Widower’s Journey

How will you overcome tragedy in your life? Facing life after loss is an ominous task. The subsequent journey will consist of many trials, revelations, and missteps in a continual evolution throughout life. There is not a straight, clear path to living after trauma. Instead, we learn from our own experiences while gaining valuable perspectives on moving forward to a life with deep awareness and ultimate emotional recovery. This book will help guide you along this path to recovery. Our guest today is Bob Millsap, author of "Shake Yourself Free: Take Control of Your Life to Move Through the Pain." Bob lost his fiancé at the age of 22. Thirty years later he offered the experience of his journey to help others going through their widower's journey. 

So, you say you're tired of being alone. You need a friend or a lover in your life, but where does one begin? Maybe you've tried dating sites, but none of your dates clicked.  Dating at your age is unlike anything compared to dating when you were young.  Every woman seems to have so much baggage: obligations, preferences, and problems you prefer not to get involved with. (As if you don't have a few of your own.)  Still, being lonely is no way to spend the rest of your life.  You need help, and Herb Knoll has found it.  Say hello to Herb's guest on this Widower's Journey Podcast #47, Let's Talk Dating Hosts Christine Baumgartner and Barry Selby.  Christine and Barry understand the dating world and are the right medicine for what ails you. You're going to enjoy this podcast. Give it a listen.     

What do Ted Koppel, Charles Gibson, and Diane Sawyer have in common with the Widower's Journey Podcast host, Herb Knoll?  Answer: They have all had the opportunity to work with Warren Kozak.  A noted writer for ABC News, former on-air reporter for NPR, and most importantly, a widower, Warren has just released Waving Goodbye, Life After Loss, a new book (released in April 2024) in which Warren shares deeply personal moments from his journey following the loss of his wife, Lisa.  At times, Warren's poignant thoughts suddenly turn funny, leaving Herb and him in laughter.  Listen in as the Widower's Support Network visits with Warren Kozak, Herb's new friend.  Warren…what a great guy.

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 45th Widower's Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 9. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page established exclusively for men. 

The Widower's Journey is pleased to present an interview with Bradley Vinson, the Grieve Coach. Bradley's life's path took a profound turn following a life-altering event – the tragic loss of his 4-year-old granddaughter, Alanna.  Join your host, Herb Knoll as Bradley – a Baptist Minister, shares how his loss, coupled with his studies at Dallas Theological Seminary changed the trajectory of what would become his future ministry dedicated to those who grieve.  A popular keynote speaker and trainer, Bradley authored the book Good Grief, True Stories of Hope and Healing.  Join us for a light-hearted and informative visit with Bradley Vinson, The Grieve Coach.   

Jenny Lisk is a mother of two young children who was widowed when she lost her husband, Dennis. Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Jenny Lisk, as she releases her newest book, Widowed Parents Unite – 52 Tips to Get Through the First Years – One Widowed Parent to Another.”   Learn why Jenny is quoted as saying, “I was left to pick up the pieces of what should have been our life. Now it was me, my 9-year-old, and my 11-year-old.”  Listen as Jenny explains what motivated her to share her story and rededicate her life to supporting Widowed Parents everywhere.  An award-winning author, Jenny previously wrote Future Widow – Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice.  Jenny is also the Founder of Widowed Parent Institute.

Chris Bentley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).  One day, Chris discovered a need among the recently widowed to help them sort out what can be a horrifying task, their finances when first widowed.  This was the beginning of Wings for Widows, a not-for-profit.  With his volunteer team of experienced CFPs from across the United States, thousands of newly widowed men and women have been guided to a better financial tomorrow.  And this is all provided for FREE.  Listen in and learn what services are available to the widowed and how to seize them.

