Your Grief Story is important. Share it with others. Encourage one another. Each of our episodes explore a specific type of loss that is unique and important. Guests openly share their personal stories.
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In 2018, Rosie Gill-Moss’s life changed forever. Her husband, Ben, died suddenly in a scuba diving accident, leaving her widowed at 37 with three young children. Overnight, she found herself in a world that seemed to have no roadmaps for the reality she faced. Conversations about grief felt shallow or filled with empty platitudes, and practical guidance was hard to find. Rosie created Widowed AF because she knew others were out there, feeling just as lost and alone. She wanted a place where ...
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S3 - EP2 - Andrew Medlycot - When Cancer Changes Everything
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In this episode, Rosie welcomes Andrew Medlycot to the studio for an open and insightful conversation about how life can change in an instant. Andrew shares his personal journey, from facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis to navigating the ripple effects it has had on every aspect of his world. Through this conversation, Andrew reflects on the un…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie and Jonathan Gill-Moss welcome you back for more insight from the frontline of widowhood. The couple discuss the challenges of managing family life, high expectations and grief during the festive season. They share their recent Christmas trip to Jamaica, which included unexpected complications, and a trip to hos…
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S2 - EP24 - Chatty - Christmas Special
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Feeling festive? In this episode, Jonathan and I are sitting down for a Christmas catch-up to wrap up two incredible years of Widowed AF. We’re taking a moment to reflect on what the podcast has meant to us, the changes we made this year, and—most importantly—the impact your messages and feedback have had. Honestly, we couldn’t do this without you.…
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Episode Overview Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of murder, trauma, and grief that may be triggering for some listeners. In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Katrina Smith about the traumatic night her husband was murdered in their home. Katrina shares her harrowing experience of losing her husband, Josh, during…
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S2 - EP22 - The Assisted Dying Bill: A Landmark Moment
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8B6C4vedzt7k9SjguWRK In this special episode, Rosie Gill-Moss shares her reaction to the historic news that the UK Parliament has voted in favour of legalising assisted dying. Recorded just hours after hearing the announcement, Rosie reflects on the significance of this decision, drawing from personal stories shared on Widowed AF and the emotional …
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S2 - EP18 - What About The Children - Stephanie Dixon
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Episode Overview In this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Stephanie Dixon, who shares her experience of losing her father to suicide at the age of 14. Stephanie discusses the complexities of her childhood, the impact of her father's death, and the importance of open conversations about mental health …
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S2 - EP19 - What about the children - Roisin Aldridge
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Episode Overview In this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Roisin Aldridge, who shares her experience of losing her father just two days before her 10th birthday. Roisin discusses the impact of her father's death on her life, her relationship with her family, and the importance of open conversations a…
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S2 - EP20 - What About The Children - Jess Yeldon
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Episode Overview In this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Jess Yeldon, who shares her experience of losing her father to cancer at the age of 11. Jess discusses the impact of her father's death on her life, her relationships, and the importance of open conversations about grief and mental health. Key…
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S2 - EP21 - What About The Children - Otis Middleton
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Episode Overview In this episode of the "What About The Children" series, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Otis Middleton, who shares his experience of losing his father to cancer at the age of seven. Otis discusses the impact of his father's death on his life, his feelings surrounding the loss, and the importance of open conversations about grief.…
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Join Rosie as shares her experience of widowhood and its impact on children. In this series Rosie addresses the critical question: What about the children? This series features four guests who have lost a parent at a young age, each sharing their unique perspectives on coping with loss and the support systems that helped them. Featured Guests: S2 -…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Gill-Moss sits down with Kassandra McCleary, an American living in Paris who unexpectedly lost her husband to a lung cancer at just 37. Their love story began when Kassandra moved to France, where they built a life together, filled with travel, laughter, and a vibrant community of friends. But when her husband w…
