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
253. 3 Lessons Grief Teaches Us About The True Meaning Of Christmas!
The holidays can feel especially heavy after the loss of a loved one, and in this heartfelt episode, Jen opens up about her own journey through grief during Christmas. She shares honest reflections and personal lessons learned from her first Christmas as a widow—how the holidays transformed from a source of pain to a season of deeper meaning. Whether you’re facing your first holiday without your spouse or are years into your healing, this episode is here to remind you that you’re not alone.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Love Outlasts Loss: how the love for those we've lost doesn't disappear—it deepens and remains a meaningful part of our holiday traditions.
- Light Exists Within Darkness: Grief and the holidays can feel overwhelming, but Jen explains how small acts—like lighting a candle or sharing a laugh—allow light and hope to gently coexist with sorrow.
- Self-Compassion is Essential: Christmas is not a test of strength. Jen encourages giving yourself permission to rest, set boundaries, and embrace new traditions. Treating yourself with kindness opens your heart to compassion for yourself and others.
If you’re navigating grief this holiday season, tune in for comforting insights, practical tips, and the gentle reminder that—despite the pain—the heart of Christmas is still within reach.
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