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The Positive Widow - Waves of Grief
Manage episode 478404150 series 2826302
When Christina Napoleon lost her husband to cancer while raising their six-year-old daughter, she found herself without a roadmap. A successful finance professional accustomed to checklists and clear directives, she suddenly faced the disorienting reality of grief with no instruction manual. This experience—followed by the losses of her mother and father—eventually led her to a profound moment of decision at the beach, watching waves crash against the shoreline.
"Those waves are just like grief waves," Christina shares, describing the pivotal moment she decided she no longer wanted to remain "at the bottom of the darkest ocean floor." Instead, she committed to learning how to swim through her grief and find light again—not just for herself, but for her daughter who needed her mother back.
Christina's journey from corporate finance to certified grief educator and coach reveals powerful insights about widow's fog, the challenges of decision-making during grief, and the importance of incremental healing. Her innovative "Power of One" approach began with just one minute of walking each morning, gradually expanding to thirty minutes as she slowly reconnected with the world around her.
Now the author of "The Positive Widow" and founder of a 10,000-member Facebook community, Christina shares why traditional grief counseling often falls short for widows, how unprocessed grief eventually demands attention, and why finding the right support makes all the difference. She explains that moving forward with joy doesn't mean leaving loved ones behind—we can experience both gratitude and grief simultaneously as we rebuild our lives after devastating loss.
Ready to transform your grief journey? Explore Christina's book, coaching programs, and free grief guides designed specifically for widows navigating life after loss.
Contact:
www.asiliveandgrieve.com
[email protected]
Facebook: As I Live and Grieve
Instagram: @asiliveandgrieve
YouTube: asiliveandgrieve
TikTok: @asiliveandgrieve
To Reach Christina:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thepositivewidow.com
Social Media: thepositivewidow on all platforms
Credits:
Music by Kevin MacLeod
Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve
The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.
Chapters
1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Christina's Journey to Grief Coaching (00:01:27)
3. The Beach Decision: Choosing to Swim (00:06:02)
4. Understanding Widow's Fog (00:13:47)
5. The Power of One: Self-Care After Loss (00:19:13)
6. Finding the Right Grief Support (00:27:30)
7. Resources and The Positive Widow Book (00:31:35)
8. Final Thoughts and Free Resources (00:36:39)
233 episodes
Manage episode 478404150 series 2826302
When Christina Napoleon lost her husband to cancer while raising their six-year-old daughter, she found herself without a roadmap. A successful finance professional accustomed to checklists and clear directives, she suddenly faced the disorienting reality of grief with no instruction manual. This experience—followed by the losses of her mother and father—eventually led her to a profound moment of decision at the beach, watching waves crash against the shoreline.
"Those waves are just like grief waves," Christina shares, describing the pivotal moment she decided she no longer wanted to remain "at the bottom of the darkest ocean floor." Instead, she committed to learning how to swim through her grief and find light again—not just for herself, but for her daughter who needed her mother back.
Christina's journey from corporate finance to certified grief educator and coach reveals powerful insights about widow's fog, the challenges of decision-making during grief, and the importance of incremental healing. Her innovative "Power of One" approach began with just one minute of walking each morning, gradually expanding to thirty minutes as she slowly reconnected with the world around her.
Now the author of "The Positive Widow" and founder of a 10,000-member Facebook community, Christina shares why traditional grief counseling often falls short for widows, how unprocessed grief eventually demands attention, and why finding the right support makes all the difference. She explains that moving forward with joy doesn't mean leaving loved ones behind—we can experience both gratitude and grief simultaneously as we rebuild our lives after devastating loss.
Ready to transform your grief journey? Explore Christina's book, coaching programs, and free grief guides designed specifically for widows navigating life after loss.
Contact:
www.asiliveandgrieve.com
[email protected]
Facebook: As I Live and Grieve
Instagram: @asiliveandgrieve
YouTube: asiliveandgrieve
TikTok: @asiliveandgrieve
To Reach Christina:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thepositivewidow.com
Social Media: thepositivewidow on all platforms
Credits:
Music by Kevin MacLeod
Copyright 2020, by As I Live and Grieve
The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.
Chapters
1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Christina's Journey to Grief Coaching (00:01:27)
3. The Beach Decision: Choosing to Swim (00:06:02)
4. Understanding Widow's Fog (00:13:47)
5. The Power of One: Self-Care After Loss (00:19:13)
6. Finding the Right Grief Support (00:27:30)
7. Resources and The Positive Widow Book (00:31:35)
8. Final Thoughts and Free Resources (00:36:39)
233 episodes
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