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
270. Why You Don't Recognize Yourself Anymore: Identity Lag In Widowhood
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Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Who am I now?”?
Today we dive deep into the concept of "identity lag"—the uncomfortable, confusing gap between who you were before losing your partner and who you are becoming.
Join us for these relatable stories and practical tips about why simple questions like “What do you want?” suddenly feel impossible to answer!
Unpack how grief isn’t just about missing your spouse—it’s also about missing a part of yourself.
You’ll learn:
- What "identity lag" is and why it happens after loss
- How intertwined relationships shape our sense of self
- Real-life examples of how identity lag shows up in everyday decisions
- Three actionable steps to begin closing the gap and rediscovering yourself
If you’re feeling lost, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken!
Tune in for encouragement, empathy, and tools for moving forward in your healing journey.
Don’t forget to check out the newest workbook in the Widow 180 Workbook Series, the guided workbook, The “Who Am I Now?” Workbook. It's designed for widows and widowers navigating identity after loss.
Go to https://www.widow180.com/whoaminow
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