Grief can affect every part of your life. It can change how you feel, how you think, and even how close you feel to God.

On this episode of A Widow's Heart, Pam Lundell talks with licensed psychologist and author Audrey Davidheiser about grief and healing after loss. They talk about common emotions many widows experience, including sadness, anger, guilt, and loneliness.

Audrey shares gentle encouragement for those who feel tired, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She offers a compassionate way to understand grief without rushing the process or trying to be strong all the time.

This conversation is a reminder that healing takes time and that you are not alone as you walk through grief.

Grieving during the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially when Christmas traditions and family gatherings bring up painful memories. In this heartfelt conversation, host Pam Lundell welcomes life coach and widow advocate Erin Hente to share gentle, practical wisdom for navigating the holiday season with grace, honesty, and hope. Whether you're newly widowed or years into your grief journey, this episode offers encouragement, grounding insights, and simple ways to honor your loved one while caring for your own heart.

Lori Larson Heller is a writer, speaker, fierce ALS advocate, and a widow. She is also the President of the Jim Heller 'End ALS' Memorial Fund. Lori was a previous guest on the podcast (EP 6) and since then has written a book called "Buckle Up" about her life, loss and the power of moving forward. Lori doesn't tell you to "move on" or offer cliches that don't help. She encourages you to emerge stronger, roll down the windows, listen to some tunes and begin to enjoy life again. I hope you are encouraged by her story, humor and faith.

When Rachel Powell lost her husband to suicide at 31, her world fell apart. But in the midst of pain, God met her with healing, purpose, and a new calling to help other widows find hope. In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel and Pam talk about surviving deep loss, breaking the silence around suicide, and discovering life and light again through Christ.

Worship leader and songwriter Jamie Bollinger joins A Widow's Heart to share her story of faith, loss, and hope. After walking through her husband Freddy's kidney failure, transplant, and sudden passing, Jamie discovered God's peace and provision in the hardest valleys. She now encourages others through worship and her devotional booklet, Names of God: Who God Is in Our Time of Need.

In this episode, Jamie opens up about:

• Facing grief with faith in God's presence

• How worship becomes a lifeline in suffering

• The powerful names of God that bring comfort and peace

Learn more about Jamie's devotional Names of God here: https://jamiebollinger.com

If you're a widow, walking through grief, or simply longing to experience God more deeply, Jamie's story will remind you that the Lord is your provider, your peace, and the One who sees you.

In this powerful episode of A Widow's Heart, host Pam Lundell talks with Dr. Kimberly Hubenette—a skilled cosmetic dentist, author, and widow—about love, resilience, and the will to keep going after unimaginable loss. Kimberly shares her extraordinary love story with her late husband Mark, a double lung transplant survivor and devoted search-and-rescue volunteer. Together, they embraced an adventurous, survivalist lifestyle that prepared Kimberly in surprising ways for the day she would need to live, love, survive, and thrive without him.

Discover how Mark's legacy inspired Kimberly's unique novel Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over—a wilderness survival story mirroring her own emotional and spiritual journey. She opens up about grief, the comfort of "God winks," the healing power of nature, and the importance of building community. You'll also hear practical survival tips, from preparing a "bug-out" bag to caring for pets in emergencies, and learn about Kimberly's retreats that help widows rediscover life's beauty.

If you've faced loss—or simply want an inspiring story of courage and hope—this conversation will encourage you to believe that you can survive, heal, and begin again.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Tiffany. She lost her mom, and it hit hard, but in that loss God met her in a deeper way. Her mother had quietly passed down a strong faith through simple things like weekly devotions and memorizing Scripture. Now Tiffany is doing the same, passing on that legacy and learning what it really means to trust God through every season.

JoAnn Kuzma Deveney lost her 18-month-old son in a tragic accident—and years later, her husband to leukemia. In this powerful conversation, JoAnn shares how grief shaped her faith, the signs that gave her comfort, and the healing she found through God's presence, symbolism, and storytelling.

Learn more about JoAnn and her award-winning books at: Award-Winning Author JoAnn Kuzma Deveny

Her books are also available on Amazon:
📘 When Bluebirds Fly: Losing a Child, Living with Hope
📗 I Am Widow, Hear Me Roar: Confessions of a Surviving Spouse
📕 99 Ways to Make a Flight Attendant Fly Off the Handle