Widow Fire
A podcast for young widows who are navigating parenting through grief and disorienting loss.
Episodes
Welcome to the final installment of our story. Casey recounts the harrowing days spent navigating the complexities of the NICU, recovering from a traumatic birth, and supporting her husband through experimental treatments—all while holding her young family together far from home. During this challenging time, all three—Casey, Georgia, and Joel—found themselves as patients at Duke, navigating medical appointments and heartbreak toge...
In this third deeply personal episode, I open up about one of the most intense and pivotal months of my life—March 2024. Five months pregnant, and freshly referred to Duke’s renowned Brain Tumor Center for my husband Joel’s care, our little family—including our two beloved dogs—embarked on a journey full of uncertainty and fragile optimism.
As I recount this chapter, I’ll take you through the whirlwind of hospital intakes,...
In this second deeply personal episode, I open up about the years following my husband Joel's initial battle with brain cancer—from those tentative first steps back into normalcy, through the emotional rollercoaster of navigating IVF and infertility, to the crushing return of Joel's illness just as we finally celebrated getting pregnant with our long-awaited miracle baby.
You'll hear how we balanced careers, ambitions...
Welcome to the very first episode of the Widow Fire podcast. In this deeply personal and heartfelt introduction, Casey shares the story of her relationship with her late husband, Joel, who passed away from brain cancer in 2024. Casey takes us on a journey from her and Joel’s teenage years working at neighboring shops in Florida, through their on-again, off-again college romance, their simple but meaningful wedding, and the life the...
On this episode of the Widow Fire Podcast, I shared the heart behind why I launched this space—a place for young widows, solo parents, and anyone navigating unimaginable grief. After losing my husband to brain cancer just months after our daughter was born, connecting with others in similar situations has been my lifeline. Widow Fire is all about honest conversations, building community, and helping each other feel less alone as we...
Thanks to Emily of Brave Widow for having me as a guest!
https://www.bravewidow.com/
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Before I officially launch Widow Fire on September 7, I wanted to share my recent podcast interview on The Feisty Heroine. Enjoy!
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