Full Cup Club Podcast - Getting Back Up After Getting Knocked Down With Grief

It's important to rest in order to come up with new creative ideas. We are pressing pause for the summer and we will be back in the fall - better than ever! If you are feeling like you need a break from something you're working on, this is your sign to press pause and come back to it with a fresh perspective. A pause can be minutes, hours, days, months, or years - however long you need. Thanks for being here, and we will see you in the fall!Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month We'll read this one when we come back from our break! Didn't See That Coming:  Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel Hollis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Have you tried listening on Audible? Use our link to get a free audiobook!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Let's chat about our Full Book Cup Club Book of the month: How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis. Christina and Meghan share their favorite tips from the book. This isn't a book about grief, but it does offer valuable tips and permission to give yourself grace when it comes to keeping your house put together. We all have had a crash course in what really matters, so give yourself some grace if the dishes don't get done tonight. Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthNext month we're reading Didn't See That Coming:  Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel Hollis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Have you tried listening on Audible? Use our link to get a free audiobook!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Feeding yourself in the midst of loss, grief, or even just a hard season of life is so important! Your brain needs the fuel even if you don't have an appetite. In this episode, we share some easy recipes and quick dinner ideas to make ahead of time or throw together quickly when you just don't feel like cooking or eating. Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthWe're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Sometimes things don't pan out! It's okay, we'll get through it. Meghan and Christina share their fails in this minisode.Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthWe're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Maybe you lost some of your friends or friend groups when you person died, when you left a relationship, when you changed jobs, or when you moved. It's normal to want - no, need - to feel like you're part of a group. Human interaction is a basic need, so in this episode, Christina and Meghan talk about why it's important to find a community when you're in a hard season of life, and how you can go about doing that (even for introverts!)  Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthWe're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Creating good habits is so important, especially if you are going through a hard season. That's why we're so excited to read Atomic Habits by James Clear this month for the Full Book Cup Club! Listen to this episode for a dicussion about the book, hear Christina and Meghan's main takeaways, and of course, laughs. Always laughs!Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthNext month we're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

We are ALL ABOUT protecting our peace these days. You can't afford not to when your world has been flipped upside down. In this episode, Christina and Meghan share some ways they keep the peace amidst the chaos in their lives. With lots and laughter and a little bit of advice from some widows who have been there, we hope you find this podcast helpful and maybe even a little bit funny. Do you have a question you want us to talk about? DM us on Facebook or Instagram, or visit our website and ask! We love hearing from you.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

When you have lost someone and then go through the lowest lows of grief and then someone close to you loses someone, you know what's ahead for them. That can leave you feeling triggered. It can stir up those hard emotions. You want to be supportive, but you also have to take care of yourself, too. In this episode, Christina and Meghan share some  recent losses they've experienced and how it reawoken some of the hard emotions for them, but not without laughter and Meghan forgetting we did a whole freakin' episode on this already. Classic M. (How long into widowhood can we claim "widow brain" for forgetfullness?)Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

In this episode, Christina and Meghan talk about dating with grief - why do you want to date? How do you know when you're ready to date? How is it different, what are you looking for, what should you lookout for? Listen to this one to hear words of wisdom (okay, "wisdom" may not be entirely right) from two widows who are currently dating.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

In this minisode we're talking about little things you can do to help Future You. What's one thing you can do today to make your life a little easier? We'll give you a few ideas, and we want to hear what you do too.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan share their thoughts on Daring Greatly by Dr. Brené Brown in this Full Book Cup Club episode. The short version: read or listen to this book, stat! The long version: listen to the episode :)Dr. Brené Brown's TED talks:The Power of VulnerabilityListening to ShameFull Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Our next Full Book Cup Club book pick is *drumroll please* Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

