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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:

80. Two Things On Tuesday - A Dating Tip And A Love After Loss Story! (BONUS Episode) Oct 26, 2021

Show notes

Here's a question I get asked a lot...How do I know if I'm ready to date again?

There are many, MANY layers to answer that question, but today I want to offer this one piece of advice to you to help answer the question "Are you ready to date?"

Also, I wanted to share a clip from Episode 17 with Stephanie Mosley. She shares the story of how she met her now husband Rob! I hope this inspires you and gives you hope!

If YOU'RE not sure you're ready to date again, TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT:

Go to www.widow180.ck.page/datingquiz

And if you feel like you're ready to date, but have no idea where to start, I encourage you to check out our online course for Dating After Loss! Go to www.widow180.com/courses to get more info and sign up!

Thanks for listening! Please share with a friend and leave a rating and review for the podcast!

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

79. Common Widow Struggles And What To Do About Them - Interview With Widow Coach Karen Sutton Oct 21, 2021

Show notes

Karen Sutton, widow coach, mom, and podcast host is my guest this week on the podcast!

Karen's husband passed away suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 43, leaving Karen to raise their 2 young daughters.

Her mistakes and lessons learned through widowhood led her to become a life coach.

In this episode, Karen and I chat about some common widow struggles. She helps give some clarity as to what we can do about them!

We talk about:

~ choosing healthy coping mechanisms

~ talking to kids about death and loss

~ trigger moments and how to get through them!

~ the myth of "not making big changes in the first year."

~ Skipping holidays!

~ self-compassion and stopping self criticism!

~ believing in yourself and trusting your intuition!

Her Facebook group is called "Widows Rising"

You can get more information about her coaching programs at www.karensutton.co.uk

And don't forget to JOIN OUR FACEBOOK group:

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

Follow on IG: @widow_180

Get info on our NEW course Dating After Loss:

www.widow180.com/courses

Please leave a rating and review for the podcast!

Check us out on YouTube: Widow 180: The Channel!

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

78. I've Been A Widow For 10 Years Now - Here Are My Thoughts Oct 18, 2021

Show notes

I just passed a really big milestone date this last weekend. It's been 10 years since Brent was killed.

I've been a widow for 10 years.

It's so surreal.

This episode is me sharing some of my thoughts on widowhood.

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK group:

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Follow on IG: @widow_180

Please share the podcast with someone who needs to hear these stories and feel less alone as we navigate through grief!

YouTube: Widow 180: the Channel

Please leave a rating and a review of the podcast!

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

77. Ready To Have Love In Your Life Again? - Day 1 FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge Replay Oct 14, 2021

Show notes

Thinking about dating again but have no idea where to start?

I get it!

Today's episode is a replay of Day 1 of the FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge.

What this challenge does and what my new course does, it opens up your mind more and prepares your heart more for what to expect when you start dating again.

At the end of Day 1, your homework assignment is to RANK YOUR ROADBLOCKS.

Here are some of the most common ones:

What will other people think?

I'm not sure I'm even ready.

I have too much baggage.

What If I try and I fail?

I feel like I'm betraying my husband. This feels like cheating.

Aren't I too old for this?

I don't know where to start?!

I'm afraid.

Your homework is to pick 5 from this list and RANK them...1 being your biggest roadblock.

EMAIL ME your results! Send to jen@widow180.com

I would LOVE to hear from you!

My new course can help navigate this modern dating world...it's called

Dating After Loss: A 4 Step WISH Program For Widows And Widowers Looking To Find Love Again!

For information on my new program go to www.widow180.com/courses

Join our Facebook group to continue these discussions:

Widow180 Community

And FOLLOW ON IG: @widow_180

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

76. How To Start Feeling Alive Again! - Interview With Michelle Georges Oct 07, 2021

Show notes

Michelle Georges lost her husband Bob to cancer. In today's interview we talk about her life after the loss.

Michelle and I chat about:

~ Coping with grief by living in the present moment.

~ How organ donation is so important and can save people's lives

~ How to "pretend to be alive until you feel alive!"

~ How it's so easy to fall into the trap of poor health decisions and poor coping mechanisms, like drinking too much alcohol.

~ How widows who were happily married tend to remarry quickly because they want to replicate that - and that's ok!

~ How we can choose to wallow or we keep trying to try!

I would love to continue working with you guys on your new path to love by having you in my new program Dating After Loss: A 4 Step WISH Program for Widows and Widowers Looking to Find Love Again!

