He Watched the Woman He Loved Die—And Learned How to Live Again

He Watched the Woman He Loved Die—And Learned How to Live AgainThe courageous journey of navigating grief becomes a path to renewed life and love in this heartfelt conversation with author and Certified Grief Educator Tony Stewart. An accomplished filmmaker, visionary software designer, and global leader in advertising technology, Tony shares the intimate story behind his acclaimed memoir, Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving.With unflinching honesty and tender grace, Tony recounts his profound 35-year marriage to his late wife, painter Lynn Kotula, their experience facing her terminal illness, and the pivotal conversations that helped him move forward. His memoir offers a deeply intimate exploration of love, loss, and the quiet strength required to face life’s most harrowing moments. Tony brings a unique blend of insight, compassion, and hard-earned wisdom to this powerful interview as he reflects on the shift in perspective that allowed him to reframe his grief, how sorrow can be woven into our lives without overwhelming us, and what joy might look like even during mourning. This conversation is an invitation to witness resilience, honor love, and discover how grief can open unexpected pathways to healing and renewal.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How to approach a terminal illness diagnosis as a unified challenge to maximize “good time” rather than collapsing in pity or pursuing a “false trap” of a cure.The concept of grief as a form of “alchemy,” in which, over time, we can transmute our grief into something stronger and more valued, a kind of gold.The healing modalities that helped Tony cope with his wife’s terminal illness, his grief, and his transition to a new life. The meaning behind the Tai Chi metaphor “Carrying the Tiger”: if you carry a tiger for someone, you are lifting their load.Why grief is something to honor rather than something to fix, and the truth that “you can’t heal what you don’t feel.”The reality that you never stop grieving, but the gradual building of positive new experiences allows joy to coexist with enduring love and sadness.The complex journey of finding new love while still deeply grieving for a previous partner, and how a new partner’s openness can aid in the healing process.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: He Watched the Woman He Loved Die—And Learned How to Live Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKWDBSKHps4&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh📘 Carrying the Tiger: Special Kindle Deals! 🔥 Cyber Monday Flash Sale — Just $0.99! https://amzn.to/4pIOubN📅 December 1 (US & Canada)Start your journey with Carrying the Tiger for less than a dollar. A powerful story of living with cancer, dying with grace, and finding joy through grief—on sale for one day only! ✨ New Year Healing Sale — Only $0.99! https://amzn.to/4pIOubN📅 January 12–16, 2026Begin the new year with a book that brings courage, compassion, and clarity. Download the Kindle edition for just $0.99 during this 5-day event! 📚 Unlimited Readers, You’re In!If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, you can read Carrying the Tiger FREE anytime. Dive in whenever you're ready.  📖 Prefer the tactile experience?Grab your paperback copy today and hold this moving story in your hands. Perfect for gifting or keeping by your side for reflection: https://amzn.to/48bnRos---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: h