Life after death can seem impossible, overwhelming, and just sad. We get it. Only people who have experienced this kind of loss can truly understand. We share our experiences, show you what grief looks like a year from now, or 2 or 6...even 10 for not only you but your family. Every Widow Thing will remind you that you are stronger than you think and that this grief does get less deep, less dark, and less often. Come join our widows' circle where trauma meets humor and we can encourage you to not only survive but thrive!
Host [Host Name] and guest [Guest Name] discuss the chaotic reality and mental load of solo parenting as widowed mothers, sharing insights on grief and community support.
29 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 65: Standing in the Ashes: How One Widow Chose to Rise with Julie Halbert
What do you do when the life you spent decades building burns to the ground in just 21 days? For Julie Halbert, the "fire" started in 2018 with her husband Jim’s sudden cancer diagnosis. By the time the smoke cleared, Jim was gone at just 51, and Julie was left standing in the ashes of her "old" life with their two sons.
Instead of trying to rebuild what was lost, Julie chose to reflect, reinvent, and rise. She traded the courtroom for the bedside, becoming a death doula and transformational soul coach. Today, she is the living definition of our mission to survive and thrive. Listen in as Julie shares her love, her loss, and some helpful tips on how you can rise out of the ashes and live life fully awake.
Resources & Links:
Divine Ashes Ascending (https://risingphoenix.life) - Coming October 2023
Rising Phoenix Life (https://risingphoenixinlife.life/)
Meditation PDF (https://risingphoenix.life/?scroll_to=meditations)
A Butterfly Has Been Released Documentary (https://tgbeyond.com/)
Blue Butterfly Grief Therapy Program (https://tidewellhospice.org/bluebutterfly/)
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252)
Connect with Julie Halbert:
Email (mailto:Julie@RisingPhoenix.life)
LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/juliewrighthalbert)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/transformational_soul_coaching/)
Connect with Every Widow Thing:
Email (mailto: everywidowthing@gmail.com)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/everywidowthing/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/everywidowthing)
Insider's Group (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FPmAhAcyn/)
Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing)
6 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 64: Perspective and Purpose: A New Widow’s Story
Meet Tammy. Her widow journey is only five months in, but she is already leading with a healing perspective. Inspired by her husband Kim’s eight-year battle with cancer and his refusal to 'take a break' from living, Tammy is determined to honor his legacy by embracing life with purpose.
In this episode, we discuss:
How Tammy discovered our podcast through a chance encounter in an antique store.
The challenges and triumphs of being a caregiver during Kim's illness.
The importance of having open conversations about love and loss.
Tammy's experience with a medium that helped her connect with Kim after his passing.
The support system she found in friends and fellow widows, and how they have helped her cope.
Tammy's story is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. Whether you're a widow or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is filled with wisdom, humor, and hope.
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Episode 66: Mother's Day- A Widow Reality Check
Published 20 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] You've probably heard of him or seen him. Sounds familiar to me. He talks about happiness all the time and living a meaningful life. Yeah. And our idea of happiness, we need to change it. And I haven't read the book yet, so I can't tell you how to change it, but it's about changing the perspective of what happiness really is. It's really peace. And if you're trying to chase happiness, just do what makes you happy. That's not necessarily the way to get happiness. But again, haven't read the book yet, so. Yeah, and I mean. I'll keep you posted. Happiness for me was just being able to go to the toilet. […]
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