As host of the Widower's Journey podcast, Host Herb Knoll has an opportunity to interview many exciting and talented people.  Robert Pardi ranks high on that list of interesting guests.  Join Herb as he explores the teachings of Robert Pardi, widower turned author and life coach, as he explains his concept of “Possibilities in Action.”  A resident of central Italy, formerly of New York City, Robert Pardi, shares his fresh look into the world of the widowed and elaborates on his concept of “Living Life Intentionally.” He dispels the notion that there are stages of grief, opting instead for “emotional stages.” Listen as Robert shares some exciting best practices designed to aid the widowed on their grief journey.   

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 40th Widower's Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 8. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page established exclusively for men. Topics discussed include the merits of attending a grief support group.   Learn about one widower who admits he really screwed up and there is no way to recover. Then listen to a widower who fell in love with his “2nd chance,” only to have his past life end it all. Or hear about a widower's chance encounter with an attractive woman in a grocery store, and much, much more. 

In this Episode of Widower's Journey Podcast, Herb Knoll chats with widower Marv Weidner, co-author of When The Rocks Sing.  After his loss, Marv Weidner learned that grief is an organic, unstructured experience.  Listen in as both Herb and Marv examine Marv's teachings about harnessing resiliency, facing grief head-on, embracing loss as an integral part of life, staying present in the midst of trauma, reaffirming or discovering a new sense of purpose, and more.  Learn how Marv applied his discovered learnings and discovered the Joy that awaits him in this life.   

Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, Revocable Trusts, Probate, Estate Taxes, etc., do you even need to be concerned about these Estate planning tools?  Only if you wish to control what becomes of your assets and monies following your death.  Listen in as your host; Herb Knoll, discusses these and other legal documents and processes with Attorney and Estate Planning Expert Diedre Braverman.  A Stanford University Law School graduate, Diedre clears the fog surrounding estate planning and related sensitive topics.  You may remember Diedre's name if you read Herb's book, The Widower's Journey, as she contributed to its content.

The Widower's Journey Podcast is pleased to announce that we have landed an interview with Dr. Justin Yopp, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the North Carolina University Department of Psychiatry and co-author of the intriguing book, The Group – Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, and Dr. Yopp discuss the background in writing The Group, and highlighted many of the best practices the seven widowed fathers devised as they raised their children as single parents.   

Suicide!  Why do people die of Suicide?  Learn the answers to this and other questions provided by four Suicide surviving widowers to Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D., Co-Founder & President of United Suicide Survivors International.  Dr. Spencer-Thomas is a highly acclaimed expert on the causes of Suicide, and the impact suicide has on those left behind.  Hear the story of why Dr. Spencer-Thomas focused on Suicide as a field of study following her first-hand and painful experience with Suicide.  Learn, as your host, Herb Knoll, queries Dr. Spencer-Thomas on what to look for in troubled others and what steps survivors can take in their recovery.   

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,000 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 35th Widower's Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 7. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook private page established exclusively for men. Topics discussed include: when your deceased wife's family goes behind your back to influence your son or how you seemingly were abandoned by your friends and family following your wife's passing. Hear the advice provided to a widower re-energized after experiencing intimacy with an old girlfriend or listen as a widower asks what to do when his new love interest has the same first name as his deceased wife, and much, much more.

Lynda Cheldelin-Fell shares her touching story of grief and how she used it to provide gracious love and support to others who have also lost a loved one. Lynda published thirty-five Grief Diaries books and formed the International Grief Institute. She provides certification programs for those entering the grief industry and even stages Grief Cruises in the Caribbean, to name just a few of her healing creations. Lynda Cheldelin-Fell is a woman of action with a loving heart, which shows in everything she does. Interviewed by our host, Herb Knoll, in what is becoming his trademark fashion, this is one podcast you won't want to miss.      

Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, Ph.D., and author of the breakout book, The Grieving Brain – The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. The Grieving Brain brings together accessible science and practical knowledge that provides an understanding of what happens when we grieve and how to navigate loss with more ease and grace.  Dr. O'Connor debunks Kubler-Ross' enduring idea of the “Five Stages of Grief” and sets a new paradigm for understanding grief on a neurological level.  This understanding can lead to timely recoveries from sorrow initiated by loss. You won't want to miss this lively exchange between two highly rated experts from the world of grief.

