What I Wish I Knew as a New Widow: Advice for Navigating Grief, Loneliness, and Life After Loss

Join the free live event here: https://www.bravewidow.com/liveyt Widows ready for deeper support: Join Brave Widow Academy (6-month group coaching): 👉 https://bravewidow.com/academy On the fence or want direction: Schedule your free, no-pressure consult call here: 👉 https://bravewidow.com/call In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing the wisdom and lessons I wish someone had told me when I became a widow. These are my personal insights and practical advice on how to navigate the overwhelming emotions and challenges that come with losing a spouse. Key Takeaways: 1. *Your life isn’t over, even though it feels like it* Rediscovering joy, holding onto hope, and building a future you’ll love are all possible. 2. *Give yourself grace* Learn why you don’t have to be strong all the time, how to establish healthy boundaries, and the importance of taking breaks to refill your cup. 3. *Learn about grief* Emily debunks common grief myths, explains why the 5 stages of grief aren’t the roadmap for everyone, and how to manage expectations around healing. 4. *People won’t always understand* Discover how to handle bad advice, judgments, and the well-meaning but hurtful things people say. Plus, why it’s crucial to ask for help and accept it when offered. 5. *Building a new life that you love* You don’t need to have all the answers right now, but there is hope. Emily shares how to embody the life you want for the future, even when you feel lost. 00:49 Reflecting on Widowhood 01:53 Life Isn't Over 07:52 Give Yourself Grace 15:12 Learning About Grief 20:21 People Won't Understand 24:30 Building a New Life 31:02 Recap and Final Thoughts 31:52 Join the Brave Widow Community Join the community here: https://www.bravewidow.com/join Hey hey, I’m Emily Tanner. I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary. Nathan and I have four beautiful children together, and my world was turned completely upside down when I lost him. Now, I love my life again! I’m able to experience joy, achieve goals and dreams I thought I’d lost, and rediscover this next version of me. I did the work. I invested in coaching for myself. I learned what I needed to do to move forward and took the steps. I implemented the tools and strategies that I use for my clients in my coaching program. This is for you, if: You want a faith-based approach to coaching You want to move forward after loss, and aren’t sure how You want to enjoy life without feeling weighed down by guilt, sadness, or regret You want a guide to help navigate this journey to the next version of you You want to rediscover who you are