The Widow Podcast
Episodes
Hope After Loss: Lessons from a Season of Healing
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of season four, I take some time to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together and what this season has taught me about hea...
Life Beyond Loss: Discovering Yourself Again
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I'm joined by Debbie Dawson, mentor, retreat supporter and treasured community member, to talk about life beyond...
Investing In Yourself After Loss
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with Orla Blackburn, holistic widow guide, yoga teacher and mother, about what it really means to invest ...
Finding Hope in the Aftermath of Suicide Loss
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I speak to Sam Southern, suicide prevention and bereavement manager at Solace at Empowerment Charity in Blackpoo...
Meghan Riordan Jarvis: What No One Teaches Us About Loss
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by Meghan Riordan Jarvis, trauma trained psychotherapist, grief and loss specialist, TEDx speaker, ...
Navigating Loss in Your 60s and 70s
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Joan, who shares her journey of sudden loss, resilience, and finding new ways to l...
Reinvention in Widowhood: Writing Your Own Story After Loss
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Kerry Baggott as she shares her powerful story of love, loss, and finding herself ...
Maya Dionne: The Bounce Back Widow on Grief, Hope, and Hot Pink Shoes
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with author, coach, and six-time bestselling writer Maya Dionne, also known as The Bounce Back Widow.&nbs...
Showing Up For Yourself in Grief
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I explore what it really means to show up for yourself in grief. Grief can turn our world upside down, leaving u...
Mary-Frances O’Connor: Grief Is Not Something to Be Overcome
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Mary-Frances O’Connor, neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Bod...
Walking Through Grief: How Laurence Learned to Live Again
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast, I talk with author and campaigner Laurence Carter about his powerful journey through grief after losing his wife...
Music to Die For: Love, Loss, and Lasagne
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Phillipa and Hazel, the brilliant duo behind Music to Die For, a beautiful project exploring how music connects ...
Love After Loss: Becky and Matt’s Story
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Becky and Matt, a couple brave enough to share their story of finding love after loss. Becky became a widow when...
Living Fully Again: One Widow’s Journey of Healing and Growth
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does living fully again really look like after loss? This week, I’m joined by someone really special. Lynne Atkin MBE is part of our comm...
Life After Loss: How Three Widows Rebuilt with Strength, Love, and Hope
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Widow Podcast, I’m sharing something really close to my heart. Earlier this year, I invited three amazing women, Nikk...
From Widowhood to Vibrant Living: A New Season Begins
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How I’ve Found Peace, Purpose and Possibility After Loss – And How You Can Too Welcome back to Season Four of The Widow Podcast. It feels really g...
Writing New Chapters with Stacey Macdonald
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode I speak to an incredibly honest and inspiring lady, Stacey Macdonald. Stacey’s husband Chris died suddenly in December 2013 f...
Healing Through Grief: How it effects our bodies and ways to cope
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a powerful connection between grief and the physical response that can occur within our body. In fact, grief can show up in a variety of ways...
Anniversaries, birthdays and holidays
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is from last September. However, with more anniversaries, birthdays and holidays arising, I wanted to share it with you again. These are ...
Building Resilience in the Face of Loss
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one? Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding h...
Words Of Wisdom: From One Widow To Another
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen once again to this special 100th episode of The Widow podcast, listen to other Widows share their story about love, grief and how they move for...
Seeking Glimmers Of Hope In Widowhood
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glimmers, tiny micro moments of joy that offer a sense of calm and inner peace. Did you know that glimmers can be a powerful source of support in your...
Dating After Loss; Widowhood And The Journey To New Love
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we find joy after the loss of our person? Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after the loss of her ...
A Journey of Resilience: Finding Strength After Loss
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss? Pete Cohen is an expert in human beha...
Building Resilience in the Face of Loss
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one? Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding h...
Talking Widow Finances
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I speak with Stacy Francis, the President and CEO of Francis Financial, who helps women in transition through widowhood. S...