Soaring Spirits International is a dynamic organization that comforts widows and widowers worldwide. Among its offerings is its very popular Camp Widow, held each year in multiple cities and featuring its world-class programming. Listen as your host, Herb Knoll, visits with the founder and CEO of Soaring Spirits, Michele Neff Hernandez, as she shares her story and her newly released book, Different After You… Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma.

Widowed men have many challenges. One of the most difficult is rediscovering JOY in their life. Hi, this is your podcast host, Herb Knoll. When I was first widowed, I recall mentioning to a colleague that I hoped I would one day be able to laugh again. Rediscovering Joy, which I associate with laughter, seemed like an impossible dream during the early days after being widowed. Join us as the Widower's Journey Podcast interviews three widowers who rediscovered Joy and their talking. Listen as each man shares his best practices when seeking Joy and excitement about their future.

Listen as Widower's Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 6. Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,800+ widowed members provide. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions recently held on the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do after learning your late wife may have had an affair, how to respond to a friend who asks, “Why are you still in love with a dead person?” and what to do with the new home you shared with your wife briefly before she died.

Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. David Knapp, founder of the Grief Relief Ministry. An ordained minister, David has traveled the Widower's Journey twice, having lost his first wife Ruth and later, his second wife, Judith, to cancer. Dr. Knapp authored the book “I Didn't Know What to Say: Being a Better Friend to Those Who Experience Loss.“ He and his current wife Crystal recently released the book titled “Recording My Sorrows, Hoping for Joy; A Guided Journal for Grievers.” Sit back and enjoy the insights provided by this extraordinary man who has dedicated his life to helping the widowed.

The Widower's Journey Podcast once again virtually travels outside the U.S., to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to visit with Richard Dri, who as a widower, he thought he could handle life as a widower and being a single dad to three kids, but this was not the case. At times, he struggled greatly. Join us as Richard shares details about his journey. As a financial planner, Richard also shares a few suggestions in managing one's financial resources while embarking on their grief journey.

Jerry Williamson is dying.  The widower from Findlay, Ohio, was recently diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer.  As a member of the Widowers Support Network, Jerry wished to help his fellow widowers one last time by offering some final thoughts.  Although he is in Hospice care, Jerry agreed to grace our podcast for a rare and candid interview. Join our host Herb Knoll for this powerful interview with the gracious Jerry Williamson as he describes his Final Chapter.  Jerry often wondered what his wife was not sharing with him during her last days alive.  What was she holding back?  While Jerry is not a woman, he hopes this extraordinary interview provides insights into the thoughts, fears, regrets, and reliance on his faith in a man whose life will be ending soon.

Resilience – A must-have human trait if you are recovering from grief following the loss of a spouse or life partner.  Imagine losing three of your children, your husband, an infant brother, her parents, and then her sight in one eye.  Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he interviews the founder of “A Butterfly's Journey,” the remarkable Dr. Barbara Hopkinson.  Dr. Hopkinson will explore the secrets to developing one's resilience and share some best practices in its application and uses.  Among Dr. Hopkinson's many credits are “Top Professional in Resilience After Loss” from the International Association of Top Professional and is an inductee into the “WAW (Women Appreciating Women) Hall of Fame.

Listen as Widower's Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 5. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions on the Widower's Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed include what to do about your wedding band imprint once your ring is removed, how women stereotype widowers, hope for older widowers to rediscover JOY, and many more topics. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,700+ widower members are providing one another.  

Frank Vaughan and Don Murray were each widowed in recent years. Listen in as each share the stories of their grief journeys. From diagnosis to where they find themselves today, nothing is held back. From deep despair to their discovery that joy awaited them. Join Herb Knoll as he and his guest co-host, Mike Chepiga, uncover two journeys worth repeating, perhaps by you.   

