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Widowed AF: Real stories of love, grief and beyond - With Rosie Moss

Rosie Moss
Grief
Mental Health
Widowhood
Parenting
Family Dynamics
Community Support
Love
Grief Support
Marriage
Loss
Family
Lung Cancer
Cancer
Childhood Loss
Bowel Cancer
Loss Of a Spouse
ALS
Bereavement Support Payments
Glioblastoma
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British Podcast Awards 2025 - Winner. In 2018, Rosie Moss lost her husband Ben in a diving accident, leaving her widowed at 37 with three children. Finding grief resources shallow and platitudes empty, she created Widowed AF—a podcast offering honest conversations about loss. Through guest stories and expert advice, the show covers practical challenges (finances, single parenting) and emotional re... more

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Artwork for Widowed AF: Real stories of love, grief and beyond

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In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Corinne Longland-Malam, known online as the “Fairy Grief Mother,” about losing her partner Lee after a rare and devastating illness turned their lives upside down in the space of months.

Corinne shares the stor... more

In this episode Rosie Moss speaks with Jackie L. Disch, who shares the story of her wife Katie and the life they built together over 23 years. A relationship rooted in deep acceptance.

Katie’s death came suddenly in 2020 after a series of strokes, d... more

In this episode I’m joined by Orlagh Reynolds, whose husband Fraser died from motor neurone disease.

Their story starts the way so many of the best ones do. A chance meeting in Dublin, a bit of boldness, and a gut feeling that turned into a life. To... more

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Rosie is joined by Fran Milne, whose husband Matt died suddenly after collapsing on a flight home from Singapore.

What begins as a familiar story of work travel, school runs and family life shifts in an instant into something unthinkable. A knock at... more

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Orla Reynolds
Widow of Fraser, architect, artist
Episode: S4 – EP13 – “You’re Going to Die From This”: Orlagh Reynolds on MND, Parenting and Letting Go
Fran Milne
Guest sharing her experience as Fran Milne, widow of Matt Milne
Episode: S4 – EP12 – He Died on the Flight Home: Fran Milne on Sudden Loss, Grief and the Day Everything Changed
Jess Herrick
Widow, lived in Bristol; survivor of cancer and founder of grief support initiatives
Independent
Episode: S4 – EP11 – “We Got Married Days Before He Died”: Jess Herrick on Young Widowhood, Cancer and the Life They Didn’t Get
Leslie Harter-Berg
Widow of Ryan, author of You're So Strong on Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment
Author, Speaker
Episode: S4 – EP10 – “You Are So Strong”: Leslie Harter-Berg on Sudden Loss, Solo Parenting and Starting Again
Stuart J Green
Author of The Regenerative Leap
Blue Green Advisors / Regeneratelete
Episode: S4 - EP-9 - She Died Protecting Her Children: Stuart Green on Love, Loss and What Comes Next
Cath Holland
Member of the widowed community, writer, lover of music, partnered with Andy until his death in 2019
Writer, former music writer and Andy's partner
Episode: S4 – EP8 Love, Vinyl and Bowel Cancer: Cath Holland on Caring for Andy and Life After the Music Stopped
Sam Morrison
LA-based comedian, creator of Sugar Daddy show
Self-employed / Performer
Episode: S4 – EP7 – Finding the Funny in Grief: Comedian Sam Morrison on Losing His Partner to COVID 19
Natalie Dodds
Guest sharing her experience as a widow and mother
Friend/Partner of Dave (deceased) and mother to two children
Episode: S4 – EP6 – Five Weeks in Limbo: Natalie Dodds on Trauma, ICU Vigil and Fighting for Answers
Christine Fader
A widow who shares her story of love and caregiving while navigating the challenges of cancer.
Episode: S4 – EP4 – When Cancer Carries Trauma: Christine Fader on Love, Caregiving and Complex Grief

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Rosie Moss
Host of Widowed AF: Real stories of love, grief and beyond

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Thank you

    I read your article in The Telegraph online, and it made more sense to me, nine months into widowhood, than anything or anyone else since last June. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Potty Dimley
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A relatable young widow

    Being widowed at the age of 40 with 2 young daughters, I felt so alone and like no one understood what I was going through. I attended a widow retreat where I really found my people. Rosie was a speaker at the retreat and I have done a deep dive down her podcast after we met. She’s so relatable and makes me feel less alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ladydi101010
    United States10 months ago
  • Less interuptions

    Good and important podcast but wish the host wouldn’t interrupt the guests so much! It’s infuriating.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RLH75y
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Informative, Supportive and Uplifting

    I am only new to widowhood at nearly 2 years, but the podcast is helpful to listen to others people’s experiences and how they have rebuilt their lives. It makes me feel like I’m not doing everything wrong ! Great that there is something out there for us to discuss the issue of grief !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KelOrme
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Thank you

    My dearest husband passed by suicide a month ago. 25 magnificent years today spending every free moment with each other. Met and married within 3 weeks and I would do it all over again with him even knowing the outcome. What gets me through is that I was very lucky for a while, more then some people. I have challenged days but try to live my best life FOR him. Thank you for telling it like it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charleenyweeny
    United States3 years ago

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

Listeners describe the host as relatable and authentic, helping them feel less alone in widowhood.
Reviews highlight helpful content for supporting grieving friends and family, with real, practical storytelling.
Some feedback notes sound quality or host interruptions could be improved.

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S4 - EP-9 - She Died Protecting Her Children: Stuart Green on Love, Loss and What Comes Next
Q: How did you talk to your children about what happened in a way that was honest but appropriate for their ages?
We started with a sanitized version framing it as a car accident, then gradually introduced more details through trauma-focused support and memory boxes, culminating in open, guided conversations about the truth as they could handle it, while ensuring they felt safe and loved.
S4 - EP-9 - She Died Protecting Her Children: Stuart Green on Love, Loss and What Comes Next
Q: Stuart, when you first started to rebuild your life after the tragedy, what was the most immediate challenge you faced as a single parent?
The most immediate challenge was managing the legal and administrative barriers to move the children out of the country, securing exit clearances, and navigating with the British Embassy, while also trying to establish routines and emotional stability for the kids.
S4 - EP1 - Love Loss and Disco balls, with Rachel Hart-Phillips
Q: How do you navigate through Christmas and holidays after loss?
We try to create our own traditions and lower expectations to manage the emotional load of missing loved ones during these times.
S4 - EP1 - Love Loss and Disco balls, with Rachel Hart-Phillips
Q: What prompted you to train as a grief coach?
Having experienced ineffective support through grief counseling, I wanted to provide tools and support for people feeling stuck in their grief.
S7 - EP37 - A Good Death: Derek Tweedie on Love, Caregiving and Life After Losing Judy
Q: How did you find purpose after Judy's death?
I had to sit in my grief and face up to it, knowing that only I could change how I felt.

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A compassionate, survivor-centered conversation series focusing on grief, widowhood, and practical life after loss. Episodes center on personal journeys through love, caregiving, finances, parenting, and rebuilding identity, often blending candid storytelling with actionable insights from experts and advocates. A standout trait is its openness about difficult topics—end-of-life decisions, bereavement services, and the societal pressures around widowhood—while maintaining warmth, humor, and a sense of community. Potential listeners can expect relatable, real-world narratives and resources that help people feel less alone and more capable of planning a path forward after loss.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Orla Reynolds
2. Fran Milne
3. Jess Herrick
4. Leslie Harter-Berg
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7. Sam Morrison
8. Natalie Dodds

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