The Widowed Mom Podcast

What actually helps when you're in the middle of acute grief and every day feels impossible?

In this episode, I continue my two-part series on acute grief by sharing 10 practical strategies that supported me and the thousands of widows I've coached. My goal isn't to help you avoid grief, but to make the early days feel a little less overwhelming and a little more manageable.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/373

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What if some of the most frightening parts of acute grief are actually completely normal?

In this episode, I begin a two-part series on acute grief by sharing ten things I wish someone had told me after my husband died. My goal isn't to make acute grief hurt less, but to help you stop wondering if you're grieving "wrong" when your mind and body respond in ways you never expected.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/372

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Next live group begins August 4 – September 22, Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30pm Central

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Have you heard the term widow fire and wondered what it actually means or whether something is wrong with you if you've experienced it?

In this episode, I unpack one of the most misunderstood experiences in widowhood and explain why widow fire is far more common than many widows realize.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/371

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You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE
Join us for 8 weeks of expert guidance, practical tools and a community of widows who understand.

Next live group begins August 4 – September 22, Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30pm Central

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What if loneliness isn't caused by being alone?

In this episode, I explore one of the most common experiences in widowhood: loneliness. I share why loneliness can feel so overwhelming after losing a spouse, why you can feel lonely even in a room full of people, and how understanding what loneliness really is can completely change the way you respond to it.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/370

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
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You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE
Join us for 8 weeks of expert guidance, practical tools and a community of widows who understand.

Next live group begins August 4 – September 22, Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30pm Central

Click here to learn more and sign up: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/grief-essentials-live

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How do you keep living after a traumatic loss changes everything in an instant?

In this episode, I sit down with Mom Goes On member Kaydee Castricone, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing both her husband and daughter in a devastating car accident that also left her youngest son critically injured. Kaydee shares what helped her most, including somatic tools, coaching, community support, and learning to hold both joy and pain at the same time.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/369

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
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You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVE
Join us for 8 weeks of expert guidance, practical tools and a community of widows who understand.

Next live group begins August 4 – September 22, Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30pm Central

Click here to learn more and sign up: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/grief-essentials-live

Join us for Grief Essentials Live here


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