Ever wonder how other countries treat their widowers? Listen in as Kohlibri Coaching's Jeff Ziegler and your host, the Unintentional Widower Whisperer, Herb Knoll, interview widowers from Australia, Scotland, India, and England. Learn the best practices practiced in other nations as well as the uniquenesses of each. This is a lively session for sure; so get some paper and a pen to take notes, sit back and enjoy.

Life Coach Jeff Ziegler is the new licensee of the Widower's Support Network, enabling him to continue the remarkable work started by the Founder of the Widower's Support Network and the Dean of widowers, Herb Knoll. Under the licensing agreement, Jeff will lead both the operational and creative direction of the ministry's two Facebook pages; Widowers Support Network (public page) and Widowers Support Network – Members Only (men only). Join Herb and Jeff as they describe why the Widowers Support Network's future is so exciting. Learn what all the commotion is about for this rapidly growing grief tool that is healing hearts and saving lives. See why the Widower's Support Network has become known as the best grief tool available to widowers on planet earth.

Is the old adage true? When there is a death in a marriage, women mourn, men, replace. Listen in as the Dean of widowed men, Herb Knoll, explores this question and many others during this podcast titled, “Marriage - Is It Right for Me.” Joining Herb are three widowers, including one widower who authored the Ultimate Dating Guide for Widowers, Abel Keogh.  Learn what our guests say about marrying too soon, to gaining permission to marry from a widower's children, pre-nuptial agreements, to a discussion about the risks associated with marriage soon after being widowed. What are the questions each widower needs to answer before popping the question? No topic is too hot to handle. Join us for this lively podcast.  

The dean of widowers everywhere, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 4, a feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial discussion that have recently taken place on the Widower’s Support Network, - Members Only, Facebook page for widowers, and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about, and what advice widowers provide one another. Among the topics discussed in this episode is Erectile Dysfunction and Online Meds, and other topics that you won’t want to miss. No topic is off limits. Guaranteed to hold your interest.    Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are listening to the podcast, you’ll want to subscribe to the Widowers Journey Podcast so you don’t miss an Episode. Please join us! Special thanks to Ken Harrell for the use of his song "Someone I Can't Live Without." For more information on Ken, see his YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUdqkYp_myk Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Join widowers Larry Ahrens and Jim Winner as they visit with our host, Herb Knoll, in a retrospective view of the Widower’s Support Network – Members Only; the dynamic Facebook page established exclusively for widowed men and those men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouses. Listen, as both Larry and Jim offer their critique of this page, a page recognized as the best resource available to widowers on planet earth. Note: Larry and Jim are each bi-weekly columnist on the Widower’s Support Network – Members Only; you can read their insights every other Thursday. Widower’s Support Network – Members Only currently serves 1,301 men from 32 countries, and it does it for free. Visit Widower's Support Network: Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Grief recovery techniques come in many forms. Listen in as our Host, Herb Knoll, interviews the Angel in the Room, Richard Blount. Following the death of his wife, Terri, God spoke to Richard and his new wife Cheri, who was also widowed. Following their divine intervention, they applied lifelong acts of service and caring for others into a perfect prescription to help heal their grief. You won’t want to miss this inspiring story of their love of God and their fellow man. Visit Widower's Support Network: Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Our host, Herb Knoll, visits with the ever-popular Relationship Help Doctor, Rhoberta Shaler, Ph.D., as she unravels “Six Red Flags, She’s Toxic! How to not get into a crazy-making relationship.” Dr. Shaler has for more than thirty years captivated audiences as she teaches them to recognize, realize, and recover from toxicity in relationships, be they at home or work. This extraordinary podcast is guaranteed to hold your attention.  Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to subscribe so you don’t miss an Episode. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

