Modern Widow Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shari and Fran
Our podcast is about 2 lifelong friends, who are also widows, and how we are maneuvering through all the challenges that come along with our new, unwanted lifestyle. From the untimely deaths of our husbands to online dating and “getting back out there,” we will talk about it all and hopefully give our audience some insight into widowhood and some laughs along the way.
Fran and I wrap up MWP for 2023 and talk about our shows in 2024. It’s a fun show! Enjoy!
Loneliness seems to be rampant and worldwide. Join us as we discuss the cure for loneliness with life coach, Jay, Julian, on this week’s episode of MWP.
MWP: Longevity - We are continuing our conversation with Reverend Manish on aging and longevity. Great show! Enjoy.
A Long Bright Future: We discuss aging with one of our favorite guest, Reverend Manish, on this week’s episode. Great podcast! Enjoy!
Fran and I get all caught up on what’s been going on in each other’s lives this summer. Great show! Enjoy!
WMP: S3, E9: We’re back with a great show this week. We’re discussing men’s health issues with urologist, Dr. Paul Sherlag. Every man and their spouses need to listen to this show. Great episode!
We discuss decluttering, our personal, mental and emotional space with a Reverend Manish. A great show. Enjoy!
MWP: S3, E6: Shari’s Home Improvement Show, Part II. The saga continues as Shari gives an update on the home renovation. Great show! Enjoy!
MWP: S3, E5: It’s Shari’s Home Improvement Show(aka: Shari’s Shit Show) this week. Shari and Fran discuss the flood damage done to Shari’s Florida house. Great show! Enjoy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
MWP: S3,E4: Stacy Francis of Francis Financial based in NYC is back with us today to discuss all things financial for women. Very informative show. Enjoy.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
MWP: S3, E3: Jay Julian, our motivation guru, is back with us talking about how to get motivated & stay motivated. Great show. Enjoy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
MWP: S3, E2: We discuss how the best made plans seem to go awry! Great show! Enjoy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
MWP: S3, E1: Season 3 starts now! We reflect on 2022 and discuss resolutions for 2023. Great show! Enjoy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Season 2, Episode 31: We discuss growth, spirituality & dreams in relationships with our love and relationship guru, Reverend Manish. Great show! Enjoy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Season 2, Episode 30: This week it’s family and fun with Reverend Manish. Another great show! Enjoy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Season 2, Episode 29: Hot, Hot, Hot: Sex, Intimacy and Finances. We discuss these 3 very hot topics with Reverend Manish. Great show! Enjoy!
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Season 2, Episode 28: We interview Lynnie and Bill about their love story. Great episode. Enjoy!
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Season 2, Episode 27: Reverend Manish is with us to discuss the book, 8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. Enjoy!
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Season 2, Episode 26: It’s All About Love! A great love story as we interview the Blanchards! They met the old-fashioned way! Enjoy!
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MWP: Season 6, Episode 25: Grief Then & Now, What’s Changed & What Hasn’t. Fran and I discuss the anniversaries of our husbands’ deaths.
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MWP: Season 2, Episode 24: Gaston’s Big Adventure, a.k.a Road Trip to Paradise, Michigan. We travel to Paradise, Michigan to conclude our road trip for the season. Great adventure! Enjoy!
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MWP: Season 2, Episode 23: We are at the Boyne City Pirate Festival and what a fun show! Enjoy!
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MWP: Fran & I visit Marshall, Michigan & the iconic Schuler’s restaurant. Lots of history in this episode. Enjoy!
MWP: Season 2, Episode 21: We discuss glamping and camping in our great state of Michigan. Enjoy!
We continue our road-trip across our great state of Michigan and go to Hell! Yes, there really is a Hell, Michigan. Great show - enjoy!🔥🔥🔥
Season 2, Episode 19: we are starting our “On the Road“ series traveling throughout Michigan looking at interesting attractions. Our first stop is Southwest Michigan where Fran and I visit the House of David museum, Silver Beach County Park and Silver Beach Pizza.
Season 2, Episode 18: This is a “It’s Just Us” episode. Fran and I get caught up on all things modern widow. Enjoy!
Modern Widow Podcast: Season 2, Episode 27: We discuss new year new spiritual you with Reverend Manish. Great show! Enjoy!
