Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck
When you become a widow, the heartache can be overwhelming. You feel lost. You feel broken. You feel alone. And you find yourself trying to pick up the pieces of your life and function. But I believe that every widow has the capacity to endure, that every widow has the power to overcome and the determination to create a new life filled with meaning and purpose. The Widow 180 Podcast is about turning tragedy, loss and fear into strength and creativity and a new passion for life. It's about self-reflection and realizing that we only have this one precious life to live and that a new life and a new you is achievable.Each week I will be interviewing widows, incredible survivors of loss. These women have taken the lessons they've learned and the insights they've gained and used them to grow and transform themselves. Some have started businesses, went back to school, run marathons, lost 100 pounds, and moved across the world! They made a choice not to be held down.How did they do it? How did they get through their grief? What's their secret? What lessons can we learn from them that will transform our own lives? How can we write our own story because our story isn't over yet? How can we begin our Chapter 2? I hope that you are as inspired by these women as I am. And maybe hearing even just one story will be life-changing for you.
Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck
218. From Baby Steps To Big Adventures - Advice From The Runaway Widow, Kristin Divers Markey!
I am so excited to bring you another inspiring new episode of Widow 180: The Podcast featuring the remarkable Kristin Divers Markey, AKA the "Runaway Widow." In this week's episode, Kristin shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life after the sudden tragic loss of her husband, Mike, in 2015.
👣 Episode Highlights from my chat with Kristin:
- Coping with Tragedy: Kristin recounts the night of Mike's sudden death and the confusion and heartache that followed.
- Seeking Justice: Delve into Kristin's pursuit of justice for Mike's death amid a complex and broken legal system that failed her. Hear how she navigated investigations and the eventual settlement of a civil suit, all while grieving and keeping her full time job as a teacher.
- Spiritual Connections: Kristin recounts her visit with a psychic medium that provided her comfort and a sense of connection to Mike, proving the power such experiences can have in the healing process!
- Adventures in Healing: Kristin took the big, bold step of traveling solo to Thailand on the first anniversary of Mike's passing! Listen as she shares how pushing personal boundaries opened doors to healing, personal growth, and developing an "I can do anything" mindset.
- Finding Love Again: Learn how Kristin ventured into the world of online dating...yikes! Through the power of the internet, she found new love with her new hubby Pete! You don't want to miss her adorable pick-up line that landed her a date! Her second chapter becomes better and better each day!
- Runaway Widow Blog & Book: Kristin started documenting her experiences through her blog, "Runaway Widow," and eventually wrote her book, "No Simple Highway". She loves offering guidance and hope to other widows through her writing and blogging! Be sure to check out her website:
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