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Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck

When you become a widow, the heartache can be overwhelming. You feel lost. You feel broken. You feel alone. And you find yourself trying to pick up the pieces of your life and function. But I believe that every widow has the capacity to endure, that every widow has the power to overcome and the determination to create a new life filled with meaning and purpose. The Widow 180 Podcast is about turning tragedy, loss and fear into strength and creativity and a new passion for life. It’s about self-reflection and realizing that we only have this one precious life to live and that a new life and a new you is achievable.Each week I will be interviewing widows, incredible survivors of loss. These women have taken the lessons they’ve learned and the insights they’ve gained and used them to grow and transform themselves. Some have started businesses, went back to school, run marathons, lost 100 pounds, and moved across the world! They made a choice not to be held down.How did they do it? How did they get through their grief? What’s their secret? What lessons can we learn from them that will transform our own lives? How can we write our own story because our story isn’t over yet? How can we begin our Chapter 2? I hope that you are as inspired by these women as I am. And maybe hearing even just one story will be life-changing for you.

Latest Episodes:

120. Escapism- Give Yourself A Break From Grief! May 28, 2022

Show notes

This week's episode is talking all about ESCAPISM and how this word can have a negative connotation. However, escapism can also be a way to turn to healthy coping strategies, like reading, dancing, or travel.

In this episode, we hear from several widows how they've used travel as a main tool in their toolbox of healing through grief!

I am proposing a SUMMER CHALLENGE to all of you listeners out there!

The first challenge is to take a solo day trip to a place you've never been before. Take some pics and tag me! I'm on Instagram @widow_180!

Tell us about your adventures in our Facebook group, Widow 180 Community. Here's the link to join:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927

Join our Widow Connection Community and tell us all about your trip! www.widow180.com/membership

The second challenge is to spend one night out on a trip on your own! Leave on a Saturday and return on Sunday! Baby steps! Be brave! I'm cheering you on every step of the way!

Post a pic and tag me!

If you complete this challenge, I'll give you a shout-out on the podcast for being a total badass!

Have fun!

Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927
Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/
Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQ

For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

119. Grief Is Exhausting! Here's YET ANOTHER Reason Why! May 20, 2022

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This episode was inspired by our awesome, hilarious membership community that cracks me up! I just love each and every person in this group!

In our meeting last week, a discussion was started about how exhausting grief is and then the conversation snowballed because we are all feeling the effects of grief and we want to know that this is normal!

And I am here to say, you are are definitely not alone!

Here is YET ANOTHER reason why we get so exhausted by grief.

And here was my solution to fixing it.

Hope you find it helpful! Let me know if you can relate! I would love to hear from you. Email me at jen@widow180.com

Join our amazing group of widows in the Widow Connection Community at www.widw180.com/membership

AND don't forget to register now for our Finding Purpose And Meaning After Loss Program For Widows! Registration ends in two days! Session starts Monday May 23, 2022! Hope to see you there! Register at www.widow180.com/purpose

Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927
Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/
Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQ

For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

118. How This Widowed Mama Is Moving Forward With Gratitude And Grit! - An Interview With Jess Jenkins May 14, 2022

Show notes

Jessica's husband Jay had an aneurysm while driving home from work on May 1, 2020. He passed away the next day.

Jess had just given birth to their son Tommy 6 weeks before.

In today's interview, Jess and I chat about:

~ funeral plans in the height of COVID

~ navigating grief and having an infant at the same time!

~ Being in the moment and being grateful for what you do have.

~ The struggles that you face when going back to work!

~ talking to mediums and seeing signs from loved ones!

~ How Year 2 can be harder than Year 1 of widowhood.

~ Giving a speech to 200 people for the foundation, Wall Street Cares.

~ How being in the Finding Purpose And Meaning After Loss Program changed her attitude, her perspective and her life!

You can find out more about Wall Street Cares at www.wallstreetcares.com

SIGN UP TODAY for the Finding Purpose And Meaning After Loss Program For Widows! Go to www.widow180.com/purpose

Want more info about our amazing monthly membership community? Go to www.widow180.com/membership

Join our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927

Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927
Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/
Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQ

For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

117. Widows Do Bounce Back! - Interview With Maya Tyler May 06, 2022

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This was an incredible interview with special guest Maya Tyler, author, speaker, and life coach. Maya lost her husband Jason very unexpectedly. She shares her story of how she was able to rebuild her life and find purpose again.

We chat about:

~ how our faith is tested after loss

~ advocating for your kids to get them the help they need through the school system

~ How to fight and manage debilitating anxiety

~ The power of asking yourself the question "Who do I want to be next?"

~ Maya wrote a best-selling book called "Bounce Back Better: How To Win After Great Loss"

~ Maya became a certified life coach and created programs and courses to help those after loss.

~ Maya found love again and started a new life with a man named Danny! They've also added a baby girl to the family!

You can find Maya on IG @thebouncebackwidow

On Facebook at: Finding Next You

Go to www.widowsdobounceback.com to get info on the programs and courses!

