In the final episode of Season 5, Becky is joined by Jenny Lisk—founder of the Widowed Parent Institute and award-winning author—who talks about her purposeful approach to sharing her story and insights with a broader audience, underscoring her commitment to filling the resource gaps she encountered as a widowed parent. She describes the challenge of determining which personal experiences to share publicly and the fine line between sharing her own story as a grieving parent while also respecting the stories of her grieving children. Additionally, the episode highlights Jenny's strategic use of podcasting to build community, illustrating how her podcast has become a significant platform for dialogue on grief and parenting.
During the episode, you’ll learn:
- About Jenny and her work in the world.
- What it was like for Jenny to write in real time about the heart-wrenching journey of having a terminally ill husband.
- How and when Jenny decided to share her experiences and her story more widely.
- The resource that was most useful for Jenny as she crafted her memoir.
- Why it has been so important for Jenny to open up about her journey as a widowed parent.
- What Jenny has seen and experienced as a result of making the intentional choice to share her journey in online spaces.
- How Jenny decides which experiences or stories to share in real-time vs. which ones to share later or keep private.
- Jenny’s experience interviewing her daughter on her podcast.
- Jenny’s decision to start a podcast and what inspired it.
- How long Jenny did her podcast before she launched her first book.
- How starting a podcast helped Jenny find her voice and navigate being a widowed parent.
- Some of the most impactful ways Jenny repurposes her content.
Don’t forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.
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