Podcasts about widowed parent podcast

I had such a great discussion with child life specialist Jessica Correnti this week on the Widowed Parent Podcast. Jessica is the founder of a practice called Kids Grief Support. She is also the author of two picture books for young grievers, including her newest, The ABCs of Grief, which will be available in February 2024. In this discussion we dive deep on a number of topics, such as: the power of books to help kids see that they are not the only kid with a dead parent; the importance of being honest with kids; examples of clear language to help kids understand what it means when someone dies; what she looks for in a developmentally appropriate grief book for kids; and much more. So much of our focus at the Widowed Parent Institute is on helping parents learn about children's grief and how to support their own grieving kids. Today's guest has so much to share with us on this topic. Be sure to follow Jessica on Instagram, too, where she shares tips and resources about children's grief. -=-=-=-=- Thank you sponsors & partners: Help Texts - Grief support text messaging service. Tips and support delivered all year long, personalized based on your loss. Listeners get $10 off: https://helptexts.com/jennylisk BetterHelp - Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/widowedparent Support the show - Buy Me a Coffee -=-=-=-=-

In a world filled with unexpected challenges, today's guest has transformed her life's journey into a beacon of support and guidance for widowed parents. For two decades, she led transformation projects for IBM across five continents, mastering the art of managing cross-functional teams and implementing innovative business solutions. However, at 43 years old, her life took an unforeseen twist when she became a widowed parent to two young children. She discovered that resources for widowed parents were scarce, so she decided to fill that gap. She created "The Widowed Parent Podcast," an insightful show that explores the real-life stories of widowed families, providing a platform to share their perspectives, reflections, and invaluable advice. She's the author of two books: “Future Widow: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice” and "Widowed Parents Unite: 52 Tips to Get Through the First Year, from One Widowed Parent to Another." She founded the Widowed Parent Institute, further solidifying her commitment to helping others navigate the challenges of solo parenting after loss. Her work has been described as "real and relevant, intermixed with a sense of hope for the future."  Please join me in welcoming Jenny Lisk.  Join us in a heartfelt conversation with Jenny Lisk as she shares her remarkable journey from corporate leadership to empowering widowed parents, all while redefining the meaning of leadership and turning grief into a powerful force for change. In this episode, we discuss:

Jenny Lisk, author & podcast host, joins us again to discuss her book Widowed Parents Unite and her new venture, the Widowed Parent Institute. For this book, Jenny enlisted 48 contributors to share heart-felt wisdom with others who have become widowed parents. The ⁠Widowed Parent Institute⁠ provides a platform for resources and support through this book. Jenny hosts the Widowed Parent Podcast and is the author of Future Widow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faithandgrief/support

On this episode, Melissa is joined by Jenny Lisk, an award-winning author and widowed mom who is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being. Her book, Future Widow, and her podcast, The Widowed Parent Podcast, bring much-needed resources to widowed parents, helping them feel less lost and alone.Key topics in this episdode: Anticipatory griefWhat Jenny wishes she would have known as a solo-parent Grief and its effect on kidsShe shares a lot more widow-wisdom so grab a cup of coffee or tea and listen in on the conversation!Get the full transcript and more here: https://widowsquad.com/supporting-grieving-children/

This week I hit a milestone in my podcast journey, reaching episode 200! My friend, trusted advisor, and accountability buddy, Jenny Lisk joined me this past Friday for a live stream broadcast of today's podcast episode. Jenny and I have been on this journey together since we started our podcasts on the same exact day four years ago in November 2018. We have supported one another as we developed our podcasting muscles and later, as we each authored books. During this special episode, Jenny and I discussed the importance of consistency, persistence, support, and accountability as keys to success along with having a clear sense of your goals. Several people tuned in during the live event offering words of encouragement and asking us great questions which fueled our conversation. We discussed: How and why we each got started in podcasting What it takes to keep a podcast going How we recruit and select guests, preparation for interviews Some of the technical aspects such as software requirements, equipment, etc. Production details such as audio engineering and related elements Writing a book and the decisions related to getting started on a book project The various ways we supported and challenged each other to keep going … and so much more In this week's Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about my and Jenny's journey: It took me two years to write and publish my book, Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You.  Jenny is the host of the Widowed Parent Podcast and the author of Future Widow: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice. Her story of personal loss and career transition is featured in Chapter 9 of my book, Uncertainty is a Fact of Life. Learn more and connect with Tammy here:  Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn @TammyGoolerLoeb on Twitter @TammyGoolerLoeb on Instagram https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/

