Jen Newberg and her husband Jack were on a dream trip to Greece last year when he suddenly died. Losing Jack was the most devastating moment of Jen's life – but not her first major life shift. What she's learned through divorce, blending families, addiction and widowhood is that connection is not just helpful – it's survival. Because the antidote to loneliness is community. And that's when Jen is building.
This conversation is beautiful! We go deep on:
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Dealing with the shock of loss
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Admitting you need help
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How not wanting people to feel alone during life's transitions inspired Jen to turn pain into purpose and launch her company
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Taking inspiration from a retreat experience in Costa Rica to create a retreat for widows
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A problem shared is a problem cut in half
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