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Our purpose is to provide our listeners with a window seat into how two young women, who became widows too soon, are navigating life after their loss. Our goal is to provide another support system to other widows on this same journey, to help them feel l

Tonia and LaCharmine


    • Jul 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 119 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Conversations Between Widows

    Episode 118 : Handyman Chronicles : Aftermath of summer storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 64:37


    The co-hosts discussed the big rainstorm that left severe damage in their hometown.

    Episode 117: Emotions after Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 57:51


    We're back with a few episodes before the hosts' summer break. The co-host discussed the emotion behind Father's Day and how it triggers grief. It was a very raw conversation.

    Episode 116: Caregiving and Grieving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 65:46


    The co-hosts had a raw conversation about caregiving. The ladies discussed how certain things are not the same without their spouses. This is a must-hear episode.

    Episode 115 : Thank You Cards and Releasing the guilt of not sending out .

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 62:26


    Co-host Tonia discussed her guilt about not sending the thank you cards after her husband's funeral. The co-hosts discussed the challenges of sending out the cards and ways for other widows/widowers to seek assistance with things that might be too hard to deal with when grief strikes.

    Episode 114: Handyman Chronicles : TaskRabbit App and finding handymen in the area

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 59:58


    The co-hosts discuss the handyman apps currently available and the ongoing journey of finding a dependable handyman. This is a must-hear episode.

    Episode 113 : Almost 7 years on the journey and still feeling left out when spending time with your married friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 53:48


    The co-hosts have candid conversations about being left off around their couple of friends. How do we navigate the loneliness we feel amongst our couple of friends? The co-hosts discussed their feelings. I must hear the episode.

    Episode 112 : Raising Awareness in Honor of Your Late Husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 54:28


    The co-host discussed ways of raising awareness in honor of their late spouse. This month is National Blood Clot Awareness Month, and co-host Tonia's husband passed from a pulmonary embolism. Please check out the following organizations if you or someone is suffering from a blood clotting disorder : National Blood Clot Alliance - #stoptheclot Blood Clot Recovery Network

    Episode 111: Painful memories from marriage - CBW's view on the Ressa Tessa's Tik Tok Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 63:10


    The co-host discussed the Ressa Tessa Tik Tok Story triggered some painful memories from marriage. CBW gives their view on the story. Not all widows had the fairy tale marriage and how pain and hurt trigger grief as well. Must hear episdoe.

    Episode 110 : To Galantine's or to not Galantine's? Does that day really fit for Widows?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 43:33


    The co-hosts discussed Galantine's day and their raw feelings on the day. This was a very candid conversation because I wonder if you do not have friends who are single or have close friends.

    Episode 109:Seven years on the Journey , are you loosing hope of love ? Valentines Day Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 70:05


    The co-hosts discussed the journey of widowhood and finding love. Since we're in the love month, how can we not lose hope of love? Tune in to hear the candid conversation.

    Episode 108: Obituary Hoarder…..Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 70:34


    The co-hosts discussed a sensitive topic: our late husband's obituary. A friend called one of the hosts a hoarder for keeping the leftover obituaries from her late husband's funeral. Very open conversations about all the feelings from this accusation. It's a must-have episode.

    Episode 107: Do not get caught slipping ..... Reclaiming your Career Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 64:25


    The co-hosts discussed their upcoming changes in careers and how to navigate through these changes. Of course, how change triggers grief. As widows and widowers, we have to stay ready to navigate the next wave that comes our way

    Episode 106: New Year ! 2024 Goals and Feeelings of the New Year .

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 41:50


    Happy New Year! The co-hosts discussed their goals for the new year. Co-hosts discussed their feelings around the new year and how their vision boards helped with grief that was triggered coming into the new year.

    Episode 105 : Overcoming your fears of asking for assistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 73:38


    The co-host discussed the continuing struggle of asking people for help. This is a raw but must-hear episode.

    Episode 104: Waves of emotions around the Holidays - Thanksgiving 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 69:01


    The co-hosts discussed their emotions about this year's upcoming Thanksgiving Day. It's a little different than years before due to some rollercoaster life events. It's a candid conversation that our listeners do not want to miss. Happy Thanksgiving from Conversations Between Widows

    Episode 103: Solo Living : Stepping Out Of Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 69:23


    The co-hosts had another conversation about going places solo, such as concerts. It was a candid conversation. This is a must hear episode. More conversations about solo living are coming soon. Overcome the fear and keep moving forward; you've got this.

    Episode 102 : Do we choose resilience or is it force on us during this Journey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 49:37


    The co-hosts discussed their true feeling about the word resilience. They debated if you are more forced to be resilient or if it is a choice. It's another raw episode that you must hear.

    Episode 101 : Healing the Heart- The many shades to healing a broken heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 60:59


    The co-hosts discussed the different shades of a healing heart. A must hear episode.

    Episode 100: It' our 100th Episode !! Where are we in our Widow Journey year to date? We have an update from the hosts and our past guests .

