Welcome to "Just a Widow Talk" Podcast!

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I’m humbled to host Just a Widow Talk, a podcast amplifying the voices of spouse and partner loss that was launched on New Year’s Eve, 2021. To give a little background, I don’t know much about podcasts. But as a former newspaper journalist and radio show host, I do know the power of media. I went through the fire these past 7 years: Lost our family home in the suburbs to foreclosure and moved to subsidized housing. Job loss. Worked 3 part time jobs. Teen sons who acted out due to losing their Dad. Relocated to another state for a new career and fresh start.
I kinda loved 2021, because I got serious about seeking the good in my grief journey. Part of that was starting a weekly virtual grief support group. The other is starting my podcast. This past Fall, I got serious with my planning. I watched and gleaned tips about podcasts. Over this Christmas break from work, I found grievers, bought my microphone and headphones, and started scheduling interviews. My inbox is still filling and I am elated and humbled that folks who don’t know me are willing to share their stories of challenge and triumph in grief on this podcast. I have already interviewed many interesting and amazing people. And this is only the beginning. Not exactly sure what I’m doing, but the Lord is lighting my path one step at a time. I’m convinced the universe needs to hear these voices, and this podcast is a vehicle to make it happen. The birthing has occurred! Now my task is to nurture the baby…. And I’ll be taking you, the readers and listeners, along with me. It takes a village, right? To God be the glory! Listen to Episode 1 here, featuring David A. of Illiois, a widower of 16 year: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1910837/episodes

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