The Widowed Mom Podcast offers practical and empowering strategies for widowed moms who believe in the possibility of loving life again but sometimes worry their best days are behind them. If you want more than traditional therapy and grief groups can offer, if you’re stuck in an emotional pattern and feel like you can’t get free, if you want help navigating the unique challenges of being a widowed mom with support that is uplifting and honest, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, Certified Life Coach, widow and mom, Krista St-Germain, will teach you small, manageable steps and techniques to help uncover what’s holding you back and show you how to create a future you can actually look forward to. You may not believe it yet but you CAN move through your grief and live a life you love. If you want to learn more, head over to coachingwithkrista.com.
As I mark 10 years since Hugo’s death, I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons widowhood has taught me and sharing the insights I wish someone had given me in those early days. My hope is that these lessons help you approach your own grief with more compassion and a little less self-judgment. Tune in this week to learn 10 lessons from a decade of widowhood , including how to stop fighting your emotions, why support matters, how to rebuild confidence, and why post-traumatic growth is available to every widow who wants to create a life they genuinely love. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/375 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts! Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
What do you do when grief doesn't just break your heart, but completely overwhelms your nervous system? In this episode, I sit down with Mom Goes On member Heather Rosser to talk about what happened after the death of her husband and how learning to regulate her nervous system became one of the biggest turning points in her healing. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/374 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
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 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
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 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts! Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
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 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
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/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
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/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
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 Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
Have you ever wondered if your grief is too intense, lasting too long, or somehow a sign that you’re doing something wrong? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to cope with intense grief after losing a spouse and why so many widows unintentionally make grief harder by judging themselves for how they’re grieving. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/368 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
What if tapping could help you stay present with grief without feeling completely overwhelmed by it? In this episode, I sit down with Mom Goes On member Judith Lysaker to talk about how tapping became an unexpected but powerful part of her grief journey after the sudden death of her husband, Paul. Join us this week as we discuss the early days of grief, the importance of community, and how writing and tapping helped Judith navigate the disorientation of loss. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/367 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts! Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
Are you exhausted by the nonstop mental load of solo parenting after loss , even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, I talk about the emotional, mental, and nervous system impact of solo parenting in widowhood and why so many widows feel overwhelmed in ways that rest alone doesn’t fix. Join me this week to hear how solo parenting after loss affects executive functioning, decision-making, emotional regulation, and nervous system capacity. You’ll learn practical ways to reduce the mental load of solo parenting through systems, simplified decisions, community support, age-appropriate responsibility for kids, and intentional rest. This episode is a compassionate reminder that overwhelm is not failure , and you were never meant to carry all of this alone. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/366 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
In this episode, I share six powerful lessons I wish someone had told me after I became a widow and the guidance I now give widows as a grief coach. Tune in this week as I talk about the difference between consuming grief content and actually doing the work of healing. I explain why self-compassion matters, why getting the right support and tools is essential, and how widows often stay stuck waiting to feel ready before taking action toward the life they want. This episode is a reminder that fulfillment after grief is possible, and you deserve support getting there. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/365 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts! Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
What if understanding your nervous system in grief could completely change how you experience loss, healing, and emotional overwhelm? This week, I sit down with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author, and polyvagal expert, best known for translating Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory into practical, accessible tools for clinicians and the public. Join us as we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why so many widows feel stuck in survival states after loss. We unpack the role of polyvagal theory , nervous system regulation, and survival responses like fight, flight, and shutdown. You’ll also learn practical ways to work with your nervous system in grief, identify patterns of dysregulation, and find micro moments of safety through glimmers. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/364 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Check out Deb Dana's work here: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts! Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
What if your grief could become part of an intentional, meaningful next chapter? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my client Wendy Veazie as she shares her deeply personal journey after the sudden loss of her husband, Peter, and how she learned to reframe her grief story and navigate unimaginable pain without losing herself. In this episode, Wendy opens up about the shock of sudden loss, the physical reality of grief, the stories we tell ourselves after tragedy, and how coaching helped her shift from focusing solely on loss to honoring both her pain and the gifts of her marriage. Together, we explore how grief can coexist with gratitude, authenticity, and intentional living. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/363 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
Have you ever thought, “I was doing better, so why am I falling apart again?” In this episode, I want to reassure you that you are not back at the beginning, you are not failing, and you are not doing grief wrong. Grief was never meant to move in a straight line. Tune in this week to learn why grief isn’t linear, why the traditional idea of “stages” can make us judge ourselves, and why recurring grief waves do not mean something has gone wrong. Instead, I’ll show you how to think about grief as a spiral: layered, human, and always meeting you from a new place. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/362 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts! Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
What if grief journaling - something everyone seems to recommend - might actually be keeping you stuck instead of helping you heal? In this episode, I challenge the idea that journaling is always beneficial, and explain why it sometimes leaves you feeling worse instead of better. Tune in to learn how to shift from unintentional journaling to purposeful grief journaling . I’ll show you how to question your thoughts, create space from them, and use writing as a tool for growth so you can move forward with intention instead of staying stuck. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/361 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts! Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials!
How do widows build real resilience ? It's not about "getting over it" or putting on a brave face; resilience is a skill you can develop . Whether you’re in the early stages of grief or looking to strengthen your emotional toolkit, this episode provides actionable strategies to build resilience from the inside out. Tune in this week as I break down five key ways widows can build real resilience, and show you how they’ll help you take back control and start living a fuller, more intentional life, even in the midst of grief. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/360 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
What if you could calm overwhelming emotions in just a few minutes - anytime, anywhere? In this episode, I share one of the simplest and most powerful tools I use daily to help regulate emotions: EFT tapping . I’ll show you why it works, how it helps calm the nervous system, and why it can be especially powerful when you’re navigating grief, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. Listen in this week to learn exactly how to practice EFT tapping yourself , understand when to use it, and experience a guided walkthrough so you can start using it immediately to feel more grounded and in control of your emotions. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/359 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
What if the memories you hold most dear started to fade? Would that mean losing your person all over again? The fear of forgetting your person is something many widows quietly carry, and it can feel just as painful as the loss itself. In this episode, I share my own experience with the fear of forgetting your person - worrying about losing the sound of their voice, their quirks, and the tiny details that made them who they were - and what I’ve come to understand about this fear. Tune in this week to learn why forgetting details is completely human and doesn’t mean you’re losing your person . We’ll also talk about how connection evolves over time, and releasing the pressure to remember everything and embracing new ways to stay connected without fear. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/358 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
Are you ready to date again but feeling overwhelmed by the process? In this episode, you’ll meet Jennie Young: the professor and rhetorician turning the dating world upside down with her Burned Haystack Dating Method . Jennie explains why this method works, offering clear steps on how to identify dangerous patterns and why blocking unwanted matches can help you find your ideal partner. Join us this week to learn how to stop getting stuck in the “ick” of dating apps and instead focus on eliminating red flags with confidence. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to approach online dating with less anxiety, more clarity, and greater safety. Whether you’re ready to date or just considering it, Jennie’s method will give you the tools to navigate the dating world with confidence. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/357 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Check out Jennie's work here: https://www.jennieyoung.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Join Grief Essentials! Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentials Join Grief Essentials! Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!
