Widow Cast: Widows Empowering Widows - How to Self Coach Through Grief

Ep 111 What Makes You Angry as a Widow?

Widows, when people ask, "How are you?" do you tighten up?  How about when another widow posts, "Welcome to the club no one wants to belong to" or that "no one chooses?"  We all have triggers.  Our grief as a widow is going to take us there. I totally get it because I get triggered too.  Let's take a closer look at what is going on within us and how we can identify what makes us feel like that.  Would you like to know how to absolutely feel better about it without choking the next person who says it?  Join me as I explain how we can choose how we want to feel.  It can be life changing, grief changing, even leading you to your best life.  Check out https://widowcoachingcenter.com  You can email me at Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Find me on Facebook in our group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/WIDOWEDbookclub/   

Ep 110 Widows Facing Fear

As widows, we all experience different levels of fear.  Fear of being alone, fear of doing things on our own, fear of having enough, fear of not being "okay."  When do you feel fearful?  Have there been things you might like to do, but the fear keeps you inside a bubble of comfort?  Today, I want to talk to you about how you can feel fear - even SHOULD feel fear; and still go after the life you want to create.  Check out the new membership at https://widowcoachingcenter.com   email:  Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com . 

Ep 109 The Discomfort of Grief vs The Discomfort of Personal Growth

Widows experience the deep discomfort of grief, but there is another kind of emotional discomfort that you should welcome into your life - the discomfort of experiencing personal growth.  We can allow and yes, even welcome a little emotional discomfort when we know the pay off is going to be exhilarating.  Jump in to listen and learn more!  Email:  Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com   Website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com  Get on my list at http://widowcoaches.com 

Ep 108 Ten Reasons Why You Should Hire a Life Coach

Life coaching is such a new industry, but I think it is one of the most critically important new industries to arise in our culture.  Because it is still a new industry, there are many questions around it.  I looked it up in general - why should someone work with a coach (I know why I think so, but I wanted to see what is the word on the street).  There was an excellent article listing ten reasons to work with a life coach.  This article was not directed specifically to widows, but astonishingly every single one of the ten points listed apply to widows.  Not one of the reasons you should hire a life coach.  Not a couple of the reasons.  ALL the reasons.  Listen in and see if you agree.  I feel working with a life coach for a new perspective on your life is critical for everyone in our world.  email:  Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com  Website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com  Membership site:  https://widowcoachingcenter.com . 

Ep 107 Widows Put Your Brain to Work For You

Put your brain to work FOR you!!  You can take your thinking and brainstorming to the next level, just by asking your brain great questions.  Let's head into the new year deciding what it is we want more of in our life for next year and putting our brain to work on 10 great ideas to make those things a reality in your life.  Email me at joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website:  https://joannthelifecoach.com  Membership Site:  https://widowcoachingcenter.com 

Ep 106 Widows Doing B- Work

What does B- work have to do with being widowed?  This may not mean at all what you think it might!  Sometimes B- work is exactly what you need to be doing.  Email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com   Membership Site:  https://widowcoachingcenter.com 

Ep 105 How to Have a Better Life

As a widow do you wonder how to make your life better now that you are on your own?  As you have been moving through this journey of grief, have you felt like something has to change - somehow this has to get better?  On today's episode, I share with you how to make your life better.  If you are interested in learning to life coach, go to http://widowcoaches.com  I can be reached at joann@joannthelifecoach.com 

Ep 104 Widows Judging and Being Judged

Widows are judged by society, judged by family, judged by friends, judged by themselves, and even judged by other widows.  Sometimes it seems a competition among widows for who is the saddest or who has the most heart-breaking story to tell.  Let's raise each other up!  Time to change the discourse!  You can reach me at Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  or  https://Joannthelifecoach.com  

Ep 103 Widowed Holidays

Are you dreading the holidays without your spouse?  As widows, the holidays can be a very difficult and depressing time of year.  Do you wonder how you will get through the holidays with this sadness?  Remember that Thanksgiving is a day. Christmas is a day. Hanukkah extends for 8 days, but for most it is most celebrated on the first day.  We tend to experience the most dread and sadness in anticipation of what those days are going to be like, rather than the actual day.  In this episode, let's explore what really works to handle the holiday period better.  website:  https://Joannthelifecoach.com  email:  Joann@Joannthelifecoach.com   

Ep 102 I've Walked the Walk

Newer listeners may not know much about this podcaster!  So this episode is my way to let you know that I have walked the walk.  A little of my own history and how I finally felt that I would be okay in this new season of life.  So join me on this episode and learn how this entire movement of certifying widows as widow life coaches came about.  email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website: https://joannthelifecoach.com  

Ep 101 How to Sleep

As widows, the inability to fall asleep and/or stay asleep is a real and serious issue.  Sleep is critical to our health, both our physical health and our mental health.  Yet it may be a serious challenge after losing your spouse.  In today's episode, Joann talks about the thoughts that can keep you from being able to sleep, as well as practical applications that can help you finally get to sleep.  Email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website:  http://joannthelifecoach.com  

Ep 100 Complicated Grief

Topic of Complicated Grief as requested by YOU!  Is complicated grief a diagnosis and what does it mean?  I would love to do more shows "by request."  Reach out in email to Joann@JoannTheLifeCoach.com and let me know what you would love to have addressed on the podcast.  Visit my website:  http://joannthelifecoach.com   

Ep 99 You Can't Create Someone Else's Outcome

If your thoughts create the results in your life, does that mean your thoughts can create someone's else's result?  Today I explain why this is not possible - or even desirable!  I'm also sharing with you how it is that we can become stuck in an uncomfortable comfort zone.  Email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com  Website:  http://joannthelifecoach.com  

Ep 98 You Will be Okay

Are you a new widow, recently widowed, or just still struggling?  This episode is a step back to speak directly to those new widows who have just found Widow Cast.  This podcast has been a reflection of my own 3-1/2 year journey, so I have carried you all forward with me through the episodes.  But on this episode, I want to discuss some of the questions I'm asked by new widows and answer them for you.  

Ep 97 Money Beliefs That Can Hold You Back

What are all the thoughts and beliefs that we've picked up throughout our life about money?  Can these old, old beliefs and "sayings" influence your ability to support yourself now?  Listen in and find out as Joann shares all the insights triggered by a "Wealthy vs Not Wealthy" meme she saw posted on Facebook.  Reach out in email:  Joann@joannthelifecoach.com   Website:  http://joannthelifecoach.com