MWP: Season 2, Episode 16: We discuss interior design trends for the new year with Lynn Tollas from the Quiet Moose Interior Design Studio.
Season 2, Episode 15: We interview two couples who met online and who have blended their families. Great episode. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 14: New Year, New You: We discuss the new tax season and financial issues with Stacy Francis from Francis Financial. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 13: New Year, New You. Shari & Fran talk about their New Year’s resolutions and how they are going. Enjoy!
Modern Widow Podcast: Episode 12: With the new year we discuss making and keeping new year’s resolutions with Jay Julian, life coach. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 11: In this episode we discuss an article called: It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 10: In this episode we talk to Reverend Manish about matchmaking and matchmakers. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 9: In this episode we interview 3 couples who met online and got married. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 8: Mark Simone is back on our show continuing the discussion on: “Getting Back Out There and Dating”.
Season 2, Episode 7: We have invited back Jay Julian, life coach, to continue the conversation about getting back out there on the dating scene.
In episode six we interview Liz and Bill Wardell who have been married for 75 years and Gary and Irene Peters who have been married for 49 years. Once again it’s all about love!
Season 2, Episode 5: Mark Simone, Mr. New York, & host of the Mark Simone Show on 710 WOR in New York City is our guest today. We are continuing our discussion of Online Dating. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 4: It’s All About Love. We talk to Jay Julian, life coach, about getting ready to get back out there on the dating scene. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 3: We discuss the 5 Love Languages with Jill Valliere, marriage counselor.
Episode 2: In this episode we interview Beverly Stanford Stearns and Robert Stearns who conducted research on the perspectives of elder couples in thriving marriages and why their marriages last.
Season2, Episode1: We’re back and we’re talking about It’s All About Love! New season and great episodes!
Episode 24: In this episode we invited back Jay Julian, life coach, to discuss rebranding yourself. This is a great podcast! Enjoy!
Episode 23: Fitness for Real Life - we discuss fitness with Chris Regal, fitness directors at the Berwick, PA YMCA! This is a great episode. Enjoy!
Episode 22: Loving Yourself - in this week’s episode we are talking about loving yourself with Reverend Manish Mishra-Marzetti, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Episode 21: Home & vehicle maintenance - We are discussing home & vehicle maintenance with our guest this week: Chris Walsh, contractor. Lots of good tips on this podcast.
Episode 20: We are talking with Leyla Topal, professional tour guide, about traveling solo and tours of Turkey.
Episode 19: Widowhood 101 - Eating for a Long and Healthy Life - We have a conversation with Jeanne Kincaid, clinical dietitian with McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.
Episode 18: Widowhood 101 - On this week’s episode we discuss moving from languishing to flourishing with Reverend Manish Mishra-Marzetti, senior pastor at the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Episode 17: Widowhood 101 - financial management. We discuss financial management with licensed CPA Bart von Zastrow.
Episode 16: We are having a conversation with Leyla Topal, a Turkish chef, about cooking for one and ancient grains to use in cooking.
Episode 15: Widowhood 101. In our first episode of Widowhood 101, we have a conversation with life coach Jay Julian, who talks about helping us to move forward.
Fran and I will be catching up this week with each other and also with Geoff, our widower friend.
Episode 13 discusses suicide prevention with James Svensson, clinical social worker at the University of Michigan Health System in the Psychiatric Emergency Service.
This weeks episode discusses pastoral counseling with Paul Clark, a Pastor who lives in Germany.
Episode 11 continues the conversation with estate planning attorney, Bob Borsos, and getting your affairs in order.
Episode 10 is a conversation with Russell, a man who lost his life partner in a tragic accident.
Episode 9: Getting your affairs in order, a conversation with Robert Borsos, estate attorney.
We continue the discussion of a talk of a lifetime with Jan, a funeral home service counselor.
In episode four Fran and I discuss how we have to learn so many new things that our husbands used to automatically do.
The modern widows talk about their love stories and also have their first guest on the podcast.
Two lifelong friends and widows discuss how they are coping with life after the deaths of their husbands.
Two widows who have been life long friends and have experienced it all. We will talk about all the life changes after the loss of our husbands.