As a recent widow that has been plagued by the nicest people giving me sad face constantly. This podcast is giving the cure. These ladies make sense to me when so many things don’t right now.

Being a young widow is incredibly hard, but this podcast makes it a little easier. It reminds me I’m not alone, and hearing others share their struggles gives me hope. I feel seen here—this is real, raw, and honest grief talk. And the snarky store? Who knew grief could make me laugh so hard. It’s messy, it’s healing, and it’s exactly what I need.

Erica Hanson episode was so good. Everyone listen to her book

What I wanted most after Eric died was a mentor. This show provides a new one each week and lets me know that I can do it too. And I love that we can laugh together. Thank you Anita and Mel.

I was introduced by a complete stranger to this podcast. I wasn’t sure that I would love it but from the first episode I was so hooked. Finally! People who understand what I feel, what I think and I’m not alone. I’m very grateful for this podcast because it’s made me realize that I’m not the only one who’s thinks, feels and does things the way I do after my husband’s death. ❤️

Hearing another widow’s story about her partner’s disease that took over their marriage helped me feel sooo heard. Although I didn’t divorce him, it took a HUGE toll on our marriage. Thank you foe openly speaking about this. 🙏🏽🫶🏼

This podcast spans many spectrums of relationships, loss, healing, type, time etc. I have listened to all of their episodes and although they don’t all relate to my situation, I always learn something.

Appreciate the positivity overall while not at all ignoring the struggle, pains, and evolution off grieving and continued growth in life. I’m on year four of widowhood and so much of this podcast is still helpful. Thank you so much!

But seriously Mel and Anita make me feel like I am not alone in the rotten hellscape that is widowhood. No meek public radio whispering - just all out open and real. And I love snacks.

Widow We Do Now is an exceptional resource and community for those who are navigating the loss of a partner. The balance of empathy and humor that Mel and Anita bring to each episode, along with their valuable personal insights, allow for an extremely accessible and relatable format and presentation of topics which can be emotional and otherwise difficult to approach. I am continually impressed by the safe, open, nonjudgmental space that is facilitated by the hosts, allowing for a wide range of experiences to be shared with intention and respect. It is clear that the only agenda of the series is to help this community walk through their journey in a way where you feel less alone and like a path forward (whatever that looks like for each individual) is possible. Though intended for those who have lost partners, there is also great value for those looking to support friends/family who have walked this path and/or those who have navigated grief journeys in other capacities. Thank you to Mel and Anita for creating this welcoming/kind/refreshingly quirky/educational space that makes a positive impact with every new episode.💙

Could. Not. Recommend. More. Bonus; you don’t have to have been *actually married* to be welcome here!! If your person died— OR is facing death 🩵— come in! You fit the definition of “widow” here. First you will find your 2 new best friends in Anita and Mel. THEN you will join the Widow Wives Club and meet thousands of new best friends. Don’t just make a mental note; don’t “maybe later”; don’t “I don’t fit in”; don’t “how could this make me feel any better”. Just go start episode 1, and start feeling less alone along with all of us. They talk about every aspect of this stupid, crappy situation and the conversations and widow-or-expert interviews you’ll hear will steadily reassure you that you’re not insane for thinking/feeling/wanting/doing x, y, or z. Turns out the way this goes is universal. It’s the best thing that’s happened to me since my fiancé died and I shudder to think about where I’d be right now without it. Wherever you are in your grief journey (a few days in or 6 years in)—you’ll be glad you found this podcast. So, to quote our hosts; we’re sorry you’re here, but welcome. 🩵

The hosts do their best to try to say they are open to all views but clearly have an agenda. They are immature in how they view widowhood as being experienced in only one way.

I found Widow We Do Now right after my husband died from a short battle with cancer. I’ve listened as much as possible whenever I can, but my kids don’t want to listen. But for me, it has been so relatable, confirming, and informative. I appreciate hearing other widows tell their stories. Thank you for sharing all parts of widowhood.

I recently found the podcast & I’ve been binging them all. I’m also a young widow (with kids & step-kids). I appreciate so much your sincere & sensitive touch on the topic of suicide loss in one of your first 15 episodes. It’s possible that I cried in The Home Depot when I listened to that 2 minutes…but I’m fine. Everything is FINE. Anyhoo…can’t wait to listen to the rest. Maybe I will even have the courage to tell my story when I’m caught up. Thanks for being so real and showing the actual depths of grief as it really is.

Just listened to this week’s episode! As I approach the ten year mark, I can say I’ve experienced all the stages that you discussed. However, I think it is also really important to recognize that definitions often change as well. So what I would have said, was thriving before may not be at all the same as what I think thriving is now. And just because, I am not thriving based on the prior definition, does not mean that I am not thriving based on my reality now. You can’t measure yourself against an old goal post when you are playing a different game. If you ever want to talk about the long game, give me a shout!