At some point we will lose people we know and love to death making grief an inevitable life experience. Buffy Peters, the Director of Hamilton's Academy of Grief and Loss, joins us to speak about the different ways grief presents itself, how people can embrace and grow with grief, and the abundance of resources available for those grieving.Connect with Hamilton's Grief AcademyLearn More About November 6 Grief SymposiumPodcast Recommendations for Widows/WidowersCheck out Buffy's other podcast appearance on the Widowed Parent Podcast!Book Recommendations about GriefA Documentary About Grief Connect with EFR

Summary:If you are a widowed parent, you need to listen to this episode - you will definitely benefit from it. For others, it is quite routine to think of someone who is widowed and wonder how they are doing in their grief, but we need to do a better job at appreciating the complexities associated with this when they are also still parenting.  A widow with 2 children is, for example, dealing with 3 instances of grief, each unique. Listen in as Jenny Lisk helps us better understand this topic.Notes:Jenny Lisk is an award-winning author and widowed mom who is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being. In her book, Future Widow, Jenny draws on her personal and professional experience to provide a real-life guide for surviving and thriving while raising grieving children. As host of The Widowed Parent Podcast, Jenny has done more than 100 interviews with experts, seasoned widowed parents, and people who lost a parent at a young age. Her podcast brings much-needed resources to parents, helping them feel less lost and alone.Contact:www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.comFacebook:  As I Live and GrieveInstagram:  @asiliveandgrieveTo Reach Jenny:Website: www.jennylisk.comSocial media: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTubeFuture Widow: futurewidowbook.comTips for Grief Allies: griefallies.comWhat I've Learned About Widowed Parenting: jennylisk.com/top10Current giveaway: jennylisk.com/giveaway Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Jenny Lisk is an award-winning author and widowed mom who is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being. Her book, Future Widow, and her show, The Widowed Parent Podcast, bring much-needed resources to widowed parents, helping them feel less lost and alone. https://jennylisk.com

Susan, your host, welcomes Jenny Lisk to today's episode. Jenny is a widowed parent of two grieving kids. After interviewing over 100 experts on the topic of widowed parenting for the Widowed Parent Podcast, she learned that there are some key principles and tips about parenting grieving kids that newly widowed parents probably don't know about.   Jenny is the author of an award-winning book named Future Widow (which has endorsements from many prominent children's grief experts). Her family's story is told as a memoir where she has explicitly worked in themes about parenting grieving kids. This amazing book is about more than children's grief, it's about rebuilding a life after loss.   Key Takeaways: Jenny shares her grief story. Susan and Jenny talk about that day that changes life forever, and how that moment gave them the perspective and intention to be present and try to enjoy every moment. Jenny talks about the moment she decided she was going to help other parents with grieving children (while she and her children were dealing with the tsunami of pain that grief imposed on them). Jenny found that she could host a podcast and be the one who asks questions to the experts, representing other grieving people who transited similar journeys to hers. Jenny speaks about how walking is a meditative activity for her. Jenny talks about the roles of instrumental and intuitive grievers. Jenny talks about her book Future Widow. Jenny shares her struggle figuring out how to end the book. Sometimes two opposite things can be true, you don't have to reconcile them. Jenny talks to grieving parents: It is important to be honest with kids, especially about difficult topics, it nurtures a strong bond of trust between the child and the surviving parent. If you are supporting a grieving parent, keep in mind that you cannot solve the underlying problem, but you can contribute to their everyday life, help them with meals or drive their kids to school; it will show them you care.   Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Grieving Beyond Gender: Understanding the Ways Men and Women Mourn, by Kenneth J. Doka and Terry L. Martin   Meet Jenny Lisk Learn more about Jenny Future Widow The Widowed Parent Podcast

