163. Why the “Year of Firsts” Is a Myth

166. Finding YOUR people after loss

I often encourage widowed people to find other widowed people because there is deep comfort in being around people who truly understand life after loss. But sometimes you finally find a grief group or widowed community… and realize they’re not your people. Today, let’s talk about why that happens, and why it’s okay to keep looking for the connections that truly fit you. Camp Widow   www.campwidow.org [http://www.campwidow.org] Regional and virtual connections:    widowedvillage.org [http://widowedvillage.org]  More about Soaring Spirits International: soaringspirits.org [http://soaringspirits.org]  For more help, Get the Time Doesn't Heal book Time Doesn’t Heal in paperback on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Achieving-Meaningful/dp/B0GJG343TS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZQGTD8QK93SU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ayTYjA6lIGMzvMJOb9vcqu1d-IDT_xPYbvrDk__4Ultk-UIICO5vqbinWBQ-2Ybk-2grffo_FXMTCdj2BVQfEQ.A4xwC4OvhUlYniEceE096GuocPUFfNyAej5LL6CDRmg&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate&qid=1770142853&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+beshwat,aps,279&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal Journal in paperback on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Journal-Meaningful/dp/B0GJGMVCMN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DUSM2J02ERWA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-PFO5L39-Lx2T4sjm7-chXSiFZ49FvZuBiDDLh8ksV_qzqqXtLsiw6wo24eKap14OP9EdjbOjSitYMNSBrOAYnbQHQuoDHpvtywbOiqH_GkyzYp3pm1Ktk-wh4Bli8w_.iHV5XmRXBwipw3u93Q2NsjNIKxyCAYaST9mXM9B1KWM&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+journal+beshwate&qid=1770142940&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+journal+beshwate,aps,270&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal on Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/time%20doesn't%20heal%20beshwate] Time Doesn’t Heal Kindle version [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Achieving-Meaningful-ebook/dp/B0GJGD9RJ1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UGZXDR2CRZDL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uz2AFFbFAdmK3PqGqcvDJFqYEKEeRWStHjpVtuHQqlbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.sudKc2_ojBWHoDupHAf_U_IejWfQYuGqskrg69sdBhM&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate+kindle+version&qid=1770142975&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate+kindle+versi,aps,268&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal on Audible - United States [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GR1SX24C/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_us]  United Kingdom [https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GR294WH4/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_uk]  Canada [https://www.audible.ca/pd/B0GR1QLW1M/?source_code=AMNORWS022318003G-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_ca]  Australia  [https://www.audible.com.au/pd/B0GR1WRRCW/?source_code=AUDORWS022318009C-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_au] France [https://www.audible.fr/pd/B0GR1ZT9YD/?source_code=FRAORWS022318903B-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_fr] Germany [https://www.audible.de/pd/B0GR21DQZX/?source_code=EKAORWS0223189009-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_de] Click below for the Time Doesn’t Heal Free Course:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/timedoesntheal [https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/timedoesntheal]

165. 5 Things That Feel “Wrong” After Loss—But Are Completely Normal

Register for the free presentation: What Newly Widowed People Need to Know by clicking here:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/newly-widowed-webinar [https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/newly-widowed-webinar]   Get free downloadable journal prompts related to this episode by clicking here: https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/podcast-download-episode-165 [https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/podcast-download-episode-165]

164. The Quiet Weight of Memorial Day

On Memorial Day in the US, we honor military personnel who died in service. For most Americans, it’s a long weekend, the unofficial start of summer, and often includes a cookout. For widowed people—it can feel unexpectedly heavy, bringing grief, memories, and the sharp awareness of who is missing. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to care for yourself, honor what matters, and navigate the day with more intention and less pressure. Download the free journal prompts for this episode by clicking here [https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/podcast-download-episode-164].  For more help, Get the Time Doesn't Heal book Time Doesn’t Heal in paperback on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Achieving-Meaningful/dp/B0GJG343TS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZQGTD8QK93SU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ayTYjA6lIGMzvMJOb9vcqu1d-IDT_xPYbvrDk__4Ultk-UIICO5vqbinWBQ-2Ybk-2grffo_FXMTCdj2BVQfEQ.A4xwC4OvhUlYniEceE096GuocPUFfNyAej5LL6CDRmg&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate&qid=1770142853&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+beshwat,aps,279&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal Journal in paperback on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Journal-Meaningful/dp/B0GJGMVCMN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DUSM2J02ERWA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-PFO5L39-Lx2T4sjm7-chXSiFZ49FvZuBiDDLh8ksV_qzqqXtLsiw6wo24eKap14OP9EdjbOjSitYMNSBrOAYnbQHQuoDHpvtywbOiqH_GkyzYp3pm1Ktk-wh4Bli8w_.iHV5XmRXBwipw3u93Q2NsjNIKxyCAYaST9mXM9B1KWM&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+journal+beshwate&qid=1770142940&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+journal+beshwate,aps,270&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal on Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/time%20doesn't%20heal%20beshwate] Time Doesn’t Heal Kindle version [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Achieving-Meaningful-ebook/dp/B0GJGD9RJ1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UGZXDR2CRZDL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uz2AFFbFAdmK3PqGqcvDJFqYEKEeRWStHjpVtuHQqlbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.sudKc2_ojBWHoDupHAf_U_IejWfQYuGqskrg69sdBhM&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate+kindle+version&qid=1770142975&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate+kindle+versi,aps,268&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal on Audible - United States [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GR1SX24C/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_us]  United Kingdom [https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GR294WH4/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_uk]  Canada [https://www.audible.ca/pd/B0GR1QLW1M/?source_code=AMNORWS022318003G-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_ca]  Australia  [https://www.audible.com.au/pd/B0GR1WRRCW/?source_code=AUDORWS022318009C-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_au] France [https://www.audible.fr/pd/B0GR1ZT9YD/?source_code=FRAORWS022318903B-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_fr] Germany [https://www.audible.de/pd/B0GR21DQZX/?source_code=EKAORWS0223189009-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_de] Click below for the Time Doesn’t Heal Free Course:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/timedoesntheal [https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/timedoesntheal]

