What do Ted Koppel, Charles Gibson, and Diane Sawyer have in common with the Widower’s Journey Podcast host, Herb Knoll? Answer: They have all had the opportunity to work with Warren Kozak. A noted writer for ABC News, former on-air reporter

Ep 45- Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 9

Mar 26th, 2024 38m 58s

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 45th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answe

Ep 44- Bradley Vinson- the Grieve Coach

Jan 2nd, 2024 1h 5m

The Widower’s Journey is pleased to present an interview with Bradley Vinson, the Grieve Coach. Bradley’s life’s path took a profound turn following a life-altering event – the tragic loss of his 4-year-old granddaughter, Alanna. Join your hos

Jenny Lisk- Author of "Widowed Parents Unite – 52 Tips to Get Through the First Years – One Widowed Parent to Another"

Oct 27th, 2023 59m 45s

Jenny Lisk is a mother of two young children who was widowed when she lost her husband, Dennis. Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Jenny Lisk, as she releases her newest book, Widowed Parents Unite – 52 Tips to Get Through the First Y

Chris Bentley – Former Navy Officer Throws Life Raft to the financially troubled widowed

Jul 12th, 2023 1h 5m

Chris Bentley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). One day, Chris discovered a need among the recently widowed to help them sort out what can be a horrifying task, their finances when first widowed. This was the beginning of Wings for Wido

Robert Pardi - "Possibilities in Action"

Jun 28th, 2023 53m 47s

As host of the Widower’s Journey podcast, Host Herb Knoll has an opportunity to interview many exciting and talented people. Robert Pardi ranks high on that list of interesting guests. Join Herb as he explores the teachings of Robert Pardi, w

Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 8

Jun 9th, 2023 42m 36s

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 40th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answe

Marv Weidner- Author of the book "When the Rocks Sing"

May 1st, 2023 48m 52s

In this Episode of Widower’s Journey Podcast, Herb Knoll chats with widower Marv Weidner, co-author of When The Rocks Sing. After his loss, Marv Weidner learned that grief is an organic, unstructured experience. Listen in as both Herb and Mar

A Widower’s Estate Planning

Apr 5th, 2023 41m 1s

Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, Revocable Trusts, Probate, Estate Taxes, etc., do you even need to be concerned about these Estate planning tools? Only if you wish to control what becomes of your assets and monies following your death.

Raising Children as a Single Parent - Dr. Justin Yopp, Ph.D., author of The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life

Dec 22nd, 2022 1h 5m

The Widower’s Journey Podcast is pleased to announce that we have landed an interview with Dr. Justin Yopp, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the North Carolina University Department of Psychiatry and co-author of the intriguing book, The Group – S

Suicide – Why Does It Occur? - Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

Nov 22nd, 2022 1h 3m

Suicide! Why do people die of Suicide? Learn the answers to this and other questions provided by four Suicide surviving widowers to Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D., Co-Founder & President of United Suicide Survivors International. Dr. Spenc

Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 7

Nov 5th, 2022 1h 2m

Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,000 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 35th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer,

Lynda Cheldelin-Fell, International Grief Institute, and author of Grief Diaries book series

Sep 20th, 2022 55m 19s

Lynda Cheldelin-Fell shares her touching story of grief and how she used it to provide gracious love and support to others who have also lost a loved one. Lynda published thirty-five Grief Diaries books and formed the International Grief Instit

Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, author of the book The Grieving Brain

Aug 20th, 2022 1h 4m

Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, Ph.D., and author of the breakout book, The Grieving Brain – The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. The Grieving Brain brings together accessible scienc

Michele Neff Hernandez – Soaring Spirits International

Jul 12th, 2022 1h 2m

Soaring Spirits International is a dynamic organization that comforts widows and widowers worldwide. Among its offerings is its very popular Camp Widow, held each year in multiple cities and featuring its world-class programming. Listen as your

Randy Ritua, Joe Netzel, and Aaron Duncan – Rediscovering Joy

Jun 14th, 2022 1h 15m

Widowed men have many challenges. One of the most difficult is rediscovering JOY in their life. Hi, this is your podcast host, Herb Knoll. When I was first widowed, I recall mentioning to a colleague that I hoped I would one day be able to laug

Widowers Ask, Widowers Answer Vol 6

Jun 2nd, 2022 36m 22s

Listen as Widower’s Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 6. Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our 1,800+ widowed members provide. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discu

Dr. David Knapp, founder of the Grief Relief Ministry

May 4th, 2022 53m 22s

Join our host, Herb Knoll, as he visits with Dr. David Knapp, founder of the Grief Relief Ministry. An ordained minister, David has traveled the Widower’s Journey twice, having lost his first wife Ruth and later, his second wife, Judith, to can

Richard Dri - Widower's Journey Member Shares His Journey and Financial Tips for Fellow Widowers

Apr 18th, 2022 50m 8s

The Widower’s Journey Podcast once again virtually travels outside the U.S., to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to visit with Richard Dri, who as a widower, he thought he could handle life as a widower and being a single dad to three kids, but this w

Jerry Williamson- The Final Chapter

Mar 29th, 2022 51m 24s

Jerry Williamson is dying. The widower from Findlay, Ohio, was recently diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. As a member of the Widowers Support Network, Jerry wished to help his fellow widowers one last time by offering some final th

Resilience- Dr Barbara Hopkinson

Mar 15th, 2022 45m 39s

Resilience – A must-have human trait if you are recovering from grief following the loss of a spouse or life partner. Imagine losing three of your children, your husband, an infant brother, her parents, and then her sight in one eye. Join our

Widowers Ask - Widowers Answer, Volume 5

Feb 18th, 2022 35m 16s

Listen as Widower’s Journey Podcast host Herb Knoll presents Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 5. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions on the Widower’s Support Network - Members Only Facebook page. Topics discussed inc

How I Discovered a Life Worth Living

Nov 22nd, 2021 1h 3m

Frank Vaughan and Don Murray were each widowed in recent years. Listen in as each share the stories of their grief journeys. From diagnosis to where they find themselves today, nothing is held back. From deep despair to their discovery that joy

How Other Countries Treat Widowed Men

Sep 10th, 2021 1h 5m

Ever wonder how other countries treat their widowers? Listen in as Kohlibri Coaching’s Jeff Ziegler and your host, the Unintentional Widower Whisperer, Herb Knoll, interview widowers from Australia, Scotland, India, and England. Learn the best

Herb Knoll greets Jeff Ziegler, Founder of Kohlibri Coaching

Jul 13th, 2021 57m 5s

Life Coach Jeff Ziegler is the new licensee of the Widower’s Support Network, enabling him to continue the remarkable work started by the Founder of the Widower's Support Network and the Dean of widowers, Herb Knoll. Under the licensing agreeme