Send us Fan Mail Young widower Pete Rendina joins Casey to discuss navigating grief, faith, and solo parenting after loss. Tune in for an honest look at life after losing a spouse and the small acts of hope that keep us going.Pete's journey after losing his wife Kylie to stage 4 breast cancer and how he supports his two childrenThe challenges of keeping faith and questioning God during deep griefHow writing, social media, and community provide outlets for copingFinding meaning and small bless...
20 May 2026
Laura Young Builds Community as a Young Widow and Mom (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail In this second part of Laura's story, we dove deep into the realities of young widowhood—navigating overwhelming grief, single parenting, and finding meaning after loss. Laura and I shared honest moments about holding space for our husbands, coping with the daily challenges, and the incredible strength that comes from raising our daughters solo. We talked about embracing therapy, creating new routines, and allowing both grief and joy to shape our lives. If you’re facing loss ...
20 May 2026
Laura Young Builds Community as a Young Widow and Mom (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Widow Fire, I sit down with Laura Young, a resilient working mom who lost her husband Kyle to a rare cancer shortly after welcoming their baby girl. We discuss the unique challenges of being a young widow, the isolation of grief, and the relentless fight to save a loved one. Laura shares her inspiring journey through heartbreak and highlights the power of community, honesty, and choosing joy for our children. This is a story of strength, vulnerability, and ...
14 Mar 2026
Shay Martin’s Widowhood, Motherhood, and Advocacy Journey
Send us Fan Mail Today, we share experience of grief, rebuilding, and caregiving through cancer. Shay Martin opens up about meeting and loving Tanner, the roller coaster realities of caregiving during his cancer battle, and how anticipatory grief shaped her journey even before loss. The conversation touched on motherhood—its joys and unique challenges as a young widow raising a baby girl, navigating dissociation and trauma responses, and learning to let others care for you in vulnerable momen...
22 Dec 2025
Holding on to Love: Widowhood, Parenthood, and Living for Those We Lost (Olivia Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail This is the 3rd and final part of Olivia's story. On this episode of the Widow Fire podcast, we explored the resilience and courage it takes to keep moving forward after loss. Olivia shared her powerful journey of becoming a young widow, finding moments of relief, heartbreak, and hope while raising her son Jack. Together, we opened up about anticipatory grief, the complicated logistics after loss, and the everyday fight to reclaim self-identity and healing. Olivia's story is ...
22 Dec 2025
Finding Strength in Caregiving, Community, and Postpartum Survival (Olivia Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail This is Part 2 of Olivia's story. We shared an unfiltered look at resilience in the face of unimaginable grief. Olivia opened up about her journey through pregnancy, loss, and caring for her husband as he battled brain cancer, capturing both the pain and fierce strength that comes with being a young widow. This episode is a powerful reminder that, no matter how hopeless things feel, having the right support system—and believing in your own inner fire—can help you carry on. If...
22 Dec 2025
Widowhood, Caregiving, and Miracles: Olivia Shares Her Story of Love and Resilience (Olivia Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail This is part 1 of Olivia's story. Olivia shares her journey of love, loss, and resilience after losing her husband to brain cancer. We discussed the challenges of caregiving, the emotional rollercoaster of IVF and infertility, and the deep impact of finding community through grief. Olivia’s story is a testament to strength, hope, and the power of connecting with others who understand this unique pain. If you’re a young widow or support someone who is, this episode will remind...
7 Sept 2025
Part 4 - Finding Strength When Life Falls Apart: New Baby, Terminal Illness, and Moving Forward
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the final installment of our story. Casey recounts the harrowing days spent navigating the complexities of the NICU, recovering from a traumatic birth, and supporting her husband through experimental treatments—all while holding her young family together far from home. During this challenging time, all three—Casey, Georgia, and Joel—found themselves as patients at Duke, navigating medical appointments and heartbreak together. With courage and unflinching honesty, C...
7 Sept 2025
Part 3 - Grit, Grief, and Grace: The Fight Against Brain Cancer and Premature Motherhood
Send us Fan Mail In this third deeply personal episode, I open up about one of the most intense and pivotal months of my life—March 2024. Five months pregnant, and freshly referred to Duke’s renowned Brain Tumor Center for my husband Joel’s care, our little family—including our two beloved dogs—embarked on a journey full of uncertainty and fragile optimism. As I recount this chapter, I’ll take you through the whirlwind of hospital intakes, the hopefulness and heartbreak that come with waitin...
7 Sept 2025
Part 2 - Navigating Grief, IVF, and Resilience: Our Journey Through Brain Cancer and Family Dreams
Send us Fan Mail In this second deeply personal episode, I open up about the years following my husband Joel's initial battle with brain cancer—from those tentative first steps back into normalcy, through the emotional rollercoaster of navigating IVF and infertility, to the crushing return of Joel's illness just as we finally celebrated getting pregnant with our long-awaited miracle baby. You'll hear how we balanced careers, ambitions, and moments of joy, like international travels and gradua...
7 Sept 2025
Part 1 - From High School Sweethearts to Heartbreak: The Beginning of Casey and Joel’s Journey
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of the Widow Fire podcast. In this deeply personal and heartfelt introduction, Casey shares the story of her relationship with her late husband, Joel, who passed away from brain cancer in 2024. Casey takes us on a journey from her and Joel’s teenage years working at neighboring shops in Florida, through their on-again, off-again college romance, their simple but meaningful wedding, and the life they built together in Kentucky. She describes t...
7 Sept 2025
Ep 0 - Why Widow Fire?
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Widow Fire Podcast, I shared the heart behind why I launched this space—a place for young widows, solo parents, and anyone navigating unimaginable grief. After losing my husband to brain cancer just months after our daughter was born, connecting with others in similar situations has been my lifeline. Widow Fire is all about honest conversations, building community, and helping each other feel less alone as we rebuild our lives. If you or someone you kno...
30 Aug 2025
Casey's Appearance on Brave Widow
Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Emily of Brave Widow for having me as a guest! https://www.bravewidow.com/ Connect with me on Instagram @caseyengles
10 Aug 2025
Casey's Appearance on The Feisty Heroine
Send us Fan Mail Before I officially launch Widow Fire on September 7, I wanted to share my recent podcast interview on The Feisty Heroine. Enjoy! Connect with me on Instagram @caseyengles
6 Aug 2025
Welcome to Widow Fire
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