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
226. Advice To Widows "Keep Watering You!" - Interview Advice With Julie New
Can we truly recover after devastating loss? Guest Julie New says, "YES!"
Julie New, grief and sudden loss recovery coach, joins us today on the podcast.
This Episode’s Highlights:
🌷 Julie’s Story – From the pain of grief of losing both her daughters’ father and subsequently her husband, Julie shares how her own path fuels her compassion for others.
🌱 “Watering You” – Julie’s signature message: self-care isn’t just a buzzword, it’s vital. Her analogy of keeping your “watering can filled up” is both practical and moving—reminders we all need.
🌺 Planet Grief – We discuss the surreal feeling of being on “another planet” after loss and the importance of recognizing and honoring that space before slowly returning to yourself and the world.
🍰 Bereavement Café – Discover how Julie’s nurturing spirit led her to create a safe, welcoming space for those grieving—a place with cake, candles, real conversations, and community.
📚 Books for the Grieving Heart – Julie is the author of “Who Are The Flowers in Your Garden?” and “The Grief Garden Path,” both gentle guides for reflection and growth after loss. Her message? Great love creates great grief—but it also plants seeds for future happiness.
💕 Support for Special Days – With Father’s Day approaching, Julie shares heartfelt advice for widows and grieving parents. Be gentle, anticipate triggers, create meaningful rituals, and above all, hold your children close.
A Few Golden Nuggets:
- “You are not alone. Even if you feel alone, the love for your person will never die.”
- “Keep watering you—emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually. If you don’t, you’ll wilt. Keep topping up your watering can.”
Find Julie at www.julienew.co.uk
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