We are resharing this early episode to help you help others who are grieving. In this episode we discuss the most helpful things that were done for us when our husbands died and some ideas about how to truly help someone who is grieving.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe! New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan share some ways to take the power back on hard days - holidays, anniversaries, or other important days that might be difficult to get through after losing someone or even a break up or divorce. Hard days will happen, and sometimes days like Valentine's Day shine a beacon on the fact that your person is gone. We know the feeling, we get it, and we're here to share our methods for getting through it. Take control where you can - buy yourself flowers.Links from this Episode:Succulents: https://amzn.to/3I7zvVMResearch about plants reducing anxiety & depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5663021/Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan share some red flags to look out for at the beginning of a relationship, and Meghan sprinkles in some real life examples from her dating days. You may spot these red flags in someone you're dating, your new coworkers or boss, or any type of community you're entering, or maybe it's something you're already a part of and now you can see these behaviors for what they are. Don't just take our word for it, do some research! The moral of the episode is: never settle. Don't give your energy to someone who doesn't respect it. Keep your head up, you're worth it. Links we talked about in this episode:A deeper dive on love bombing - https://www.healthline.com/health/love-bombing A deeper dive on trauma dumping - https://www.choosingtherapy.com/trauma-dumping/Dr. Ramani - https://doctor-ramani.com/ Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Drumroll please for next month's Full Book Cup Club book... Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. Grab yours now or check it out from the library!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

This month we read You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero, and now we're talking about it. If you need some motivation to get unstuck in your life, this book is a great first step. However, if you are in the midst of a hard season, it may not be for you. Get this book when you need an ass-kicking! FYI, this episode has colorful language and is not for delicate or young ears. Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Drumroll please for next month's Full Book Cup Club book... Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. Grab yours now or check it out from the library!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

When you're going through something hard, it's all about chasing and clinging to those small wins. Recognize them, appreciate them, and plan for them! In this episode Christina and Meghan share the importance of celebrating little wins, how it helped them through hard things, and easy ways you can incorporate it into your life too. Oh, and Garage Kitty makes an appearance. Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroPrevious FBCC books:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth  The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn AchorOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl SandbergThe Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInernySupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan talk about the heart and soul of the podcast and list actionable tricks to jumpstart your resilience in the face of hard things. You can do it, we believe in you! Announcing *drum roll please* our new website! Visit fullcupclubpodcast.com to submit questions and episode ideas, apply to be a guest on the pod, find all of our episodes, and more! Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroPrevious FBCC books:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth  The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn AchorOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl SandbergThe Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInernySupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan introduce "minisodes" this week. Think of it like a quick shot of espresso as opposed to a latte. In the inaugural minisode, we discuss goal-setting and how to set a SMART goal, plus we share a couple of our own goals for the year. Setting goals was one of the major ways we pulled ourselves back up after being knocked down by grief, so if you're in the trenches we are here to cheer you on as you pick yourself back up and grow into your new life. Not everybody is setting a goal to climb Mount Everest, and that's okay. It's great, even. Your goal should be YOUR goal connected to YOUR why. Good luck friends, and share your goals with us so we can cheer you on! Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroPrevious FBCC books:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth  The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn AchorOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl SandbergThe Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInernySupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

Christin and Meghan discuss "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth in this month's Full Book Cup Club episode, and why it's a good read for those who have lost someone. This isn't a book about grief, but it's still a useful tool if you're grieving. Links we talked about in this episode:The Grit Scale - https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela DuckworthAnd join us in reading our next Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroSupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan found a huge benefit from consciously setting intentions after their husbands died. Whether you're talking about a daily practice or you're going into a family event or a difficult workday, setting your intention for the event ahead of time can remind you of your control in the situation, and can set you up for a positive experience. Isn't that what we all want?Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading our next Full Book Cup Club book of the month: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth Links we talked about this episode:Goals vs. Intentions  https://www.holstee.com/blogs/mindful-matter/the-difference-between-a-goal-and-an-intentionFlameless Candle: https://a.co/d/gAlMgdWBoundary Phrases: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRqrmRjN/Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

The holidays can be stressful when you're not grieving, but add loss into it? Woof. In this episode, Christina and Meghan give you 9 tips for self care during the holidays (and honestly, these are useful tips even if you aren't grieving). Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading our next Full Book Cup Club book of the month: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela DuckworthSupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

