EPISODE 40

The Love Story That Didn’t End: Finding Myself After My Husband Passed

Love and grief are two sides of the same coin.

In this episode, I share the story of my late husband, Matt—how our love, his cancer, and his passing transformed not only my relationship with him but my entire existence. You’ll learn what my husband’s death taught me about love, grief, and what it truly means to live. His passing wasn’t a loss because love never ends—it was a liberation. Discover how his cancer, our love, and my grief became an awakening, revealing that love is infinite, unbreakable, and the very essence of life itself. This episode explores how deep surrender, radical presence, and unconditional love in the face of tragedy create profound healing opportunities.

Grief isn’t something to survive; it’s an invitation to live more fully and love more fiercely. Eight years of widowhood have taught me that when grief is embraced with an open heart instead of fear, it becomes transformative. In this episode, you’ll learn how my late husband’s unwavering passion, my own spiritual awakening, and the lessons embedded in grief reshaped my understanding of life. If you’ve ever loved deeply, grieved profoundly, or feared the unknown, this conversation will open your heart and shift your perspective on what it truly means to live.

This episode is part of Podcasthon, a global movement where podcasters unite to amplify causes that matter. It is dedicated to Soaring Spirits, a beautiful organization providing community and resources for widows of all ages. Grief isn’t meant to be navigated alone. If this episode moved you—if it helped you see love, death, or life in a new way—consider supporting Soaring Spirits. Your support ensures that no one has to walk through grief without love and connection. Whether you donate, share, or simply spread awareness, your contribution matters—because love never ends, and neither should our support for those who need it most.

What We Explore

✭ Love beyond death
✭ Grief as transformation
✭ Surrender and presence
✭ Spiritual awakening
✭ Healing through loss
✭ Living without fear
✭ The infinite nature of love

TIMESTAMPS

5:58 – How Matt and I met
7:09 – Matt’s cancer diagnosis and its impact on our relationship
8:45 – Surrendering control and learning true unconditional love
12:15 – Living with urgency, embracing love in the face of death
13:29 – The healing power of passion and Matt’s final moments
17:04 – The moment Matt passed and the presence that remained
18:52 – My spiritual awakening and the truth about life after death
22:52 – Falling in love with myself

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