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Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina
Many people talk about the ups and downs of married life, but few prepare for the worst-case scenario when a spouse passes away. Marriage is a journey, a stage in life shared by two people on a path that is meant to be walked together. But what happens when you lose your partner? How does one deal with this permanent separation?
Welcome to Dr. Tina's Widowhood Real Talk, a safe space for widows and widowers, as well as their loved ones, to talk and listen to stories of love and loss.
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Episodes
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaRebuilding Life And Choosing Love After Loss As A Two-Time Widower With Tim Holt
Navigating deep loss reshapes your entire world, but rebuilding life after loss starts when you finally give yourself permission to feel. In this heartfelt…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaNavigating Anticipatory Grief: Facing The Long Nightmare Of Dementia With J. Shannell Evans
Watching someone you love slip away slowly brings a heavy burden known as anticipatory grief and dementia. In this moving conversation, host Dr. Tina Fornwald…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaFinding Purpose In The Midst Of Grief With Eyum Ejiga
Navigating the loss of a child reshapes every part of your world, but grief transformation shows us how love outlasts physical presence. In this heartfelt…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Conversations About Rebuilding Life After Loss With Anita Coyle and Mel Shore
Navigating spousal loss can leave you feeling disoriented, exhausted, and completely isolated in survival mode. Rebuilding life after loss isn't about…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Silent Burden: Understanding Grief Through The Eyes Of Black Women With Natasha Smith
Host Dr. Tina Fornwald welcomes author and grief educator Natasha Smith to discuss how loss impacts individuals through a distinct cultural lens. Why is grief…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHow To Dream Again After Losing Your Spouse: Finding Hope, Healing & Purpose With Chanoa Inez
In this inspiring episode of Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, Dr. Tina welcomes Chanoa Inez, author of Dream On: How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Wise Widow: Finding Hope, Healing, And Identity After Losing Your Spouse With Yulonda Hill
In this heartfelt episode of Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, Dr. Tina welcomes Yulonda Hurst Hill—speaker, author, storyteller, life coach, and Director of…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaWhat A Hospice Chaplain Wants Every Widow To Know About Grief With Phil Allen
In this episode of Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, Dr. Tina welcomes Phil Allen, a hospice chaplain and author who has spent more than three decades walking…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaWhy Grief Feels So Overwhelming And How to Begin Healing With Dr. Audrey Davidheiser
In this episode of Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, Dr. Tina welcomes Dr. Audrey Davidheiser, licensed clinical psychologist and author of Grieving…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThrough Grief-Colored Glasses: Finding Hope After the Unthinkable with Vicky Edgerly
In this moving episode of Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, Dr. Tina welcomes grief educator, author, and speaker Vicky Edgerly, whose life was forever…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaFrom Widower to Hope Again: Jack Church on Surviving Grief, Healing After Loss & Finding Love Again
Dr. Tina Fornwald welcomes author and broadcaster Jack Church for an honest conversation about finding healing after loss following the passing of his wife…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaCan Grief Become Your Friend? Finding Hope After Loss With Patricia J. Williams
Dr. Tina Fornwald welcomes author, minister, and prophetess Patricia J. Williams to explore faith after loss and navigating the deepest seasons of grief…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHealing Traumatic Loss And Death Scenes With Kelly Daugherty
Navigating spousal loss often exposes deep emotional wounds that require practical tools and a genuine community. Dr. Tina Fornwald connects with licensed…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaFinding Faith And Healing In Widowhood With Danny Lesslie
Dr. Tina Fornwald connects with author Danny Lesslie to discuss widowhood faith and healing through the lens of profound personal loss. They discuss the raw…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaNavigating Widowhood: Updates And The 2026 Retreat
This episode provides vital updates for the widowhood community as we progress through 2026. Dr. Tina shares details about the Children of Widowhood Secret…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaWhen Grief Never Fully Leaves: Eileen Bellew On Widowhood, Trauma & Healing
What happens when the 'before' and 'after' of your life is separated by a single, catastrophic moment? Today, we sit down with Eileen Bellew, author of After…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaGrief Is Not Linear: Jackie Disch On Love, Loss & Living With Grief
Grief isn’t a destination you arrive at; it’s a companion that changes alongside you. If you’ve felt the weight of loss, you know that the journey is rarely a…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaMoney, Grief & Widowhood: Daniel Kopp on Financial Anxiety After Losing a Spouse
