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Modern Widow Podcast

Modern Widow Podcast

By Shari and Fran

Our podcast is about 2 lifelong friends, who are also widows, and how we are maneuvering through all the challenges that come along with our new, unwanted lifestyle. From the untimely deaths of our husbands to online dating and “getting back out there,” we will talk about it all and hopefully give our audience some insight into widowhood and some laughs along the way.
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Episode 15: Widowhood 101. We have a conversation with life coach Jay Julian.

Modern Widow Podcast Apr 18, 2021

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MWP: S4, E1: Season 4 & 52 Challenges Here We Come

MWP: S4, E1: Season 4 & 52 Challenges Here We Come

We start season 4 with 52 challenges and resolutions. Stay tuned, it’s a fun show!
Jan 12, 202416:40
MWP: S3, E14: Our Wrap-Up for 2023

MWP: S3, E14: Our Wrap-Up for 2023

Fran and I wrap up MWP for 2023 and talk about our shows in 2024. It’s a fun show! Enjoy!
Dec 04, 202314:14
MWP: S3, E13: The Cure for Loneliness

MWP: S3, E13: The Cure for Loneliness

Loneliness seems to be rampant and worldwide. Join us as we discuss the cure for loneliness with life coach, Jay, Julian, on this week’s episode of MWP.
Oct 27, 202325:26
MWP: S3, E12: Longevity, Part 2

MWP: S3, E12: Longevity, Part 2

MWP: Longevity - We are continuing our conversation with Reverend Manish on aging and longevity. Great show! Enjoy.
Oct 12, 202324:36
MWP: S3, E11: A Long Bright Future

MWP: S3, E11: A Long Bright Future

A Long Bright Future: We discuss aging with one of our favorite guest, Reverend Manish, on this week’s episode. Great podcast! Enjoy!
Oct 03, 202327:40
MWP: S3, E10: Let’s Play Catch-Up!

MWP: S3, E10: Let’s Play Catch-Up!

Fran and I get all caught up on what’s been going on in each other’s lives this summer. Great show! Enjoy!
Aug 10, 202318:22
WMP: S3, E9: Men’s Health Issues

WMP: S3, E9: Men’s Health Issues

WMP: S3, E9: We’re back with a great show this week. We’re discussing men’s health issues with urologist, Dr. Paul Sherlag. Every man and their spouses need to listen to this show. Great episode!
Jul 14, 202327:54
MWP: S3, E8: Let’s Declutter our personal, mental & emotional space.

MWP: S3, E8: Let’s Declutter our personal, mental & emotional space.

We discuss decluttering, our personal, mental and emotional space with a Reverend Manish. A great show. Enjoy!
May 11, 202328:35
MWP: S3,E7: Shari’s Home Improvement Project- The Final Chapter

MWP: S3,E7: Shari’s Home Improvement Project- The Final Chapter

MWP: S3, E7: Shari’s Home Improvement Project is almost over - at least for now!
Apr 12, 202318:56
MWP: S3, E5: It’s Shari’s Home Improvement Show this week! Great Fun! Enjoy!

MWP: S3, E5: It’s Shari’s Home Improvement Show this week! Great Fun! Enjoy!

MWP: S3, E5: It’s Shari’s Home Improvement Show(aka: Shari’s Shit Show) this week. Shari and Fran discuss the flood damage done to Shari’s Florida house. Great show! Enjoy!
Mar 09, 202319:04
MWP: S3, E4: Stacy Francis of Francis Financial discusses finances on this week’s episode.

MWP: S3, E4: Stacy Francis of Francis Financial discusses finances on this week’s episode.

MWP: S3,E4: Stacy Francis of Francis Financial based in NYC is back with us today to discuss all things financial for women. Very informative show. Enjoy.
Feb 23, 202328:09
MWP: S3, E3: How To Get Motivated & Stay Motivated

MWP: S3, E3: How To Get Motivated & Stay Motivated

MWP: S3, E3: Jay Julian, our motivation guru, is back with us talking about how to get motivated & stay motivated. Great show. Enjoy!
Feb 08, 202324:50
MWP: S3, E2: It’s Always Something, Part 2

MWP: S3, E2: It’s Always Something, Part 2

MWP: S3, E2: We discuss how the best made plans seem to go awry! Great show! Enjoy!
Jan 28, 202322:39
MWP: S3, E1: Season 3 starts now! We reflect on 2022 and discuss resolutions for 2023. Great show!

MWP: S3, E1: Season 3 starts now! We reflect on 2022 and discuss resolutions for 2023. Great show!

MWP: S3, E1: Season 3 starts now! We reflect on 2022 and discuss resolutions for 2023. Great show! Enjoy!
Jan 12, 202339:46
Season 2, Episode 31: We discuss growth, spirituality & dreams with Reverend Manish.

Season 2, Episode 31: We discuss growth, spirituality & dreams with Reverend Manish.

Season 2, Episode 31: We discuss growth, spirituality & dreams in relationships with our love and relationship guru, Reverend Manish. Great show! Enjoy!
Dec 08, 202229:22
Season 2, Episode 30: We discuss family and fun with Reverend Manish. Another great show! Enjoy!

