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Widows Dating Divorced Dads
by Megan and Ona
Meet Megan and Ona, two young widows sharing their journey navigating dating, blending families, ex wives, and everything in between!
Episodes
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Returning to the Podcast: Updates and Insights
keywords widow, grief, healing, podcast, community, memoir, parenting, resilience, support, life after loss summary In this episode, Ona returns to the podcast after a break, sharing her experiences as a widow navigating life and grief. She discusses the challenges of raising children without…
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Special Guest: Cancer Widow dips into the dating scene; Finds Love.
keywords widow, dating, grief, cancer, parenting, relationships, love, family, emotional challenges, support summary In this episode of 'Widows Dating Divorce Dads', host Ona engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer, a widow who shares her journey through grief, parenting, and finding…
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Special Guest : Medium Sandy Scheschuk
In this episode, hosts Ona and Megan welcome Sandy Scheschuk, a medium, to discuss her journey into mediumship, the training involved, and the intersection of spirituality and religion. She also answers your most asked questions - from reaching pet spirits to cost! Sandy finishes with a short...
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Where Do I Put The Ashes (& other topics you should talk about!)
Ona and Megan delve into the complexities of grief, funeral arrangements, and the emotional and financial challenges faced by widows. They share personal stories about navigating the aftermath of loss, discussing everything from clothing choices for memorial services to the importance of having...
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Judgements and Assumptions from Others
summary In this episode, Ona and Megan discuss their experiences navigating life as widows, focusing on the judgments and assumptions they face from others. They share personal stories about their weekends, the challenges of dating after loss, and the expectations placed on them in new...
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Why We Start Fights With Our Divorced Dads
Going through such a profound loss as a widow brings up all sorts of emotions, some which trigger arguments with our Divorced Dads. Hear what we've been struggling with and how we get through all the feelings!
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Guest: Kelsy McHenry's Story Widow Life and Dating
keywords widowhood, dating, grief, love, hope, relationships, identity, family, healing, personal growth summary In this heartfelt conversation, Ona and Kelsy share their experiences as widows navigating the complexities of dating, love, and personal growth after loss. They discuss the importance...
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Let's Talk About SEX!
Megan & Ona dive into how it feels to move on from your late husband and be intimate with someone else. The tears, the guilt, the OMG moments - we cover them all!
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Vacationing Together - from the logistics to the chaos!
Megan & Ona jumped right into traveling with their Divorced Dads + kids but it hasn't always been laughter and fun! Hear who does the planning, who pays, and how they navigate the ups and downs. They also talk about taking trips with just their own kids and the Divorced Dads and how that has felt...
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Parenting with a Divorced Dad
Solo parenting is tough, but adding in a Divorced Dad and more kids isn't always easy. Hear our tips on what's worked, what hasn't, and the one thing that we do that keeps our relationship strong!
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Grief, Loss, Dating with Special Guest Christie
In this conversation, Ona and guest speaker Christie discuss their experiences as widows dating divorced dads. They share stories about their weekends and the challenges they face in navigating their new relationships. They also discuss the difficulties of milestones and transitions, as well as…
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Exploring Coping Mechanisms in Grief
In this episode, Ona and Megan discuss their coping mechanisms in grief. They share their experiences in the early days and weeks after their husbands' deaths, including feelings of sadness, anxiety, and disbelief. Ona found comfort in having people around her and not being alone, while Megan…
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Friendships After Death
We took a hiatus as Megan "celebrated" the 4 year anniversary of her late husband Matt's death and then proceeded to have a disaster of a holiday week with Pony & kids, while Ona has gone 18 days without seeing B3. In this episode, we talk all things FRIENDSHIP in grief. Hear how friends have…
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Navigating Grief with Celebrations/Anniversaries
In this conversation, Ona and Megan discuss how they navigate special days and anniversaries related to their late husbands. They share their experiences and feelings about celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and the day of their husbands' passing. They talk about including their new partners…
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Baggage. Who Brings It?
In this episode, Megan and Ona discuss the baggage that they bring as widows and the baggage that divorced dads bring. They talk about the challenges and insecurities that arise from their respective baggage and how it affects their current relationships. They also touch on the importance of...
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Marriage?!
Do Megan & Ona see MARRIAGE their Divorced Dads in the future?! Hear their thoughts, the challenges, and if the kids are ready for such a big change. But first, they share about feeling bitter on Father's Day!
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The EX : Baby Mama Drama?
In this episode, Megan and Ona discuss their experiences with their partners' exes. Hear how the first meeting went, whether they did a "deep dive" to find out more about the ex, and how there relationship currently is.
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Sleeping Arrangements
Ona and Megan discuss their weekend activities and their experiences with sleepovers with their new partners. They share how they gradually transitioned from separate sleeping arrangements to sharing a bed with their partners. Both Ona and Megan emphasize the importance of open communication with...
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Early Dating : The Good & The Baggage
In this episode, Megan and Ona delve into the topic of early dating as widows - from flirting to sneaking in after the kids are in bed! They share their experiences and challenges of dating after the loss of their spouses, including the baggage that comes with dating divorced dads. But first,...
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Introducing To The Kids - How It Went
Ona and Megan discuss the first nerve-racking meeting with their Divorced Dads and all the kids! Hear how it went, how they were feeling, and what they'd do differently. But first, weekend updates! Megan had a somewhat stressful boat trip with her Divorced Dad and all 5 of their kids together,...
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Ona : How I Met B3
Ona shares how she met B3! Sound Bites "I want to go out to lunch with somebody. I want to meet somebody at lunch, maybe have a cosmopolitan. I want to laugh. I want to have inside jokes with somebody." "I was so assertive, I cannot believe it because I am not assertive." "He will tell you to…
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Megan : How I Met Pony
Obviously, Pony isn't his real name, but we nicknamed all the dates until they proved staying power - and now, it's to protect the innocent. In the words of Saweetie "I just roll the dice, only store him under nicknames."! Sound Bites "I don't want to get to know him {Matt} yet. I want to get to...
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Ona's Story : How I Became A Widow
Ona shares her story of becoming a widow after her husband, Jeff, passed away from natural causes. She talks about their relationship, their marriage, and their life together, including the joy of having identical twin boys. On the day Jeff died, Ona discovered his lifeless body and called 911.…
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Megan's Story : How I Became A Widow
On July 3rd, 2020, I woke up to find my 45 year old husband had died in his sleep. I was 39 years old, and now a solo parent to my then 9, 5, and 3 year old children. This is my story and how I learned that unfortunately, strong is your only option. Sound Bites "I could tell that he was dead....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Meet Megan and Ona, two young widows sharing their journey navigating dating, blending families, ex wives, and everything in between!
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Megan and Ona
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Meet Megan and Ona, two young widows sharing their journey navigating dating, blending families, ex wives, and everything in between!
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