It is with great anticipation our host, Herb Knoll, interviews New York Times best-selling author, Jason B. Rosenthal. Jason’s story begins when his wife Amy, also a noted writer, wrote an essay titled, You May Want To Marry My Husband, which appeared in the New York Times, and which went viral, and then died ten days later, Jason’s life has been in a whirlwind. His book is titled, My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me. And that was just the beginning for all that awaited Jason, a widower. Listen in as Jason shares with Herb his remarkable story and his advice to those who interact with widowers. Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to subscribe so you don’t miss an Episode. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

The dean of widowers everywhere, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 3, a feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, and perhaps controversial discussion that have recently taken place on the Widower’s Support Network, - Members Only, Facebook page for widowers, and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about, and what advice widowers provide one another. From finances, to dating, raising children to religion, no topic is off limits. Guaranteed to surprise you.   Facebook Page: Widower's Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to subscribe so you don’t miss an Episode. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Join our host, Herb Knoll as he interviews Terrell Whitener, a dynamic professional speaker, and author of the book, The First 365. Terrell wrote the popular book, The First 365 following the loss of his beautiful wife, Robyn, in 2015. Listen, as Terrell outlines his Four Cornerstones of Consideration and the rules that govern his life. Learn how Terrell has broken his grief journey into Seasons, and the benefits from each. Terrell’s column, A Few Minutes with Terrell Whitener can be found on both of our Facebook pages, the Widower’s Support Network – Members Only, (Men Only) or on our public Facebook page, Widowers Support Network, every other Tuesday. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

“Forty-one years into his marriage, George Shannon became better acquainted with a woman he once took for granted and fell deeply in love with her.” – New York Times The Best Seven Years of My Life: The Story of an Unlikely Caregiver by George Shannon, a cancer survivor, and Chad Patrick Shannon is the story of one man who realized too late that he had been treating his wife wrong for most of their married life. It is the story of regret and an attempt to somehow make it right.” Join our host, Herb Knoll, as George Shannon explores his story of love and his need to express it. Listen, as George Shannon shares the lessons learned over his seven-year journey and the parallels each widower can draw from them. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Jesse Brisendine is the creator of “Zero Limits Coaching,” a highly regarded program he has presented to Hollywood celebrities, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and educators, each using Jesse’s teachings to uncover their unique purpose and living fulfilling lives. Join our host, Herb Knoll as he explores how Jesse’s applies his exciting lessons to the world lived by widowers. This program is guaranteed to surprise you, as you too discover the magic of Jesse’s words. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Dr. Deborah Carr from Boston University explores “Compound Isolation” with Herb Knoll. With the onset of the pandemic, your host, Herb Knoll, identifies a new challenge widowers must now face, “Compound Isolation.” The compound isolation is the having to deal with the impact of isolation caused by multiple sources. Widowers tend to isolate themselves for fear they may be viewed as weak. Couple this with the additional isolation that comes from the pandemic and the requirement to stay in our homes, the fear of going out due to riots and so much more, it is no surprise that widowers suffer from depression and other ailments. Join Herb as he interviews Dr. Deborah Carr, department head of Boston University’s Sociology Department and co-author of Herb’s popular book, The Widower’s Journey. Learn what you can do to fend off the challenges of Compound Isolation by listening to this lively yet informative episode. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Our Host, Herb Knoll, presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer Vol II, a feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, perhaps controversial discussions that have recently taken place on Widowers Support Network – Members Only, the FREE private – for MEN ONLY - Facebook page for both widowers and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about, and what advice widowers provide one another. From finances to dating, raising children, to overcoming their grief, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer holds nothing back. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to subscribe so you don’t miss an Episode. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Dr. Nyle Kardatzke is one of the most popular columnists on Widowers Support Network – Members Only, a private Facebook page for widowers and men serving as caregivers of ailing spouses or life-partners. It was, therefore, no surprise that Widowers Journey Podcast host, Herb Knoll, was eager to invite Dr. Kardatzke to be a guest on a show. The author of the popular book Widow-Man, Dr. Kardatzke's gentle delivery, when interviewed, makes listening to his many insights an enjoyable yet informative experience. Listen, as Herb draws from Dr. Kardatzke’s observations about becoming a widow-man, taking note of the world he was surrounded by, and how he began living the life that awaited him. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Your host, Herb Knoll visits with Fred Colby, the author of the popular book,Widower to Widower. Listen as Fred shares excerpts of his grief journey and his search for the elusive answers confronting every widower. A featured columnist on Facebook’s MEN ONLY private page, “Widowers Support Network – Members Only,“ Fred will unveil his discovery of “Who Am I Now,” the tale of a widower’s emergence from deep and sorrowful grief.  Men and women everywhere are sure to make good use of Fred Colby’s easy to understand breakdown of grief’s complexities.  Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Adult children of widowed men can, at times, present some significant challenges for their father. Some may question if Dad did all he could securing the best medical care for their mother, while others may become critical when their Dad starts dating once again. Some adult children may have a problem with their father's judgment or state of mind, given what they perceive to be their father’s “strange behavior” following their mother’s passing. Join Herb as he interviews Professor Kathleen Gilbert, Ph.D. FT from Indiana University School of Public Health in Bloomington, as they explore how such family difficulties can best be handled or avoided. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Most widowers would prefer to share the remainder of their life with someone special, but dating for the first time since high-school or college can be intimidating in not flat out scary. Things can get complicated, really fast. Listen, as Herb Knoll interviews Abel Keogh, the author of several books, including The Ultimate Dating Guide for Widowers. Abel, a widower himself, has made his life’s work that of helping widowers and widows learn how to navigate what can be the turbulent waters of the dating pool. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Our Host, Herb Knoll, introduces Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, a new feature of the Widower’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Herb recounts some of the more interesting, insightful, perhaps controversial discussions that have recently taken place on Widowers Support Network – Members Only, the FREE private – for MEN ONLY - Facebook page for both widowers and men who are serving as caregivers for their seriously ill spouse or life-partner. Listen in, and learn what widowers are talking about, and what advice they provide one another. From finances to dating, raising children, to overcoming their grief, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer holds nothing back. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

