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Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina

Dr. Tina R. Fornwald
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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?

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Patricia Timerman
Psychotherapist; licensed mental health counselor and trauma/grief specialist
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Ryan Justin Jackson
Storyteller, mindfulness and communication coach specializing in helping people find their voice
Independent practitioner
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Kari Driskell
Widow and grief coach; founder of grief coaching programs
Self-employed / grief coaching practice
Episode: Actively Grieving: Choosing Joy After Loss With Kari Driskell
Kelley Raleigh
Widow sharing her personal journey and practices for living fully after loss
Independent speaker/coach
Episode: How To Give Yourself The Permission To Live After Loss With Kelley Raleigh
Tami Franklin
Author of Unmasked, Unbroken, Healed & Set Free
Author; House of Hope and Healing (life coaching)
Episode: From the Pit to Purpose: Unmasking Resilience and Redemption with Tami Franklin
Chaplain George
Hospice Chaplain with Catholic background, from Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Hospice Chaplaincy
Episode: The Reality Of End Of Life Care With Chaplain Cylon George
Brian Francis
Author of memoir about family abuse and grief
Author, The Five Widows Club (fictional context from discussion)
Episode: Surviving Grief With An Unrelenting Mindset With Brian Francis
Regina Hiremath
Author, survivor, board member for domestic violence organizations
Alamon ia Life / Confronting Domestic Violence affiliations discussed
Episode: The Power Of Setting Healthy Boundaries With Regina Hiremath
Kirk Byron Jones
Pastor, Author, Speaker
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Episode: Honoring The Empty Spaces Where Grief And Faith Meet With Kirk Byron Jones

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Dr. Tina Fornwald
Host of Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, guiding conversations on grief, healing, and rebuilding after spousal loss.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • A Must-Listen for Anyone Navigating Grief

    Tina’s insightful questions create a wonderful space for guests to share openly, leading to heartfelt and deeply meaningful conversations about grief. Each episode brings understanding, hope, and practical suggestions…well worth listening to if you’re grieving or want to better support someone through loss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarolJeanB
    Canada10 months ago
  • Thank you

    Tina, I love listening to you. You are real and are helping me through your story and others. I’ve been a widow now for almost 20 months after 42 years and 4 months being married to my sweetie. I will keep following you💔💟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    retta4!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Powerful Podcast on the lived reality of life after loss

    Tina is an incredible host attuned to her guests and knows how to navigate griefy topics with tact and grace. Making room for hard conversations and the lived reality of life after loss takes skill and care. I appreciate how Tina approaches her own grief, while holding space for the magnitude of her guests’ grief and stories in a way that’s authentic, informative, and gentle. Loved the episode with Nina Rodriguez about sibling loss. Thank you for all you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nadjalisse
    United Statesa year ago

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The first conversation is about listening to their story, explaining how her program works, and deciding together if it's a good fit, whether for private coaching or the membership.
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Q: What is the work Kari does, and how does it help in grief?
Kari teaches a structured process called the heart work, combining practical tools from grief coaching with education-based strategies; she works one-on-one and in a membership program to guide clients through phases of holding grief, healing, and reinvention.
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Q: What made now the right time to tell your story and publish your book?
After many years of writing and refining, a breakthrough moment when the chapters were complete and I felt empty, signaling that publishing was the next step to share a message of survival, faith, and hope with a broader audience.
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Q: Why is it beneficial to involve hospice earlier rather than waiting until the end?
Early involvement brings a full team to support the patient and caregivers at home, preserves time for meaningful family interactions, and can improve overall well-being by reducing medical stress and providing emotional and spiritual support as part of a dying process.
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Q: As a hospice chaplain, what are common misconceptions about hospice that people hold?
Many assume hospice means you're nearing death and that a chaplain only comes if you're dying, while in reality hospice is about providing comprehensive, flexible support for patients and families at various stages of decline, with chaplains available as part of a broader care team.

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What is Widowhood Real Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on navigating life after the loss of a spouse, blending personal stories, expert guidance, and practical strategies for grief, healing, and rebuilding meaning. Topics span mindfulness, faith, memory, boundary-setting, therapy, and community support, with guests ranging from grief coaches and authors to chaplains and survivors who share actionable steps for honoring loved ones while moving forward. The tone is compassionate, candid, and action-oriented, often weaving creative expression, spirituality, and concrete resources into a hopeful roadmap for widows and widowers. A standout thread is turning grief into a purposeful life through coaching, rituals, and community involvement, making it a valuable resource for those nav... more

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