Dr. Lynn Banis is a grief coach, speaker, and the founder of Widows Rising Together. With a PhD in human behavior and decades of experience in corporate consulting and coaching, Lynn helps widows and others navigating major life loss rediscover purpose, rebuild their identity, and create a fulfilling life after profound change.

In this episode, Dr. Banis sits down with Christina to discuss grief, widowhood, and how loss reshapes identity, relationships, and daily life. Lynn shares her own personal journey through multiple losses, the mistakes she made while grieving, and what ultimately led her to create Widows Rising Together. Together, they explore why the second year of grief can be harder than the first, how friends and family can truly support someone who is grieving, why “fixing” isn’t helpful, and how widows can begin rebuilding their lives without feeling rushed or alone.

Find more from Lynn here:

Website: https://widowsrisingtogether.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-banis-36987b2aa/

How to Support a Grieving Friend: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/rtwrnB3GB9ut0z5e58WG/media/67d22998e86818184ecbd33b.png

5 Steps to Moving Beyond Grief: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/rtwrnB3GB9ut0z5e58WG/media/67d22998e86818184ecbd33b.png

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