235 episodes

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.

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.

    Ep. 198 | Solo Traveling with the R.I.P.-tide: Judy Condie's Story

    Ep. 198 | Solo Traveling with the R.I.P.-tide: Judy Condie's Story

    Judy Condie is very distinguished. As this Brit lost her husband, her mom, and her dog with months of each other, she faced a future of uncertainty. Armed with the will to carry on and ride the waves of grief, Judy tells Anita and Mel of her solo travels around Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and South Africa after her husband's death from colorectal cancer.

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    Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not
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    • 54 min
    Ep. 197 | Grand Master Reb: Rebecca DiTore

    Ep. 197 | Grand Master Reb: Rebecca DiTore

    Who is Rebecca DiTore? Is she a rapper? A widow? Both? Get to know this amazing human who has experience in partner death by brain tumor, parenting two small kids, and repartnering in her quest to move forward in this thing called life.

    Look for Rebecca's book starting in May called "I'd Still Choose You" wherever books are sold.

    To learn more about how Rebecca is helping children who have lost a parent have moments of joy, check out her foundation:

    https://www.smallmomentsfoundation.org

    Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!
    http://www.patreon.com/wwdn
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    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow
    Sponsored by:

    Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not
    https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/
    BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

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    • 52 min
    Ep. 196 | Detective Anita Part 2: Zoroastrians, Body Farms, and Bulls

    Ep. 196 | Detective Anita Part 2: Zoroastrians, Body Farms, and Bulls

    Detective Anita is at it again with this second installment of her investigative work. What do four-eyed dogs, catacombs, and freeze driers have in common? Check out this weeks episode to find out!

    Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!
    http://www.patreon.com/wwdn
    Want to buy us some tacos?
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow
    Sponsored by:

    Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not
    https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/
    BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

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    • 51 min
    Ep. 195 | Down's Syndrome, Parenting, and Widowing: Nicole Hallsted

    Ep. 195 | Down's Syndrome, Parenting, and Widowing: Nicole Hallsted

    Nicole became a mother at 18 to a beautiful baby boy who also happened to have Downs Syndrome. She eventually met her future husband, and father to another amazing boy with Downs Syndrome, and they were living life to the fullest. And then, Nicole's husband died. Listen to her story in this interview with Anita and Mel.

    Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!
    http://www.patreon.com/wwdn
    Want to buy us some tacos?
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow
    Sponsored by:

    Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not
    https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/
    BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

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    • 1 hr 30 min
    Ep. 194 | In-laws Gone Wild!

    Ep. 194 | In-laws Gone Wild!

    You asked for it, and here it is! Anita and Mel read listener submissions of in-laws gone wild! Enjoy!

    Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!
    http://www.patreon.com/wwdn
    Want to buy us some tacos?
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow
    Sponsored by:

    Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not
    https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/
    BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

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    • 1 hr
    Ep 193 | Diagnosis: Widowed Child Psychologist, Jenn Vriend

    Ep 193 | Diagnosis: Widowed Child Psychologist, Jenn Vriend

    *This episode contains discussion of suicide, mental illness, and substance abuse and may not be suitable for some listeners*

    Jenn Vriend. Is she a widow? She isn't sure, but Anita and Mel use the widow index scale to assess. Jenn is a child psychologist, mom to a great kid, and a survivor of partner suicide. Twice. Check out this discussion with the trio of trauma to hear validating stories, psychologist advice, and shenanigans. Anita and Mel are excited about their new "Vriendship" with Jenn, and can't wait for you to meet her too.

    Listen to Jenn's podcast, The Coping Toolbox: A Child Psych Podcast:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coping-toolbox-a-child-psych-podcast/id1553993639

    Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!
    http://www.patreon.com/wwdn
    Want to buy us some tacos?
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow
    Sponsored by:

    Rock House Financial & the podcast: He's Gone But The Money's Not
    https://rockhousefinancial.com/podcasts/
    BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn

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    • 1 hr 27 min

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