This episode is a fun one! Christina and Meghan talk about gift giving - favorite gifts received (wait until you hear what Meghan's late husband gave her for her birthday), and cool gift giving ideas.  Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading our next Full Book Cup Club book of the month: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela DuckworthLinks we talked about this episode:Chemex Coffee Maker -  https://www.longbottomcoffee.com/product/chemex-coffeemaker/80-0008-01.htmlLong Bottom Coffee - https://www.longbottomcoffee.com/Verve Instant Coffee - https://www.vervecoffee.com/collections/instant-craft-coffeeCopper Cow Coffee - https://coppercowcoffee.com/Aeropress Coffee Maker - https://amzn.to/3uuYFG9Audible - https://amzn.to/3Bfs4aXMandarin Cranberry Candle - https://amzn.to/3VYJ1yzInstant Pot - https://amzn.to/3uxw42PPressure Cooker - https://amzn.to/3VXRulu23 and Me - https://amzn.to/3BlL9bDSock Club - https://sockclub.com/Yeti Cooler - https://amzn.to/3Y7FW0TPaint By Numbers - https://amzn.to/3HlviOiWeighted Blanket - https://amzn.to/3FB3HXSSucculents - https://amzn.to/3HmrjAWBidet -This is the one we talked about: https://amzn.to/3W2v5DK, and here is a cheaper option with fewer bells and whistles: https://amzn.to/3P9mTPCSupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

In this month's episode for the Full Book Cup Club, we read"The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life" by Shawn Achor. Listen to Christina and Meghan discuss the book and all the reasons you need it in your life. Run, don't walk, to buy this book! Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading our next Full Book Cup Club book of the month: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela DuckworthSupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

It's Thanksgiving week and as fun holidays approach, we want to remind you: smiling is okay. Laughing is okay. Crying is okay. In this episode we talk about feeling happiness while you're dealing with grief - it's okay to smile!Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life" by Shawn Achor. Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan think back to those early days of loss and share the things they bought to make life a little easier without their husbands. It's worth spending a few bucks on Amazon to get a jar opener!Links from this episode:Chicken Feeders - https://amzn.to/3Ae3FC8 RoboTwist - https://amzn.to/3g74BBG Step ladder - https://amzn.to/3O5PbtQ Grabber - https://amzn.to/3hJKGZO Kasa smart plugs - https://amzn.to/3TBilCn Jar opener multitool - https://amzn.to/3X3fPaT Dry erase board - https://amzn.to/3X3FVufFull Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life" by Shawn Achor. Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

Losing someone you love sucks. Grieving them sucks. It all sucks. But one thing given to you, if you choose to see it, is the gift of perspective. In this episode, Christina and Meghan share their experience with being given perspective, their wake up calls, and their reality checks, and what they're doing about it now.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life" by Shawn Achor. Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

Both Meghan and Christina have been through several holidays seasons after losing their husbands, and one thing they agree on is that the first one is definitely going to suck. Listen to this episode for some helpful tips about how to get through it, some encouragement, and some silly stories. We're happy you're here, but we hate how you got here!Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life" by Shawn Achor. Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

This month for the Full Book Cup Club Christina and Meghan read  "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant. In this episode we talk about what's great and what's lacking in the book, with a few stories in between, as usual. We hope you find these discussions helpful!Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant.Next month, we'll be reading "The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life" by Shawn Achor. Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

One of the greatest things you can do to support a person who has lost someone is to continue talking with them about their loved one. Christina and Meghan answer a question submitted by a listener and talk about the importance of continuing to talk about the people who have passed to keep their memory alive - say their name.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and maybe you don't know this, but Meghan's mom passed away from breast cancer. This is a rebroadcast of an episode from a few months back, but it bears repeating. Get those preventive screening appointments done, whether it's a mammogram, pap smear, colonoscopy, annual checkup, or whatever. We love you, thanks for being here!Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

A while back we asked you to DM or email us stories of things people said to you after your person died, and now we have compiled them into this episode. Christina and Meghan share a few of their own stories too - this episode is a lesson in what NOT to say to someone who is grieving. Do you have a story to tell? Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram!Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. This month, join us in reading  "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

