The Widowed Mom Podcast

If you've ever wondered how to help a grieving friend, this episode is for you. Most of us want to support the people we love when they're grieving, but we were never taught what grief actually looks like or how to respond when someone is hurting.

In this episode, I explain why grief affects so much more than emotions, why the five stages of grief aren't a roadmap, and why there's no timeline for moving forward after loss. We'll talk about the secondary losses that often accompany the death of a spouse, why well-intentioned comments can feel dismissive, and how to be present with someone's pain without trying to make it go away.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/386

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Join my free live class, The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works
Want to understand why you still feel stuck even after doing everything you're “supposed” to do in grief? The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works, is where I'll show you what actually helps widows move forward and start feeling like themselves again.

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The Thriving Widow Blueprint

When your husband dies, you may expect grief to affect your emotions, but what happens when it also affects your ability to think? Maybe you're forgetting things, struggling to concentrate, or second-guessing decisions that used to feel easy. If that sounds familiar, I want you to know that you're not alone.

In this episode, I'm talking about widow fog, why grief can impact your memory and concentration, and what you can do to support yourself when your brain just won't cooperate. We'll explore practical ways to reduce your mental load, why settling your nervous system can be more helpful than trying to think harder, and how to recognize which decisions can wait.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/385

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
Mentioned in this episode:
Join my free live class, The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works
Want to understand why you still feel stuck even after doing everything you're “supposed” to do in grief? The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works, is where I'll show you what actually helps widows move forward and start feeling like themselves again.

Save your seat at: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/freeclass
The Thriving Widow Blueprint

Dating after your person dies can feel incredibly unfamiliar, especially if the last time you dated was decades ago.

In this episode, I answer seven of the questions I hear most often about widows and dating, from how to know when you're ready to whether there is such a thing as dating too soon.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/384

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
Mentioned in this episode:
Join my free live class, The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works
Want to understand why you still feel stuck even after doing everything you're “supposed” to do in grief? The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works, is where I'll show you what actually helps widows move forward and start feeling like themselves again.

Save your seat at: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/freeclass
The Thriving Widow Blueprint

Making big decisions in the first year of widowhood can feel especially overwhelming when grief has affected your concentration, confidence, and sense of certainty.

In this episode, I’m challenging the common advice that widows should avoid all major decisions for a full year after their person dies. Sometimes waiting is helpful, and sometimes life requires you to decide sooner.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/383

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
Mentioned in this episode:
Join my free live class, The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works
Want to understand why you still feel stuck even after doing everything you're “supposed” to do in grief? The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works, is where I'll show you what actually helps widows move forward and start feeling like themselves again.

Save your seat at: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/freeclass
The Thriving Widow Blueprint

If you're having thoughts about self-harm, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional. Call or text 988 to get in touch with the Suicide and Crisis Line.

If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re feeling is grief, depression, or both, this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down why grief and depression can look so similar, including changes in sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, motivation, and connection. I’ll also share some general patterns professionals may consider, such as grief that comes in waves versus a more persistent low mood or hopelessness.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/382

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
Mentioned in this episode:
Join my free live class, The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works
Want to understand why you still feel stuck even after doing everything you're “supposed” to do in grief? The Thriving Widow Blueprint: Why Conventional Grief Advice Fails and What Actually Works, is where I'll show you what actually helps widows move forward and start feeling like themselves again.

Save your seat at: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/freeclass
The Thriving Widow Blueprint