Now What? Navigating Life After Loss: Recent Episodes
Erin Hente
The ‘Now What?’ podcast is a podcast for women healing from loss that will provide you with practical ways to overcome the challenges you are facing as you navigate the aftermath of loss. After spending 10 years in Financial Services preparing people for the unexpected, Host Erin Hente comes to you with the unfortunate experience of navigating four major sudden losses in a six year period including the loss of her husband. Her and her three children, who were 5, 8, and 15 when their dad died, have made it their personal mission to help others on a similar journey. Each week Erin is set out to provide practical ways to overcome the challenges you are facing as you navigate the aftermath of loss. If you are ready to get unstuck and move forward with confidence on your journey then this is the podcast for you.
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What is it like for a 5 year old to lose his dad suddenly? Just ask Austin.
In this episode, kiddow (aka kid of a widow), Austin Hente shares his journey through grief, what he’d like others to know, and what has been most helpful to him on his journey.
Austin’s story is one that you don’t want to miss, because six years later he has wisdom for other kiddows on a similar journey.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Please Subscribe to the Podcast, Write a Review, and then share on social media to be entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Day Trial of the Becoming You Coaching Membership.
What you’ll learn from this Episode:
- What was most helpful in the early days for a 5 year old.
- Understanding how grief impacts kids from childhood to pre-teen years.
- What has been most helpful on one boy’s journey.
- Who has been his biggest support and why.
Featured on the Show:
- Tell Austin what you liked most about the episode and how it helped you>>> https://bit.ly/NowWhatPodcastFeedback
- Join the upcoming 5 Day ‘Moving Through Grief with Confidence’ Series Kicking Off June 2nd >>www.erinhente.com/5DAYS
- Explore what’s possible for YOU on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/
- Share your story with the podcast or become a guest here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
Get Full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/12
Am I ready to date? This is a question that many widowed women ask and more often than not is something that my clients come to seeking coaching for quite often. It doesn’t always seem possible as you process through all the thoughts and emotions in the aftermath of loss; however, I can assure you that it is.
In this episode, client and fellow widowed mom, Mary Grove shares her journey through grief, getting connected with the Becoming You Coaching Program and how doing the work set her up to know what she wanted for herself as began to venture out into the world of dating after the loss of her husband Marty.
She also shares her unique perspective on parenting her kiddow and resources as well as guidance that was most helpful to her on this journey.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Please Subscribe to the Podcast, Write a Review, and then share on social media to be entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Day Trial of the Becoming You Coaching Membership.
In this episode, you will learn ….
- One widow’s perspective after the loss of her husband Marty.
- How despite certainty and fear she chose to face her future with confidence.
- What doing the work inside the Becoming You Coaching Program really means
- Plus her unique perspective on parenting her kiddow and resources as well as guidance that was most helpful to her on this journey.
Featured on the Show:
- Join the upcoming 5 Day ‘Moving Through Grief with Confidence’ Series Kicking Off June 2nd >>www.erinhente.com/5DAYS
- Explore what’s possible for YOU on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/lets-work-together
- Share your story with the podcast or become a guest here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Get Full show notes and more information here:https://erinhente.com/podcast/11
Is it too painful to sit in your thoughts and emotions? Are you avoiding taking time to process your grief?
Giving yourself space every single day (especially in the early stages of grief), is not only essential...it is mandatory if you want to truly step forward with confidence on your journey.
In today’s episode, guest host, Korinn S Hawkins, is back and we talk about why holding space for yourself is critical to your journey, what you need to know while you’re in that space, and how it will allow you to begin your healing in the aftermath of loss.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Please Subscribe to the Podcast, Write a Review, and then share on social media to be entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Day Trial of the Becoming You Coaching Membership.
In this episode, you will learn ….
- What creating space could mean for you.
- Understand why it’s essential to your healing journey.
- Ways in which Korrin and I have created space to process things in a meaningful way.
Featured on the Show:
- Share your story with the podcast or become a guest here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
- Explore what’s possible for YOU on this journey to Becoming You by requesting your FREE 30 minute Breakthrough call TODAY>>www.erinhente.com/lets-work-together
- Check out the Blog Post ‘This.Is.Grief….Crying in the Shower’ referenced in today’s episode >> This. Is. Grief. - Erin Hente
- Learn more about Korinn, meditation instructor and author of the book The Four Relationships here>>>www.korinn.com
Am I ready to date? This is a question that many widowed women ask and more often than not is something that my clients come to seeking coaching for quite often. It doesn’t always seem possible as you process through all the thoughts and emotions in the aftermath of loss; however, I can assure you that it is.
In this episode, client and fellow widowed mom, Mary Grove shares her journey through grief, getting connected with the Becoming You Coaching Program and how doing the work set her up to know what she wanted for herself as began to venture out into the world of dating after the loss of her husband Marty.
She also shares her unique perspective on parenting her kiddow and resources as well as guidance that was most helpful to her on this journey.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Please Subscribe to the Podcast, Write a Review, and then share on social media to be entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Day Trial of the Becoming You Coaching Membership.
