting something called Kratom. In this episode, Kate shares what happened, what she wants people to understand about kratom, and the complex mental health struggles Jeff faced. This is a raw conversation about what it means to be the one left behind after suicide: the shock, the guilt, the anger, the love, and the questions that can linger for years. Kate speaks with honesty about her grief, the grief of her two young children, and how she's learning to live big. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Outside the U.S., contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your country. *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    1h 10m

  4. JAN 13

    Ep. 263 | Young Widowing In Germany: Kim Walker

    Kim Walker never expected to become a widow—especially not in the middle of an ordinary day. In this episode, Kim joins Anita and Mel from Germany to share the story of losing her husband, Lee, unexpectedly just one year ago as he was on his way to work.  Whether it's Formula 1 racing, traveling the world, or spending time with her dog Lando, Kim is showing up for life while carrying heavy grief. Kim also opens up about something many people don’t realize: Germany has strict—and to many, surprising—rules around ashes after cremation. You might just be amused to find out how some people work around these restrictions so they can spread or keep some of their loved ones' ashes.  *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    1h 6m

  5. JAN 5

    Ep. 262 | Things To Bring To The New Year

    Anita never thought she’d still be standing seven years after Jason’s death—but here she is. And in a strange twist, it wasn’t grief that almost took her out—it was something else in an adventurous jaunt on New Years Eve. In this episode, Anita and Mel also talk about what they’re choosing to bring into the new year, and what they’re ready to leave behind.  *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    45 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    Ep. 261 | When A Medium Becomes Widowed: Michelle Clare: part 2

    You've heard a bit of of her story in part 1 (Episode 260), and now it's time for the part where Anita and Mel find out what it's like for a medium to experience partner loss. Not only did Michelle experience partner loss - she experienced partner loss via suicide. In this episode, Michelle discusses her journey through grief, how it's affected her mediumship, and the power of "For Now". *PLEASE TAKE CARE AS THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF SUICIDE* To check out all Michelle Clare's resources, visit : http://www.michelleclare.net *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    1h 10m

  7. 12/17/2025

    Ep. 260 | Three Near Death Experiences & a Mediumship: Michelle Clare, Part 1

    This episode is the prequel to the most recent happenings in the life of medium, Michelle Clare. Anita and Mel had fun while interviewing Michelle Clare, the woman who fell into mediumship after literally falling off a ladder and surviving three near-death experiences. This episode was originally released as Ep. 95 on Nov. 8, 2021. Stay tuned for next week's episode: part 2 of Michelle’s story. Michelle Clare's website: http://www.michelleclare.net *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    1h 11m

  8. 12/08/2025

    Ep. 259 | Krampus Fest and an Encore of 10 Holiday Tips

    Anita and Mel discuss the 2025 holiday season, which of course includes an Austrian Krampus Festival. When you aren't sure what to do when the price of ornaments are sky high, never fear - captain Anita comes to the rescue with a brilliant solution. And, saving the best for last, please enjoy a fan favorite: the  encore of Ten Tips To Survive The Holidays. *Check our Patreon for AD FREE Episodes, or to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode! *http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Sponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn Mint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdn Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more! http://www.patreon.com/wwdn Need some Snarky Grief merch? http://shop.widowwedonow.com Wanna buy us tacos? http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow Follow our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@widowwedonow Support the show

    36 min
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Widow We Do Now is a podcast created by two young widows, Anita and Mel. Through humor, authenticity, and empathy, they address topics related to grief, death, bereavement, and moving forward through the inescapable pitfalls of young widowhood. They also love cheese. 

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  • Creator
    Anita and Mel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    302
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Widow We Do Now?
  • Show Website
    Widow We Do Now?

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