This podcast is so real if you are a widow. Just like life, it has the deep sadness and big laughs, and everything that’s complicated in between. I didn’t get to see Anita and Mel at Camp Widow in March but I followed up by listening to their podcast - so glad I did! Thank you for staying with this well beyond the “first year”. That‘a the support and education that is so needed for all of us finding our way. Thank you! I continue to share this with others - sending big hugs your way!

Episode 126 was comforting and interesting. I’ve wanted to have more dreams and wondered why I wasn’t. Now I understand the many reasons I might now be remembering them. Thank you Dr Black.

Love these girls and their honest and humorous portrayal of grief. It has been a great comfort to me in the past few months and I look forward to more listening.

Thank you for your podcast . I’ve been listening for a few months now, and it’s been over a year since I’ve been widowed. It’s so interesting to hear both of your experiences and stories and also all your guests who open up their hearts and souls in sharing their grief. The experts in various fields related to grief have also been very helpful.

I found this podcast/fb page just when I needed it trying to figure out my way through widowhood. Anita and Mel tackle difficult topics with humor, compassion and great guests.

This podcast has been so important to me as I navigate this unforseen chapter of life. Honesty, compassion, and the right amount of humor. So many helpful interviews and stories - and a fantastic Facebook group to go with it.

If you are suddenly widowed or if you’re have had a long journey to the death of your spouse, subscribe to the podcast NOW! Start at the beginning and sit down to listen. The world in which you have been whisked away to will no longer feel empty. Mel and Anita are powerful and vulnerable women who are sharing thoughts the world 🌎 does not dare to speak about. They have invited a broad spectrum of guests that also bring their own stories that no matter your circumstances, will help you. They have created a community of women and men that have gone on to support each other; from young mothers who lose their spouses suddenly to older men and women who have walked a long path. Amazingly, every podcast resonates with some part of this complicated and horrible journey of loosing your spouse. You will find that you are not alone.

The most relatable, honest and raw podcast ever for anyone who has lost their person. Thank you for always keeping WWDN relevant and non-sugar coated. I am so grateful for each episode and to be a member of the club . My only regret is that I didn’t discover WWDN sooner.

I’m coming up on the one year mark on New Year’s Day. I’m not sure how I would have made it this far without the Widow We Do Now Pod cast. It’s real talk with real widows who understand first hand (unfortunately) what a drastic upheaval we are going through; with support, humor, and guests who have walked in our shoes! Thank you Mel and Anita for helping get me this far!

This is an incredible podcast with an even more incredible community.Anita and Mel provide real life insight and are not afraid to get real with the struggle. They have formed a community that is so supportive and genuine that is unlike any other online group.Laugh and cry as you get to know real life incredible Widows/Widowers.

Anita and Mel are awesome! Love that they talk about all things widowhood, solo parenting, widow brain, loneliness, sucky people that we as widows have to deal with and so much more! Love the merch! Love y’all all the way from Texas!

If you’ve found yourself reading this review, know that you’re not alone. Grief is a necessary evil and it’s factual that in our lives we are guaranteed to lose someone we love. And if your lucky, you stumble upon a podcast that helps you get through the deep sorrow that follows losing love. For me, it wasn’t some great “aha” moment in a particular episode it was the knowing I am not alone in the sea of grief. Sometimes an episode will relate to you on a level that leaves you with gratitude for the love we were all given.

This podcast is a source of REAL for partner loss grievers - real hard, real funny, real life stories, real support, real community. Mel and Anita don’t sugar coat the hard reality of grief, but they also help remind us that even in this hardest of hards, we can laugh. Their guests offer personal stories and give me a feeling of solidarity in my grief journey. I found this podcast several months after my husband died, and it was like a breath of fresh air. I remember driving in my car listening to it for the first time. I found myself laughing through tears and saying out loud, “They get it! These ladies are REAL and they get it.” They helped me glimpse the need for a grief community for the first time and in many ways they lead me to my tribe.

The morning after my 46-year-old beautiful husband died, I searched “widow” in podcasts and found Mel and Anita. They have been my lifeline. I must have listened to each episode at least twice by now. I can’t thank them enough and hope they continue this effort to help so many widows and widowers through the worst imaginable event. The podcast and it’s community has been such a gift.

I love listening to this show every week, and I love how Anita and Mel are so honest with us when they’re having a crap week…this isn’t a fake it till you make it podcast, this is a we hear you we see you, we’re going through it too, so let’s help eachother podcast. It’s amazing honestly.

My favorite podcast by far. Anita and Mel keep it real and have such interesting guests, it’s great to hear experiences of other widows and know that I’m not the only one. A little snarky grief humor makes the day a lot better! Just found the above review in my drafts from well over a year ago and it still applies today. 20 months out from my widowing day and some days this is the only thing I look forward to.

Mel and Anita keep it super real and have guests with many widow perspectives given from all around the world. The Podcast is super helpful and respectful as well as light hearted and fun when needed!

After losing my husband unexpectedly someone told me about this podcast. The the perfect mix of grief, happiness, humor, honesty, and widow community that I need.

