195. Available As Is: Finding Love Again After Loss in Midlife | Debbie Weiss

What happens when the life you planned disappears—and you're forced to create a new one? In this episode, Available As Is: Finding Love Again After Loss in Midlife, Debbie Weiss shares her remarkable journey from devastating loss to unexpected new beginnings. After losing her husband of 32 years and navigating the challenges of grief, loneliness, and life on her own, Debbie found herself facing a question many women encounter in midlife: "Who am I now?" Debbie opens up about rebuilding her life after widowhood, earning her MFA in Creative Writing at age 56, embracing new experiences, and eventually finding love again. Along the way, she discovered a renewed sense of purpose, resilience, and midlife confidence. We discuss grief, reinvention, dating in midlife, and the courage it takes to move forward when life doesn't go according to plan. Debbie's story is a powerful reminder that getting unstuck in midlife isn't about going back to who you were—it's about embracing who you're becoming. If you're navigating loss, change, or a new chapter in life, this conversation will inspire you to believe that hope, joy, and connection are still possible. How to reach Debbie and get her book: Website Rating, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts Heike's insights on the Pursue Your Spark are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle"! ← If that sounds like you, consider rating and reviewing my show here! This helps me support more women over 50  – just like you – redefining their second half of life. Click here, scroll to the bottom, and select "Write a Review." Then, let me know what you loved most about the episode! There is always something new on the feed, and if you're not following, there's a chance you'll miss out. Follow now!   For more episodes, click here.