This is a very special episode. Jenny Lisk interviewed Joseph James about living through the death of his wife on her podcast, The Widowed Parent Podcast.  Joseph and Jennifer talk about how Joseph raised his children alone, how his children dealt with the death of his wife, and navigating life as a single parent.  Joseph shares about his morning routine, you can find the free ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1 In this episode: How joseph death with becoming a single parent How he taught his children about death and grief  How he became a better dad Joseph's morning routine  Key Takeaways Surround yourself with supportive people who can help you through tough times.  You are not alone, even if you are widowed, there is a whole community to support you. Create a morning routine (link below for Joseph's morning routine free ebook) Tweetable Moments: "As I grew as an individual, I was able to process grief” - Joseph James "It's okay to grieve, just don't get stuck in it” - Joseph James "Take your time to grieve" - Joseph James Get Joseph's free morning routine ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1 Connect with Jenny Lisk: The Widowed Parent Podcast: https://jennylisk.com/podcast-main Jenny Lisk's website: https://jennylisk.com/ Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

This is a very special episode. Jenny Lisk interviewed Joseph James about living through the death of his wife on her podcast, The Widowed Parent Podcast.  Joseph and Jennifer talk about how Joseph raised his children alone, how his children dealt with the death of his wife, and navigating life as a single parent.  Joseph shares about his morning routine, you can find the free ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1 In this episode: How joseph death with becoming a single parent How he taught his children about death and grief  How he became a better dad Joseph's morning routine  Key Takeaways Surround yourself with supportive people who can help you through tough times.  You are not alone, even if you are widowed, there is a whole community to support you. Create a morning routine (link below for Joseph's morning routine free ebook) Tweetable Moments: "As I grew as an individual, I was able to process grief” - Joseph James "It's okay to grieve, just don't get stuck in it” - Joseph James "Take your time to grieve" - Joseph James Get Joseph's free morning routine ebook here: https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1 Connect with Jenny Lisk: The Widowed Parent Podcast: https://jennylisk.com/podcast-main Jenny Lisk's website: https://jennylisk.com/ Connect with Joseph James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetjoejames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjosephjames/

Today's guest is Jenny Lisk. Jenny is an award-winning author and widowed mom who is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being.In her book, Future Widow, Jenny draws on her personal and professional experience to provide a real-life guide for surviving and thriving while raising grieving children.As host of The Widowed Parent Podcast, Jenny has done more than 100 interviews with experts, seasoned widowed parents, and people who lost a parent at a young age. Her podcast brings much-needed resources to parents, helping them feel less lost and alone.Also there is merchandise that you can shop and support as well.For Grief Allies: https://pages.jennylisk.com/allies-downloadHappy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families. I am super grateful for this community that we are building together. Sometimes the conversations are light. Often times they are heavy. However, they are all necessary. Follow me on my blog, www.toitime.org and on social media as Toitimeblog!

