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. 4일 전

    Ep. 276 | The Secret Life of a 4-Month Widow Wife: Dorothy Kane

    Dorothy Kane is not a grandmother. She is a 36-year-old widow from Toronto who is just four months into life after loss. With a newborn at home and maternity leave underway, Dorothy shares what it’s like navigating fresh grief while caring for a brand-new life. She opens up about losing her husband to lupus, and the disorienting overlap of heartbreak, exhaustion, and responsibility—all while not yet knowing what returning to her role as a high school teacher will feel like.  Anita and Mel learn more from Dorothy about Canadian vs US healthcare (specifically ambulances), what it's like to be a mom to several small children while your husband is in the hospital, and if it's possible to be a grief savant. This episode contains lots of laughter, so be forewarned!  *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

    1시간 12분

  2. 4월 14일

    Ep. 275 | Anita's Crime, Aubrey Plaza, and The Clown Room

    Anita and Mel are catching up after spring break—grief, growth, and the weird ways time keeps moving whether you’re ready or not. Anita opens up about a heavy realization about her kids: the stretch of time after their dad’s death didn’t just pass—it quietly closed doors. Some of the kids missed windows where they would’ve been starting activities, playing on sports teams, and building routines… and now it feels like they’re arriving late to something nearly everyone else already knows how to do.  As far as updates and headlines: what’s going on with people's reactions to actor, widow, and newly-ish pregnant Aubrey Plaza, the latest developments in the Kouri Richins trial, and yes—an unexpected dive into clowns.  *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

    53분

  3. 3월 31일

    Ep. 274 | Dennis "Fitted Sheet" Brozzo

    Meet our friend Dennis. Dennis was widowed from his long-time partner Michelle, who died from ampullary adenocarcinoma - a rare, malignant tumor arising from the spot where the bile and pancreatic ducts empty into the small intestine. Dennis discusses with Anita and Mel how he and Michelle were legally set up before her death so he could make decisions in her best interest before AND after her death. Unbeknownst to Anita and Mel, Dennis has made a career change, which was prompted by a promise to Michelle. He has also repartnered, and shares about what it has been like for him and his wife.  Connect with Dennis at: https://consigcoaching.com *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

    1시간 8분

  4. 3월 23일

    Ep. 273 | "You're So Strong....": Leslie Harter-Berg

    Leslie Harter Berg, known for her Vids for Wids, joins Widow We Do Now to talk about the loss of her husband, Ryan, who died from arteriovenous malformations, and what life has looked like in the years since. She shares the reality of early grief, what it meant to rebuild, and how her path eventually led to remarriage — something that can feel complicated, unexpected, and even conflicting in widowhood. Leslie brings humor into the conversation without forcing it, offering a perspective that feels both grounded and honest. She also talks about creating content specifically for widows, writing her book You’re So Strong, and the experience of being told that phrase when everything feels anything but. Get your copy of Leslie's book, You're So Strong: On Grief And Letting Go Of My Favorite Compliment on Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Website: https://www.vidsforwids.com IG: @vidsforwids TikTok @vidsforwids *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

    59분

  5. 3월 16일

    Ep. 272 | The Widow of a Modern-Day Boston Marriage: Sara Gregerman

    Sara Gregerman became a widow when her platonic life partner, Joanna, died from brain cancer. Sara is asexual. Joanna was first her best friend, then the person she built a life with—and the person she was planning to marry. Their partnership didn’t follow the usual scripts people imagine when they hear the word “widow,” but it was loving, deeply committed, and built out of years of choosing each other. In this episode, Sara talks about how their relationship grew from friendship into a committed life partnership, what it meant to imagine a future and a marriage together, and what it’s like to grieve when your relationship doesn’t fit the categories people recognize. She also shares what it was like to move through Joanna’s illness and death when some family members—and the medical system—didn’t always see her as a partner.  Sara talks with Anita and Mel about the many kinds of widows that exist, the ways some losses fall outside the stories people expect, and why it matters for people in unconventional partnerships to know they are not alone. *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

    1시간 14분

  6. 3월 10일

    Ep. 271 | No More Secrets: Katie Goetz

    When your husband was a deeply kind and loving person who brought joy and warmth into the lives of the people around him, it goes without saying that this is the kind of person everyone needs. Katie Goetz shares with Anita and Mel how the complications of addiction came as a shock, because she didn’t know he had been struggling until he became seriously ill. The addiction had been hidden, largely because of the shame and fear he carried. Their marriage was loving and real, which makes the story more complicated, not less. Katie talks about the experience of looking back on a relationship that was supportive and meaningful while also processing the hidden reality of addiction and the secrecy that shame can create.  Katie is also a historical researcher, which leads to a fascinating dive into widowhood across history. The conversation looks at how widows throughout history were treated in their time, the discomfort people have long had with widowed women, and the ways widows themselves have responded to those reactions. *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

    1시간 1분

  7. 3월 3일

    Ep. 270 | AuDHD, Non-Monagamy, and Car Crying: Julia Robinson

    Julia Robinson is not here to fit in a box — and she’s definitely not here to let widowhood be reduced to a single storyline. As an AuDHD widow, mom to a non-binary child, and someone who was in an open marriage before her husband’s death, Julia brings sharp wit, self-awareness, and zero interest in changing herself to make other people comfortable. In this episode, she talks about navigating loss while living outside conventional expectations, what it’s like when the world wants tidy explanations for complex lives, and how she’s building a life that reflects who she actually is. Julia also tackles a topic many families whisper about: the shame that can surface when an autopsy reveals substances in a loved one’s system. She speaks candidly about reducing stigma, rejecting secrecy, and refusing to let judgment compound grief. Also featured are cats with hilariously unhinged names, honest conversations about parenting, and a very real appreciation for limited-edition energy drinks only available in South Korea.  *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

    1시간 7분

  8. 2월 24일

    Ep. 269 | When You Get Hit By An Actual Truck After Your Husband Dies: Jessica Medlin

    It's not an uncommon phrase: "I felt like I got hit by a truck." But Jessica Medlin, school principal, avid runner, and recent widow actually DID get hit by a truck. Join Jessica, Anita, and Mel as they discuss widowhood, kids, work, what it's like to wake up in the hospital with crushed body parts, the criminal justice system, and whether or not you'd want a gold or platinum-filled eyelid if you had the choice. Jessica is a wonderful, positive, and humor-filled lovely lady and we know you'll enjoy getting to know her. To check out the result of the criminal case where Jessica was hit, click the link below: https://gilaherald.com/man-who-struck-thatcher-middle-school-principal-with-a-work-truck-while-she-jogged-sentenced-to-150-days-in-jail-and-4-years-of-intensive-probation/ *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

    1시간 2분
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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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    Anita and Mel
  • 방송 연도
    2019년 - 2026년
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    312
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    © 2026 Widow We Do Now?
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