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Brave Widow Show

by Emily Tanner

Inspiration for young widows to help heal their heart, find hope, and dream again for the future.

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  1. I Lost Two Friends to Suicide. Then I Put My Grief on Stage. | BW: 211

    What happens when grief, dark humor, motherhood, and entrepreneurship collide? Connect With Lucy Facebook: @jeannetterizzi Instagram: @jeannetterizzi Instagram: @puresweatwoodlandhills Brave Widow Resources Free, Live “Four Seasons of Grief” Training + Quiz: bravewidow.com/live Rebuild a Life You...

  2. Why Did God Allow This? One Widow's Journey Through Grief, Faith, and Finding Hope Again | BW: 210

    What do you do when the person you love dies suddenly, your prayers seem unanswered, and everyone expects you to “move on”? Connect With Lucy Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/046M4w5J Healing Journal: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LTPHopeShop Website: https://ltphopeauthor.com/ YouTube:...

  3. I Want More From Life After My Husband Died, but I Feel Guilty | BW: 209

    If a small part of you is whispering, “There has to be more than just surviving,” this episode is for you. Brave Widow Resources Free, Live “Four Seasons of Grief” Training + Quiz: bravewidow.com/live Rebuild a Life You Can Love Again in the Brave Widow Academy (join the waitlist or book a call):...

  4. How a Widow Keeps Her Husband's Memory Alive 10 Years Later with Author Dori Ann Dupré | BW: 208

    If you’ve ever wondered what life might look like 10 years after losing your spouse, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. Connect with Dori Ann Dupré Instagram: @Author.DoriAnnDupre Facebook: @AuthorDoriAnnDupre Website: https://dorianndupre.wixsite.com/books Brave Widow Resources…

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  5. How To Start Wanting Life Again After Widow Grief (Without Big Dreams) | BW: 207

    Brave Widow Resources Brave Widow Academy (join the waitlist or book a call): https://bravewidow.com/academy Join Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free 📍...

  6. Widow Grief: Everyone Thinks I’m Okay, But I Feel Empty | BW: 206

  7. 10 Things I Wish I Knew As A New Widow | 5 Years Later, What Actually Helps| BW: 205

    If you’ve ever wondered what your future self would say to you 5 years after losing your spouse, this episode is for you. July 17 marked 5 years since my husband Nathan died, and I sat down with our Momentum Monday community to share the 10 things I wish I had known as a brand‑new widow. Brave...

  8. From Alone to Supported: Building Widows Ministry in Your Church | Amy Woody | BW: 204

    If you’ve ever felt invisible at church after your spouse died, this episode is for you. Emily talks with Amy Woody, Director of the Widows Program at Stand In The Gap Ministries in Tulsa, OK. After losing her husband suddenly at 36, Amy went from feeling totally alone to helping churches around...

  9. Love Doesn’t Die: A Widow’s Story of Grief, Faith, and Healing Through Music | BW: 203

    If music has been part of your healing, or you wish it could be, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, I’m talking with Victoria (artist name: SH3), a music therapist, grief counselor, and widow who created The Blue Album after the sudden loss of her partner. We talk...

  10. BONUS: The Energy of It's Already Done

  11. Life After Losing Your Spouse: How Widows Are Rebuilding Purpose | Brave Widow Academy | BW: 202

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Brave Widow Academy (apply or book a call): https://bravewidow.com/academy Scholarship Application for Academy: https://www.bravewidow.com/scholarships1 Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉...

  12. For Widows Who Feel Stuck After Loss: Why “Time” Won’t Heal This (And How To Rebuild Your Life) | BW: 201

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy If…

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  13. 3 Widows Share How Grief Can Actually Get Better After Loss | Stories of Brave Widows | BW: 200

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy In this...

  14. Widowed After 29 Years: Dr. Tina’s Raw Journey Through Loss, Faith & Finding Purpose Again | BW: 199

    Quick note: We had a weird static issue on this recording. We cleaned it up as much as possible, and the conversation with Dr. Tina was too powerful not to share. Connect with Tina: Website - https://tinafornwald.com/ https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/ Children’s Secret Santa -...

