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Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow

Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow

By Lu Johnson

I was a 24-year-old domestic violence surviving widow! I could barely say this in one breath but I wanted it all “solved” at once. What I did not anticipate; is how empowering a journey Widowhood would become. Through storytelling and conversation, the YFNW Podcast promotes Post post-traumatic growth & Survivor Joy! // Johnsonludwine.com
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Life Diverse — Part 1: Cultivated (Panel Talk)

Your Friendly Neighborhood WidowMay 29, 2020

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The 15th Door

The 15th Door

Rest is necessary for any battle, rest is a great thing to look forward to. So how do we look for it, find it and make it apply to post traumatic joy?

-- I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow Twitter: htps://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast IG: https://instagram.com/@ludwine.johnson

#NormalizeSurvivorJoy Purchase my book: Not a Widow's Handbook - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WNJWKHW&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref =cm _SW_r_kb_dp_QJ3AD8RFAR632×0B7ZX4 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https: //candidature.adicomdays.com/ịeune-talent lyour-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133 YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/ GQuotes Source: https://psycnet. apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Apr 10, 202218:51
New Standards, Who This?

New Standards, Who This?

What is the connection between, your mind, body, and soul? It took me a while to understand how the three were connected as I completely disregarded one player not realizing it is a unit work.

 -- I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow Twitter: htps://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast IG: https://instagram.com/@ludwine.johnson 

#NormalizeSurvivorJoy Purchase my book: Not a Widow's Handbook - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WNJWKHW&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref =cm _SW_r_kb_dp_QJ3AD8RFAR632×0B7ZX4 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https: //candidature.adicomdays.com/ịeune-talent lyour-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133 YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/ GQuotes Source: https://psycnet. apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Apr 10, 202222:36
Unlearn it, then!

Unlearn it, then!

There is only one way to make room for self-love, by unlearning the conditioning that allow us the bandwidth to stay into toxic spaces. But I won't say it is easy - I'm convinced that culture shock is the shake from three forces at play in our post traumatic life. Which forces? Which one do I push forward? -- I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow Twitter: htps://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast IG: https://instagram.com/@ludwine.johnson #NormalizeSurvivorJoy Purchase my book: Not a Widow's Handbook - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WNJWKHW&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref =cm _SW_r_kb_dp_QJ3AD8RFAR632×0B7ZX4 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https: //candidature.adicomdays.com/ịeune-talent lyour-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133 YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/ GQuotes Source: https://psycnet. apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Apr 10, 202217:11
Culture Shock

Culture Shock

I'm convinced that culture shock is the shake from three forces at play in our post traumatic life. Which forces? Which one do I push forward? -- I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow Twitter: htps://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast IG: https://instagram.com/@ludwine.johnson#NormalizeSurvivorJoy Purchase my book: Not a Widow's Handbook - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WNJWKHW&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref =cm _SW_r_kb_dp_QJ3AD8RFAR632×0B7ZX4 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https: //candidature.adicomdays.com/ịeune-talent lyour-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133 YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/ GQuotes Source: https://psycnet. apa.org/record/1976-09560-001
Jan 02, 202221:23
I lived, Bxtch

I lived, Bxtch

People always have something to say to their younger self, but it seems me and my younger self have been giving each other the silent treatment until recently. Find out why!

I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory!

You won!

Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow

🐤Twitter: https://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast

🖼 IG: https://instagram.com/@ludwine.johnson

🚨 #NormalizeSurvivorJoy ‼️

📚Purchase my book: Not a Widow's Handbook - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WNJWKHW&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QJ3AD8RFAR632X0B7ZX4

👕 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch

🏆 ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https://candidature.adicomdays.com/jeune-talent/your-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133

🌟YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/

Quotes Source: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Dec 02, 202118:46
#BigFaithEnergy

#BigFaithEnergy

"Get Over It" is great advice in the right context. However, the journey from trauma to post-traumatic joy is the plot of our own thriller! Find out how I apply Big Faith Energy to my post-traumatic life.

I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! 

You won! 

Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 

🐤Twitter: https://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast 

🖼 IG: https://instagram.com/@ludwine.johnson 

🚨 #NormalizeSurvivorJoy ‼️ 

📚Purchase my book: Not a Widow's Handbook - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08WNJWKHW&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QJ3AD8RFAR632X0B7ZX4

👕 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch 

🏆 ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https://candidature.adicomdays.com/jeune-talent/your-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133 

🌟YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/ 

Quotes Source: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Oct 31, 202128:44
Selah, and calmy think of that.
Aug 30, 202117:11
Victims and Survivors

Victims and Survivors

We are so afraid of victims that we try to beat survivorship onto people without allowing them to recognize their trauma. 


I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺

🐤Twitter: https://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast

🖼 IG: https://instagram.com/@yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow

🚨 #NormalizeSurvivorJoy : https://www.instagram.com/widowjoy/

📚The free book: Not a Widow's Handbook: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/notawidowshandbook

👕 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch

🏆 ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https://candidature.adicomdays.com/jeune-talent/your-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133

🌟YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/

✅ Quotes Source: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Aug 06, 202114:37
Oh, It's coming with you.