This course is a complete roadmap to get you back out there again!

You can sign up and get more info at www.widow180.com/courses

Email me if you have any questions! Jen@widow180.com

Join our Facebook group: Widow180 Community

Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel!

Please leave a rating and review for the podcast!

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

75. Monday Mini Dose Episode (Stories Of Love After Loss!) Oct 04, 2021

Show notes

Another short but sweet story of love after loss from my wonderful podcast guest, Kathryn Monaco-Douglas.

This clip is from Episode 35, where Kathryn talks about meeting her now husband Scott.

Kathryn has such great perspective on grief and life and love after loss! Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear her whole story!

Also, TODAY is the LAST day to sign up for our Widow 180 FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge...it starts tomorrow October 5th!

If you're overwhelmed and confused about dating again as a widow, be sure to sign up at www.widow180.com/challenge

Join our Facebook group at Widow 180 Community!

Follow on IG @widow_180

Check out our YouTube Channel! Widow 180: The Channel!

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

74. How Essential Oils Help Heal Grief - Interview With Heather Quisel Oct 01, 2021

Show notes

Heather Quisel joins us on the podcast today to talk to us about the loss of her husband Larry and how her life has changed in the last 3 years since his death.

Heather and I chat about:

~ How she tried to "mindset" her way around grief and essentially cheat her way through grief (which didn't work!)

~ How the real struggle for widowed moms is to grieve and do what you need to do to feel better, and do it confidently, knowing there will be judgment from others

~ How essential oils have emotional properties.

~How essential oils are a powerful tool in your toolkit for grief.

~ How being remarried has brought her so much joy and a renewed sense of living.

~ How to not fall in to the victim role and stay in suffering.

If you're interested in essential oils and want more info, contact Heather on Instagram @heatherquisel

Join our FB group Widow 180 Community!

Follow on IG @widow_180

Join our FREE FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge starting Tuesday October 5th!

Sign up at www.widow180.com/challenge

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

73. Monday Mini Dose Episode (Stories Of Love After Loss!) Sep 27, 2021

Show notes

Here's another short but sweet story of love after loss from my previous podcast guest, Autumn Toelle-Jackson.

This is a clip from podcast Episode 20, where she talks about getting remarried after losing her husband Joe.

You're gonna love this story about her wedding ring!

Be sure to go back and listen to that full interview on episode 20!

Also, we only have 1 WEEK LEFT until the FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge!

We're starting Tuesday October 5th!

If you're thinking about dating again but not sure where to even begin, this challenge is for you!

Sign up at www.widow180.com/challenge

Join our FB group at Widow 180 Community

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

72. This is "One Happy Widow"! - Interview With Leo Donnell Sep 25, 2021

Show notes

This week I had the privilege of talking to One Happy Widow, Leo Donnell.

Leo's husband Dewey passed away from Stage 4 Bile Duct cancer in 2017, leaving her a solo parent to their 4 kids.

Leo and I chat about:

~ how she started grieving from the day he was diagnosed.

~ how she knew right away that she didn't want to spend the rest of her life alone.

~ how focusing on health and exercise helped her cope with the loss

~ how dating after loss is not easy!

~ how she found love again in a man named Paul who had also lost a spouse.

~ how starting the YouTube Channel ONE HAPPY WIDOW is spreading messages of hope and inspiration to other widows!

Check out her YouTube Channel and blog at One Happy Widow!

Our FIND LOVE AGAIN Challenge starts Tuesday October 5th! Be sure to sign up and get more info at

www.widow180.com/challenge

Not sure you're ready to date yet?

TAKE OUR QUIZ to find out:

go to

www.widow180.com.ck.page/datingquiz

Join our FB group at Widow 180 Community

And IG @widow_180

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

71. Practice THIS Daily Exercise To Check In With Yourself! Sep 22, 2021

Show notes

We can get so distracted by grief, by ALL OF THE THINGS we HAVE to do, by all of the balls we are juggling, that we don't leave time for ourselves.

Anxiety and fear can get the best of us and unfortunately we don't always know how to "correct" it, how to come back to ourselves.

This episode talks about a mindfulness trick to check in with ourselves on a daily basis. Because WE matter. And our well-being matters.

Let me know if this helps!

I would love to hear from you, join our Facebook group Widow 180 Community:

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

Or email me at jen@widow180.com

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

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