This week is our very first Full Book Cup Club episode, and we're talking about "The Hot Young Widows Club" by Nora McInerny. Nora is the reason Christina and Meghan are friends, so it's fitting this book is the first of a monthly book discussion. Listen to find out Christina and Meghan's favorite parts of the book! Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. Join us for the very first book of the month, The Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny.Next month we'll be talking about *drumroll please* "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

September is Suicide Awareness Month. You can call or text 988 if you are having suicidal thoughts, and you can always call 1-800-273-8255. The previous Lifeline phone number will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.Christina and Meghan talk about grief as it relates to suicide, how suicide has touched their families, and the importance of language and dignity when talking about it. Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. Join us for the very first book of the month, The Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

Christina and Meghan share ways they have memorialized the people they have lost, and some new ideas they have picked up along this adventure. Plus, Meghan learns something shocking about Christina!Full Cup Book Club!Each month we will choose a new book to read together as a community. Join us for the very first book of the month, The Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny.Links from this episodeTiny Keepsake Urns: https://amzn.to/3S3xN9SSimple Urn Pendant Necklace: https://amzn.to/3xn9NquRings of Loved Ones on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RingsOfLovedOnesCustom illustrated artwork: https://nerkyart.comIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

In this episode, Christina and Meghan talk about celebrating anniversaries and big events after loss. Specifically, Christina just endured what would have been her 25th wedding anniversary with her late husband, Michael. These two widows talk about things you can do as a friend or supporter of someone who is grieving, as well as ideas for how to celebrate these events. The feelings and reactions to important dates is not always the same from person to person, and it's not even the same year to year. That's okay. However you grieve is valid.

In this episode Christina and Meghan talk about some of the bits of wisdom they have learned from people who have passed, and the wisdom they would like to leave behind. Okay, it's not all deep wisdom, but there are definitely some useful life lessons if you pay attention. ;)If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

National Grief Awareness Day is August 30. In this episode, Christina and Meghan talk about the changes they would like to see when it comes to how grief and loss are acknowledged from a medical standpoint. They also talk about ways family and friends can validate a person's grief - it could be as easy as a simple text. Angie Cartwright's petition to make Grief Awareness Day a national holiday: https://www.change.org/p/declare-august-30th-national-grief-awareness-day About half way thorough the episode it started pouring down rain at Meghan's house. I'm sorry or you're welcome for the ambient noise ;)If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

Our pets are family members who love us unconditionally, of course we grieve them when they are gone. In this episode, Christina and Meghan share their experiences with pets they have lost, ways they have kept their memories alive, and ways you could memorialize your pets. Grief sucks, but it sucks a little less with friends. We're here for you.Links from this episode:Leca pebbles for indoor hydroponic gardening (aka what Christina used to plant flowers in her dog, Mia's, food and water bowls) - https://amzn.to/3zTw3IYMeghan's minimalist artwork for pet memorials (shameless plug) - nerkyart.comIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)We want to hear your stories! Email us or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. Support the show

Friends, overwhelm catches us all. The responsibilities we have as adults can be a lot to manage on a good day, but then you throw in grief as a morbid cherry on top? In this episode, Christina and Meghan share how they experience overwhelm years after losing their spouses, as well as what they do to manage it. You're not alone, you can do this. Deep breaths, we're in it with you!If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Support the show

PTSD after loss is real. Christina and Meghan share their experiences with PTSD and grief in this episode, with some laughs and book recommendations along the way. Grief sucks. It's hard, and then you add in PTSD and/or anxiety?! We get it. We understand, and we want you to know that you're not alone and that there is help available. This is a heavy topic, so how are we laughing, joking, and talking about sci-fi? Because we're living breathing humans who are dealing with grief and PTSD while living regular lives. It's hard, but we're moving forward and you can too.Books we talked about in this episode:1. The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. - https://amzn.to/3ORhwmy2. The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker - https://amzn.to/3Qb7A8CMeghan's sci-fi book recommendations:Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - https://amzn.to/3vzrimBand if you haven't read The Martian by Andy Weir, read that one first! - https://amzn.to/3zswtpmIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Support the show