Healthy, Happy & Healed with Special Guest Julie New
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am talking to the wonderful Julie New. Julie is an experienced personal recovery coach specialising in helping people after difficult and ...
Anniversaries, birthdays and holidays
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is from September. However, I wanted to share it with you again. Coming into the new year with the thoughts of more anniversaries, birthd...
A Story Of Loss, Grief And Love
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister. For D...
A Widow Pep Talk
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I want to give you a widow pep talk. I want to give you some words of encouragement to help you see how courageous, inspiring and inc...
Finding Hope And Healing: Heartfelt Christmas Messages Of Support From Widows Who Understand
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we find hope during the holiday season when there’s grief? In a season that can be filled with emotional challenges, I hope you find solace a...
Three Important Factors To Help Guide You In Your Grief.
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Widow Podcast I discuss three important factors to guide you on your grief journey. These factors haven’t been scientifically...
Widowed Twice
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would life look like to be widowed twice? Clare and Moira are two incredible women in my community who have both been widowed twice. They s...
EP33 Finding Meaning with David Kessler
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief shares his wisdom and his experience of working with thousands of people on how to move ...
A Journey of Resilience: Finding Strength After Loss
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss? Pete Cohen is an expert in human beha...
Sexual Desires In Widowhood
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How soon is "normal" enough for a widow to start craving intimacy? Is it even possible to have a genuine desire for someone new after the death of a l...
The Five Stages of Grief Myths
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief. However, these 5 stages were first propos...
Permission To Grieve: Embracing The Journey Of Loss
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner? The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shif...
10 Things Every Widow Should Know
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had kno...
From Loss To Hope: Navigating Grief As A Covid Widow And Mother Of Three
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does life look like when love is intertwined with loss and grief? Melissa Gallagher shares how her world was turned upside down in 2020, when soo...
Navigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For Widows
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss. How anxiety a...
EP32 Embracing Grief And Continuing Love: A Widow’s Journey Of Comfort And Gratitude
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grief and the process of healing after loss is a journey. So many of us wonder, how do we navigate through the complexities of losing a life partner? ...
EP31 Part 2 Words Of Wisdom
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we return with a part 2 of Words of Wisdom as eight widows share their stories of loss and of love. Join us for stories of re...
EP30 Understanding Grief; How Different Personality Types Shape Our Healing Journeys
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that your personality plays a role in the way you grieve? Lindsay Wright, the founder of Link Engagement, joins us on the podcast to shar...
Finding Strength In Unity: The Widow’s Membership Journey
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery? Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life w...
EP29 Dating After Loss; Widowhood And The Journey To New Love
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we find joy after the loss of our person? Debbie Weiss, a former lawyer & author shares her experience through grief after th...
EP28 Remembering His Light: Celebrating My Late Husband’s Birthday – A Widows Reflections
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you celebrate a loved one's birthday after they've passed? Join me for a very special episode as I talk about my late husband's birthday and ho...
EP27 Embracing Farewells: Exploring Funerals, Living Wakes And The Art Of Goodbyes
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never easy talking about, planning, or attending a funeral. Jess May, fully accredited and double Award-Winning Funeral Celebrant joins us as w...
EP26 Widowed Love: Carrying Their Legacy Forward
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can sometimes feel hard to keep the memories of our loved ones going after they’ve gone. How do we continue on with their legacy so that they liv...
EP25 Building Resilience in the Face of Loss
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we begin to build resilience after experiencing the loss of our loved one? Karen shares her ABC's of resilience and the importance of finding h...
EP24 Navigating Health Anxiety After Loss; Insights For Widows
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is one thing that can be difficult to talk about after becoming a widow and yet it is one of the most important topics to discuss. How anxiety a...
EP23 Embracing Your Unique Grief Journey: Letting Go Of Comparisons To Widows
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself comparing your grief journey to others? You’re not alone. Many widows may compare their unique grief journey to others ...
EP22 Navigating Social Relationships After Loss
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no road map to navigating your way through relationships after the loss of a partner. Building new connections and engaging with others is i...
