340. How to Talk to Your Children About Death

After 343 episodes of The Widowed Mom Podcast, my team and I decided to do something special for the holidays.We pulled together the moments that have resonated most deeply with my community: the insights that have helped thousands of widowed moms navigate their grief journey.This episode is a powerful reminder that grief doesn't follow a timeline, that post-traumatic growth is possible for ALL of us, and that your worthiness remains fully intact, no matter how you're feeling today. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been with me since episode 1, this collection offers both comfort and practical wisdom for wherever you are in your journey.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/344 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

Does grief feel like you're missing a limb? Like phantom pain that won't go away? When someone dies, we experience what's called a "social amputation." We literally lose a piece of ourselves, and our brain keeps searching for that missing connection. The good news? There's a powerful healing tool you already use every day - music.This week, I'm joined by board-certified music therapist Tim Ringgold for a conversation that opened my eyes to something I knew nothing about: how music can actually help us process grief. Tim brings not just professional expertise but deep personal understanding, having lost five of his best friends, his dad, and one of his daughters. His journey from aspiring rock star to music therapist began when he discovered that music was the only thing that brought him peace after experiencing profound loss.Join us to discover why all humans are inherently musical, practical tools you can start using today to bring your mind to the present moment, and the role that music can play in your grief journey.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/343 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving in 2026, join us inside Mom Goes On using the New Year's Pass. This pass gives you access to the program from January 7-21, 2026, where you can decide if this is the right space for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. Get your New Year's Pass by going to the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/newyear. Learn more about Mom Goes On here: www.coachingwithkrista.com/work-with-me/ I can't wait to meet you inside!

Are the holidays feeling heavy this year? Maybe you're dreading the traditions that used to bring joy. Maybe you're wondering how to navigate celebrations that feel incomplete without your person. Here's what I want you to know: You're allowed to do things differently. Listen in this week as I share five ideas for creating new traditions after loss, not because we need to replace what we had, but because sometimes we need space for something different that fits who we are now. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/342 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, angry, or deeply tired as you navigate solo parenting after loss?Maybe you judge yourself for those feelings. Maybe you worry that you're barely holding it together. Here's what I need you to hear: You are not doing it wrong. You are not failing. You are simply a human doing something that is incredibly hard.Listen in this week to hear five key insights about parenting while grieving that will help you give yourself the credit, permission, and support you deserve.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/341 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

When it comes to talking to children about death, most of us freeze. We worry we'll say the wrong thing. We want to protect them from pain. We fear making it worse.The truth is, talking to children about death doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple framework that you can return to again and again. Whether you're a new widow navigating this territory or someone supporting a friend who needs guidance, this episode offers practical tools for having these difficult but necessary conversations.Tune in this week to discover a three-part approach that takes the mystery out of these conversations. I walk you through exactly what to say, what to avoid, and how to support children of any age as they navigate their grief.Want a taste of Mom Goes On? The Holiday Pass gives you two weeks of access to Mom Goes On, beginning on December 3rd, 2025. This low-commitment trial provides support for the holidays, including access to life coaching and tapping calls, and community experience. Click here to join: https://coachingwithkrista.com/holidaypass Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/340 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

Have you noticed how evenings and weekends hit differently as a widow? You're moving through your day, managing work, errands, maybe even feeling okay… then you get home, the house quiets down, and suddenly the loneliness gets louder. If you've been wondering whether that’s normal, the answer is yes. In fact, there are many difficult parts of widowhood that we don't talk about enough. So join me this week as I share what makes widowhood so challenging for the women I work with, plus, I'll give you practical tools you can use immediately to bring more ease to whatever feels hardest right now. Join my free, 3-day live workshop, Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms, to learn 3 simple ways to make this season easier. It’s happening November 18th-20th, 2025, and you can register here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/freeholidayevent/ Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/339 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

Have you ever noticed how grief changes the conversations you want to have? Maybe it's with a family member who's disappointed you since your loss. Maybe it's with a friend whose surface-level check-ins no longer feel like enough. Or maybe it's with yourself - about what you really want now that everything has changed. This week, I sit down with my dear friend and coach Sara Fisk to talk about something that affects all of us: difficult conversations. She discovered that for widows, difficult conversations aren't just hard. They’re uniquely tender, filled with grief and the desire for authentic connection. Listen in as Sara and I explore how to have a difficult conversation. We talk about what makes conversations feel hard, especially in grief, and Sara shares tangible tools to approach your next difficult conversation with more confidence and compassion. Join my free, 3-day live workshop, Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms, to learn 3 simple ways to make this season easier. It’s happening November 18th-20th, 2025, and you can register here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/freeholidayevent/ Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/338 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

Are you bracing yourself for the holidays? The holidays after loss can feel like navigating an emotional minefield. One minute you might laugh at a memory, the next you're crying over a Christmas card. And that exhausting voice in your head keeps saying you should be doing more, feeling different, or holding it all together better. Here's what I want you to know: You don't have to love the holidays. You don't have to make them magical. You definitely don't have to hold it all together. Join me this week to discover how to decide what matters most this year, how to protect your energy by choosing your level of participation, and why emotional whiplash is completely normal during the holidays. I'll also share simple ways to include your person in the season and why simplifying, resting, and receiving help are essential for getting through this time. Join my free, 3-day live workshop, Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms, to learn 3 simple ways to make this season easier. It’s happening November 18th-20th, 2025, and you can register here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/freeholidayevent/ Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/337Mentioned in this episode:Are you curious if Mom Goes On is right for you?The New Year's Mom Goes On Pass is the perfect way for you to join us in the program for two weeks and discover if it's the right place for you. You'll get access to everything inside the program, from the live coaching calls to the powerful teaching videos, and even access to our private online community and a bonus live Tapping call. This pass gets you limited time access from January 7-21, 2026. I'll see you inside!Get Your New Years' Mom Goes On Pass Here: CoachingWithKrista.com/NewYear

The holidays bring a unique kind of heaviness when you're navigating them without your person. Your brain searches for them in every familiar tradition, every decoration, every family gathering - and when it can't find them, it sends out waves of emotion that can feel overwhelming. I'm addressing why the holidays can stir up such intense emotions for widowed moms and why there's no right way to feel during this season. Whether you're dreading every moment, feeling surprisingly peaceful, or experiencing emotional whiplash between the two, your experience makes complete sense. Listen in this week to learn what’s happening in your brain and body during this time, so you can offer yourself compassion instead of criticism. You'll discover why numbness, isolation, and rapid mood shifts are all natural responses to grief during the holidays. Most importantly, you'll learn that whatever you're feeling - from complete disconnection to unexpected joy - doesn't need to be fixed or justified. Join my free, 3-day live workshop, Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms, to learn 3 simple ways to make this season easier. It’s happening November 18th-20th, 2025, and you can register here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/freeholidayevent/ Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/336