November is National Children's Grief Awareness Month. 1 out of every 20 children age fifteen and younger will experience the loss of one or both parents (www.childrensgriefawareness.org).  I can't imagine the statistics for the past two years as we continue grapple with the fall out from the pandemic. In this episode, I interview Jenny Lisk, mother of two who lost her husband to brain cancer.  Jenny was not only left to care for her two young children alone. But she also had to devise a strategy to help her children through their grief while managing her own. Two ways she worked through her own grief was by starting The Widowed Parent Podcast and writing her book, https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1735613606/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1735613606&linkCode=am2&tag=rosmakityou20-20&linkId=b303ed156901a9c46d7293d43951b316 (Future Widow).  “Grief support is like swimming lessons” ~ Jenny Lisk Takeaway Be honest with your children Hire a therapist Connect with others who are grieving  Resources: https://campwidow.org/ (Camp Widow) Connect with Jenny: http://www.jennylisk.com/ (www.jennylisk.com) Check out her book, https://jennylisk.com/future-widow (Future Widow:) Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, Finding My Voice Freebies from Jenny: https://jennylisk.com/giveaway-archive (jennylisk.com/giveaway) Website: https://www.solomoms-talk.com (www.solomoms-talk.com) Intro song from the single "Desperate" by Damien Ellison This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

Jenny Lisk is an award-winning author and widowed mom. Mandi and Jenny discuss the sudden death of her husband and the ensuing chaos, grief, and stress. They also discuss the importance of honesty and benefit of therapy for grieving individuals. Jenny reveals to Mandi and our listeners the “ah-ha, moment of clarity” that propelled her forward in her life. Jenny Lisk is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their families well-being. Her book “Future Widow” and her show "The Widowed Parent Podcast” bring much needed resources to widowed parents, helping them feel less lost and alone. To connect with Jenny, reach out to her on her website, www.jennylisk.com. Where to Find Us: inner-harbor.org INSTAGRAM: @innerharbor_grief_support SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2T5Q6Te APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3yIwhAi Reach out if you want to hear about a specific topic on the podcast or if you want to be a guest on the show: inner-harbor.org/contact --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk with The Widowed Parent Podcast host and author, Jenny Lisk about parenting grieving children, grief during the pandemic, and her new book, Future Widow. Jenny shares an intimate look into her own grief journey and experiences after the death of her husband, Dennis. In the book, she shares honestly how she learned to parent grieving children and about her challenges in parenting her grieving children. She recognizes her mission is now is to support grieving parents and their grieving children. The guest's opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the guest and should not reflect their employer or other associated organization's opinions. The guest's opinions do not reflect the opinion of this podcast or Faith & Grief Ministries. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithandgrief/support

When Jenny Lisk's husband started feeling dizzy one day, they had no idea the cause would be terminal brain cancer. In an instant, Jenny had to become a caretaker to her husband while also figuring out how she was going to parent their two kids as a widow. Now five years later, Jenny hosts the Widowed Parent Podcast and has written her first book, Future Widow, to offer the advice she wishes she had to those in her position as well as friends and family looking to help.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WjXZpLBookshop: https://bit.ly/2UTGhIW See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of the Filled With Gold Widow Podcast, Melissa interviews Jenny Lisk.  Jenny is a bestselling author and widowed mom who is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being. In her book, Future Widow, Jenny draws on her personal and professional experience to provide a real-life guide for surviving and thriving while raising grieving children. Her show, The Widowed Parent Podcast, draws on over 100 interviews with experts, seasoned widowed parents, and people who lost a parent at a young age. It brings much-needed resources to widowed parents, helping them feel less lost and alone. In this episode, Jenny shares about: -Learning to advocate for her husband, Dennis, as he is living with glioblastoma  -Her life as Dennis' caregiver for 8 months, then eventual widow parenthood -CaringBridge (blog for medical journeys) and its role in Jenny's award-winning book, Future Widow -Jenny's self-care practices and suggestions to support widows with moving forward -Another book might be in the works! “The book didn't end when he died, because that's not the end of my story.” - Jenny Lisk Web site: jennylisk.com or widowedparentpodcast.com Future Widow: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice: futurewidowbook.com Instagram:  @liskjenny Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/liskjenny Links Camp Widow https://campwidow.org/ CaringBridge https://www.caringbridge.org This episode is brought to you by: Filled With Gold monthly self-care subscription box for widows. www.filledwithgold.org