EP21 10 Things Every Widow Should Know
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had kno...
EP20 Spring Will Come Again
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have a very raw, honest and relatable conversation with friend and fellow widow Lisa. Lisa's husband Simon died in November 2019 lea...
EP19 A Story Of Loss, Grief And Love
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dina Gachman, Pulitzer Center Grantee and award winning journalist discovered grief when her family lost the lives of her mother and her sister. For D...
EP18 Embracing The New Year With Love: A Journey Of Healing And Remembrance
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin a new year it is a time for many to set goals. For others, it is the furthest thing on our mind. Finding hope and meaning in the new year ...
EP17 Finding Hope And Healing: Heartfelt Christmas Messages Of Support From Widows Who Understand
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we find hope during the holiday season when there’s grief? In a season that can be filled with emotional challenges, I hope you find solace a...
EP16 Words Of Wisdom: From One Widow To Another
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 100th episode of The Widow podcast, listen to other Widows share their story about love, grief and how they move forward with life aft...
EP15 The Widower’s Journey: Embracing Memories After Loss
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does one find their way through the quiet moments that follow after the loss of a life partner? Tim, a recent widower, tells his story of losing h...
EP14 Real Grief: Growing Through Loss & Healing Through Story
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes one person's journey through grief and loss can become a source of inspiration and healing for others. When Ric Hart lost his wife just hour...
EP13 Embracing Resilience: From Loss to Leadership and Self Discovery
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, discover how shamanic priestess Alex Vitillo went from working in finance for 15 years to finding respite in meditation, mindful...
EP12 Permission To Grieve: Embracing The Journey Of Loss
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner? The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shif...
EP11 A Journey of Resilience: Finding Strength After Loss
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to find hope again and the resilience to carry on after experiencing a profound loss? Pete Cohen is an expert in human beha...
EP10 Finding Strength In Unity: The Widow’s Membership Journey
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery? Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life w...
EP09 From Loss To Hope: Navigating Grief As A Covid Widow And Mother Of Three
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does life look like when love is intertwined with loss and grief? Melissa Gallagher shares how her world was turned upside down in 2020, when soo...
EP08 Healing Through Grief: How It Effects Our Bodies And Ways To Cope
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a powerful connection between grief and the physical response that can occur within our body. In fact, grief can show up in a variety of ways...
EP07 Emerging from Grief: A Journey Of Renewal And Resilience
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief. It doesn’t follow a linear path. In fact, it can often be unpredictable. There is no making sense of grief. It is a journey of rebuilding lif...
EP06 Rebuilding A Life After Loss
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to find purpose and joy again after losing your loved one? If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or uncertainty about crea...
EP05 Navigating Grief: How To Lean In To Your Loss
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you navigate your way through grief after the loss of a loved one? Grief is a natural part of the healing and it can be a challenging part of t...
EP04 Seeking Glimmers Of Hope In Widowhood
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glimmers, tiny micro moments of joy that offer a sense of calm and inner peace. Did you know that glimmers can be a powerful source of support in your...
EP03 Nurturing Resilience – The Power Of Self-Kindness In Grief
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we are grieving sometimes we forget to be kind to ourselves. If we are to become resilient for ourselves and our loved ones, we must first start ...
EP02 Seven Years A Widow
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seven years can feel like a lifetime when you are a widow. When you lose your life partner, one chapter closes and another chapter opens with new expe...
EP01 Embracing Hope
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Karen for season 3 of The Widow Podcast as she shares the value in receiving support and guidance during widowhood. From retreats, The Widows Cho...
EP40 Embracing Hope And Healing In Widowhood
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Karen for a recap of the episode’s in season 2 of The Widow Podcast. There have been so many powerful conversations, insights and stories share...
EP39 Finding Purpose: Redefining Life’s Meaning As A Widow
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we find meaning and purpose in our life as a widow? As you navigate your way through your grief one of the first steps will be to decide what k...
