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Widow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck

Jen Zwinck
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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 turni... more

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Latest Episodes

“Just leave the door open a crack. Light has a way of finding its way in.”

When your spouse dies, the world doesn’t just feel sad. It feels unrecognizable. And well-meaning advice to “stay positive” can sting more than it soothes.

In this gentle, h... more

Your husband said there was a life insurance policy. Now you can't find it! The claim is delayed, or a denial letter just arrived! What now?

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Prestridge, attorney and founder of Life Claim, a law practice f... more

"The hardest part about grief is adapting to your new reality, and adapting to your life without that person in it." - Lauren

Four months after losing her husband, Porter, therapist and grief educator Lauren joins us on Widow180 to talk about widowh... more

Nobody warns you that grief shows up in your kitchen!

 If you've lost your spouse and suddenly can't figure out what to make for dinner — or don't even want to try — you're not alone, and you're not doing anything wrong!

In this episode, we talk th... more

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Recent Guests

Stephie Prestridge
Attorney and founder of Life Claim, a law practice focused on life insurance disputes
Life Claim
Episode: 291. Life Insurance Claim Denied or Delayed? What Every Widow Must Know About Life Insurance! - Interview With Stephie Prestridge of Life Claim
Lauren White-May
Therapist and widow sharing her survivor journey
The Healing Journey (Lafayette, TN)
Episode: 290. A Grief Therapist on Widowhood: 'Embrace The Suck' And Other Hard Truths - Interview With Lauren White-May
Stephanie Edens
Widow, author of Don't Worry, I Have a Plan
Author, Westport/Woodland area
Episode: 288. Premonitions, 3 Promises, and The Gift Of Permission: Interview With Stephanie Edens
Rachel Powell
Widow, author/coach, advocate for suicide prevention in widowed population
Widow 180/Hope Stronghold
Episode: 284. From Suicide Widow To Remarried & Thriving! Rachel Powell On Grief, Healing & Finding Hope Again
Gia Ilole
Widow of Jonas Ilole, founder of Seasons Of Life Celebrations
Seasons Of Life Celebrations
Episode: 282. "He Built His Dream in Tanzania — Then I Got the Call" Interview With Gia Ilole
Jennifer Dall
Grief-informed neurodivergence specialist, ADHD coach and author
ADHD Holistically / Curveball Press
Episode: 280. Widow Brain Meets ADHD: Navigating Grief, Guilt, and Identity After Suicide Loss (with Jennifer Dall)
Rondalyn Whitney
Narrative medicine practitioner and widow
Narrative medicine practitioner, occupational therapy educator
Episode: 276. "Are You the Wife?" - One Widow's Raw Story Of Sudden Loss, Grief, And Finding Meaning Again
Tiffany Rampey
Travel expert helping widows use points and miles to travel
Rebuilding Joy Travel / Travel More Method for Widows
Episode: 273. How Travel Helped Me Heal After Sudden Widowhood: Points, Miles & 9 Countries With My Kids - Interview with Tiffany Rampey
Ksenia Merck
Widow, artist, publisher, and co-creator of Ghost Flower project
Merck 2 Press
Episode: 272. How Diving Into Art And Publishing Her Late Husband's Book Is Helping This Widow Heal - Interview With Ksenia Merck

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Jen Zwinck
Host of Widow 180 The Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • One of my fave podcasts

    If you’re a widow looking for hope, encouragement, and someone who truly understands the journey, I can’t recommend Widow180 enough.

    I’ve listened to this podcast for several months, and it has become one of my absolute favorites. Jen has a remarkable way of discussing difficult topics with honesty, compassion, and hope. She doesn’t pretend grief is easy, but she reminds you that healing and joy are still possible.

    Each episode leaves me feeling encouraged, and a little less alone. Whether she... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrsstrutt
    United States4 months ago
  • Episode 210

    Wow Jenn, what an incredible interview! It truly inspired me today. I've been feeling a bit down lately, and your words made a real difference. Thank you for your commitment to all of us who are just trying to get through the day. It means a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BEC ANDDON
    United States2 years ago
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    When my husband died it was something I never experienced before even though I wasn’t a stranger to loss but this loss was different and devastating for me I felt like half of me was missing and I couldn’t explain it. I found your podcast and it all made sense what you talked about that was me we are from different places in the world myself from Australia you in another part of the world but the experience of losing your loved one same. Thanks for sharing your story and helping me to understand... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LynnetteSD
    Australia2 years ago
  • Such an inspiration!

    Jen is an inspirational interviewer and I love to hear stories about other widows. Such a wonderful resource for widows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melza P
    United States4 years ago
  • Thankful

    Thank you so much for taking the time to do this podcast. My husband passed away in May 2022. I was so lost and confused and lonely. Then I found your podcast and immediately felt like a found a new family, people who understand my pain. I’m so thankful for you.

    Please keep on doing this

    Best regards

    Jeannette

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeannette527
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the authentic, compassionate approach to grief and survivor stories.
The host digs deep and genuinely helps widows feel seen and understood.
Guests often bring practical, hopeful strategies that listeners can apply in daily life.

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282. "He Built His Dream in Tanzania — Then I Got the Call" Interview With Gia Ilole
Q: What happened to Jonas and how did you cope with the immediate aftermath?
Jonas died after a violent incident in Tanzania. The experience involved confusion, delays, and a complex legal process that required significant family and international support, including an attorney friend who helped navigate the case and court system over several years.
282. "He Built His Dream in Tanzania — Then I Got the Call" Interview With Gia Ilole
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about Jonas and who he was and what your life was like together?
Jonas was a charismatic, risk-taking partner who loved exploring new places and building things. He moved between Tanzania and California, pursued his dream of starting a business, and inspired a life filled with travel and focused family time, including a life-loving approach to hosting guests and sharing his country.
288. Premonitions, 3 Promises, and The Gift Of Permission: Interview With Stephanie Edens
Q: But we're going to start with you just telling us about the day that changed everything for you and what happened to Peter.
Stephanie describes the sudden calls, the chaos, and the overwhelming reality of the accident, including how her family gathered and the moment of accepting the loss began to sink in.
276. "Are You the Wife?" - One Widow's Raw Story Of Sudden Loss, Grief, And Finding Meaning Again
Q: Okay, so you wrote Are You The Wife?, a nonfiction article that documents your journey—when did you write that and what was the process like?
Whitney describes writing daily starting on day zero, sharing early weeks with a friend which led to publication in narrative medicine journals; over time, pieces evolved into a broader narrative about loss, healing, and meaning, with a growing sense that her writing could help others.
272. How Diving Into Art And Publishing Her Late Husband's Book Is Helping This Widow Heal - Interview With Ksenia Merck
Q: What was it like taking on the publishing and art production after Bill's passing?
It was a step-by-step, emotional process that merged caregiving with creative work, with the art and sketches becoming a way to stay connected to Bill and to build a lasting legacy through Ghost Flower and the journal.

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