The Woman’s Health Crisis No One is Talking About - Widowhood

🎙️Carrie On! Every two minutes in the U.S., a married woman becomes a widowSummary:In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode of Carrie On!, host Carrie Murray sits down with Carolyn Moor, founder of Modern Widows Club, to expose the hidden realities of widowhood—and why it’s not just about grief.What follows is often a devastating loss of healthcare access, financial stability, identity, and visibility. Carolyn shares how losing her husband suddenly at age 36 while raising two young daughters ignited a global movement redefining widowhood as a women’s health, equity, and leadership issue.In This Episode:We Cover: -Why widowhood is one of the most overlooked women’s health crises -The shocking truth: 3 days of bereavement for the most stressful life event -The 5–7 year reality of rebuilding identity after loss -Why widows stop voting—and how that silences millions of women -The four phases of widowhood: Hope, Heal, Grow, Lead -How widows develop “uncommon knowledge” and extraordinary leadership -What not to say to a grieving woman—and what to say instead -Why supporting widows changes families, systems, and future generations🔗 Resources Mentioned: Modern Widows Club: modernwidowsclub.org National Widows Health & Well-Being Conference (June 19–20, Orlando) Widow Empowerment Quiz: https://modernwidowsclub.org/widow-empowerment-quiz International Widows Day: June 23