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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/rss.xsl"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title>Widow Wit and Wisdom</title><description><![CDATA[This podcast is a place where widows and others can come to feel less alone. A safe place to process and share all the feelings, emotions and other shit that comes with being a widow.  This is podcast that I, as new widow needed desperately and could have turned to for comfort, understanding, information and a laugh.  A place where anyone can come to learn what grief really looks like in hopes that they can be more understanding, empathetic, patient, and helpful to anyone around them going through this shit too.  Grief sucks, but it sucks worse when those around you don't get it.]]></description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:28:13 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Resonate Recordings https://resonaterecordings.com</generator><atom:link href="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/widow-wit-and-wisdom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" rel="hub"/><itunes:author>Sarah Johnston</itunes:author><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This podcast is a place where widows and others can come to feel less alone. A safe place to process and share all the feelings, emotions and other shit that comes with being a widow.  This is podcast that I, as new widow needed desperately and could have turned to for comfort, understanding, information and a laugh.  A place where anyone can come to learn what grief really looks like in hopes that they can be more understanding, empathetic, patient, and helpful to anyone around them going through this shit too.  Grief sucks, but it sucks worse when those around you don't get it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:complete>No</itunes:complete><image><url>https://prod-podcast-media-public.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/migrations/com-resonaterecordings-public/cover-art/ds2fjHwyKsWQCyrac1dHVnWMohmKWm1bzYakXvB4.jpg</url><title>Widow Wit and Wisdom</title></image><itunes:image href="https://prod-podcast-media-public.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/migrations/com-resonaterecordings-public/cover-art/ds2fjHwyKsWQCyrac1dHVnWMohmKWm1bzYakXvB4.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Sarah Johnston</itunes:name><itunes:email>widowwitandwisdom@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:guid>019e6fcc-56c8-72b9-99ec-2147b8abd57c</podcast:guid><item><title>The Saving Grace of My Grief: The Runner's Voice</title><itunes:title>The Saving Grace of My Grief: The Runner's Voice</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this conversation, Sarah Johnston shares her journey of navigating grief through the lens of distance running. She discusses how running has been a saving grace, providing her with resilience and strength during difficult times. Sarah emphasizes the importance of setting one's own pace in both running and healing, acknowledging the necessity of facing painful moments. She also highlights the significance of seeking help and support from others, particularly in the context of widowhood, and how applying a runner's mentality can aid in the grief process.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">0053623e-7df1-45c3-8ff4-6f46630893af</guid><enclosure url="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/media/widow-wit-and-wisdom/019e7005-5d8a-71c7-9d80-ccd786e4ef5a/019e7061-f499-73c2-bef8-7c433715ab8d/widow-wit-and-wisdom-the-saving-grace-of-my-grief-the-runner-s-voice-full-audio-.mp3" length="51570563" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this conversation, Sarah Johnston shares her journey of navigating grief through the lens of distance running. She discusses how running has been a saving grace, providing her with resilience and strength during difficult times. Sarah emphasizes the importance of setting one's own pace in both running and healing, acknowledging the necessity of facing painful moments. She also highlights the significance of seeking help and support from others, particularly in the context of widowhood, and how applying a runner's mentality can aid in the grief process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1612</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Navigating the Holidays as a Widow</title><itunes:title>Navigating the Holidays as a Widow</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[In this conversation, Sarah shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of holiday grief as a widow. She reflects on her experiences over the years, discussing the emotional challenges of family gatherings, the struggle to find joy amidst sadness, and the importance of creating new memories while honoring the past. Sarah emphasizes the significance of showing up during the holidays, even when it feels difficult, and the value of sharing happy memories with others. Through her story, she offers insights into coping with the unique emotions that arise during the holiday season, ultimately finding a balance between grief and gratitude.  Sarah highlights the significance of giving oneself grace and finding joy amidst the pain, while also embracing gratitude for the moments spent with loved ones. Her insights offer valuable coping strategies for anyone dealing with grief during the holiday season.