Widow
Navigating Widowhood for Baby Boomers
The loss of a life partner often marks a significant turning point in one’s life. For Baby Boomers, the experience of becoming a widow can be especially challenging, having shared decades of life together with their spouse. In this ever-evolving world, adapting to life post-loss can be a daunting task.
Our section aims to provide support and guidance to widowed Baby Boomers, shedding light on practical aspects such as financial planning and Estate management, as well as emotional aspects like grieving and reconnecting with life. We also share stories from others who have walked the same path, offering you a sense of community and understanding.
In essence, we’re here to help you navigate through this challenging phase, equipping you with the tools and insights you need to power through and rediscover a sense of purpose and fulfillment in the life after marriage and becoming a widow.
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Description: In this insightful episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with financial experts and co-authors Alexandra Armstrong and Mary Donahue to discuss their book On Your Own: A Widow's Guide to Emotional and Financial Well-Being. Together, they share critical advice on how wi…
Description: In this insightful episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with financial experts and co-authors Alexandra Armstrong and Mary Donahue to discuss their book On Your Own: A W…
Description: In this insightful episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with financial experts and co-authors Alexandra Armstrong and Mary Donahue to discuss their book On Your Own: A Widow's Guide to Emotional and Financial Well-Being. Together, they share critical advice on how widows can navigate their financial futures while coping with loss. Learn about common mistakes new widows make, including rushing into irrevocable decisions, and discover practical tips for leveraging support networks. Whether you're facing these challenges or preparing for future financial security,…
Christopher Hensley
October 4, 2024 
Title: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls for New Widows | Money Matters 323Description: In this insightful episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with financial experts and co-authors Alexandra Armstrong and Mary Donahue to discuss their book On Your Own: A Widow's Guide to Emotional and…
Title: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls for New Widows | Money Matters 323Description: In this insightful episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with financial experts and co-authors Alex…
Title: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls for New Widows | Money Matters 323Description: In this insightful episode of Money Matters, host Chris Hensley sits down with financial experts and co-authors Alexandra Armstrong and Mary Donahue to discuss their book On Your Own: A Widow's Guide to Emotional and Financial Well-Being. Together, they share critical advice on how widows can navigate their financial futures while coping with loss. Learn about common mistakes new widows make, including rushing into irrevocable decisions, and discover practical tips for leveraging support networks. Whether you'r…
Christopher Hensley
October 3, 2024 
Imagine cruising through life feeling invincible, only to be blindsided by a diagnosis that forces you to face your mortality. That’s precisely what happened to Dr. Kadar, a highly skilled physician, when he found himself on the patient side of the stethoscope, battling heart disease. This episode…
Imagine cruising through life feeling invincible, only to be blindsided by a diagnosis that forces you to face your mortality. That’s precisely what happened to Dr. Kadar, a highly skilled physician…
Imagine cruising through life feeling invincible, only to be blindsided by a diagnosis that forces you to face your mortality. That’s precisely what happened to Dr. Kadar, a highly skilled physician, when he found himself on the patient side of the stethoscope, battling heart disease. This episode takes listeners on an emotional and psychological journey through Dr. Kadar’s life-altering experience, filled with challenges, realizations, and triumphs.Dr. Kadar begins by recalling his initial refusal to acknowledge the warning signs. Despite experiencing textbook symptoms of heart disease, h…
Sapna Shah-Haque
September 24, 2024 
On this episode David has a conversation with Debbie Weiss, a widow who took a wild ride through online dating after losing her husband George. From binge-watching Netflix with Manhattans in hand Debbie's journey is filled with laughter, lessons, and late-life love. Tune in for an episode that…
On this episode David has a conversation with Debbie Weiss, a widow who took a wild ride through online dating after losing her husband George. From binge-watching Netflix with Manhattans in hand D…
On this episode David has a conversation with Debbie Weiss, a widow who took a wild ride through online dating after losing her husband George. From binge-watching Netflix with Manhattans in hand Debbie's journey is filled with laughter, lessons, and late-life love. Tune in for an episode that's equal parts funny and heartwarming as Debbie shares how she found happiness again and wrote a book about it, "Available As Is." Get ready for some real talk about dating disasters, healing, and maybe a few tips on dodging bad dates. You won't want to miss it! For David's book, other resourc…
David Edey
September 18, 2024 
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is V.S. Gardner, author of the book A Killing on Hardee Street. VS Gardner excitedly achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a published author when her first novel, A Killing on Hardee Street, was published in 2020. Holding to the belief that life’…
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is V.S. Gardner, author of the book A Killing on Hardee Street. VS Gardner excitedly achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a published author when he…
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is V.S. Gardner, author of the book A Killing on Hardee Street. VS Gardner excitedly achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a published author when her first novel, A Killing on Hardee Street, was published in 2020. Holding to the belief that life’s greatest treasures are found in relationships, V.S. Gardner enjoys spending time with family and friends. When not writing, she enjoys reading, thrifting, exploring local points of interest, and trail walking. She is grateful for the many blessings of life. Be sure to follow the Author on Amazon f…
Teri M Brown
September 10, 2024 
Cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in our bodies' response to stress. While a certain amount of stress is necessary for survival, prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels can negatively impact our health and well-being. Fortunately, there are simple, actionable step…
Cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in our bodies' response to stress. While a certain amount of stress is necessary for survival, prolonged exposure to high cortisol le…
Cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in our bodies' response to stress. While a certain amount of stress is necessary for survival, prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels can negatively impact our health and well-being. Fortunately, there are simple, actionable steps for managing cortisol levels and reducing stress, leading to not just a fine life but an optimal one.In this episode, Jen talks with Dana Lewis. Dana is a mother, a widow, a nutrition expert, and the host of the Stop Faking Fine podcast. After tragically losing the love of her life and the father …
Jen Smiley
September 3, 2024 
"You can't be pushed through your grief." As the CEO and President of "Irreplaceably You," Candy is laser-focused on helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges that arise during difficult times. Her personal experience as a widow, highlighted in her upcoming book, "Lost and …
"You can't be pushed through your grief." As the CEO and President of "Irreplaceably You," Candy is laser-focused on helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges that arise durin…
"You can't be pushed through your grief." As the CEO and President of "Irreplaceably You," Candy is laser-focused on helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges that arise during difficult times. Her personal experience as a widow, highlighted in her upcoming book, "Lost and Found in Mexico: A Widow's Road to Recovery," drives her passion for guiding others through similar hardships. Listen in to this candid conversation about loss, faith, and getting through the tough days. https://www.facebook.com/candy.wolff.5/ https://www.instagram.com/candywolf3/ https://www.linke…
Kim Lengling
August 21, 2024 
Elaine LaLanne, widow of "Father of Fitness," Jack LaLanne, leads an audience of hundreds in breaking a Guinness World Record at the age of 98. After catching her breath, Elaine shares her new thoughts on aging.Support the Show.
Elaine LaLanne, widow of "Father of Fitness," Jack LaLanne, leads an audience of hundreds in breaking a Guinness World Record at the age of 98. After catching her breath, Elaine shares her new thought…
Elaine LaLanne, widow of "Father of Fitness," Jack LaLanne, leads an audience of hundreds in breaking a Guinness World Record at the age of 98. After catching her breath, Elaine shares her new thoughts on aging.Support the Show.
Nancy Peckenham
August 20, 2024 
“People who have been to space really do speak about it with great reverence. And it is for that reason that we want to take people to space in our car. Neutral zero emission spaceship, spaceship vacuum, which as you saw is not a rocket. Enormous balloons. It's a very gentle flight. We want to tak…
“People who have been to space really do speak about it with great reverence. And it is for that reason that we want to take people to space in our car. Neutral zero emission spaceship, spaceship va…
“People who have been to space really do speak about it with great reverence. And it is for that reason that we want to take people to space in our car. Neutral zero emission spaceship, spaceship vacuum, which as you saw is not a rocket. Enormous balloons. It's a very gentle flight. We want to take leaders to space. We want to take artists to space. We want to have teachers go to space.” Jane Poynter at Earth Day Network’s Climate Leadership Gala With all the news coverage of NASA and private companies going to space, including with civilians, it’s important to remember the carbon f…
Joan Michelson
August 14, 2024 
Learn tips on how to stay safe, be brave, and fall in love again! Kathleen McGuinness, a widow who began online dating at age 69 after a long marriage, is set to share her insights in a live discussion focused on online dating for seniors. Join us for a live & interactive discussion where she sh…
Learn tips on how to stay safe, be brave, and fall in love again! Kathleen McGuinness, a widow who began online dating at age 69 after a long marriage, is set to share her insights in a live discussio…
Learn tips on how to stay safe, be brave, and fall in love again! Kathleen McGuinness, a widow who began online dating at age 69 after a long marriage, is set to share her insights in a live discussion focused on online dating for seniors. Join us for a live & interactive discussion where she shares key tips for staying safe, being courageous, and finding love again in the online dating landscape. Kathleen M. McGuinness KMM Consulting, Solutions for Aging in Place Certified Dementia Practitioner, CDP, EOL, SHSS301-873-5506 KMM7720@gmail.comChat Transcript 12:11:36 From …
Steve Gurney
August 13, 2024 