  15. 5 Foundations for Widows Stuck in Grief | How to Breathe Again When Life Feels Overwhelming | BW 198

    Learn more about Brave Widow Foundations (gentle, faith‑based support for the first seasons of grief):👉 bravewidow.com/foundations Join us for Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy…

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  16. 5 Widow Coaches Share What Finally Helped Them Heal (Faith + Real Stories) BW: 197

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Join us for Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy Schedule a free, no-pressure call: https://bravewidow.com/call...

  17. “You Don’t Have To Be Strong Here” | Renew Retreat For Widows In Oregon BW: 196

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned * Join us for Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat * Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free * Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy * Schedule a free, no-pressure call:...

  18. Hope Is Coming: What Your Future Self Wants You To Know About Widowhood [Brave Widow Academy Stories]

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Schedule a free, no-pressure call: https://bravewidow.com/call Description /…

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  19. From Barely Surviving to Rebuilding: 5 Levels of Support for Widows - BW: 194

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Join the free Brave Widow Community: https://bravewidow.com/free Brave Widow Academy (apply): https://bravewidow.com/academy Renew: A Brave Widow Retreat: https://bravewidow.com/retreat Description / Show Notes In today’s episode, I walk you through the exact ways...

  20. Stuck In Grief After Losing Your Spouse? 4 Steps To Rebuild Your Life | BW 193

    Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Apply for Brave Widow Academy (next group starts July) https://bravewidow.com/academy Join the free Brave Widow Community + weekly calls and prayer nights - https://bravewidow.com/free Schedule a no-pressure call with Emily to figure out your best next step -...

  21. BW 192: He Died On Our Dream Trip To Greece: Jen’s Widow Story & Finding Community Again

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Jen Website & contact: https://www.itslifey.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573198074373 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslifeyco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsLifey-co Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Apply for Brave...

  22. BW 191: Death Doula Shares How To Face Death, Grief & Love Without Fear | Julie Wright Halbert

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Julie Website & contact: risingphoenixlife.com Email: [email protected] Substack: “Live Awake” by Julie Wright Halbert Free meditation & book updates: link in the description Brave Widow Resources Mentioned Apply for Brave Widow Academy (next group...

  23. BW 190: Is Year 2 Of Grief Harder? Widow Q&A On Timing, Triggers & “Time Heals” Myths

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Apply for Brave Widow Academy: 👉 bravewidow.com/academy Book a free consult (no pressure): 👉 bravewidow.com/call Join the next free live training on the four seasons of grief: 👉 bravewidow.com/liveyt Is the second year of grief really harder? How long should you wait…

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  24. BW 189: Widowhood Reality: Your Old Life Is Gone – How To Rebuild A Life You Love Again

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Apply for Brave Widow Academy: 👉 bravewidow.com/academy Book a free consult (no pressure): 👉 bravewidow.com/call When your spouse dies, it can feel like your entire life burned to the ground. You don’t recognize yourself, you don’t know what’s next, and part of you is...

  25. BW 188: Hospice Nurse: What Death Taught Me About Grief & Hope

    What do hospice nurses see at the end of life that most of us never talk about? In this conversation, hospice nurse and GLADD founder Christa McDonald, RN shares what thousands of deaths have taught her about grief, regret, love, and how we can live (and grieve) differently. If you’re a widow who...

  26. BW 187: When Life Feels Impossible After Loss: 4 Seasons of Grief & The “Impossible Life”

    Take the free 4 Seasons of Grief Quiz here: https://bravewidow.com/quiz When life feels impossible after losing your spouse, it can feel like your story is over. In this episode, Emily walks you through the 4 Seasons of Grief and shows how to take one tiny step toward what feels impossible right...

  27. BW 186: Stuck in Fear About Your Future After Loss? 3 Steps To Take Control

    Take the free 4 Seasons of Grief Quiz here: https://bravewidow.com/quiz If you’ve ever laid awake at night terrified you won’t have enough money to keep your home or lifestyle, this episode is for you. Emily shares a listener’s question about fear, explains what fear really is (and isn’t), and...