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 53:02


    We're back!! The co-hosts are super excited for the 100th episode. Tonia and LaCharmine provided an update on their journey of widowhood. Some of the past guests gave some updates on their Journey. Special thanks to KaTori Roussel, Shateka Johnson, and Azurae Johnson Redmond.

    Episode 99 : "Exit out of Grief Sex" or Whatever Carrie Bradshaw's said...CBW discussed Grief and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 61:26


    The co-host discussed the tv show " And Just Like That " Season 2 Episode 1 . Carrie Bradshaw was showing stages of grief and how she navigated life. The co-hosts discussed their own exist out of grief relationships and what they learned.

    Episode 98: Father's Day 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 54:07


    The co-hosts discussed the Father's `Day and their plans for day in honor of late spouses. Must hear episode. Happy Father's Day to our listeners.

    Episode 97 : On our Boss Lady Eesh.... Handyman Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 67:07


    The co-hosts discussed house hold maintenance and how to gain confidence in getting things done around house. From maintaining yard work to doing things around the house, the co-hosts had a candid conversation on embracing the new role as the "Boss Lady " of their house. This a must hear and enlighten episode.

    Episode 96 : As a widow or widower, Do you feel guilty for taking a social media break or unplugging yourself from the world?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 59:28


    The co-hosts discussed taking a social media break for a mental detox. They discussed the benefits of social media but they discussed the mental toll that social has on them . Must hear episode .

    Episode 95 : Are you at Peace? Is obtaining peace a continuous Journey ?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 63:46


    The co-hosts discussed if they have found peace since traveling this widow journey five years ago. The co-hosts came to a understanding that peace is a continuous journey . Another candid conversation and must hear episode.

    Episode 94 : Upside of Anger ..Navigating Anger through Widowhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 52:17


    The co-hosts discussed their anger while going through widowhood. The conversation went over layers of anger. The co-hosts mentioned the film "The Upside of Anger " and understanding the meaning years later. Must hear episode.

    Episode 93 : Any challenges meeting new people? Are you scared of the judgment of telling someone you're a widow? CBW discussion on meeting new people.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 60:34


    The co-hosts had a very candid conversations about meeting new people . The co-hosts discussed how did they adjust to meeting new people. The co-hosts discussed if the false perceptions about widows kept them from telling new friend(s) that you are a widow.

    Episode 92 : If You Had To Write Your Widow Journey Right Now , What Would It Be ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 57:10


    The co-hosts discussed their journey as of today . The co-hosts had a very candid conversations about the lessons they learned and what they hope to have in this journey. This is a must hear episode.

    Episode 91: Widows and Weight Loss : 1st Quarter 2023 Goal Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 64:09


    The co-hosts discussed their 2023 goals and what they have achieved. The co-hosts discussed ways to get back on track of your 2023 goals. A must hear episode.

    Episode 90: In the words of Beyonce' , " Me, Myself, and I - Going to the movies and dining Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 59:48


    The co-hosts had a conversations about the solo dining and going to movies. Is it getting easier to do ? You must hear the episode to find out .

    Episode 89 : Our biggest fears while going through this Widow Journey. Do we think it's Love, Finance, and/or Wholeness ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 69:10


    The co-hosts discussed their fears in current journey of Widowhood. Of Course, the question of will love every be again was discussed. Must hear episode .

    Episode 88 : Aftermath of the Mass Shooting at MSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 62:11


    The co-host discussed their raw feelings regarding the mass shooting at the local college in their state. The shooting happen at Tonia's alma mater Michigan State University which the shooter kill 3 students and left 5 students in critical condition . LaCharmine's children had attended MSU and her daughter graduated from this university . Both co-hosts felt very emotional during this conversation . Our prayers go out to all the MSU community and their family . MSU has official Spartan Strong shirts on sale and 100% profit goes to Spartan Strong fund . Anyone can purchase shirts and other merchandise at www.spartanspiritshop.msu.edu. Our episode is dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting . Rest in Peace to our Spartan angels Brian , Arielle, and Alexandria. #spartanstrong

    Episode 87: Self-Care ideas during Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 52:09


    The co-hosts discussed their plans for Valentine's Day and rest of week . The co-hosts discussed self-care ideas . Must hear episode .

    Episode 86: Book Series..Catherine Tidd's "Confessions of a Mediocre Widow"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 64:52


    The co-hosts discussed Catherine Tidd's "Confessions of a Mediocre Widow". The book detail the journey of widowhood for a solo parent . This is a must hear episode.

    Episode 85: Decluttering ..Mind, Body, and Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 64:15


    The co-hosts discussed the decluttering . Co-hosts discussed decluttering and how that can effect your mental health.