Losing a spouse is a profound emotional journey, but for many, it also triggers an unexpected and overwhelming secondary challenge: managing the household…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaLife After Loss: Gina Sevey On Widowhood, Grief Support & Healing After Spousal Loss
Losing a spouse can feel like the end of your world, leaving you navigating a landscape of grief and hopelessness. In this heartfelt conversation, guest Gina…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaGrief, Love, Moving Forward After Loving Larry With Dannie D
When people go through grief, they often handle it so self-consciously that it becomes a performance-based experience. They tend to “check off boxes” of how…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Five Widows Club: Dr. Tina Fornwald & Deborah Kevin On Grief, Storytelling, And Healing After Loss
Dive into a powerful conversation about grief, storytelling, and healing after loss with Highlander Press founder Deborah Kevin. We unpack the deeply personal…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaBreaking The Silence On Pregnancy Loss And The Path To Healing With Sharna Southan
One in four women experience pregnancy loss, yet the grief remains one of the most private and unspoken sorrows. If you've felt isolated, carrying the secret…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaReigniting The Relationship Spark Through Poetry With Sedric Curvin
Words have the unique power of healing, restoration, and encouragement that you cannot find anywhere else. This is exactly what content creator Sedric Curvin…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe IAP Model: How To Fix Communication Misunderstandings In Grief And Trauma With Patricia Timerman
When navigating the profound landscape of grief or trauma, communication often feels like crossing a minefield. Your mind is foggy, your support system is…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaFinding Presence In Grief With Ryan Justin Jackson
What if the secret to navigating your deepest grief isn't moving on, but simply standing still? In this moving conversation, storyteller and communication…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaActively Grieving: Choosing Joy After Loss With Kari Driskell
Actively grieving is often described as a heavy shackle, yet Kari Driskell joins us to share the profound realization that while grief is lifelong, the state…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHow To Give Yourself The Permission To Live After Loss With Kelley Raleigh
Giving yourself permission to live again after loss can feel unfamiliar and even uncomfortable, and in this conversation with Kelley Raleigh, that tension is…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaFrom the Pit to Purpose: Unmasking Resilience and Redemption with Tami Franklin
In this episode, host Tina sits down with Tami Franklin, author of Un-Masked, Un-Broken, Healed & Set Free. Tami shares her raw and honest "lived experience"…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Reality Of End Of Life Care With Chaplain Cylon George
Most people often consider getting end of life care once they have exhausted all other options – but that is when it is all too late. Tina Fornwald sits down…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaLove That Stayed
This episode closes out a month of conversations dedicated to love, loss, and remembrance. Recorded nine years after the death of my husband, Mark, this final…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaWho I Became Because I Loved You
Love changes us—but sometimes in ways we don’t fully realize until we look back. In this heartfelt reflection, we explore the transformative power of loving…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaWhat To Do A Day After Someone’s Passing
The day of your loved one’s passing is indeed a hard time to get through. But unbeknownst to many, the day after their death is much harder to get through. As…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaRemembering Who You Were To Me Before You Became A Memory With Dr. Tina Fornwald
How do you hold the expansive story of a life when all people want to ask about is the ending? Dr. Tina Fornwald dedicates the month of March to remembering…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaSurviving Grief With An Unrelenting Mindset With Brian Francis
Abuse and grief may leave you with deep wounds, but the path to healing will always be open. With an unrelenting mindset, Brian Francis managed to endure a…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHealing The Shattered Soul: Your Journey Through Grief Transformation with Julie Halbert
Moving through the unimaginable pain of loss is the beginning of a profound grief transformation and conscious new life. Tina Fornwald sits down with Julie…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Power Of Setting Healthy Boundaries With Regina Hiremath
Setting healthy boundaries should never restrict you from living your best life, but protect you from getting hurt by external forces out of your control…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHonoring The Empty Spaces Where Grief And Faith Meet With Kirk Byron Jones
When profound loss shakes the very foundation of your spirit, causing grief and faith to feel like opposites, where do you turn for a candid conversation?…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaDealing With The Financial Stress Of Loss With Chris Bentley
Losing a loved one is not just emotionally overwhelming but also legally and financially stressful. When it comes to the financial stress of grief, you should…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaWidowed AF: Widowhood, Grief, And Rebuilding Life After Loss With Rosie Gill-Moss
The holiday season—a time often painted with perfect, joyful strokes—can feel like an impossible climb when you're navigating life after loss. For young widows…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaGrief As A Stepping Stone: How To Start Rebuilding Yourself After Life Falls Apart With Arthur J. Rutledge