LIVE with Joyal Mulheron of Evermore (8/30/2021).   Joyal explains that Bereavement Leave is not protected by US Law, meaning a person can be fired if they take even one day of leave when someone close to them dies.   The next 10 days are a critical opportunity to get new legislation written to address this. And WE ALL can help.   Here is how to call 16 Senators who are critical to getting this done: https://live-evermore.org/protect-our-jobs-congress/ -=-=-=-=- Find all episodes of the Widowed Parent Podcast & widowed parenting resources: https://widowedparentpodcast.com Tips for widowed parents: https://jennylisk.com/top10 Tips for allies of grieving people: https://www.jennylisk.com/allies

Jenny Lisk is an author, speaker, and host of the Widowed Parent Podcast, which has been featured in The Washington Post and ParentMap. She pivoted after 20 years in IT into being a podcaster and author. Her husband died when she was 43. Adrift for a couple of years, knowing she needed to make a change but not knowing what that would look like or how she would go about doing it. She felt completely lost as a widowed parent and realized there must be others who felt the same way. She declared a one-year sabbatical and went all-in on creating a podcast for widowed parents. It's been 2.5 years and she is not adrift any longer!   Quote: "Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." Walt Whitman   Connect with Jenny: Website: jennylisk.com Next Book: futurewidowbook.com Free download: jennylisk.com/top10 Podcast: The Widowed Parent Podcast @liskjenny   Show hashtag: #TrinaTalk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-l-martin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinaTalk Instagram: @trina.l.martin  Twitter: @TrinaLMartin

Anita and Mel interview fellow podcaster, Jenny Lisk, host and creator of The Widowed Parent Podcast. Jenny is also author of the book, Future Widow, available at http://www.jennylisk.com. She also happens to be a fan of cheese that is not legal outside of France. Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdnWant to buy us some tacos?https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonowSponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdnandThe Misner Family Foundation in memory of Elisabeth MisnerMel's custom relaxation YouTube music channel for grievers:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL1WrSiQGVw2qavRi_7BlQA/featured

In this episode, Mari Marquez interviews the Author of Future, Widow, and the Host of The Widowed Parent Podcast, Jenny Lisk. Jenny shares her story about losing her husband, her support, and how she is moving forward in life.  Resources mentioned in this episode: https://jennylisk.com/ The Widowed Parent Podcast Highlights: https://pages.jennylisk.com/top10 Books Mentioned:  Future Widow- By Jenny Lisk: https://pages.jennylisk.com/future-widow Grieving Beyond Gender: Understanding the Ways Men and Women Mourn- By Kenneth J. Doka Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive- By Alison Griffith

Jenny and I will cover the creation of her new book, FUTURE WIDOW from conception to release in January 2021. Her book tour is on-going because the work should not stop when the book comes out. Jenny Lisk is an author, speaker, and host of the Widowed Parent Podcast, which has been featured in The Washington Post and ParentMap. On her Hundred Dreams list is riding a camel. And milking a cow. And raising $44,000 for brain cancer research, in honor of her husband's 44 years. The author of the memoir Future Widow: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice (https://jennylisk.com/memoir). She is passionate about helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being. You can download her free guides What I've Learned About Widowed Parenting and How to be Helpful: Tips for Allies of Widowed Families. Follow her on social media @liskjenny. Interested in future events? Visit: https://www.feisworld.com/events To find out how I built a business with a podcast started in 2014: https://www.feisworld.com/newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support

In episode 44, we talk to Author Jenny Lisk about her experience of parenting and caregiving for her husband during his aggressive form of brain cancer and eventually becoming a single parent and widow. Jenny shares how she navigated her way forward after his passing and her calling to help other people who may be losing a spouse.  In Future Widow, Jenny goes behind the scenes of her journey through those tumultuous and heartbreaking months. She reflects on the community who showed her how to be an ally in a crisis, her search for guides on how to parent grieving children, and the dual reality of having to choose—and getting to choose—what her future will look like. Jenny Lisk is an author, speaker, and host of the Widowed Parent Podcast, which has been featured in The Washington Post and ParentMap. On her “hundred dreams” list is riding a camel, milking a cow, and raising $44,000 for brain cancer research, in honor of her husband's 44 years. The author of Future Widow: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice, Jenny lives in Redmond, Washington, with her two teenagers. She is passionate about helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being. You can download her free guides, What I've Learned About Widowed Parenting and How to be Helpful: Tips for Allies of Widowed Families.  https://jennylisk.com/memoir