EP38 The Truth About The Second Year Of Widowhood
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does year two of widowhood look like? This is a topic that comes up a lot, especially in the first year of widowhood as we anticipate what’s ne...
EP37 The Ups And Downs Of Widowhood
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie Freeland, the host of The Widowhood Podcast, talks about her journey through becoming a widow and how podcasting has helped her move to share he...
EP36 Grieving Whilst Parenting
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we support our children in their grief whilst we are also trying to navigate our owngrief? Myriam and Alison, two incredible women in my member...
EP35 Good Mourning With Sal & Im
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally and Imogen met in a grief support group after both of their mother’s passed suddenly. Through their loss, a silver lining appeared as a beauti...
EP34 Cultivating An Inner Belief When Widowed
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Orla Blackburn’s husband died in 2018 she felt helpless and numbed by the grief. It was in yoga that she began to heal. From her experience Orl...
EP33 A Widow Walk
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Carolyn Gould lost her husband in 2019 from a car accident that resulted in serious brain injuries, she became a widow. Carolyn shares her story ...
EP32 Loving Life After Loss
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After losing her husband to a brain aneurysm, Marie Alessi has made it her mission to change the narrative of grief. Founder of the Movement, “Lovin...
EP31 Healing Trauma
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of six, Britta Hochkeppel became aware of vibration, energy and a presence beside her that began her journey into energy and healing. Britt...
EP30 How Do I Allow Myself Moments Of Joy In Grief?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find joy in grief? Can two opposing emotions, grief and joy, exist together? In today’s episode I invite you to explore the possibility o...
EP29 The Importance Of Preparing Our Own Death Admin
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that only 16% of 35- to 44-year-olds have a will? Emma Gray returns to the podcast to speak about the importance of setting up our...
EP28 Widowed Twice
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would life look like to be widowed twice? Clare and Moira are two incredible women in my community who have both been widowed twice. They s...
EP27 Post Death Admin (aka Sadmin)
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I speak with Emma Gray, former will and probate solicitor. Her husband, Simon, a Royal Marine died of cancer in July 2016 at just...
EP26 Nothing Feels The Same
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I speak with Nina Nannar, media personality and Art editor for ITV News. While Nina’s career flourished her peers did not know ...
EP25 My Husband Died And I Didn't Get To Say Goodbye
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many reasons we don't get to say goodbye. Some know their person is going to die but did not have the opportunity to say goodbye. Others ...
EP24 A Courageous Story of Grief, Love & Hope
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life can take an unexpected turn from one moment to the next. Geraldine Mullan shares her story of love and loss and how she faces each da...
EP23 Move Thru Grief
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I am talking with Emily Bingham, a Certified Grief Educator, Grief Coach, widow and founder of moveTHRU. After the loss of Emily’...
EP22 How do I Die Well?
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I am speaking with Louise Blyth who is a widow, a mum and an author. She wrote a book called Hope is coming. A true story of grie...
EP21 Chapter 2 Dating
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a widow it can be hard to consider that next chapter in life without your partner. You may be thinking, will I ever be ready or want to date again?...
EP20 How Our Beliefs Can Affect Our Grieving Journey
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the stories and beliefs you currently hold may be causing extra suffering? Often we seek validation after the loss of a loved one which l...
019 Hope in Widowhood
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to share with you some hope and the story of one of my clients, Katie Hunt. Katie gave an incredible TedX talk that speaks to widowhood a...
018 Six Years A Widow
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want to share with you what grief looks like six years on. How the story we tell ourselves in the beginning stages of grief changes over time to a n...
017 Talking Widow Finances
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I speak with Stacy Francis, the President and CEO of Francis Financial, who helps women in transition through widowhood. S...
016 Has Their Death Overshadowed Their Life
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I want to talk to you about the importance of not allowing your person's death to overshadow their life. In the early stages of grievi...
015 Breathing & Meditation For Self Healing
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be incredibly difficult in our grief to care for ourselves. Sometimes it can feel easier to keep busy, distract ourselves and take ourselves aw...