Episodes

  • The Wisdom of Widowhood

    The Wisdom of Widowhood
    May 30 2024
    How can losing your spouse lead to a new, fulfilling life? What does that new life look like? How can it become the best life we can create? Dr. Connie, five years into widowhood, is joined by Reverend Dr. Michele Whittington, a widow of six years and the first guest on the show in February 2023. Together, they share an update on how widowhood has changed their lives and offer practical advice for embracing a new chapter.
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    1 hr
  • New Life, New Home?

    New Life, New Home?
    Apr 25 2024
    One of the most painful changes that happens to a widow is living alone after the death of her spouse. Barbara Kaplan is a sought-after interior designer in Phoenix, AZ, and is keenly aware of this transition for many of her widow clients. Barbara shares her expertise in helping widows shift from the shared existence of marriage to embracing solitude and independence. In this episode, she explains how to thoughtfully approach the reimagining of living spaces during the transition from we in a marriage to me as a widow.
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    1 hr
  • The Widower’s Walk

    The Widower’s Walk
    Mar 28 2024
    Dr. Connie shines a light on a group sometimes overlooked: the 3.7 million husbands who lose their wives and become widowers in America. Departing from our usual focus on the journey of widows, this show extends a heartfelt exploration into the lives of men navigating the turbulent waters of loss. Our special guest, Tom Scaglione, a retired insurance executive, opens up about his personal voyage through grief after the passing of his beloved wife, Lecia, in June 2020. What challenges do widowers face going from “we” to “me”? What is their journey like? Dr. Connie delves deep into these questions, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into Tom's insights, experiences, and words of wisdom for those who have experienced grief.
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    1 hr
  • As Time Goes By: The Evolving Widow

    As Time Goes By: The Evolving Widow
    Feb 29 2024
    Returning for Season 2 of The Widow's Walk, Dr. Connie celebrates with returning guest Nancy Piciucco, who has been a widow for nearly 8 years. How do the years of widowhood change a woman? Dr. Connie and Nancy explore the topic of transformation and how widows can grow emotionally, psychologically, and socially during their personal journey. Don't miss this impactful and encouraging discussion on resilience in the face of loss.
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    1 hr
  • Widow Friends

    Widow Friends
    Jan 25 2024
    Widowhood is a lonely journey. It is often the friendship of fellow widows who give us the strength to keep walking one step at a time. Dr. Connie welcomes best friends and business associates, Marilyn Blattner and Kathy Rogers, to share their journey. Both women lost their husbands 3 months apart in 2016. Then, in 2023, Marilyn lost her son Scott. How did these two women recover in the aftermath of losing those dearest to them? Listen in to learn about their strength and resilience in the face of death.
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    1 hr
  • When Your Heart is Big Enough to Love Again

    When Your Heart is Big Enough to Love Again
    Dec 28 2023
    Sad statistics show that there are over 15 million widows and widowers in the United States. Of these, over 11.6 million are widows and 3.4 million are widowers. How many remarry? 61% of widowers remarry while 19% of widows remarry. Dr Connie’s special guests in studio are former White House Nurse and friend, Debbie Beatty Mraz and her husband Rick Mraz. Both lost their first spouses but went on to find new love and marriage with each other. This episode is a celebration of love's resilience and the possibility of finding joy in marriage once again after the profound loss of a spouse. Tune in to witness the uplifting narrative of second chances and the enduring power of love.
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    1 hr
  • Leave Me Memories

    Leave Me Memories
    Nov 30 2023
    Exploring the sensitive question, What is left behind after our loved one has passed? Along with deep and sentimental memories, widows are often left with personal items such as clothes, jewelry, and photographs. What is a widow to do with those things? Dr. Connie engages in a thought-provoking discussion with wealth and financial advisor Andy Ferguson to hear the advice he offers to clients who have suffered the loss of their spouse. Tune in as Andy shares profound insights and practical guidance on how to navigate the emotional and financial aspects of handling the cherished items left behind by our loved ones.
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    1 hr
  • Stepping Stones of Hope

    Stepping Stones of Hope
    Oct 26 2023
    Losing a loved one dramatically changes the lives of the survivors. For children who lose their parents, this journey of grief is uniquely challenging and requires a special understanding and compassion. Dr. Connie is joined by Dr. Charles “Chip” Finch, an emergency medicine physician who founded Stepping Stones of Hope (www.steppingstonesofhope.org), a non-profit grief and bereavement organization that has served children, adults, families, and the community since 2003. Listen to his amazing story and how the organization has gone on to impact countless lives!
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    1 hr