    Episode 84: From Caregiving to her love of Football .. CBW's interview with Raquel Woodard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 69:02


    The co-hosts had a conversation with Raquel Woodard. Raquel discussed her widow journey and how she navigated through solo parenting for her sons. Raquel discussed being a caregiver to parents whose love story is a must hear. Raquel discussed her love for the Dallas Cowboys and how she is a consultant for Paparazzi Jewelry.  This is a must hear episode.  Any of our listeners can purchase jewelry items on Raquel's site at https://paparazziaccessories.com/421165/.  Let Raquel glamorize you .

    Episode 83: Grief and Taekwondo .. CBW 's interview with Alex Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 69:30


    The co-hosts had a conversation with widower Alex Freeman . Alex discussed his journey as a widower and how he found his love in Taekwondo . Karate has helped Alex through the grief of loosing the love of his life, Alicia. Of course, the topic of dating came up and how it's going from an widower's perspective.  Must hear episode. 

    Episode 82: Understanding Lance ... Our review of the limited TV Series "The Best Man : The Final Chapter"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 72:13


    Happy New Year ! The co-hosts discussed "The Best Man : The Final Chapter" limited TV Series on Peacock . The co-hosts went in detail of each relationships. Spoiler: There is a relationship from widower's perspective. Must hear episode .

    Episode 81: Widowhood when you are your late husband's second wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 35:50


    This was live episode on Instagram . The co-hosts discussed widowhood when you were your husband second wife. A recent widow discussed her heartache from her late husband's side of the family. This is a must hear episode . '

    Episode 80: Being Tagged or Mentioned on Social Media: The Emotions that come from the social media memories or tags

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 56:10


    The co-hosts discussed a different scenario to social media. Tonia was recently tagged on Facebook in a post for a memorial tribute of her Mother. This was on same day of her mom's death anniversary. LaCharmine discussed how friends tagged her on post regarding her late husband at the beginning her widow journey. A must hear episode. They discussed the triggers and emotions .

    Episode 79: The Holiday Season.. How to navigate through the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 55:48


    Happy Thanksgiving ! The co-hosts discussed the holiday season and how to navigate around it. Co-hosts discuss the raw emotions that still exist from losing their spouse.  

    Episode 78: The grief emotions after watching Netflix limited series " From Scratch "

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 60:40


    The co-hosts discussed the limited series "From Scratch" . Must see limited series but grab the tissues . This series did a great job of illustrating dating, fall I love, marriage, parenting , and grief.

    Episode 77: Cuddle Season , Again ! How to survive the season and be comfortable with Singlehood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 61:32


    The co-hosts discussed the cuddle seasoning holidays. The co-hosted gave tips on how to survive cuddle season and how to embrace Singlehood.

    Episode 76: Grief After Losing Your King! Coloring and Activity workbook Author Sandra Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 57:51


    The co-hosts interviewed Sandra Wolf, author of the coloring and activity workbook " Grief After Losing Your King.. There Are Stages to This Shit!". Sandra discussed her widow journey and how she turned her pain into a vision . Sandra discussed how her passion became a vision to help other widows along their journey. You can purchase a copy of the book at www.royalty-sw.com.

    Episode 75 : Protect your peace , and let the calls go to Voicemail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 49:42


    The co-hosts shared some personal experiences that they should have let the calls go to voicemail. Like Dr. Alisha Reed from Fly Widow Podcast, it's self-care to screen certain calls. Protecting your sanity is the most important for your mental health.

    Episode 74: Feeling left out of the Husband Conversations with your Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 48:53


    The co-hosts discussed being left out off the Husband conversations with their friends. LaCharmine shared a personal experience with feeling left out . A must hear episode .

    Episode 73 : Business Etiquette for the Bereaved or Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 33:30


    The co-host discussed how some bereaved people are treated when it came to getting a refund on services due to the significant other being deceased and they are not able to use the service. The services can photography, destination travels, and etc .

    Episode 72: Dating after becoming a Widow.. The judgement and how to cope with it

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 63:44


    The co-hosts discussed the judgement that widows face for dating again. Another must hear episode.

    Episode 71 : Faith and Grief -Did your spiritual life change after the loss of your spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 63:22


    The co-hosts discussed their faith and beliefs after losing their spouse. Past hurt(s) from the church was reveal . Grief trigger past, present , and future emotions. Must hear episode.

    Episode 70 : Kids behavior due to Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 46:47


    The co-hosts discussed how the their spouse death left an impact on their kids lives. Tonia goes into depth about her young son Othello and how his behavior was challenging due to his dad being decease. Tonia and LaCharmine both discussed ways of overcoming the challenging behavior and not be afraid to ask for therapy when needed.

    Episode 69: Going from Caregiver to Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 61:39


    The co-hosts had a discussion on caregiving and discuss the different experiences they had in caregiving journey . LaCharmine shared her journey as caregiver to her late spouse . The conversation was very raw. Must hear episode.

    Episode 68 : Book Club Series - "You make a Fool of Death with your Beauty" by Akwaeke Emezi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 54:22


    The co-hosts discussed the fictional book and how it relates to the widow journey . A must read for end of summer.

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