Widowed Parent Podcast LIVE with Widowhood & We-Freshments! Such a fun discussion. Be sure to check out their show! https://www.facebook.com/WidowhoodWeFreshments/ -=-=-=-=- Find all episodes of the Widowed Parent Podcast & widowed parenting resources: https://widowedparentpodcast.com Tips for widowed parents: https://jennylisk.com/top10 Tips for allies of grieving people: https://www.jennylisk.com/allies

LIVE with Ryan Loiselle of FRIENDS WAY (Warwick, RI) for Children's Grief Awareness Month. -=-=-=-=- Find all episodes of the Widowed Parent Podcast & widowed parenting resources: https://widowedparentpodcast.com Tips for widowed parents: https://jennylisk.com/top10 Tips for allies of grieving people: https://www.jennylisk.com/allies

LIVE with Viki Brown of Dustin's Place (Plymouth, Indiana) for Children's Grief Awareness Month. More info: https://dustinsplace.org/ -=-=-=-=- Find all episodes of the Widowed Parent Podcast & widowed parenting resources: https://widowedparentpodcast.com Tips for widowed parents: https://jennylisk.com/top10 Tips for allies of grieving people: https://www.jennylisk.com/allies

LIVE with Julianne Green of The Den for Grieving Kids (Fairfield County, CT) for Children's Grief Awareness Month. -=-=-=-=- Find all episodes of the Widowed Parent Podcast & widowed parenting resources: https://widowedparentpodcast.com Tips for widowed parents: https://jennylisk.com/top10 Tips for allies of grieving people: https://www.jennylisk.com/allies

LIVE with Paul Rubin of Camp Good Mourning! (Long Island, New York) for Children's Grief Awareness Month. -=-=-=-=- Find all episodes of the Widowed Parent Podcast & widowed parenting resources: https://widowedparentpodcast.com Tips for widowed parents: https://jennylisk.com/top10 Tips for allies of grieving people: https://www.jennylisk.com/allies  

LIVE with Corrie Sirota of Myra's Kids Foundation (Montreal, Quebec) for Children's Grief Awareness Month. More info: https://myraskids.ca/ -=-=-=-=- Find all episodes of the Widowed Parent Podcast & widowed parenting resources: https://widowedparentpodcast.com Tips for widowed parents: https://jennylisk.com/top10 Tips for allies of grieving people: https://www.jennylisk.com/allies  

Getting back to your regular life is next to impossible after the loss of someone you love because everything as we once knew it has changed. Losing a spouse is tragic, having to raise children after losing a spouse can sometimes feel impossible. That's why I am so excited to talk with Jenny Lisk. Jenny is the host of the Widowed Parent Podcast and will soon be releasing a guidebook to help other widowed parents navigate the waters of grief, living life and parenting. Jenny provides insights this this particular kind of grief and how her podcast not only is helping others, but helping her raise her children too. ################################################ To find out more about Jenny, go to www.jennylisk.com ################################################ Sherrie Dunlevy, #Inspirationista is a best selling author, speaker and grief educator. To order a copy of her book “How Can I Help?” go to https://www.SherrieDunlevy.com/author. To invite Sherrie to speak at your next event, conference or to book a How Can I Help?- Workshop at your business, hospital or school, contact Sherrie at SherrieDunlevy@gmail.com For more information on Grief Anonymous: https://www.GriefAnonymous.com

5 years ago Jenny's husband lost his battle with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. In the years following her husband's passing, Jenny searched for resources/communities for widowed parents and found there weren't that many resources/communities to help those going through this experience. So, in November of 2018, she launched the Widowed Parent Podcast to help those in this grieving processes. The podcast explores real-life stories of widowed families and brings in experts on a wide variety of topics related to childhood grief, parenting and loss. Jenny's Website: https://www.jennylisk.com/ Jenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liskjenny/ My Website: https://www.gratefulliving4.com/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?