Oh, It's coming with you.

I wish I could tell you it was realistic to say, "I am leaving all my worries behind" _ what if we spoke instead of a path forward. Lots of references to "The body keeps the score from Bessel A Can Der Kolk


I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺

🐤Twitter: https://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast

🖼 IG: https://instagram.com/@yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow

🚨 #NormalizeSurvivorJoy : https://www.instagram.com/widowjoy/

📚The free book: Not a Widow's Handbook: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/notawidowshandbook

👕 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch

🏆 ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https://candidature.adicomdays.com/jeune-talent/your-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133

🌟YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/

✅ Quotes Source: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Dec 31, 202041:59
Between Two Seats

Between Two Seats

As I moved into posttraumatic life, one challenge was identity. I needed to define who I was in relation to grief in order to accept to learn how to conquer it all. 

I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺 

🐤Twitter: https://twitter.com/YFNWPodcast

🖼 IG: https://instagram.com/@yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow  

🚨 #NormalizeSurvivorJoy : https://www.instagram.com/widowjoy/

📚The free book: Not a Widow's Handbook: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/notawidowshandbook

👕 Post Traumatic Growth Tee Shop: https://www.notawidowshandbook.com/yfnw-merch

🏆 ADICOM AWARDS 2020 Nominee: https://candidature.adicomdays.com/jeune-talent/your-friendly-neighborhood-widow-133

🌟YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/

✅ Quotes Source: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-09560-001

Dec 04, 202017:54
How I met Boaz

How I met Boaz

Ruth did not meet Boaz in a bar at last call, neither did she meet him at the bottom on a cheap bottle of scotch! What was I thinking all this time? Oh, I wasn't - I was grieving. Click play to listen to how and when I met Boaz.-- I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺   - Twitter: @YFNWPodcastFollow  - IG: https://instagram.com/@yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow  LINK IN BIO FOR: The book: Not a Widow's Handbook YFNW Podcast Merch: promoting self traumatic growth ADICOM AWARDS NOMINATION: Voting ends on Sept 7 2020 YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/

Oct 01, 202017:16
Is it Impostor Syndrome?

Is it Impostor Syndrome?

Do you feel deserving of all you have accomplished? or has grief and trauma convinced you that you are a fraud? - I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺   - Twitter: @YFNWPodcastFollow  - IG: https://instagram.com/@yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow  LINK IN BIO FOR: The book: Not a Widow's Handbook YFNW Podcast Merch: promoting self traumatic growth ADICOM AWARDS NOMINATION: Voting ends on Sept 7 2020 YFNW Podcast is #14 on top 30 Widow Podcast with Feedspot.com - https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_podcasts/

Sep 07, 202032:55
Hero Worship

Hero Worship

Do we allow our Heros their humanity? How will this benefit us in the long run? - I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺 Follow us on IG @yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow and get links to the book (Not a Widow's handbook) & other YFNW Podcast Projects.

Aug 17, 202018:38
Eighty-Sixed Pretence

Eighty-Sixed Pretence

Yes, we want to have conversations that save lives, but this will only happen when we are ready to commit to ourselves - I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺 Follow us on IG @yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow and get links to the book (Not a Widow's handbook) & other YFNW Podcast Projects.

Jun 30, 202012:34
Life Diverse 5: Depths

Life Diverse 5: Depths

Cultural Diversity and inclusion is deeper than skin. It is the rewarding challenge of allowing someone else the opportunity to be complete, beautiful, and enough from the comfort of their own experience. While feeling valued and confident in our own separate experience and way to love, grief, and rejoice. Listen to the last Episode of the Series Life Diverse with Randy Vieru, Karla Montesinos, Alex Vieru and Julian Sadur.  -  - I make this promise to you; no matter the storm which eye you are currently standing in, you have full potential and full capabilities to win. Trust in yourself and the power within you to move mountains, to defy standards, and to come out of it victorious. Also, if someone offers help? Take it! Remain humble (yet confident) and claim your victory! You won! Love, Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow 🌺 Follow us on IG @yourfriendlyneighborhoodwidow and get links to the book (Not a Widow's handbook) & other YFNW Podcast Projects.
Jun 02, 202037:09
Life Diverse 4: a Marathon

Life Diverse 4: a Marathon

Sugar, Spice and a Marathon! In order to formulate appropriate and compassionate words for the people we wish to see heal, it may help to first take the time to learn where & who they’re coming from — Panelists; Alex Vieru, Randy Vieru, Karla Montesinos &boyfriend Julian Sadur let me dig deep into their grief languages // JohnsonLudwine.com
Jun 01, 202031:34
Life Diverse — Part 3: Sugar, Spice, And… (Panel Talk)

Life Diverse — Part 3: Sugar, Spice, And… (Panel Talk)

Diversity & Inclusion in Post traumatic life. Let’s dive into dating — Panelists; Alex Vieru, