The Widowed Mom Podcast

What if tapping could help you stay present with grief without feeling completely overwhelmed by it?

In this episode, I sit down with Mom Goes On member Judith Lysaker to talk about how tapping became an unexpected but powerful part of her grief journey after the sudden death of her husband, Paul.

Join us this week as we discuss the early days of grief, the importance of community, and how writing and tapping helped Judith navigate the disorientation of loss.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/367

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As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

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Are you exhausted by the nonstop mental load of solo parenting after loss, even when you’re doing everything “right”?

In this episode, I talk about the emotional, mental, and nervous system impact of solo parenting in widowhood and why so many widows feel overwhelmed in ways that rest alone doesn’t fix.

Join me this week to hear how solo parenting after loss affects executive functioning, decision-making, emotional regulation, and nervous system capacity. You’ll learn practical ways to reduce the mental load of solo parenting through systems, simplified decisions, community support, age-appropriate responsibility for kids, and intentional rest. This episode is a compassionate reminder that overwhelm is not failure, and you were never meant to carry all of this alone.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/366

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Mentioned in this episode:
Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!
As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforward
Get all the details on this offer here!

In this episode, I share six powerful lessons I wish someone had told me after I became a widow and the guidance I now give widows as a grief coach.

Tune in this week as I talk about the difference between consuming grief content and actually doing the work of healing. I explain why self-compassion matters, why getting the right support and tools is essential, and how widows often stay stuck waiting to feel ready before taking action toward the life they want. This episode is a reminder that fulfillment after grief is possible, and you deserve support getting there.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/365

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
Mentioned in this episode:
Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!
As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforward
Get all the details on this offer here!

As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforward

What if understanding your nervous system in grief could completely change how you experience loss, healing, and emotional overwhelm?

This week, I sit down with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author, and polyvagal expert, best known for translating Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory into practical, accessible tools for clinicians and the public.

Join us as we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why so many widows feel stuck in survival states after loss. We unpack the role of polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, and survival responses like fight, flight, and shutdown. You’ll also learn practical ways to work with your nervous system in grief, identify patterns of dysregulation, and find micro moments of safety through glimmers.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/364

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/

Check out Deb Dana's work here: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/
Mentioned in this episode:
Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!
As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join.

Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforward
Get all the details on this offer here!