This podcast hit me with its title alone. I love puns and I’m pretty sure almost spit out whatever I was drinking at the time. Widow we do now did not disappoint. I was only 6 months in widowhood when I found it. I found space, I found understanding, I found acceptance, I inspiration, and in time I found more of myself along the way. I highly recommend. It’s nice to know that you are not alone. Even when everyone’s story is so different, Anita and Mel do an amazing job within all the sharing of making people feel “normal”, found, seen, and understood. We learn from each others stories… about how similar we actually are.

I can’t really put into words how much this podcast has met me since entering this widow journey at the age of 36, just 5 months ago. It allows you to hear first hand that you aren’t alone, unfortunately there are tons of us and all with a unique story. I vividly remember finding this podcast just as my kids and I pulled out on a road trip to Grammy and PopPop’s house, popped in my AirPods to drown out the kid tablets and I listened to the first few episodes and found myself smiling and laughing along the way. For the first time I felt like a felt a group of widow(ers) that were in similar “boat(s)”.

As a widowed person, this podcast is just what I need!! Hearing from other widows persons about how they navigated widowhood helps me feel hope about my future too!!

I was so lost and alone after my husband died. These ladies have done an incredible job at being very raw and honest about widowhood. All of the episodes have had something that I could relate to and some episodes i have gone back to remember i am unfortunately NOT alone in this.

I lost my wife at 33 years old 2 months ago and we have two little kids. This podcast was recommended to me by a friend and it certainly helped give me perspective on some of the feelings I had but couldn’t formulate them. I started listening to this podcast and “comparing notes” with some of the guests, who helped out a lot. Some of the topics covered helped describe a lot of feelings I didn’t know I was feeling. Listening from old to new is a must and I would certainly put a LOT of emphasis on episode 39 I think, at least that one helped me and I wished it was earlier in the list (the episode on what the group of people wish their in-laws knew). It is a really good podcast in my opinion.

I lost my husband 10 months ago and this series has really helped me. Thanks Anita and Mel

Found this podcast when a nurse friend recommended to me shortly after my husbands passing For so many weeks Their stories And the others in this club that “get it” and wish we didn’t Have given me perspective and hope

I love this Podcast. Mel and Anita bring their authentic selves to the show. The interviews are genuine and heartfelt but they also make a podcast on loss as fun/funny as possible. It’s possible, humor heals. Thanks ladies!

Such an amazing podcasts. Anita and Mel have been life savers on this grief journey. All if the guests have helped in so many ways.

I listen to this podcast regularly. It is the perfect blend of humor and goofiness with the real hard feelings of grief. I feel like I know Anita and Mel. Even though I am not a young widow ( though I feel young on the inside) their experiences resonate with me. I highly recommend this to other widowed people

This widow stuff doesn’t come with a manual! Much in the same way that my husband’s illness didn’t either. It is REFRESHING amidst the very difficult early stages of my grief.

Widow We Do Now? has helped me immeasurably in the aftermath of my husband’s death. They provide so many discussions that the people around me just won’t have. I started at episode one and have listened to every single one after. I really appreciate the different perspectives Mel and Anita offer when it come to grieving in different circumstances. I love the guests and their stories. This is the only relatable program for me right now. I lifeline when I feel like I’m drowning.

The podcasts have helped me frame my current situation and given me reading resources and encouragement. This facebook group has become my go to for advice on semi-trivial things I just don't know yet about keeping my life and household functioning without my helpmate and more importantly the very non-trivial matters of processing my grief in a healthy way with positive support and feedback from those who are or who have been where I am right now. I'm very grateful for this community.

I happened upon this podcast after someone recommended it in another widow Facebook group. Thank goodness I jotted the name down because they have been such saviors in my widowhood journey. It has been INCREDIBLY helpful hearing other widow and widower stories. There’s no short cut to grief and these ladies cover all the topics that really help me cope and remember I am not alone. I don’t have kids so it also helps me personally to hear the perspective from both sides - with and without children. My hubby’s bday (his first after passing) falls during Camp Widow San Diego this year but I’m really hoping I can meet these awesome ladies at a future camp! I will forever be grateful to Mel and Anita for their roles in my widow journey, you ladies have a special place in heaven reserved for all the wonderful work you’re doing. Scott and Jason must be so proud.

I happened upon this podcast about a month after my spouse’s death. The way Anita and Mel keep it “real” is very helpful. No sugar coating the reality of loss. It’s like having a community of friends who actually get it and will sit with you on your grief journey. I am beyond thankful that I found this podcast and the Widow Wives Club Facebook Group. It makes me feel not so alone. Thank you for the honesty, laughs, sarcasm, love and support.

Anita and Mel are always with me in the car and I feel like I’m traveling with friends. Widow friends who get it, are honest and funny and make me feel less alone in my grief. They’re awesome!!!!

Nothing has helped me navigate my grief more than this podcast. Massive thanks to Anita and Mel!❤️