Rebuilding yourself after life falls apart is a challenging, yet necessary, journey, especially when navigating grief during the holiday season and facing…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaCrying + Trying: The Messy, Honest Work Of Healing After Heartbreak With Kim Murray
Grief doesn’t follow rules, timelines, or tidy emotional stages, and Kim Murray knows that deeply. A young widow at forty-four with two children, Kim learned…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Grief 2 Growth Journey: Finding Meaning After The Unimaginable With Brian D. Smith
The emotional turmoil of loss requires more than just time; it demands the intentional "work" of navigating grief. Certified grief educator and certified life…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHow To Bring Lightness Into Grief With Marie Alessi
Grief is quite challenging to deal with all year round, but it can be specifically tougher during the holiday season. Keynote speaker Marie Alessi talks about…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaProviding Support In The Bereavement World With Linda Findlay
For a grieving person, the holiday season can be a painful reminder of loss while the whole world celebrates. Linda Findlay shares how she helps people in…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaA Widower's Guide To Grief And Recovery With Herb Knoll
Losing a spouse is devastating, but for widowers, the journey through grief often feels isolated and uncharted. Are you a widower searching for a roadmap?…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Five Widows Club: Stories Of Love, Loss, And Living Again
Grief changes everything, but storytelling can help us find our way back to ourselves. Dr. Tina Fornwald opens her heart to share the journey behind The Five…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaShare Your Story: The Healing Power Of Writing With Romana Hasenöhrl
Learning to share your story after loss can feel daunting—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to heal. Writing coach Romana Hasenöhrl joins Tina…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHow Widows Should Deal With Their Sex Life With Lexus Powell
After the passing of their partners, widows are left alone to deal with grief. But despite the sadness and loneliness, they should not be deprived of enjoying…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaGlimpse Into The Life Of A Death Doula With Gabrielle Jimenez
Dealing with your loved one’s last moments is not easy, but you have to make it count not just for your own peace, but also for the person lying on their…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaThe Breath You Require For Navigating The Holidays With Addie Green
Dealing with grief during the joyful ambiance of the holidays is one of the hardest and overwhelming feelings to handle. Helping you get through this season is…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaA Widower’s Journey To Finding Purpose After Unspeakable Loss With James D. Price
What does a man do when he feels like he wants to quit after his wife and his newborn child die? How do you begin the monumental task of finding purpose when…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaWidowhood Coffee And Chat: Reflections From Another Year Of Life After Loss With Joi Brooks
Every year, Tina Fornwald welcomes back Joi Brooks for an honest and heartfelt check-in on life after loss. In this year’s conversation, Joi shares candid…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaRivers In The Desert: Healing Hearts And Broken Places With Katherine E. ST.
Grief touches every life, but in the midst of loss there are often unexpected glimmers of hope–rivers in the desert. In this heartfelt conversation, author…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHope Grows Here: Building A Grief Support Community Beyond The Mic
Grief support isn’t just a conversation—it’s a lifeline. In this heartfelt episode, Tina Fornwald steps out from behind the mic to reveal how Widowhood Real…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaDealing With Her Husband’s Suicide With Erin Carlson
What do you do when you lose your husband to suicide? How do you live with it every single day, and how do you talk about it with other people? I sit down with…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaDealing With The Passing Of Family Members With Alicia Voss
Losing a loved one is truly heartbreaking. How harder would it be if you had to deal with the death of several family members? Alicia Voss is here to share how…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaSecuring Life After Death With Pam Baker
A lot of things have to be addressed and dealt with after a loved one’s passing, especially on the financial side. How can you handle life after death in the…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHealing Through Grief: How To Survive After Losing Your Husband And Best Friend With Yvette Lloyd
Grief, trauma, and self-worth collide in this raw and empowering conversation on healing through grief. Yvette Lloyd—podcaster, businesswoman, and…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaHow To Navigate Widowhood And All The Extra Responsibilities With Donna Kendrick
What do you say to your children when their father dies by suicide? How do you get through the days when even taking a shower feels impossible? In this…
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. TinaEmbracing God’s Presence In Widowhood With Florine Hurdle
Widowhood is often associated with brokenness, depression, and isolation. But amidst the loneliness after losing a loved one, there is one thing that will…