Hey everyone, it's Jenny Lisk and this is episode 56 of The Widowed Parent Podcast. It was such a pleasure to talk with Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman, director of the Hearts to Art summer camp program at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. I always love being able to spotlight programs and resources for families in various locations. Hearts to Art runs a performing arts camp for kids ages 7-14 who have lost a parent or primary caregiver. Some topics Sarah and I discuss include: How and why the camp was started 16 years ago; The idea that you don't need to love the arts to get something from participating; The kinds of performing arts activities kids can expect at camp; The grief work woven throughout the camp sessions; Their junior counselor program for teens; and Where to find resources if you're outside the Chicago area. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman.

This week's show — January 1, 2020 — is the “Best of 2019” episode. Listen for reflections on decades past and the decade ahead, as well as what I'm looking forward to for the podcast in 2020. Also join me as a share clips from six favorite episodes this year, with guests Austin Shoecraft, Claire Bidwell Smith, Allison Gilbert, Lane Pease, Jessica Maitland Mayo & Micki Burns, and Dr. Lisa Damour. Also mentioned: interviews with Buffy Peters & Sasha Mudlaff, Dr. Justin Yopp, Tembi Locke, Vicki Jay, and Karen Millsap.

Today we wind up our special two-part discussion for the one-year anniversary of the Widowed Parent Podcast. My friend Karen Millsap returns to once again interview me on my own show. I had so much fun talking with her and reflecting on how and why I started the podcast, and also thinking about some of the main lessons I've learned from my guests. Some of the topics we discuss include: Why I decided to start the Widowed Parent Podcast; How I learned what I needed to do to start it; Getting over the question of ‘why me' – why should I start this podcast; What's been the most fun; What's been the hardest; Why I took an August break from producing new episodes; What I've learned from my guests on the podcast; and What I'm looking forward to in the next year. Many thanks to Karen for taking the mic again this week for Part 2 of our discussion, and helping me reflect on my journey through starting the Widowed Parent Podcast. I'm especially glad to be able to look back at some of the key things I've learned from my guests and share them with listeners. I hope you enjoy our discussion.

We're changing things up this week, in honor of the one-year anniversary of the podcast. I've asked my friend Karen Millsap to interview me on my own show. Long time listeners will remember Karen from Episode 14. She's a widowed parent herself, and she is a Mindset Mastery Coach who is passionate about teaching individuals the tools and resources to feel better, live better, and achieve their goals with a healthy mindset. This week – in Part 1 – we talk about my story. I'm always on the other side of the mic, asking the questions, but this week the tables are turned. Karen interviews me, and I share my journey of the past few years with my husband, Dennis, being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and then dying when our kids were 9 and 11. Some topics we discuss include: Our “normal” life before my husband, Dennis, died; His diagnosis with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer; Living through the 8 months he was terminally ill; Parenting our 9 & 11-year-olds through his illness; What the early months of being a widowed parent were like; Starting Megan's Cards for Cancer with my daughter to raise money for brain cancer research; and Looking ahead to Part 2 – next week – with more about how I started the Widowed Parent Podcast, and what I've learned so far from my guests. Many thanks to Karen for taking the mic this week and helping me share my story. I hope you enjoy our discussion.

Welcome to The Widowed Parent Podcast! I'm having so much fun connecting with such interesting people and putting this show together, and I wanted to just pause a moment and let you know what's coming. Each week I go out in search of people who can provide advice & inspiration on this 'only-parent' journey, and share what I'm learning with all of you. https://widowedparentpodcast.com