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Grief Relief for Christian Women | Widow, Support, Connection, Loss of Spouse, Joy, Grief and Trauma
Grief Relief for Christian Women | Widow, Support, Connection, Loss of Spouse, Joy, Grief and Trauma
Grief Relief for Christian Women is a faith-based podcast hosted by Patty Jackson, a certified Christian grief and trauma coach, aimed at widows who want to rediscover joy, purpose and laughter after losing a spouse. Each episode offers practical, faith-centered tools and techniques for coping when grief feels overwhelming and for moving forward one day at a time. Patty also shares honest encouragement for women who have tried therapy or grief groups and still feel stuck, covering topics like finding peace, rebuilding confidence and reconnecting with God. Listeners are invited to join her weekly for a relaxed, coffee-chat style conversation and to connect through her website, email, Facebook group and Pinterest.
Episodes
Ep 30 - Going Through Their Belongings: Navigating Grief, Guilt, and Fear of Regret
When should you go through your loved one’s belongings—and why is it so hard, even when you feel ready? In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, we talk about three common obstacles that get in your way when going through your loved one's belongings: what letting go means to you, decision fatigue, and fear of regret.
With faith and practical steps, Patty will help you approach those de
Ep 29 - It’s fall, y’all! Finding Joy in a New Season of Grief
It’s Fall, Y’all! 🍂
Fall is here, y’all—and with the cooler weather, football, fall colors, and all the little things we love about this season, it can also bring memories of the people we’ve lost.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson talks about the changing seasons of life and how grief can show up when we least expect it. But here’s the reminder: you can miss someo
Ep 28 - Gratitude and Overwhelm After Loss
Gratitude and Overwhelm After Loss
Can you be grateful and overwhelmed at the same time? Absolutely!
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty talks honestly about what happens when gratitude and overwhelm show up together after loss. Grief can make even the simplest things feel like too much, and sometimes we're so overwhelmed that we forget to notice the good things happening ri
Episode 27 - REPLAY EP. 22-5 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Widow
Episode 27 - Replay of % things I wish I knew as a new widow:
Hey y’all! Welcome Welcome! I'm so glad you are here with me again today, Tuesday, September 22.
Well… I have to be honest with y’all. I was busy! 😂 I’ve been working on some new projects behind the scenes, and somehow, between working on all of that and just living life, time got away from me!
So, rather than leave you hanging this wee
Ep 26 - 8 Things I've Learned About Grief
8 Things I’ve Learned About Grief in 8 Years
It’s been 8½ years since I lost my husband, Ralph, and a little over two years since I lost both of my parents. Through all the tears, hard days, good days, and plenty of leaning on Jesus, I’ve learned a LOT about grief.
In this episode, I’m sharing 8 lessons I’ve learned along the way—including why we don’t “get over” grief, how grief and joy can live
Ep 25 - Grief & 9/11: Remembering While We Keep Living
Some dates are more than just dates on a calendar. They carry memories, emotions, people, and moments we will never forget.
September 11th is one of those dates.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty talks about the connection between grief, 9/11, and the unexpected ways certain seasons, holidays, and anniversaries can bring memories of loss rushing back.
For many of us, we ca
Ep 24 - Where Did My Motivation Go? How to Get Moving Again After Loss
Have you ever had one of those days when you just don't want to do anything? You know you should get up, get dressed, exercise, clean the house, return the phone call…but your motivation has completely left the building!
If you're grieving, that lack of motivation can feel even heavier. Grief can leave you emotionally and physically exhausted, making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming.
In t
Ep 23 - Fear or Faith: Which One is Leading you?
After loss, fear can become a very loud voice. It can make us afraid to love again, try new things, make plans, travel, or even fully enjoy the life we still have. But what if faith could become louder than fear?
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson gets real about the battle between fear and faith—and shares a hilarious (and slightly terrifying!) story from a recent
Ep 22 - 5 Things I Wish I knew as a New Widow
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Widow
What if you could sit down with the woman you were when you first became a widow—and tell her what you know now?