Christina and Meghan share safety tips if you're jumping back into the dating pool (or field, as Meghan called it). Maybe you haven't been out there in a while, dating is a lot different now! As a fun bonus, Meghan shares one of her cringiest dating experiences. Laugh, cry, and listen with us as we navigate this new experience together.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Support the show

In part 3 of this series, Christina and Meghan share their personal stories of dating after the deaths of their husbands. Dating after loss is weird and hard and awkward and different, these two widows get it! Listen to this episode to hear their stories about dating after loss and maybe pick up some advice along the way. Thank you for being here!Also check out Part 1: What is Your Why https://fullcupclubpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1927889/10873215-23-mixing-dating-with-grief-part-1And Part 2: Introducing a New Partner to Family and Friends https://fullcupclubpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1927889/10912485-24-mixing-dating-and-grief-part-2-introducing-a-new-partner-to-family-and-friendsLinks we talk about in this episode:Everyone Has a Podcast Except You by Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy: https://amzn.to/3O7hHJU   If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Support the show

Today Christina and Meghan talk about introducing their new partners to family and friends after losing their husbands. It can be tricky and awkward, but we have your back! Send this episode to friends and family who just don't get it, and we will kindly tell them to mind their business. Grief is hard enough, LIFE is hard enough, you deserve happiness - so go get it!If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Support the show

In this episode, Christina and Meghan talk about dating with grief - why do you want to date? How do you know when you're ready to date? How is it different, what are you looking for, what should you lookout for? Listen to this one to hear words of wisdom (okay, "wisdom" may not be entirely right) from two widows who are currently dating.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Support the show

As younger women, Christina and Meghan always heard that mammograms were terrible. Now having gotten several, they confidently share this list of 20 things that are worse than getting a mammogram (hint: none of them are even that bad!)The real message is: grief is hard and when you're going through it, you might neglect your own care, but it's important to get your preventive screens and take care of yourself. As Christina says, don't die of embarrassment. Get your annual exams! Check out these screening guidelines by age: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/screening-recommendations-by-age.html#All_agesIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! Support the show

Christina and Meghan talk about what Father's Day looks like now for their kids, and give some ideas about how to honor your husband or dad on Father's Day if they have passed away.Links we mentioned:Meghan's Illustration Shop: https://nerkyart.comHarmony Design Shop: https://www.instagram.com/harmonydesignshop/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Pine Zen Pottery (Christina's cool mug with "character"): https://www.pinezenpottery.com/If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! Support the show

In this episode Christina and Meghan talk about the positives in their lives and the growth they have experienced since their husbands died. Meghan talked about this quote from Michell Obama:But Obama offered a "secret" to young women everywhere: "I have been at probably every powerful table that you can think of, I have worked at nonprofits, I have been at foundations, I have worked in corporations, served on corporate boards, I have been at G-summits, I have sat in at the U.N.: They are not that smart." - Michelle Obama, NewsweekIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! Support the show

Christina and Meghan talk about different emotional triggers and how they coped while grieving. Listen to this episode to learn what they did (and still do!) to get through those emotionally triggering moments.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! Support the show

Graduating high school or college should be an exciting accomplishment, but when it's tinged with the loss of a loved one, it can sting. In this episode, Christina and Meghan share their experiences with commencement ceremonies for themselves and children and what they did to carry the memory of their loves ones through the season.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! Support the show

We're talking about unexplainable things in this episode - strange coincidences, signs from beyond, dreams, and more!Have you ever had anything unexplainable happen after your loved one passed? We want to know your stories! Email us at fullcupclubpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on social media :)If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! Support the show

We are talking about some totally off the wall things that happened to us after our husbands died - wait until you hear what happened at Christina's husband's funeral! If something like this happens you you, just know you're not alone. If you want to share (we would love that), DM us on Instagram or Facebook, or send us an email with your story! With your permission, we will share it anonymously on a future podcast. If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! Support the show