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
240. Surviving The Unthinkable - Interview With Stephanie Duran
What if less than a year after getting married, you're told you have only 3 months to live? This was the reality of this week's guest on the podcast, Stephanie Duran, who lost her husband to terminal cancer.
Stephanie opens up about the realities of caregiving and also bravely discusses their experience with California’s Death with Dignity law, and the complexity of honoring Jeff’s wish for a compassionate, courageous end to his suffering.
Stephanie and I chat about:
~Anticipatory grief
~The challenge of rediscovering oneself
~The delicate balance of self-care and moving forward.
~Her decision to become a grief coach
~How trusting your own heart is essential in grief recovery.
She also shares the liberating adventures that helped her reconnect with herself (including a solo trip to the Caribbean), the creation of her memoir, “Because I Loved You: Surviving the Unthinkable,” and her beautiful story of finding new love and building a life in Australia.
If you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice for widows, or simply a story that honors both the pain and hope in loss, this episode is sure to move you!
Tune in for wisdom on navigating grief, letting go with love, and choosing courage in life after loss.
Learn more about Stephanie and find her grief coaching resources at StephanieDuran.com or connect with her on Instagram at @StephanieDuranOfficial.
Don’t miss this heartfelt, hope-filled conversation with someone who’s walked the road and found meaning—and even new love—after heartbreak.
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