In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson shares 5 things she wishes she had known as a new widow—lessons she learned through years of walking through grief, healing, faith, and rebuilding a life she never expected
Ep 21 - Why Am I So Tired? The Physical Symptoms of Grief
Why are you so tired after losing someone you love? If you've been feeling exhausted, forgetful, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself, you're not alone. Grief doesn't just affect your emotions—it impacts your entire body.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson explores the physical symptoms of grief, including fatigue, widow brain, brain fog, sleep struggles, anxiety, and th
Ep 20 - Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart? The Hidden Physical Effects of Grief
Can you really die of a broken heart? It may sound like something people say after losing a loved one, but medical research shows that Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, is a real condition that can occur after intense emotional stress—especially the death of a spouse or someone you deeply love.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson explores
Ep 19 - When Grief Hijacks Your Mind (And You're Not Crazy)
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Lost your train of thought mid-sentence? Forgotten appointments, misplaced your keys, or struggled to make even the simplest decisions after losing your husband?
You're not losing your mind—and you're certainly not alone.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson dives into the very real experience of widow
Ep 18 - The Grief Triggers Nobody Warns You About
Have you ever found yourself crying in the grocery store because you walked past your loved one's favorite snack? Or heard a song, caught a familiar scent, or driven by a place that instantly brought back a flood of memories?
You're not alone.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson talks about the grief triggers nobody prepares us for—the ordinary, everyday moments that
Ep 17 - The Second Death Anniversary: Why Year Two Can Feel Harder
The second death anniversary often brings unexpected emotions. For some women, Year Two feels even harder than the first. For others, it brings moments of peace—and sometimes guilt for feeling better.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares why grief changes after the first year, how to prepare for a death anniversary, and why there's no "right" way to grieve. Through bib
Ep 16 - Time Doesn't Heal Grief - Taking Action Does!
You've probably heard it before: "Time heals all wounds." But does it really?
In this heartfelt episode, Patty shares why that familiar saying isn't the whole truth. Drawing from her own journey of losing her husband, Ralph, eight and a half years ago, she opens up about how grief can still feel like yesterday, even while living a full, joyful life today.
You'll discover why grief isn't linear, wh
Ep 15 - This Is Not As Good As It Gets: Finding Hope When You're Just Surviving
What happens when the people you've been caring for are gone, and you're left wondering what to do with all the empty hours? In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty Jackson shares how losing her husband, Ralph, and later both of her parents left her grieving not only the people she loved, but also the routines, purpose, and identity that came with caring for them.
If y
Ep 14 - Father's Day Without Dad: Honoring His Memory While Healing Your Heart
Father’s Day Without Dad: Honoring His Memory While Healing Your Heart
Father’s Day can bring a mix of emotions when your dad is no longer here. Even years after a loss, special days have a way of reminding us of the love, memories, and moments we miss most.
In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares her personal experience of missing her father and offers faith-fi
Ep 13 - Feel Confident Again After Loss
Feel Confident Again After Loss
Have you ever looked in the mirror after loss and wondered where your confidence went?
Grief has a way of shaking our identity, our routines, and even our belief in ourselves. The decisions that once felt easy suddenly feel overwhelming, and the future can seem uncertain. But confidence isn't something you've lost forever—it's something that can be rebuilt, one fait
Ep 12 - Celebrating Anniversaries With Faith, Hope, and Healing
Episode 12: Celebrating Anniversaries With Faith, Hope, and Healing
Do birthdays, wedding anniversaries, holidays, and heavenly anniversaries make your heart ache a little more?
You're not alone.
In this heartfelt episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares personal stories about her parents' nearly 67-year marriage, her dad's love of celebrating anniversaries, and how those special
Ep 11 - Grief, Grace, and Gratitude
Grief, Grace and Gratitude
🎙️ FULL EPISODE SCRIPT
Grief, Grace, and Gratitude
INTRO
Hey Ya'll. Welcome back to Grief Relief for Christian Women, where we talk about faith, healing, and all the things nobody warned us about—like how grief can turn a normal trip to H-E-B into a full-blown emotional meltdown in Isle 9. Yes, I've been there--did that!
I’m your host, Patty Jackson, and today we’re divi
Ep 10 - Joy in Grief: Joy Hunting
Joy Without Grief — Joy Hunting
In this powerful and joy-restoring episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, we explore what it really looks like to experience joy again after loss — not the fake smile, “I’m fine,” forced kind of joy, but the gentle, God-given kind that grows quietly in the cracks of a broken heart.
