Ready to dip your toes—or maybe just test the water—when it comes to dating after loss? Get ready for a heartfelt crash course in venturing back into the dating world as a widow!

This solo episode is filled with honest advice& relatable stories as we cover the three essential things every widow should consider before dating:

timing, guilt, and redefining what you want in a new relationship.

You'll hear real questions from listeners like Dan, discover how to navigate the complicated feelings of guilt and loyalty, and get empowered to honor your own timeline—no matter what those around you say. Whether you’re just starting to think about dating again or feeling overwhelmed by all the emotions that come with it, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable tips to help you move forward with confidence and compassion.

Don’t forget to check out the Dating Again After Losing Your Spouse Workbook and a curated list of resources to support you along your journey. Tune in and let Jen remind you: you deserve joy, love, and maybe even some fun along the way!

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To all the men who are questioning whether or not to date a widow, this is for you! And to all the widows who need to remember just how amazing they are - this is for you too!

In terms of relationships and love, dating a widow just might be the best decision you'll ever make!

Widows and widowers, not sure if you're ready to date? Take this QUIZ to find out: https://widow180.kit.com/datingquiz

Watch the "Where Can I Meet A Partner?" Workshop 20 minute VIDEO at https://www.widow180.com/datingworkshop

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Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

In the final 35 minutes of this heartfelt Widow 180 episode, I continue my deep and honest conversation with Courtney Pray Duke as we explore how to move forward after loss.

Episode Highlights:

• Turning Pain Into Purpose: Courtney Pray Duke shares how her deepest wounds led her to discover her calling, emphasizing:
  "The thing that you thought was going to take you out might just be the very thing God uses to bring people all the way through their brokenness and into wholeness and victory."
• Insights from Her Book, "And She Got Up":
  Courtney unpacks her writing process, the dream that led to the book’s completion, and why sharing hope—especially for widows and those facing grief—is her motivation!
• Declarations in the Dark:
  Courtney explains the practice of speaking truth and hope over your life during the hardest, rock-bottom moments that we all encounter:
  The darkness wants to drown out your life and I was thinking, "You’re going to have to change what you’re declaring—that this is not the end of your life."
• Navigating the Messy Middle:
  Jen and Courtney discuss the slow, unpredictable shifts in grief and healing:
  Courtney encourages listeners not to rush this process!
• Life After Loss & Remarriage:
  Courtney opens up about remarriage, blending families, and letting herself experience joy again! And the addition of a new baby into the family!
  "A man isn’t the goal. A man isn’t going to fix our issues or save the day!"

Listener Takeaways:

• Permission to grieve at your own pace and embrace each small shift toward healing.
• The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive community and allowing yourself to imagine future joy.
• That hope, beauty, and even laughter can re-emerge after the darkest nights.

FREE Workshop for you! The "Where Can I Meet A New Partner?" Workshop, a 20 minute video that just might change your life! Watch it now: https://www.widow180.com/datingworkshop

Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927

Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/

Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQ

For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com