163. Why the “Year of Firsts” Is a Myth

The “year of firsts” is one of the most common and misleading myths about grief. In this episode, I explain why grief does not fit neatly into the first 365 days, introduce the concept of secondary losses, and offer a more truthful, compassionate way to understand life after the loss of a spouse. Get your free downloadable journal prompts for this episode by clicking here [https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/podcast-download-episode-163].   For more help, Get the Time Doesn't Heal book Time Doesn’t Heal in paperback on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Achieving-Meaningful/dp/B0GJG343TS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZQGTD8QK93SU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ayTYjA6lIGMzvMJOb9vcqu1d-IDT_xPYbvrDk__4Ultk-UIICO5vqbinWBQ-2Ybk-2grffo_FXMTCdj2BVQfEQ.A4xwC4OvhUlYniEceE096GuocPUFfNyAej5LL6CDRmg&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate&qid=1770142853&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+beshwat,aps,279&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal Journal in paperback on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Journal-Meaningful/dp/B0GJGMVCMN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DUSM2J02ERWA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-PFO5L39-Lx2T4sjm7-chXSiFZ49FvZuBiDDLh8ksV_qzqqXtLsiw6wo24eKap14OP9EdjbOjSitYMNSBrOAYnbQHQuoDHpvtywbOiqH_GkyzYp3pm1Ktk-wh4Bli8w_.iHV5XmRXBwipw3u93Q2NsjNIKxyCAYaST9mXM9B1KWM&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+journal+beshwate&qid=1770142940&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+journal+beshwate,aps,270&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal on Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/time%20doesn't%20heal%20beshwate] Time Doesn’t Heal Kindle version [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Doesnt-Heal-Achieving-Meaningful-ebook/dp/B0GJGD9RJ1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UGZXDR2CRZDL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uz2AFFbFAdmK3PqGqcvDJFqYEKEeRWStHjpVtuHQqlbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.sudKc2_ojBWHoDupHAf_U_IejWfQYuGqskrg69sdBhM&dib_tag=se&keywords=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate+kindle+version&qid=1770142975&sprefix=time+doesn't+heal+beshwate+kindle+versi,aps,268&sr=8-1] Time Doesn’t Heal on Audible - United States [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GR1SX24C/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_us]  United Kingdom [https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GR294WH4/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_uk]  Canada [https://www.audible.ca/pd/B0GR1QLW1M/?source_code=AMNORWS022318003G-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_ca]  Australia  [https://www.audible.com.au/pd/B0GR1WRRCW/?source_code=AUDORWS022318009C-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_au] France [https://www.audible.fr/pd/B0GR1ZT9YD/?source_code=FRAORWS022318903B-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_fr] Germany [https://www.audible.de/pd/B0GR21DQZX/?source_code=EKAORWS0223189009-BK-ACX0-498711&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_498711_rh_de] Click below for the Time Doesn’t Heal Free Course:  https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/timedoesntheal [https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com/timedoesntheal]

162. Navigating Mother’s Day Without Your Person

Mother’s Day can be unexpectedly painful after the loss of a spouse—whether you're a mom, stepmom, a dad, or grieving what might have been. In this episode, I share a simple, practical approach to help you prepare for the day, navigate it with more ease, and reflect afterward without self-criticism. If this day feels heavy, this is for you. If you’re listening and thinking, I feel stuck… and I don’t want to stay here, I want you to know you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a limited number of private consultations for those who are considering working with me. We’ll look at where you are, what’s keeping you stuck, and whether my program is the right next step for you. Simply click this link:  https://calendly.com/teresabeshwate/complimentary-conversation [https://calendly.com/teresabeshwate/complimentary-conversation]