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In this episode of Widowed-AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss is joined by Jonathan Gill-Moss to discuss various life updates and reflections. Rosie shares her experiences hosting a new podcast for Options Autism in a professional studio, highlighting her journey toward increased independence and confidence. They explore the complexities of managing their ch…
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S2 - EP14 - Sari Overby - Family, Love, and Finding Strength Through Loss
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In this episode, Rosie sits down with Sari Overby, a mother from Maryland with a story that balances the joys and heartbreaks of life after a devastating diagnosis. Sari met her husband Ben as a teenager, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and shared dreams. But when Ben was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, they faced a ne…
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Gut Health and Grief: What you need to know
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Gut Health and Grief:What you need to know With Pamela Groulx It began with an auto-immune disease of a young daughter. And it continues to today – a passion for Pamela Groulx to educate people about the importance of gut health and its role in leading a holistic life. Rick discusses with Pamela the role of gut health as it applies to those who are…
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S2 - EP13 - Jackie Rees - From Diagnosis to Goodbye: The Unseen Path
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In the latest episode of Widowed AF, join Rosie Gill-Moss as she sits down with Jackie Rees from Glasgow, who shares her unvarnished journey through grief, love, and enduring connections. Jackie recounts a story that begins with an unexpected heart condition that leads her into an emotional labyrinth. We follow her and her husband David, whose life…
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S2 - E12- Judy Condie - From Loss to Light
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Judy Condie’s life was shaped by her deep bond with her husband, Richard, a man she’d known almost her entire life. Their love story wasn’t a whirlwind romance but a slow burn, rooted in shared history and familiarity. They worked side by side, raised children together, and faced the ups and downs of life with a quiet resilience. Richard was her pa…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie and Jonathan Gill-Moss reflect on their recent experience hosting Woodstock, a festival that brought together a community. What began as a simple idea blossomed into a joyous day full of music, friendship, and celebration. Despite minor hiccups, such as missing stages and toilet issues, the event symbolised more…
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Summary: Welcome to another episode of Widowed AF. In this episode, host Rosie Gill-Moss has a detailed conversation with Geraint Williams, who shares his experience of being widowed and raising two young boys. Geraint discusses his late wife Rosie’s ten-year journey with cancer, the impact on their family, and the adjustments he has made since her…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss catches up with listeners She shares updates from her busy life, discussing kids finishing school, primary school proms, and the usual juggling act of parenthood. Rosie talks about her recent chat with Dan Clark from MindJam. If your kids spend a lot of time gaming, Dan's insights on the benefits …
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In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss welcomes Audry Lynn Henniger, who shares her story from Texas. Audry discusses the events surrounding the disappearance and death of her husband, Bill, during a whitewater kayaking trip, highlighting the similarities between her experience and Rosie’s. The episode begins with Audry describing her …
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In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie takes a moment to check in and share some thoughts. Rosie discusses the recent passing of Michael Mosley and reflects on how such losses resonate deeply. With the summer holidays approaching, she talks about the challenges of keeping kids entertained, especially with a wide range of ages. Rosie also gives an upd…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie Gill-Moss speaks with Ksenija Krstic about her journey through grief after losing her husband, André, in a paragliding accident. Ksenija opens up about the shock of sudden loss, the struggle to find solace, and the importance of support from friends and community. The conversation digs into the complexities of g…
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When you wonder why there’s so much death and then you meet God in the valley
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After experiencing multiple deaths, including the murder of her sister and two miscarriages, Anne Peterson struggled with anger towards God, yet He still pursued her. As a result, Anne returned to writing poetry – something she loved to do in her childhood. Through poetry, she was able to express her deepest questions and emotions and discovered wh…
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Kintsugi Your Heart: The Art of Living With Grief