  28. BW 185: Am I Doing Grief Right? | The 4 Seasons Of Grief & How To Know You’re Really Healing

    Are you afraid you’re “doing grief wrong”? In this episode, Emily breaks down the 4 Seasons of Grief and how to know if you’re actually healing or just staying busy. Take the free 4 Seasons of Grief Quiz here: https://bravewidow.com/quiz In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily answers a...

  29. BW 184: Stuck In The In‑Between: Hope For Widows Who Feel Forgotten

    In this episode, Emily Tanner (founder of Brave Widow) talks about the “in‑between” season of widowhood: the space between the life you had and the life you can’t yet see. She unpacks why this hidden season is not a punishment but a place of formation, how to wrestle honestly with God without...

  30. BW 183: A Simple Question That Makes Grief Easier To Share | Erin Clark on ‘How’s The Weather’

    Do you ever freeze when someone asks “How are you?” and you don’t know how to answer without either lying or trauma‑dumping? Today, fellow widow Erin Clark shares the grief language she created after losing her husband Greg: “How’s the weather?” It’s a softer way for widows and grievers to name...

  31. BW 182: First New Year As A Widow: 5 Permission Slips For Your Heart

    Are you facing your first New Year as a widow and feeling dread instead of hope? While everyone else is posting “New year, new me,” you might be thinking, “I didn’t even want this year. I just wanted my person back.” In this episode, Emily shares 5 “permission slips” for your heart so you can…

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  32. BW 181: Don’t Want This New Year Without Him? How Widows Can Build a Life Better Than You Imagine.

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Apply for the Brave Widow Academy Scholarship (applications open until January 2): bravewidow.com * Learn about the next Brave Widow Academy group starting Thursday, January 22 at bravewidow.com * Want more support rebuilding life after loss? Book a free consult at...

  33. BW 180: First Christmas Without Your Husband? 3-Step Widow Survival Plan To Protect Your Heart

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Learn more about Brave Widow Academy and current scholarship details: bravewidow.com Ready for more support? Book a free consult at bravewidow.com to see if the Academy or 1:1 coaching is a fit Grief Recovery Method with Emily Tanner:...

  34. BONUS: 2025 Widow Winter Solstice: Longest Night Of Grief | Christian Widows On Loneliness, Holidays & Hope

    Apply for the Brave Widow Academy scholarship before midnight, Friday, January 2nd: https://www.bravewidow.com/scholarship If you’re ready for more support, learn about Brave Widow Academy here: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy The longest night of the year can feel even darker when your person...

  35. BONUS: When The Holidays Hurt: Widow Winter Solstice Gathering On The Longest Night (Free Online Event)

    The holidays can feel brutal after your spouse dies. While the world is twinkling with lights and parties, you’re just trying to get through the longest nights. I’m inviting you to Widow Winter Solstice, a free online gathering on Sunday, December 21, 6–8 pm Central for widows and widowers on the...

  36. BW 179: When God Shows Up in Grief: Widower’s Rare Cancer Story with Danny Lesslie

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Danny: * Book: Thank You, Cancer (paperback & Kindle) https://stan.store/dannylesslie/p/thank-you-cancer- * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentumwithdanny/ * Substack (audiobook-style readings & poetry): https://dannylesslie.substack.com * Brave…

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  37. BW 178: From Christmas Eve Heart Attack to Hope: Allyson’s Widow Story of Faith, Four Kids & Healing

    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Brave Widow® Academy: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy Grief Recovery Method with Emily Tanner: https://www.bravewidow.com/offers/EPW2EeyT/checkout When your husband dies suddenly on Christmas Eve… while you’re standing there with your kids… how do you ever breathe...

  38. BW 177: Will I Always Feel This Way? The 4 Seasons of Widow Grief (And Why Time Alone Won’t Heal You)

    🔗 Resources Mentioned Brave Widow Academy – 6-Month Group Coaching: Your roadmap from deep grief to rebuilding and loving your life again ➝ https://bravewidow.com/academy Grief Recovery Method – 8-Week Evidence-Based Program: Next group starts December 9, Tuesdays 1–3 pm CT, limited spots ➝...

