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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359. How to Do EFT Tapping for Grief
Apr 1300:25:21Tap to summarizeWhat if you could calm overwhelming emotions in just a few minutes - anytime, anywhere?In this episode, I share one of the simplest and most powerful tools I use daily to help regulate emotions: EFT tapping. I’ll show you why it works, how it helps calm the nervous system, and why it can be especially powerful when you’re navigating grief, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.Listen in this week to learn exactly how to practice EFT tapping yourself, understand when to use it, and experience a guided walkthrough so you can start using it immediately to feel more grounded and in control of your emotions.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/359 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 →358. Fear of Forgetting Your Person
Apr 600:14:08Tap to summarizeWhat if the memories you hold most dear started to fade? Would that mean losing your person all over again? The fear of forgetting your person is something many widows quietly carry, and it can feel just as painful as the loss itself. In this episode, I share my own experience with the fear of forgetting your person - worrying about losing the sound of their voice, their quirks, and the tiny details that made them who they were - and what I’ve come to understand about this fear. Tune in this week to learn why forgetting details is completely human and doesn’t mean you’re losing your person. We’ll also talk about how connection evolves over time, and releasing the pressure to remember everything and embracing new ways to stay connected without fear. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/358 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
Transcribe →357. Ready to Date Again? Try the Burned Haystack Dating Method with Jennie Young
Mar 3000:51:52Tap to summarizeAre you ready to date again but feeling overwhelmed by the process? In this episode, you’ll meet Jennie Young: the professor and rhetorician turning the dating world upside down with her Burned Haystack Dating Method. Jennie explains why this method works, offering clear steps on how to identify dangerous patterns and why blocking unwanted matches can help you find your ideal partner. Join us this week to learn how to stop getting stuck in the “ick” of dating apps and instead focus on eliminating red flags with confidence. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to approach online dating with less anxiety, more clarity, and greater safety. Whether you’re ready to date or just considering it, Jennie’s method will give you the tools to navigate the dating world with confidence. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/357 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Check out Jennie's work here: https://www.jennieyoung.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 →356. What Does a Grief Life Coach Actually Do?
Mar 2300:19:25Tap to summarizeWhat does a grief life coach actually do, and could it change how you experience grief? If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching is just listening, advice-giving, or something more, this episode pulls back the curtain. In this episode, I explain what grief life coaching really is (and what it isn’t). Grief isn’t a problem to fix. It’s a natural response to loss. As a grief life coach, my role is to help widows understand their emotions, make sense of their thoughts, and navigate life after loss with more clarity and less unnecessary suffering. Join me today to hear how grief coaching helps you allow emotions instead of avoiding them, understand how your brain shapes your experience, reduce added suffering, and begin rebuilding a meaningful life. I also walk you through what actually happens in a coaching session and why group coaching can be so powerful in helping widows feel less alone. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/356 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 →355. If You’re Avoiding Everyone Right Now, This Is for You
Mar 1600:18:33Tap to summarizeHave you noticed yourself avoiding everyone lately, wondering if something might be wrong? After the loss of your person, even simple social interactions can suddenly feel overwhelming. If invitations feel heavy, texts go unanswered, or you just want more time alone, you might worry that you're isolating too much or doing grief “wrong.” Join me this week as I dive into what it really means when you're avoiding everyone during grief and why it’s far more common and often healthier than you might think. You’ll learn the three different experiences we often label as isolation, how to tell whether avoiding everyone is nourishing solitude or protective avoidance, and how to check in with yourself without judgment. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/355 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Mom Goes On Scholarship Applications Are Open!If 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. Apply for Mom Goes On and check the scholarship box here: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/scholarshipMGO Scholarship
Transcribe →354. Dating a Widow: What You Really Need to Know with Brad Judy
Mar 900:48:25Tap to summarizeDating a widow can be a complex yet rewarding journey, and it's often not what you expect. This week, I sit down with Brad Judy, the husband of Jamie Galyon, a longtime member of our Mom Goes On community. Brad shares his experience of dating a widow, navigating the unique challenges that come with grief, blending families, and the ongoing presence of a lost loved one. Join us on this episode as Brad opens up about the challenges, vulnerabilities, and unexpected moments of grace that come with dating a widow. You’ll hear about the emotional complexities of blending families, honoring the memory of a lost spouse, and understanding grief’s non-linear path. Brad also offers advice for others in relationships with widows, emphasizing the importance of patience, open communication, and embracing the shared space of love and loss. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/354 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/ Mentioned in this episode:Mom Goes On Scholarship Applications Are Open!If 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. Apply for Mom Goes On and check the scholarship box here: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/scholarshipMGO Scholarship
Transcribe →353. First Year as a Widow: What You Weren't Told
Mar 200:15:54Tap to summarizeI used to think grief was something you “get through,” but what I’ve learned, and what I share in this episode, is that the first year isn’t about hitting milestones. It’s about your nervous system adjusting to a new reality you never chose. In this episode, I break down what many widows aren’t told ahead of time: grief is deeply physical; your body reacts; decision-making gets harder; confidence feels shaky; and relationships shift in all directions. Join me this week to hear why time alone doesn’t heal, why comparing your grief to a timeline sets you up for self-judgment, and questions to ask yourself to figure out what will actually support you during the first year. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/353 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:Join Grief Essentials!Designed especially for widows, Grief Essentials offers the perfect combination of powerful tools and support, along with accurate information about grief, so widowhood gets easier. Click here to find out more: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/griefessentialsJoin Grief Essentials!
Transcribe →352. My Top 8 Books for Widows
Feb 2300:23:29Tap to summarizeAre you searching for the right books for widows, hoping one of them will finally show you how to “do grief” the right way? I remember desperately wanting a roadmap or something that would tell me how to get to the end of grief successfully. In this episode, I share my top eight books for widows that have shaped how I understand grief, resilience, and growth in the nearly ten years since Hugo died. Some offer validation and comfort. Others explain the brain science and body responses behind grief. A few gently challenge us to think differently about suffering, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. Tune in this week to learn which books are best for early grief, which ones normalize what’s happening in your brain and body, and which ones explore resilience and growth without toxic positivity. Most importantly, I explain why reading about grief and learning to live with grief are two very different things, and why nothing has gone wrong if you’ve read all the books and still feel stuck. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/352 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:The Mom Goes On Spring Pass is back!The 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 trusting 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=podcastGet your Mom Goes On Spring Pass
Transcribe →154. E+R=O
May 9, 2022Tap to summarizeDiscover what Jack Canfield’s E+R=O formula means and how you can apply it in your life. You are the boss of your response, and once you become aware of this concept, you’ll see how this is true everywhere. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/154Mentioned in this episode:Save your spot for The Widow Conference Reset!The Widow Confidence Reset is a free 3-day live event where I’ll teach you why confidence drops after loss, why your brain keeps making you second-guess yourself, and how to begin trusting yourself again. It’s simple, practical, and designed to help you feel steadier and clearer. Save your spot here: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/resetSave your spot at The Widow Confidence Reset!
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