I’m introducing you to practice Joy Hunting — the intentional act of
Ep 9 - Physical Pain vs Grief Pain
In this episode, Patty invites you to walk beside her as she compares two kinds of healing: physical recovery from rotator cuff surgery and the emotional journey of grief. Physical pain is sharp, located, and with a clear treatment plan—grief pain, by contrast, is invisible and relentless, surfacing in moments, memories, and quiet nights. She breaks down:
The difference between a pain you can poi
Ep 8 - Mother's Day and Missing My Momma
Podcast Episode: “Mother’s Day, and Missing My Mama”
Hey ya'll, welcome back to Grief Relief for Christian Women. I’m Patty, and today…We are talking about Mother's Day and missing my momma. Mother’s Day holds a whole lot of beauty and a whole lot of ache at the same time.
And this year marks two years since my sweet mama went home to be with Jesus.
Let me pray for you.
“Father, for every woman li
Ep 7 - Reimagine After Loss
Have you ever had one of those quiet moments…
Not a dramatic, crying-on-the-floor moment…
Just a quiet afternoon, in the middle of doing absolutely nothing,
And this little thought floats through your mind…
"what's ahead for me?"
Not said out loud. Not even fully formed.
Just… there.
Like a question you're almost afraid to ask because you're not sure you're ready for the answer.
Well — if that's
Ep 6 - Rediscover Yourself After Loss
Second R: REDISCOVER
🎙️ EPISODE: REDISCOVER
Rediscover: Finding What Matters to You Now
This is the season where you don't rush, but you reintroduce yourself to the woman God is shaping you into. Think of it like meeting yourself again...but this time, with more wisdom, more grace, and way less tolerance for nonsense.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking…
“I’m still me… but life doesn’t feel the
Ep 5 - Rebuilding After Loss: What it Actually Looks Like
What does life look like after everything has changed?
In this episode, Patty Jackson introduces the first of the 3 R’s—Rebuild—and gently explores what it means to keep living in a world that feels quieter, different, and unfamiliar after loss.
Through real-life stories and honest reflection, Patty shares how rebuilding isn’t about starting over—it’s about learning how to live in the life that re
Ep 4 - The 3 R's: Rebuild - Rediscover - Reimagine after Loss
🎙️ Episode 4: The 3 R’s of Grief — Rebuild, Rediscover, Reimagine
Grief Relief for Christian Women
In today’s episode, Patty shares a deeply personal and faith-centered approach to navigating grief through what she calls The 3 R’s: Rebuild, Rediscover, and Reimagine.
Grief doesn’t always look like losing your identity. Sometimes, it’s learning how to move forward in a life that feels unfamiliar… q
Ep 3 - How You Can Actually Help a Widow
Episode Title:
What Widows Really Need (But People Don’t Always Know)
Description:
When someone loses their spouse, friends and family often want to help… but they don’t always know how.
In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, Patty shares practical and heartfelt ways people can truly support a widow during the grief journey.
If you are a widow, this episode may help you feel seen and
Ep 02 - Faith In The Fog
When grief feels overwhelming and God feels distant, what do you do? In this episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women, I talk honestly about what it’s like when your faith feels foggy after the loss of your spouse. If you’ve struggled to pray, questioned where God is, or felt guilty for not being “strong enough,” you are not alone. This episode offers gentle encouragement, biblical hope, and re
Ep 01 - Why I started This Podcast
Hi y’all! Welcome to the very first episode of Grief Relief for Christian Women. I’m Patty Jackson, and I am so glad you are here. Even if you are here wearing your PJs, drinking your lukewarm cup of coffee, and thinking, “Well, I’ve got nothing better to do, so let’s see what this lady has to say,”!
Today, I’m telling you why I started this podcast, and I’m sharing my story. I hope by the end, y
Grief Relief for Christian Women Podcast Trailer
Grief Relief for Christian Women is a podcast for widows who believe that God still has joy, purpose, and laughter waiting for them — even after loss. In each episode, Certified Christian Grief and Trauma Coach, Patty Jackson, offers real, faith-based tools and techniques to help you move forward when grief feels like it consumes your day, every day!
If you’ve tried therapy or grief groups and st
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