When men grieve the loss of their wife, there always seems to be that one (maybe two) person(s) who become their primary source of support, their pillar of strength when it is needed most. Listen, as Herb Knoll and his good friend Rick Barrera visit with three men who ran to the aid of a friend whose wife had passed away. Learn what causes these champions of the widowed to act, to respond to the need of another, when others do not, even when failing to do so would risk disappointing the surviving husband. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Dealing with grief is at the heart of a widower's journey, and in this podcast we discuss the nature of grief, how men face grief, and ways to work through what can be a complex challenge. Our guests are Ed Zimmer, a clinical psychologist and grief expert, and also a widower whose own path through grief is both unique and universal, and provides some valuable lessons that all widowers will appreciate. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

When a man loses his wife, of course it also means that children and other relatives have suffered a loss as well. And this shared trauma often causes strains among family members. We speak with two widowers experiencing problems with their kids and other family members, and ask relationship expert Christine Baumgartner for advice to repair damaged relationships. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.

Welcome to the Widowers Journey Podcast. Our host is Herb Knoll, author of the book The Widower's Journey. This episode is a personal message from Herb, describing his own journey, in which he discovered that there was little help available for grieving widowers. In the words of a bookstore clerk who Herb had asked what was available for a new widower, the clerk replied, "Mister, I don't have a damn thing for you!" Herb set out to change that, writing his book, The Widower's Journey, and sponsoring a private Facebook (Men Only) support group to help men who had lost their spouses or life-partners. There are now several hundred widowed men in the group from all over the world, who are joined by subject matter experts and empathetic supporters. Facebook Page: Widowers Support Network - Members Only To learn more about the Widowers Support Network, see WidowersSupportNetwork.com While you are there, you may also wish to register. Please join us! Podcast produced at Studio C Creative Sound Recorders in San Diego CA.