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5b694880-463b-403b-9109-cafd0ca05a9d</guid><enclosure url="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/media/widow-wit-and-wisdom/019e7005-5200-701f-8add-fb5f92ef2b0d/019e7061-a5bc-7234-9c30-9d7a1b3a7c5f/widow-wit-and-wisdom-navigating-the-holidays-as-a-widow-full-audio-mixmp3.mp3" length="55014938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this conversation, Sarah shares her personal journey of navigating the complexities of holiday grief as a widow. She reflects on her experiences over the years, discussing the emotional challenges of family gatherings, the struggle to find joy amidst sadness, and the importance of creating new memories while honoring the past. Sarah emphasizes the significance of showing up during the holidays, even when it feels difficult, and the value of sharing happy memories with others. Through her story, she offers insights into coping with the unique emotions that arise during the holiday season, ultimately finding a balance between grief and gratitude.  Sarah highlights the significance of giving oneself grace and finding joy amidst the pain, while also embracing gratitude for the moments spent with loved ones. Her insights offer valuable coping strategies for anyone dealing with grief during the holiday season.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1719</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Suicide Took Him But Shame Held The Sword</title><itunes:title>Suicide Took Him But Shame Held The Sword</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Sarah discusses the subject of suicide and suicide loss.  Not only the powerful grief and endless questions that come with it, but the stigmas surrounding suicide and suicide loss as well, and how showing some grace, compassion and understanding can make a world of difference.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">1d36a051-5066-485f-b87c-efb87a3a2dba</guid><enclosure url="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/media/widow-wit-and-wisdom/019e7005-3301-7243-956e-2f0b778e8c03/019e7061-139d-7369-afeb-f080e5b2777a/widow-wit-and-wisdom-suicide-took-him-but-shame-held-the-sword-mixmp3.mp3" length="34636982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sarah discusses the subject of suicide and suicide loss.  Not only the powerful grief and endless questions that come with it, but the stigmas surrounding suicide and suicide loss as well, and how showing some grace, compassion and understanding can make a world of difference.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2165</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sarah's What's Helped and Hasn't</title><itunes:title>Sarah's What's Helped and Hasn't</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[A small glimpse into a few of the things that helped and haven't in my widowhood and grief journey.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">810353e3-3c19-44f7-8c13-8bb3a7c8b9ae</guid><enclosure url="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/media/widow-wit-and-wisdom/019e7005-0032-73db-831d-a7968f32ad2f/019e705f-cc2f-7131-b679-b87fc5e0bc9b/widow-wit-and-wisdom-what-s-helped-and-hasn-t-mixmp3.mp3" length="43296374" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A small glimpse into a few of the things that helped and haven't in my widowhood and grief journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2165</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sarah's Story</title><itunes:title>Sarah's Story</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Sarah shares her story of her husband's suicide and the challenges they faced . She reflects on the grief and shock she experienced and the numbness that initially protected her from the reality of the situation. Sarah and Marissa discuss the lack of support and understanding received when losing a loved one to suicide.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">683d4e7d-7748-4ac7-9375-47c8545cfc9d</guid><enclosure url="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/media/widow-wit-and-wisdom/019e7005-13f2-7236-910f-e16215ba5c75/019e7060-3ec8-7107-80a6-c625f9432350/widow-wit-and-wisdom-sarah-s-story-mixmp3.mp3" length="41036681" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sarah shares her story of her husband's suicide and the challenges they faced . She reflects on the grief and shock she experienced and the numbness that initially protected her from the reality of the situation. 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Marisa shares the story of her late husband Elijah's journey and struggles that eventually led to catastrophic health crisis.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3161</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Getting to Know Us</title><itunes:title>Getting to Know Us</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[Meet Sarah & Marissa two widows on very different journeys but bonded by the most insane divine timing.  Here's a quick introduction to their stories and what to expect from this podcast.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">171d90fb-7abd-4eef-ba2a-c22386f33d74</guid><enclosure url="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/media/widow-wit-and-wisdom/019e7005-0c82-72c4-b2bf-6e7197a3d721/019e7060-15f9-70f6-a6e3-78dfe514b3bc/widow-wit-and-wisdom-getting-to-know-us-mixmp3.mp3" length="16386560" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet Sarah & Marissa two widows on very different journeys but bonded by the most insane divine timing.  Here's a quick introduction to their stories and what to expect from this podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1024</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>