In this episode, you will learn ….
- One widow’s perspective after the loss of her husband Marty.
- How despite certainty and fear she chose to face her future with confidence.
- What doing the work inside the Becoming You Coaching Program really means
- Plus her unique perspective on parenting her kiddow and resources as well as guidance that was most helpful to her on this journey.
Featured on the Show:
- Join the upcoming 5 Day ‘Moving Through Grief with Confidence’ Series Kicking Off June 2nd >>www.erinhente.com/5DAYS
- Explore what’s possible for YOU on this journey>>www.erinhente.com
- Share your story with the podcast or become a guest here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Get Full show notes and more information here:https://erinhente.com/podcast/9
What is it like for an 8 year old to lose her dad suddenly? Just ask Lila.
In this episode, kiddow (aka kid of a widow), Lila Hente shares her journey through grief, what she’d like others to know, and what has been most helpful to her on her journey.
Lila’s story is one that you don’t want to miss, because six years later she has wisdom for other kiddows on a similar journey.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Podcast please share your favorite podcast episode on Facebook, instagram, or LinkedIn. Simple type #NowWhatPodcast directly from whatever platform you are listening to the show and get entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 60 Minute Breakthrough Coaching Call to identify what’s next for you on your journey.
What you’ll learn from this Episode:
- What was most helpful in the early days.
- Understanding how grief impacts kids.
- What has been most helpful on her journey.
- Who has been the biggest support and why.
Featured on the Show:
- Share your story with the podcast here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
- Get full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/8
Join a community of amazing women and design a life you truly love after loss>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou
How do you move forward after losing your lifelong best friend when you’re 9 months pregnant? Just ask Melanie.
In this episode, widowed mom, Dr. Melanie Lerew shares her journey through life, loss, and a baby her husband never got a chance to meet.
She also shares her unique perspective on how “the coop” has been her steadfast support throughout her journey.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Share your favorite podcast episode on Facebook, instagram, or LinkedInTag directly from whatever platform you are listening to the show @erinhentecoaching and mention the podcast name to get entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 60 Minute Breakthrough Coaching Call to explore next steps on your journey.
What you’ll learn from this Episode:
- A Widow’s journey after the sudden loss of her husband while 9 months pregnant.
- The steadfast love her sister’s family provided.
- How google led her to others on a similar journey.
- As a physician, she shares how caretaking for others has led her to caring for herself.
- PLUS a fun story about how her obsession for chickens have provided healing for “the coop.”
Featured on the Show:
- Get Full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/7
- ● Share your story with the podcast or become a guest here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- ● Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
Ready to design a life you can LOVE after loss? Join a community of amazing women and discover what's possible for your life>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou
What do you need most right now at this moment? As a widow, or women healing from loss, our needs are great, and understanding how to meet those needs ourselves or even advocate for what we need is a whole other layer of complexity.
Oftentimes, we want to do everything on our own or we find ourselves NOT wanting to always feel like we are asking for help. We assume that when a person says NO or doesn’t respond then it means NEVER then our confidence shifts the next time we have a need we aren’t able to take care of on our own.
This episode is for you, if you are ready to dive into ‘developing your self-awareness after loss’, deepen your connection with yourself, and understand how to advocate for yourself once you’ve identified what you need most.
If you’re ready to step forward with confidence and design a life you can truly love after loss then join me for this episode today!
Korinn and I will share our perspectives and help you find inner strength amidst the aftermath.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Share your favorite podcast episode on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn and include #nowwhatpodcast on whatever platform you are listening to the show @erinhentecoaching and mention the podcast name to get entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Minute Coaching Session to explore the next steps on your journey.
In this episode, you will learn ….
- Key ways to develop awareness to identify what you need
- How to deepen the connection with yourself
- Tips for advocating what you need whether you take the reigns or assign someone to do that for you.
Featured on the Show:
- Get full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/6
- Learn more about Korinn and the work she does here>>>www.korinn.com
- Share your story with the podcast or become a guest here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
Join a community of amazing women and design a life you truly love after loss>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou
Curious what advice others, a little further along on their journey, would give you? A couple years ago, I had a conversation with a group of widows and they offered up some sage advice to their younger selves that they wish they’d have known in the early stages of grief.
This episode is for you, if you need to hear some words of encouragement for your journey ahead AND you are ready to tackle the excuses that may keep you from stepping forward into these new thoughts being offered up to you today.
If you’re ready to step forward with confidence, so you can truly start loving the life you are living after loss then join me for this episode today!
I will share MY favorite piece of advice I ever received and a strategy for overcoming the beliefs that may be keeping you from receiving these words of wisdom today.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Share your favorite podcast episode on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn and include #nowwhatpodcast on whatever platform you are listening to the show @erinhentecoaching and mention the podcast name to get entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Minute Coaching Session to explore the next steps on your journey.
In this episode, I will share with you ….
- 10 Pieces of Advice from other Widowed Women
- Accepting advice in a way that’s meaningful for you.
- A strategy for overcoming the beliefs that may be keeping you from receiving these words of wisdom today.
