Heartprints of Loss

In this powerful episode of Heartprints of Loss, hosts Amanda, Kristin, and Sophie welcome Robert, who shares his raw and honest journey as a widower raising three children after losing his wife to cancer in 2019.Robert opens up about the unique challenges men face in grief, how he found purpose through parenting, and his path to rediscovering himself while honoring his wife's memory. From the initial shock to finding new meani...

Raising children is challenging, but navigating parenthood after the loss of a spouse adds an entirely new level of complexity. In this episode of Heartprints of Loss, Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy open up about the realities of parenting while grieving, sharing their personal struggles, lessons learned, and the unique challenges widows face while raising children who are also grieving.

From setting boundaries to helping kids proces...

Three widows get real about the vital importance of mental wellness and self-care after losing their spouses. Join Amanda, Sophy, and Kristin as they open up about their personal journeys through grief, sharing powerful insights about:

• Why taking care of yourself isn't selfish - it's essential
• The transformative role of therapy and support groups
• Dealing with anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions
• Findi...

Three young widows challenge society's misconceptions about widowhood in this powerful and candid conversation. Join Amanda, Sophie, and Kristin as they open up about breaking stereotypes, finding joy while grieving, and navigating life after loss at a young age.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The reality of being a young widow (average age is 59 - we were in our 30s and early 40s)

• Dealing with judgment about how we dress, ...

In this intimate and powerful episode of Heartprints of Loss, hosts Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy break the silence around one of widowhood's most personal topics: dating again. With vulnerability and wisdom, they share their unique paths back to romance, discussing everything from feeling ready to navigating dating apps and managing complex emotions.

Discover candid conversations about:

Recognizing when your heart is ready to open a...

Three widows share raw, honest advice about supporting someone who's lost their spouse. Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy reveal the painful comments to avoid and what actually helps during grief. From well-intentioned but hurtful religious platitudes to the dreaded "let me know what you need," learn how to truly show up for someone experiencing profound loss.

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In this episode:

-Why "God needed him more" and other spiritual bypassing hu...

When you lose a spouse, you lose so much more than just your partner. Join widow hosts Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy as they bravely unpack the devastating ripple effects of losing their husbands - from financial struggles and parenting challenges to identity crisis and health impacts. This raw, honest conversation about secondary losses reveals the true depth of widow grief that most people never see.

In this powerful episode:

• Unde...

🎄 The holidays can be the hardest time for those who've lost someone they love. In this raw and honest episode of Heartprints of Loss, three widows share their personal journeys of navigating the festive season without their beloved partners.

Join Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy as they discuss:

• Facing the first holiday season after loss

• Creating new traditions while honoring memories

• Setting boundaries and giving yourself permis...

Join Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy as they bravely share their raw, emotional journeys of becoming widows in their 30s and early 40s. From unexpected tragedy to terminal illness, these three remarkable women reveal how their lives changed forever and how they're turning their grief into purpose through their foundations and community work.

In this powerful episode:

• Kristin shares losing her husband to gun violence at age 32, jus...

Are you ready for real, raw conversations about life after loss? Welcome to Heartprints of Loss: Widows' Journey Through Grief—the podcast that opens the door to healing and hope.

In each episode, you’ll hear from Amanda, Kristin, and Sophy—three women who have experienced the heartbreak of losing their husbands and are now sharing their journeys of navigating life beyond grief. They discuss the moments that shaped them, the stru...