BW 170: From Chaos to Calm: Your First 5 Moves in Early Grief (That Actually Help)

If you’re widowed and feel like you’re drowning, this episode gives you a clear starting line. I walk through my RISE framework: the 4 Seasons of Grief (Rawness, Isolation, Self-Discovery, Empowerment) and the Chaos-to-Calm Blueprint (the 5 foundations I use with clients).    You’ll leave knowing your very next step and where to get help, free or paid.   What you’ll learn   How to identify your current season of grief using RISE (Rawness, Isolation, Self-Discovery, Empowerment)  The 5 foundations that stabilize you fast: Routine, Self-Care, Help, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Connection   Why time alone doesn’t heal—and the action steps that do  Free ways to get support (Skool community, guides, quiz) and how to book a consult if you want hands-on help   Resources mentioned   Free Grief Season Quiz: https://bravewidow.com (top of homepage)  Brave New Widow Guide + Family & Friends Quickstart (Newly Widowed → Start Here): https://bravewidow.com  Free Brave Widow Community (Skool): search “Brave Widow” in the Skool app  Grief Recovery Method (Tuesdays, 12–2 pm CT): accepting new participants through October 7; last time offering the $400 Earn-Your-Money-Back Bonus (show up for 7/8 calls, do homework, 1:1 closeout call, leave a review)  • • Book a free consult: https://bravewidow.com (Consult)       📌 Subscribe & Stay Connected 👍 Like this video if it helped you 🎧 Subscribe for more stories and strategies for life after loss. 💬 Leave a comment if this story resonates with you or if you want to share your own experience. 📩 Share it with someone who needs encouragement   Ready for more support?    Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call Download the Brave New Widow Starter Kit: A free guide to help you navigate the first steps of widowhood. → https://bravewidow.com/start   Grief Recovery Method Group: Tuesdays 12–2 pm CT, Sept 30–Nov 18, $400 (credited toward Brave Widow Academy or 1:1). Brave Widow Academy: Next cohort starts in November.     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    Schedule a consult with Emily:  https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call?month=2024-08      Find and take the next steps to move forward (without “moving on”).       FOLLOW me on SOCIAL:   Twitter | @brave_widow   Instagram | @brave_widow   Facebook |   / bravewidow     YouTube | @bravewidow