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Kintsugi Your Heart The Art of Living with Grief Carol shares her story of grief following the death of her husband and jazz musician, Brian. Learn about how changing the environment in her journey – attending a Catholic convent and practicing silence – led her to a deeper understanding of grief and a new career path to help others in their grief. …
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In today's episode of Widowed AF, Rosie welcomes Rebecca Vogel-Pitts from Colorado. Rebecca is not only a widow but also a member of the former Hot Young Widows Club, a group that provided vital support to Rosie during her grieving process. Rebecca shares the heartbreaking story of her husband Kevin's death in a skiing accident in 2016. Kevin, died…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss speaks to Jess Walton, a young widow from Swanley, North Kent. Jess shares the story of her late husband, Matthew, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28. Despite initial dismissals by doctors, further tests confirmed the rare and aggressive cancer. Jess walks us through their journ…
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In this new episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss welcomes Kirsty Cluff, who joins her for a chat from Scotland. Kirsty shares her emotional journey, detailing her life with her late husband Pete, a dedicated soldier who unexpectedly passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition just weeks shy of his 22nd year in service. The episode delves…
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The Grief Journey of a Mom and Her Three Young Children
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The Grief Journey of a Mom and Her Three Young Children Nikki Paul openly shares her grief journey following the traumatic death of her husband as result of a vehicle accident. As a pediatrician, Dr. Nikki learns new lessons and skills in the midst of her deep grief, working through a new chapter as a single mom with three young children. Find hope…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, host Rosie Gill-Moss is joined by Stacey Heale, author of Now is Not the Time for Flowers, and widowed mum of two. Stacey shares the horror of losing her husband Greg to Bowel Cancer at a young age, navigating grief while raising their two young daughters. Rosie and Stacey hit it off immediately bonding over their sha…
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Join us for the first episode of Season 2 of Widowed AF, where your host Rosie Gill-Moss, alongside co-host Jonathan Gill-Moss, return for more stories from the coal face of widowhood . This episode reintroduces the ethos of the podcast and shares a recap for new listeners. You can expect to hear frank conversations that provide insight and underst…
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⭐️ Episode 100!!!! ⭐️ A little over one year ago we began to broadcast stories from our hidden world. Stories that broke the mould, changed the narrative around widowhood and gave a voice to those who felt silenced by their grief. This landmark episode ends Season 1, and we are so grateful to everyone who has listened to and supported the show, and…
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Awkward Moments at the Water Cooler: Engaging a griever returning to work
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It’s happened to many of us – we return to work following the death of a loved one. We’re anxious. Our co-workers are afraid to say or do the wrong thing. Suzanne Jobour returned to work with trepidation following the death of her son, Ben. She now shares her experience openly – her grief journey resulted in a mission to help change grief in the wo…
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In this episode of Widowed AF, Rosie talks with Debbie Weiss, a widow who lost her husband George to male breast cancer in 2013 after nearly 40 years together. Debbie opens up about the extreme isolation she felt after George's death, as they had no children and little family support. She shares how George shut her out of his medical care as he str…
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This episode explores the vital importance of self-care and finding healthy outlets to recharge, especially for widowed parents dealing with grief while raising children. Rosie and John discuss taking breaks when needed, whether it's spending a night alone at a hotel or engaging in hobbies and activities that allow you to temporarily remove yoursel…
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In this episode of "Widowed AF," Rosie Gill-Moss interviews our guest about her life after the loss of her husband Tom, her challenges as a foreigner in the UK, and raising a son with autism. She shares insights into her experiences, including navigating legal and financial hurdles post-loss and understanding her son's neurodiversity. This episode …
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The dynamic widowed duo are back, taking all things grief, parenting and falling in mud- I got knocked down, but I got up again 😉. We are rapidly approaching our 100th episode, which feels impossible and makes us so proud of you all. Today we reflect on this monumental milestone and all that we have learned along the way. #Suddendeath #Cancerdeath …
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Equine Assisted Therapy: What a horse can offer in a grief journey
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Becky Cort combines two passions in her profession of caring for those who are experiencing loss: her compassion for people and her love of horses. Learn about the fascinating world of Equine Assistant Therapy, and the role a horse can play with its ability to create a non-judgmental space for those who are on a grief journey. rebeccacort@comcast.n…