Season 2, Episode 30: We discuss family and fun with Reverend Manish. Another great show! Enjoy!

Season 2, Episode 30: This week it’s family and fun with Reverend Manish. Another great show! Enjoy!
Nov 27, 202230:19
Season 2, Episode 29: Hot, Hot, Hot: Sex, Intimacy & Finances

Season 2, Episode 29: Hot, Hot, Hot: Sex, Intimacy & Finances

Season 2, Episode 29: Hot, Hot, Hot: Sex, Intimacy and Finances. We discuss these 3 very hot topics with Reverend Manish. Great show! Enjoy!
Nov 06, 202234:58
Season 2, Episode 28: Another great love story told by Lynnie and Bill.

Season 2, Episode 28: Another great love story told by Lynnie and Bill.

Season 2, Episode 28: We interview Lynnie and Bill about their love story. Great episode. Enjoy!
Oct 29, 202222:23
Season 2, Episode 27: 8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

Season 2, Episode 27: 8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

Season 2, Episode 27: Reverend Manish is with us to discuss the book, 8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. Enjoy!
Oct 16, 202238:18
MWP: Season 2, Episode 25: Grief Then & Now, What’s Changed & What Hasn’t.

MWP: Season 2, Episode 25: Grief Then & Now, What’s Changed & What Hasn’t.

MWP: Season 6, Episode 25: Grief Then & Now, What’s Changed & What Hasn’t. Fran and I discuss the anniversaries of our husbands’ deaths.
Sep 15, 202220:23
MWP: Season 2, Episode 24: Gaston’s Big Adventure, a.k.a. Road Trip to Paradise, Michigan.

MWP: Season 2, Episode 24: Gaston’s Big Adventure, a.k.a. Road Trip to Paradise, Michigan.

MWP: Season 2, Episode 24: Gaston’s Big Adventure, a.k.a Road Trip to Paradise, Michigan. We travel to Paradise, Michigan to conclude our road trip for the season. Great adventure! Enjoy!
Aug 26, 202229:10
MWP: Season 2, Episode 23: We’re at the Boyne City Pirate Festival. Great show! Enjoy!

MWP: Season 2, Episode 23: We’re at the Boyne City Pirate Festival. Great show! Enjoy!

MWP: Season 2, Episode 23: We are at the Boyne City Pirate Festival and what a fun show! Enjoy!
Aug 18, 202221:29
MWP: Season 2, Episode 22: We visit Marshall, Michigan & Schuler’s restaurant. Great show! Enjoy!

MWP: Season 2, Episode 22: We visit Marshall, Michigan & Schuler’s restaurant. Great show! Enjoy!

MWP: Fran & I visit Marshall, Michigan & the iconic Schuler’s restaurant. Lots of history in this episode. Enjoy!
Jun 27, 202250:36
MWP: Season 2, Episode 21: Glamping & Camping

MWP: Season 2, Episode 21: Glamping & Camping

MWP: Season 2, Episode 21: We discuss glamping and camping in our great state of Michigan. Enjoy!
May 18, 202225:13
MWP Season 2, Episode 20: Destination: HELL 🔥🔥🔥

MWP Season 2, Episode 20: Destination: HELL 🔥🔥🔥

We continue our road-trip across our great state of Michigan and go to Hell! Yes, there really is a Hell, Michigan. Great show - enjoy!🔥🔥🔥
Apr 21, 202242:02
Season 2, Episode 19: We Are starting our ON THE ROAD series.

Season 2, Episode 19: We Are starting our ON THE ROAD series.

Season 2, Episode 19: we are starting our “On the Road“ series traveling throughout Michigan looking at interesting attractions. Our first stop is Southwest Michigan where Fran and I visit the House of David museum, Silver Beach County Park and Silver Beach Pizza.
Apr 08, 202259:22
Season 2, Episode 18: It’s Just Us episode.

Season 2, Episode 18: It’s Just Us episode.

Season 2, Episode 18: This is a “It’s Just Us” episode. Fran and I get caught up on all things modern widow. Enjoy!
Mar 04, 202224:16
Season 2, Episode 17: We discuss New Year, New Spiritual You with Reverend Manish

Season 2, Episode 17: We discuss New Year, New Spiritual You with Reverend Manish

Modern Widow Podcast: Season 2, Episode 27: We discuss new year new spiritual you with Reverend Manish. Great show! Enjoy!
Feb 18, 202237:00
Season 2, Episode 16

Season 2, Episode 16

MWP: Season 2, Episode 16: We discuss interior design trends for the new year with Lynn Tollas from the Quiet Moose Interior Design Studio.
Feb 12, 202227:00
Season 2, Episode 14: We discuss financial issues with Stacy Francis from Francis Financial.

Season 2, Episode 14: We discuss financial issues with Stacy Francis from Francis Financial.

