Widow We Do Now?
Widow We Do Now is a podcast created by two young widows, Anita and Mel. Through humor, authenticity, and empathy, they address topics related to grief, death, bereavement, and moving forward through the inescapable pitfalls of young widowhood. They also love cheese.
Episodes
280 episodes
Ep. 244 | Widowed at 34 Weeks: Janelle Blessing
When Janelle Blessing lost her husband Zach in a tragic bike accident at 34 weeks pregnant, life took a turn she never imagined. In this episode, she shares the story of their adventurous love, the shock of sudden loss, and navigating new mothe...
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Ep. 243 | Showing Up For Life: Beth Schenderlein
In this powerful episode, Beth Schenderlein shares her journey after losing everyone in her house. In December 2020, her husband and teenage daughter were killed in a tragic paddle board accident on the Willamette River. With honesty, grace, an...
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Ep. 242 | Midsummer Catch Up
In this episode, Anita and Mel catch up after the holiday. Anita needs some help, and Mel has some unexpected connections during a rain storm.*Check our Patreon to submit tributes of your person to be read in an episode!*
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Ep. 241 | Survey Says.....
We asked, you answered, and we’re sharing! In this episode, Anita and Mel dive into the results of their recent widowhood survey. From surprising stats to heartfelt insights, they unpack what the widowed community had to say about grief, growth...
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Ep. 240 | Time Travelers: Then vs Now
In this episode, Anita and Mel take thoughtful stroll down memory lane, comparing the first half of their widowhood journey to the more recent happenings. As a bonus, learn about Anita's camping adventures that may involve a dump truck, a fake ...
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Ep. 239 | Changed For Good
Father’s Day hits differently when you’re a widow—and even more so when you don’t have kids. In this episode, Anita and Mel dive into the complicated emotions that come with this holiday for everyone: from grief and exclusion to support and mea...
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Ep. 238 | Continuing To Do "Us": Jen Lundberg
As an avid outdoor recreationist and medical professional, Jen Lundberg knows the value of recreation safety. Her husband, Wil, who adventured alongside Jen, was also no stranger to taking safety measures. But everything changed in an instant o...
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Dating Roundtable Revisited
We're bringing back one of our most talked-about episodes: The Dating Roundtable. From modern love to dating app disasters, this unfiltered conversation between widows and widowers is as real, hilarious, and relevant now as it was when...
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Ep. 237 | Nice Arms, Joe Tuinei!
Oh Joe. You've been an easter egg in episodes of yore, a care taker, coach, cake assistant, and widower. Now it's time for the world to know who you are, and why your arms are so important. Listen to Joe's story about his life with ...
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Ep. 236 | Where Are They Now? Updates!
Updates are here! Listen to find out how these previous guests are doing: Deb Nylec, Krista Waitt, Minhi England, Constance Bell, Rob Bowles, Linda Shanti McCabe, and Julie Martella!*Check our Patreon to submit tributes of your person to...
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Ep. 235 | Pancake Feet and Jellybean Tears with Anita and Mel
Would you rather a) go with Anita to an endless track meet or b) be her emotional support human as she competes on Survivor? Join Anita and Mel for a fun and light-hearted episode where the shenanigans and lore are at an all time high.*C...
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Ep. 234 | Widow's Fire with Julia
It's the episode you all have been waiting for. The one where you ask the burning question "what do I do about this widow's fire I'm experiencing?" What is widows fire? Stay tuned to find out, and learn how Julia has started a community to help...
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Ep. 233 | What The Mell....
Sometimes that's all you can say. You'll have to listen to learn what in the world this one's about.*please take care listening as this episode may contain content disturbing for some listeners*Sponsored by:
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Ep. 232 | Twice-Widowed FBI Agent, Esq: Anna Tracie
Is Anna Tracie really her name? This mysterious guest and friend of the podcast reveals her true identity, a serial killer case she and her FBI team helped solve, the identities of her two deceased partners, and the case that obliterated anythi...
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Ep. 231 | The Tom Foolery of Lisa Woolery
Meet Lisa. She and her husband Eric met in jr high, and the rest is history. Kids, jobs, scandal within the county leading to self-imposed exile halfway across the country, nothing out of the ordinary. But then, Eric dies. Weird dating experien...
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Ep. 230 | Mark "Ned Flanders" LeFevre: Widower With A Big Truck
After a years-long struggle with Behçets Syndrome, Anita's sister, Kaylyn, left behind a kind-hearted widower named Mark. Learn about what it was like for Mark and his family to live with Kaylyn's auto-immune struggles, how it is having two you...
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Ep. 229 | When Sad People Do Things: Erica Hansen
Does Costco stock future husbands? In the case of Erica Hansen, the answer is yes! Erica is a native of Salt Lake City, Utah, loves musical theater, singing, and Patsy Cline....but she does not love that she lost her amazing husband a year and ...
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Ep. 228 | Does Ketamine Make You Pee Your Pants?
By now, you've probably heard of ketamine as a possible therapy for trauma, but what is it? Is it from the streets? A lab? How is it used? Does it really work? Do you pee your pants if you use it? Join therapist Carolyn Recksiek from Anew Thera...
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Ep. 227 | Widower With Newborn (and Toddler) - Nick Nageli
Meet Nick. By day, he's a dad, CPA, and disc golf aficionado. By night...ok lets be honest... 24/7 he's all that AND a widower. After losing his wife to a blood infection five days after the birth of their second child, Nick found himself in un...
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Ep. 226 | The Naturopathic Widow: Vera Alcorn
The lore is strong with Vera, and you won't want to miss her story. Although a variety of entertaining topics from Siegfried and Roy to camel milk may have been discussed, this naturpathic doctor who joined the widow ranks has much to impart. V...
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Ep. 225 | The Widow's Crayon Box: Molly Peacock
Molly Peacock is a poet, writer, widow, and super fun lady all the way around. There are too many amazing things about her to encapsulate in a few sentences, but check out this interview with Anita and Mel as they learn about her life, her life...
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Ep. 224 | Six Tips for Widowed Parents, Dating, and Kids
The title says it all: you're a widowed parent, you want to date, but it's not always met with excitement from your kids who have also lost their parent. Delve into this topic with Anita and Mel and learn six ways to facilitate communication wi...
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Ep. 223 | I Didn't Want To Die, I Just Wanted To Be With Him: Eileen Murray
Meet Eileen. She and her husband Mike had a lovely life. They were childfree by choice, looking forward to their golden years together, and having fun riding bikes together...except when one bike excursion didn't turn out so well. Join Anita an...
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Ep. 222 | On and Off Grid: Dr. Kimberly Hubenette
Dr. Kimberly Hubenette isn't just an adventurous lady who loves helping others. She's also a widow. Join Mel and Anita as they uncover the mysteries of RV black water, oral hygiene, what it was like to be married to a survivor of a double lung ...
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Ep. 221 | Autumn Mullins: The widowed 22-year-old un-wedow
Autumn is 22. Autumn is a widow, or, as we lovingly have termed it "un-wedow". Autumn and Ian were together for six years and planning on spending the rest of their lives together, but Ian's epilepsy proved to only make that come true for his l...
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