The Widowhood

Two young widows challenge the expectations that society puts on those experiencing the death of a partner. Through raw honesty, shared realities, and candid humour, expect to learn everything you never knew about being widowed...

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TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.

9 episodios

Episode 7: "What happens if it happens again?"
hace 2 días
53:41
The most requested episode is here...Helen & Rosie discuss dating, sex, 'widow's fire' and the modern online dating world. When are you really ready to date again? Would you keep it a secret? When do you drop the "I'm a widow" bombshell...? Widowed in your early 30s, does this mean you have to be alone forever?WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
Episode 6: "How Heavy are your Husband's Ashes?"
10/3/2023
1:05:15
Helen & Rosie discuss parallels between weddings and funerals, comparing their experiences of 'The Big Day' and the days leading up to it. Anna Lyons, end-of-life doula and co-author of 'We All Know How This Ends', joins to share her insights from her incredible experience supporting families as they face a significant bereavement, and beyond. More info on Anna's incredible work can be found here: https://www.lifedeathwhatever.com/anna-lyons WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
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Episode 5: "Can we FaceTime Daddy in Heaven?"
2/3/2023
1:20:22
How do you tell a child that their parent has died? How do you manage your own grief on top of theirs? How does childhood bereavement continue to impact you into adulthood? Helen & Rosie share their experiences of managing their sons' grief, and chat with Jemma Akers-Jacklin from Winston's Wish about methods for handling trauma.WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
Episode 4: "The Head Tilt."
9/2/2023
1:09:37
An update on Helen's manky toe. A frank and open discussion about the wonderful ways you can support a widow/er...and a reflection on the slightly less than wonderful experiences Helen and Rosie have had from people trying to help. WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
Episode 3: "Grief is SO TIRING."
26/1/2023
52:15
Dr Stephanie Ooi (The GP Mum) helps Helen and Rosie to understand how grief affects us physically. Helen has a manky toe, Rosie owns up to her less than healthy coping mechanisms, and the three share stories of vomiting children. WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language. There is also discussion of alcoholism and eating disorders in this episode.
Episode 2: "It is not one size fits all."
12/1/2023
57:29
Two dead husbands. Two young widows. Two mothers navigating solo-parenting. But how does grief from sudden death differ from that when you know it is coming? Helen & Rosie reflect on how similar their paths are, and yet how totally polarised their experiences have been.WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
Episode 1: "It was not very Christmassy. It was like Halloween."
29/12/2022
52:52
How do you survive your first Christmas when your husband has died? From forced festive spirit to gift tag writing, Helen & Rosie share their thoughts, feelings and hilarious anecdotes from Jesus' day of birth.WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
The Intro: "It doesn't buzz, it's a suction tool."
22/12/2022
20:14
Helen & Rosie talk through how they find themselves in The Shittest Club in the World, and give a taster for what's to come this series...WARNING: This podcast deals with themes of death, sex and contains explicit language.
Welcome to The Widowhood
20/12/2022
0:38
Two young widows challenge the expectations that society puts on those experiencing the death of a partner. FIRST EPISODE LIVE: 22 DECEMBER.

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The Widowhood

The Widowhood

9 episodios

Episode 7: "What happens if it happens again?"

Episode 6: "How Heavy are your Husband's Ashes?"

Episode 5: "Can we FaceTime Daddy in Heaven?"

Episode 4: "The Head Tilt."

Episode 3: "Grief is SO TIRING."

Episode 2: "It is not one size fits all."

Episode 1: "It was not very Christmassy. It was like Halloween."

The Intro: "It doesn't buzz, it's a suction tool."

Welcome to The Widowhood