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How I Got Back To My Childhood Bedroom

How I Got Back To My Childhood Bedroom

By Brianna Simpson

Exploring the world of young widowhood through my eyes and the eyes of others like me. Candid conversations and stories.
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Dear Son

How I Got Back To My Childhood BedroomSep 10, 2019

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Failure

Failure

In this episode, I share a very personal story about our life together. A story many people don't know.

Oct 15, 201919:51
New York in Fall

New York in Fall

IG Episode 1. The first of a series of readings from my Instagram account.
Oct 11, 201901:26
Chrissie: "There Is A Lot More To Life"

Chrissie: "There Is A Lot More To Life"

In Episode 9 Chrissie shares her story of her and John's life together, the death, and the grief journey she is on. John died by suicide nearly a year ago and she shares their story in an unflinching and beautiful way. Follow her on her Instagram at Letters_to_John. 

Oct 08, 201933:20
Dear Son

Dear Son

A mini bonus episode. An open letter to my son, Theo.
Sep 10, 201905:10
Living Body of Proof

Living Body of Proof

In this episode I explore self love and self worth. I share personal stories and thoughts on body confidence. On growing old. On learning to love myself. 

Sep 04, 201920:28
Niki: "Three Peas In A Pod"

Niki: "Three Peas In A Pod"

Meet Niki. A widow who is nearly 6 years out from her husband Phillips death. Here she shares moments of the before, the loss, and the after. Her and her two boys are living a life they did not imagine and they are learning day by day how to move forward with Phillip/Dad watching over them.
Aug 27, 201929:21
Picking Up the Paintbrush

Picking Up the Paintbrush

In this episode I delve into what life looks like after the death of my husband Albert, and how I am able to choose joy. I discuss helping others and share personal stories of my son and I along this grief journey we are on.
Aug 20, 201916:17
Balance

Balance

In this episode I explore what it can feel like to be a mother and a widow. Balancing wants and desires with responsibilities. I also share the story of telling my son Theo, that his dad died. 

Jul 30, 201915:15
"I Love You"

"I Love You"

In this episode we explore the meaning of the word love. A few stories of my own personal encounter with love and the first and last "I love you" with our person from myself, Niki, Jillian, Mayka, Chrissie, and Nicole.
You can follow Chrissies journey via Instagram @letters_to_john
My journey can be followed via Instagram @heart_of_resilience
Jul 23, 201919:15
"I Could Get Used To This"

"I Could Get Used To This"

In the second episode of "How I Got Back To My Childhood Bedroom" I tell the story of how Albert and I became "us." I explore how social media can have positive and negative effects on the grieving soul.
If you would like exclusives on upcoming episodes, guests, and a link to a special Spotify Playlist please join the closed Facebook group "How I Got Back To My Childhood Bedroom."
Jul 16, 201921:51
Frosted Window Pane

Frosted Window Pane

In the first episode of "How I Got Back To My Childhood Bedroom" I explore the relationship my 32 year old self and 15 year old self can have. How we can join forces and learn from each other and pave the way for this new phase of life. I tell a couple of stories from my grief journey so far and hope to encourage and support those have been widowed or are grieving. 

Jul 09, 201916:28
Hi. I am a Widow.

Hi. I am a Widow.

Soft Introduction to my podcast exploring young widowhood. Look for a full episode in the next week. Thank you!
Jun 28, 201901:15