Brave Widow Show

What if everything that seems to be going wrong is actually working for you?   In this powerful episode, Emily shares three real-life stories where things didn’t go as planned — from canceled flights to a sick concert...

What comes after the casseroles, therapy, and prayers.   You've done all the "right" things. ✔ Therapy ✔ Journaling ✔ Prayer ✔ Widow support groups ✔ Reading all the grief books   But deep down, you're still stuck....

Feeling isolated, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward after losing your spouse? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this powerful episode, Emily Tanner shares her raw story of widowhood, the...

Grief. Hawaii. Manta Rays. And Healing.   In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, I take you behind the scenes of a transformative trip to Hawaii—and share the powerful life lessons that came with it.    From...

Is Year 2 of Grief Harder Than Year 1? The Truth Widows Deserve to Hear.    Welcome to Episode 153 of the Brave Widow Show.   We’re settling the debate—because whether you’re in the first year of loss or wondering why...

  After loss, everything changes—including your friendships.   You might have thought your people would stick around... But now you’re sitting in the silence, wondering if you’ll ever feel connected again.   In this...

So many widows say: 💭 “I’m just waiting on God to send the right people...” 💭 “I’m praying for connection and healing…”   But after months—or even years—of waiting… nothing changes.   In this episode of the Brave...

Still feel like you're in survival mode—months or even years after loss?   In this milestone 150th episode of the Brave Widow Show, Emily dives deep into why your nervous system stays “on alert” after losing your...

Meet Karen: One of the bravest widows I know.   After losing her husband, Ben, Karen was left to navigate life, raising children, and maintaining a strong presence in her church community.    Over the course of just a...

Feeling like your best days are behind you? You're not alone.    In this powerful episode, I talk about one of the most common fears widows and grievers experience: “Will life ever feel good again?”    You'll...

In this episode of the Brave Widow Show, I share a story I’ve never fully told—how real estate unexpectedly became one of the most powerful tools in my grief journey.   From sitting in a parking lot, terrified to...

What If Everything You’ve Been Told About Grief Is Wrong?   In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to work with a grief-informed life coach—and why coaching was the missing...