Season 2, Episode 14: New Year, New You: We discuss the new tax season and financial issues with Stacy Francis from Francis Financial. Enjoy!
Jan 23, 202239:05
Season 2: Episode 13: New Year, New You.

Season 2: Episode 13: New Year, New You.

Season 2, Episode 13: New Year, New You. Shari & Fran talk about their New Year’s resolutions and how they are going. Enjoy!
Jan 14, 202222:10
Season 2, Episode 12

Season 2, Episode 12

Modern Widow Podcast: Episode 12: With the new year we discuss making and keeping new year’s resolutions with Jay Julian, life coach. Enjoy!
Jan 09, 202243:04
Season 2, Episode 11: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 11: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 11: In this episode we discuss an article called: It’s Never too Late to Fall in Love. Enjoy!
Nov 27, 202121:52
Season 2, Episode 10: It’s All About Love!

Season 2, Episode 10: It’s All About Love!

Season 2, Episode 10: In this episode we talk to Reverend Manish about matchmaking and matchmakers. Enjoy!
Nov 19, 202130:00
Season 2, Episode 9: It’s All About Love!

Season 2, Episode 9: It’s All About Love!

Season 2, Episode 9: In this episode we interview 3 couples who met online and got married. Enjoy!
Nov 14, 202157:53
Season 2, Episode 8: It’s All About Love with Mark Simone.

Season 2, Episode 8: It’s All About Love with Mark Simone.

Season 2, Episode 8: Mark Simone is back on our show continuing the discussion on: “Getting Back Out There and Dating”.
Nov 04, 202137:46
Season 2, Episode 7: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 7: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 7: We have invited back Jay Julian, life coach, to continue the conversation about getting back out there on the dating scene.
Oct 29, 202148:48
Season 2, Episode 6: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 6: It’s All About Love

In episode six we interview Liz and Bill Wardell who have been married for 75 years and Gary and Irene Peters who have been married for 49 years. Once again it’s all about love!
Oct 23, 202145:45
Season 2, Episode 5: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 5: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 5: Mark Simone, Mr. New York, & host of the Mark Simone Show on 710 WOR in New York City is our guest today. We are continuing our discussion of Online Dating. Enjoy!
Oct 14, 202138:58
Season 2, Episode 4: It’s All About Love.

Season 2, Episode 4: It’s All About Love.

Season 2, Episode 4: It’s All About Love. We talk to Jay Julian, life coach, about getting ready to get back out there on the dating scene. Enjoy!
Oct 06, 202138:58
Season 2, Episode 3: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 3: It’s All About Love

Season 2, Episode 3: We discuss the 5 Love Languages with Jill Valliere, marriage counselor.
Sep 26, 202147:23
Season 2, Episode 2: It’s All About Love!

Season 2, Episode 2: It’s All About Love!

Episode 2: In this episode we interview Beverly Stanford Stearns and Robert Stearns who conducted research on the perspectives of elder couples in thriving marriages and why their marriages last.
Sep 15, 202149:19
Season 2, Episode 1: It’s All About Love!

Season 2, Episode 1: It’s All About Love!

Season2, Episode1: We’re back and we’re talking about It’s All About Love! New season and great episodes!
Sep 09, 202147:23
Episode 25: Reminiscing, Reflecting and Moving Forward

Episode 25: Reminiscing, Reflecting and Moving Forward

Episode 25: Shari & Fran discuss season one and reflect on each episode.
Jun 24, 202143:00
Episode 23: Fitness for Real Life

Episode 23: Fitness for Real Life

Episode 23: Fitness for Real Life - we discuss fitness with Chris Regal, fitness directors at the Berwick, PA YMCA! This is a great episode. Enjoy!
Jun 10, 202132:57
Episode 21: Home & Vehicle Maintenance

Episode 21: Home & Vehicle Maintenance

Episode 21: Home & vehicle maintenance - We are discussing home & vehicle maintenance with our guest this week: Chris Walsh, contractor. Lots of good tips on this podcast.
May 27, 202139:45
Episode 20: Traveling Solo

Episode 20: Traveling Solo

Episode 20: We are talking with Leyla Topal, professional tour guide, about traveling solo and tours of Turkey.
May 20, 202156:51
Episode 19: Widowhood 101 - Eating for a Long and Healthy Life

Episode 19: Widowhood 101 - Eating for a Long and Healthy Life

Episode 19: Widowhood 101 - Eating for a Long and Healthy Life - We have a conversation with Jeanne Kincaid, clinical dietitian with McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.
May 13, 202147:25
Episode 18: Widowhood 101 - Moving from Languishing to Flourishing.

Episode 18: Widowhood 101 - Moving from Languishing to Flourishing.

Episode 18: Widowhood 101 - On this week’s episode we discuss moving from languishing to flourishing with Reverend Manish Mishra-Marzetti, senior pastor at the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
May 06, 202137:39
Episode 16: Cooking for one.

Episode 16: Cooking for one.

Episode 16: We are having a conversation with Leyla Topal, a Turkish chef, about cooking for one and ancient grains to use in cooking.
Apr 21, 202142:26