Podcast
The Widowed Mom Podcast
Hosted by Krista St-Germain · EN
The Widowed Mom Podcast offers practical and empowering strategies for widowed moms who believe in the possibility of loving life again but sometimes worry their best days are behind them. If you want more than traditional therapy and grief groups can offer, if you’re stuck in an emotional pattern and feel like you can’t get free, if you want help navigating the unique challenges of being a widowed mom with support that is uplifting and honest, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, Certified Life Coach, widow and mom, Krista St-Germain, will teach you small, manageable steps and techniques to help uncover what’s holding you back and show you how to create a future you can actually look forward to. You may not believe it yet but you CAN move through your grief and live a life you love. If you want to learn more, head over to coachingwithkrista.com.
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366. The Mental Load of Solo Parenting
4d ago00:27:28Tap to summarizeAre you exhausted by the nonstop mental load of solo parenting after loss, even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, I talk about the emotional, mental, and nervous system impact of solo parenting in widowhood and why so many widows feel overwhelmed in ways that rest alone doesn’t fix. Join me this week to hear how solo parenting after loss affects executive functioning, decision-making, emotional regulation, and nervous system capacity. You’ll learn practical ways to reduce the mental load of solo parenting through systems, simplified decisions, community support, age-appropriate responsibility for kids, and intentional rest. This episode is a compassionate reminder that overwhelm is not failure, and you were never meant to carry all of this alone. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/366 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforwardGet all the details on this offer here!
Transcribe →365. Dear Widow: Advice From a Grief Coach
2w ago00:23:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share six powerful lessons I wish someone had told me after I became a widow and the guidance I now give widows as a grief coach. Tune in this week as I talk about the difference between consuming grief content and actually doing the work of healing. I explain why self-compassion matters, why getting the right support and tools is essential, and how widows often stay stuck waiting to feel ready before taking action toward the life they want. This episode is a reminder that fulfillment after grief is possible, and you deserve support getting there. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/365 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforwardGet all the details on this offer here!
Transcribe →Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!
2w ago00:02:11Tap to summarizeAs part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforward
Transcribe →364. Working with Your Nervous System in Grief: An interview with Deb Dana
3w ago00:48:20Tap to summarizeWhat if understanding your nervous system in grief could completely change how you experience loss, healing, and emotional overwhelm? This week, I sit down with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author, and polyvagal expert, best known for translating Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory into practical, accessible tools for clinicians and the public. Join us as we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why so many widows feel stuck in survival states after loss. We unpack the role of polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, and survival responses like fight, flight, and shutdown. You’ll also learn practical ways to work with your nervous system in grief, identify patterns of dysregulation, and find micro moments of safety through glimmers. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/364 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Check out Deb Dana's work here: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/Mentioned in this episode:Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforwardGet all the details on this offer here!
Transcribe →363. Reframing Your Grief Story: A Widows Unfiltered Interview with Wendy Veazie
4w ago00:37:08Tap to summarizeWhat if your grief could become part of an intentional, meaningful next chapter? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my client Wendy Veazie as she shares her deeply personal journey after the sudden loss of her husband, Peter, and how she learned to reframe her grief story and navigate unimaginable pain without losing herself. In this episode, Wendy opens up about the shock of sudden loss, the physical reality of grief, the stories we tell ourselves after tragedy, and how coaching helped her shift from focusing solely on loss to honoring both her pain and the gifts of her marriage. Together, we explore how grief can coexist with gratitude, authenticity, and intentional living. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/363 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforwardGet all the details on this offer here!
Transcribe →Grief Support for Widows: Apply for a Mom Goes On Scholarship
4w ago00:01:44Tap to summarizeIf you’ve been wishing for grief support but assumed coaching was out of reach financially, this message is for you. Mom Goes On offers needs-based scholarships so widows can access the coaching, tools, and community they need to rebuild life after loss. Inside Mom Goes On, you’ll find live coaching, practical grief tools, emotional support, and a community of widows who understand exactly what you’re going through. If money has been holding you back, don’t count yourself out. To apply, click on the Work with Me tab on my website and apply for Mom Goes On. When you complete the application, check the box that says you’re interested in the scholarship: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/#work-with-me
Transcribe →362. Why Grief Isn’t Linear
May 400:22:40Tap to summarizeHave you ever thought, “I was doing better, so why am I falling apart again?” In this episode, I want to reassure you that you are not back at the beginning, you are not failing, and you are not doing grief wrong. Grief was never meant to move in a straight line. Tune in this week to learn why grief isn’t linear, why the traditional idea of “stages” can make us judge ourselves, and why recurring grief waves do not mean something has gone wrong. Instead, I’ll show you how to think about grief as a spiral: layered, human, and always meeting you from a new place. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/362 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforwardGet all the details on this offer here!
Transcribe →361. Does Grief Journaling Actually Help?
Apr 2700:15:08Tap to summarizeWhat if grief journaling - something everyone seems to recommend - might actually be keeping you stuck instead of helping you heal? In this episode, I challenge the idea that journaling is always beneficial, and explain why it sometimes leaves you feeling worse instead of better. Tune in to learn how to shift from unintentional journaling to purposeful grief journaling. I’ll show you how to question your thoughts, create space from them, and use writing as a tool for growth so you can move forward with intention instead of staying stuck. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/361 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforwardGet all the details on this offer here!
Transcribe →360. 5 Ways Widows Can Build Real Resilience
Apr 2000:18:20Tap to summarizeHow do widows build real resilience? It's not about "getting over it" or putting on a brave face; resilience is a skill you can develop. Whether you’re in the early stages of grief or looking to strengthen your emotional toolkit, this episode provides actionable strategies to build resilience from the inside out. Tune in this week as I break down five key ways widows can build real resilience, and show you how they’ll help you take back control and start living a fuller, more intentional life, even in the midst of grief.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/360 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Celebrate Turning 50 With Me!As part of my 50 Widows Forward celebration, you can currently receive 10% off Grief Essentials or Mom Goes On. This offer ends June 20… or when 50 widows join. Get the discount code and more information by going to: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/50widowsforwardGet all the details on this offer here!
Transcribe →The Mom Goes On Spring Pass Is Back!
Apr 1600:01:37Tap to summarizeThe Mom Goes On Spring Pass is back by popular demand! This is the place where you can bring what’s on your mind, hear other widows navigating the same kind of issues, and realize you’re not alone in this. This is how you start to trust yourself again. Not by figuring it all out ahead of time, but by being supported as you go. We start May 6th, 2026, and doors close May 4th, 2026. If you’re ready for this kind of support, go to:https://coachingwithkrista.com/springpass/utm_source=podcast Learn more about Mom Goes On here: www.coachingwithkrista.com/work-with-me/ I can't wait to meet you inside!
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