  39. BW 176: Available As Is: How a Midlife Widow Rebuilt Her Life, Found Love & Wrote Her Story

    Connect with Debbie: Book: Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love (Amazon, Apple Books, and most retailers) https://a.co/d/6jBMOxz Website: https://debbieweissauthor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbie_weiss_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.hansen.9/ Work...

  40. BW 175: Thousands of Widows Later: The 5 Truths I Wish Every Widow Knew

  41. BW 174: Why Time Wasn’t Healing My Grief (And The Real Reason I Created Brave Widow Academy)

    When my husband died, everyone told me, “Just give it time… it’ll get better.” It didn’t. [Enroll for the Brave Widow Academy here: bravewidow.com/academy] In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason I started Brave Widow and why, three years later, the Brave Widow Academy is still my favorite...

  42. BW 173: Empowerment After Loss: Season 4 of Grief (RISE Framework) + “Discover Your Purpose” Mini-Workshop

    Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call Feeling stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming? Today we dive into Season 4: Empowerment in my RISE framework (Rawness → Isolation → Self-Discovery → Empowerment). You’ll learn why empowerment doesn’t arrive…

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  43. BW 172: Season 3 of Grief: Self-Discovery & The Connection Protocol (Boundaries, Friends, and Real Connection)

    Book a free consult here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call In Part 3 of the Four Seasons of Grief series (R.I.S.E.), we’re in Season 3: Self-Discovery: the messy middle where many widows get stuck. I walk you through my 5-step Connection Protocol to rebuild safe, real...

  44. BW 171: From Isolation to Self-Trust: The 4-Part System Every Widow Needs (Season 2 of Grief)

    Welcome to Episode 171 of The Brave Widow Show — and we’re nearly at Brave Widow’s 3rd birthday! Today we continue the Four Seasons of Grief (RISE) mini-series and go deep on Season 2: Isolation, that weird “I’m functioning… but I feel invisible” stage. You’ll learn my Self-Trust System (the…

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  45. 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…

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  46. BW 169: The 5 Scores That Tell You What To Do Next (Widow Self-Audit + Free Consult Sheet)

    Most widows aren’t “stuck”—they’re undecided on their next step. In this episode, I walk you through the exact 10-minute self-audit I use on consults so you can see where you are (and what to do next) today. What You’ll Learn A simple 5-question audit to pinpoint your next step (not your “forever...

  47. BW 168: When the World Doesn’t Make Sense And There Are No Good Answers

    In this gentle gathering, we name the pain of recent headlines, settle our nervous systems, read Scripture honestly about evil days, and look for how God is at work, even now. Expect box-breathing, short prayers, Habakkuk 1:2–5, Psalm 94, Psalm 46, four simple “anchors,” and journaling prompts…

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  48. BONUS REPLAY: 4 Seasons of Grief

    The 4 Seasons of Grief: Why “Just Give It Time” Keeps You Stuck Join the Brave Widow Academy here: https://www.bravewidow.com/academy Schedule your consult call here: https://calendly.com/bravewidow/widow-consult-call Join Grief Recovery Method here: www.bravewidow.com/grief Take the quiz to…

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  49. BW 167: When Grief Days Get Hard: The 3-R Bad Day Protocol (Regulate • Relate • Reengage)

    : BW 167: When Grief Days Get Hard: The 3-R Bad Day Protocol (Regulate • Relate • Reengage) What to do when a hard day (or season) won’t let up — Emily’s 3-R Bad Day Protocol: Regulate, Relate, Reengage. If you’re tired of feeling like you “went backwards,” this episode gives you a gentle, doable...

  50. BW 166: If You Knew What Was Possible, You'd Start Today

    What if the future version of you isn’t years away; she’s one brave decision away? In this episode, Emily breaks down the Be-Do-Have principle, how to stop shaming yourself into action, and a simple visualization exercise that pulls you forward (instead of pushing from willpower). You’ll also…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Inspiration for young widows to help heal their heart, find hope, and dream again for the future.

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Emily Tanner

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