Featured on the Show:
- Get full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/5
- Share your story with the podcast here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
- Join a community of amazing women and design a life you truly love after loss>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou
How does a teenager process their grief at the age of 15? Just ask Selina.
In this episode, kiddow (aka kid of a widow), Selina Hente shares her journey through teenage life, the loss of her father, and the end of her sports after a traumatic brain injury. How she’s learned to process what she now faces as a 22 year old and helpful advice for grieving parents who want to know how to support their kids.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Share your favorite podcast episode on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn and include #nowwhatpodcast on whatever platform you are listening to the show @erinhentecoaching and mention the podcast name to get entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Minute Coaching Session to explore the next steps on your journey.
What you’ll learn from this Episode:
- The struggles some teens face and how Selina navigated them.
- Understanding how grief impacts teens.
- Finding hope and healing through therapy.
- Advice Selina gives for those facing a similar loss.
Featured on the Show: NOTE :
- Get full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/4
- Share your story with the podcast here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
- Learn More about the Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp in MN >>>Get Healing - Children's Grief Connection (childrensgriefconnection.com)
Join a community of amazing women and design a life you truly love after loss>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou
What is it like when your person dies suddenly at 25? Just ask Lydia.
In this episode, fellow widow, Lydia Coats shares her journey through grief and how she’s healed after the sudden death of her partner, Matthew.
She also shares her strategies for healing and what others may want to consider on their journey.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Share your favorite podcast episode on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn and include #nowwhatpodcast on whatever platform you are listening to the show @erinhentecoaching and mention the podcast name to get entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Minute Coaching Session to explore the next steps on your journey.
What you’ll learn from this Episode:
- A Widow’s journey after the sudden loss of her partner at 25.
- The gift her loved one left behind that became her source of hope.
- How a community can become a source of connection, support, and healing.
- Facing trauma and advice she’d give others on their journey when it comes to therapy.
Featured on the Show: NOTE : Links are all updated
- Get full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/3
- Learn more about Lydia and the work she does here>>>https://linktr.ee/lydiacoats
- Share your story with the podcast here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
Join a community of amazing women and design a life you truly love after loss>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou
Curious how your relationship with your loved one will continue after loss? It obviously looks much different, but it most certainly hasn’t ended.
Creating meaningful connections between you and your person will help cushion this transition of your relationship with them.
How do you stay connected? In today’s episode, guest host, Korinn S Hawkins, shares her story about a gift her husband left behind, different ways relationships can look and feel like after loss, as well as how to maintain them.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Share your favorite podcast episode on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn and include #nowwhatpodcast on whatever platform you are listening to the show @erinhentecoaching and mention the podcast name to get entered into a monthly giveaway for a FREE 30 Minute Coaching Session to explore the next steps on your journey.
What you’ll learn from this Episode:
- Becoming aware of our loved one's absence and presence in our lives.
- Different ways relationships can look and feel like after loss.
- How to maintain those relationships.
- Guidance for reconnecting to find forgiveness and healing.
Featured on the Show:
- Learn more about Korinn and the work she does here>>>www.korinn.com
- Share your story with the podcast here >>> www.erinhente.com/podcastguest
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
- Get full show notes and more information here: https://erinhente.com/podcast/2
- Join a community of amazing women and design a life you truly love after loss>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou
Welcome to this very special kick off episode of the Now What? Podcast. A podcast for women Navigating life After Loss. After experiencing the unexpected, you may find yourself feeling lost or overwhelmed, which oftentimes can leave you feeling stuck and unsure what to do next. If that sounds like you or someone you know please subscribe to this podcast.
After four unexpected losses in the past 7 years, I’ve come to realize that sharing my personal journey with others is something I have to keep doing. When several people asked me if I was starting a podcast, I knew I needed to have a platform that would allow you to learn and grow from others as well so you can navigate what’s next for your life.
This podcast will be a space to gain tips, tools, and inspiration support you on the journey ahead. As a certified life coach, I help women healing from loss get unstuck from the uncertainty of their futures and step forward with confidence on their journeys.
If you’re ready to start loving the life you are living after loss then join me for this episode today and ‘Let’s Get Started!’
I will share my story and why you’d want to listen to me, what you’ll expect from listening to the podcast, and the #1 thing you can do right now to step forward with confidence on your journey.
If you are enjoying the podcast and you know others that would benefit from the Now What? Podcast, please take a few minutes to review the episode in Apple Podcasts (or anywhere you are listening to the show today).
What you’ll learn from this Episode:
- The #1 thing you can do in order to step forward with confidence on your journey!
- What you’ll gain from listening to the podcast
- How I got here
- ONE phone call that took can change your life too.
Featured on the Show: NOTE :
- Learn more about Erin and the work she does here>>>www.erinhente.com/about
- Catch a little of Erin & Andy’s Story Here>>https://youtu.be/RNefpI4Dv_Q
- Join the email list to get the latest episode reminders, tips, and tools to support you on this journey>>www.erinhente.com/newsletter
- Join a community of amazing women and design a life you truly love after loss>>www.erinhente.com/becomingyou