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Analia shares her story of meeting her husband, their life together, and the tragic event that led to his sudden death. She discusses the challenges of being a solo parent and the impact of grief on her life. We cover the often tricky process of dating and finding love again, as well as the importance of preserving memories and creating new ones. U…
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Today host Rosie is joined by (alive) husband Jon after a couple of weeks off, and in the episode we tell you why… We talk about mental health, both in relation to grief and also in terms of past trauma, misdiagnosis and the other scary sounding things you may uncover through therapy. 😬 The term ‘Ambiguous Grief’ puts a name to the feeling of uncer…
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Leaving on a Jet Plane..... And finding a grief friend
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Lisa and Monica first met on a flight from Las Vegas to Calgary. Little did they know that they would become best friends because of their common grief journey - both had experienced the death of a parent. Hear about their first encounter, the lessons they've learned from each since then, and their ongoing long-distance friendship as they continue …
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In episode #93 of the Widowed AF podcast, host Rosie Gill-Moss introduces us to Leonie Thorpe, whose story unfolds against the backdrop of the pandemic. Leonie's tale is one of love, the importance of family, and the unique challenges of grieving in an unprecedented global crisis. Leonie met her partner Richard in 2012, both having been previously …
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The Foods We Eat – Part 2 Nutritional options for sleep & brain health
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Holistic nutrition professional and Red Seal chef, Jenna Den Hoed, joins us for a second episode about nutrition and health. Jen will help us reflect upon the foods we purchase and eat. She’ll also take a deep dive into understanding foods that help us sleep better and support brain health. Why not begin 2024 by examining the foods you ingest and b…
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It’s back! In today’s episode, Rosie explains what prompted the couple’s recent need to take some time off. You’ll miss the your resident Northern widower (aka the alive husband), but fear not, he will be back next week. There is also some thrilling news concerning Widstock 2024, and toilets. As well as the usual wanderings of a scattered mind. Con…
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Food, Stress and Health – Part 1: Holistic wisdom about the foods we eat
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Holistic nutrition professional and Red Seal chef, Jenna Den Hoed, takes us into the fascinating world of foods for healthy living. In this episode you will receive a wealth of information about why your body works the way it does and why certain foods help you to thrive as you nourish body, mind, and soul. You will learn about stress and food, gai…
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In this episode , we invite you to join Nina Edwards. Nina's story is one of love rediscovered, a tale of finding joy in the most unexpected places, only to face the unthinkable – the loss of her soulmate to a cruel and relentless illness. As a single mother, Nina's world took a turn for the brighter when she met Owen through their sons' shared lov…
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* Apologies for the sound on Jon's microphone today. Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram @widowedAF Email: theshow at widowedAF.com Web: (https://www.widowedaf.com) Watch on (YouTube)Av Rosie Gill-Moss and Jonathan Gill-Moss
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In this episode of Widowed AF , Rosie warmly welcomes her latest guest, Lisa Aldridge. Lisa's story, woven with threads of love, loss, and newfound happiness, unfolds like a novel you can't put down. Our story begins with Lisa, a vibrant volunteer at St John Ambulance, where fate brings Gavin into her life. Their connection is instant and profound,…
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In this chatty episode of Widowed AF, Rosie and Jon tackle the dreaded holiday season while navigating their own and their children’s grief, festive expectations and Rosie’s ‘near death’ experience with Flu. The episode offers practical strategies for maintaining traditions and well-being during the holidays. And comforting to those who may be stru…
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Around the Kitchen Table: One end-of-life conversation at a time
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How do you start a conversation about your own end of life? And when is a good time to talk about it? Holly Stubbs’ story – of learning from her Nan at an early age and her ongoing experience as an end-of-life educator, death doula and funeral director – offers us wisdom about this often-difficult topic. Learn from Holly as she takes us through the…
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In this episode, Dan Frost talks to Rosie about devastating loss of his wife, Lisa, to cancer. He shares the profound impact her illness had on their family and the unique challenges he now faces as a widowed male parent. Hosted by Rosie Gill-Moss, this conversation explores the search for meaning and support in the face of unimaginable pain. Dan's…
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