Become a Patreon Partner and support the podcast! Go to www.patreon.com/widow180 to support us! Donations start at just $3 and every little bit helps to keep the podcast going!

Join our incredible, supportive widow community for group coaching, laughs, journaling, guests and more! Go to www.widow180.com/membership

Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927
Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/
Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQ

For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

116. The Hospice Doctor's Widow - An Interview With Author And Speaker Jen O'Brien Apr 30, 2022

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Jen's husband Bob passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer. Bob was a hospice doctor, so the subject of death and dying were not uncommon between them. In today's episode, Jen shares the lessons she learned from Bob and tells us how her journey as a caregiver and now a widow, led her to create the award-winning book, The Hospice Doctor's Widow: A Journal.

In this episode Jen and I chat about:

~ having a balance between hope and preparation for the worst case scenario

~ Getting messages from our loved ones!

~ How end of life conversations are necessary!

~ HOW TO have those scary end of life conversations!

~ How Jen started a journal when Bob got sick to help her cope with processing his terminal illness.

~ Jen's book The Hospice Doctor's Widow has won 4 awards!

You can reach Jen and get her book at www.hospicedoctorswidow.com

HERE'S THAT FREEBIE RESOURCE FOR YOU: 275 Interests, Hobbies, and Ways To Make An Impact In This World!

https://widow180.ck.page/impact

I hope this podcast is offering some help and hope to you! If you would like to donate to the podcast and keep it going, we would SO greatly appreciate it!!

Become a Patreon Partner and donate as little as $3.33 at:

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Thank you for listening!

Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927
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For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

115. A FUN FREEBIE Resource For You! - Monday Mini Episode Apr 25, 2022

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The Finding Purpose And Meaning After Loss: Program For Widows just wrapped up, but it's coming again soon!

Here are some examples of the big, beautiful, audacious goals and dreams that came out of this group!

Are you feeling stuck? Don't know which direction to go? Get this GIANT extensive list of 275 Interests, Hobbies, And Ways To Make An Impact In This World!

Let this list spark some interest in you and inspire you to get started on a new and exciting path in life!

Let me know which ones stick out for you!

Get the list here: https://widow180.ck.page/impact

Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927
Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/
Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQ

For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

114. Bringing Coffee And Comfort To Other Widows - Interview With Treva Runyan Apr 21, 2022

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Treva Runyan lost her husband Jeff in a car accident 5 years ago. Her world was turned upside down and suddenly she was raising their 3 children on her own.

In this interview Treva and I chat about:

~ the biggest struggles for grieving mamas

~ learning to let go of control over things we can't control!

~ allowing others to help us

~ accepting loss and recognizing that there is a plan and a purpose for you after loss

~ gaining confidence by doing things you've never done before!

~ how she started a local widow support group to connect other widows and make them feel less alone

~ starting a new life with a new love!

~ making sure you grieve the way that feels right to you!

You can reach Treva at www.trevakuyper.com and also on Facebook and Instagram at Not Just A Widow

Her Coffee And Comfort group meets in Southern Oregon every month!

If you're looking for support, you don't have to do this alone! Join our membership community, The Widow Connection Community! We meet weekly via Zoom! Get more info on meetings and guest speakers at:

www.widow180.com/membership

Please leave a rating and review of the podcast! It is greatly appreciated! Thank you for listening!

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For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

113. What Is A Grief Hangover? Apr 13, 2022

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What exactly is a "grief hangover"? It is real. And unfortunately, no amount of Advil will help this particular type of hangover.

With another holiday approaching, I thought it would be appropriate to address the "grief hangover" phenomenon that happens when we crash after anniversary dates or holidays.

This episode also serves as a reminder to do what you need to do, be aware of what your body needs, give yourself permission to have boundaries with others, and go easy on yourself!

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Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

112. Anxiety Is Good! Who Knew? Lemme Explain! Apr 07, 2022

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Is anxiety really good for us? YES! Lemme explain.

In this episode, we discuss the "optimal anxiety pathway" where we first feel the overwhelming anxiety of grief, followed by a leveling off into an anxiety-neutral state for a while, and finally transitioning into an optimal anxiety condition.

This episode defines what a comfort zone is and why we need to get out of it!

Check out Jay Shetty's Podcast: On Purpose.

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Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

111. (Part 2) When Your Heart Is Guiding You, You Know You're On The Right Path! - Interview With Marni Henderson Mar 31, 2022

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This is Part 2 of my interview with Marni Henderson of Sunrise Retreats. We are continuing our open and honest conversation of life after losing her husband Tyler to glioblastoma.

We chat about:

~ 3 crucial things we need in order to heal

~ her calling in her heart to start doing retreats for widows

~ finding love again and how it IS POSSIBLE to love two people at the same time!

~ ALMOST becoming a nun!

~ how loss affects so many aspects of our life

~ exploring life after loss to find your right path to fulfillment!

You can find more information and reach Marni at:

www.sunriseretreat.org and www.coalescediscovery.com

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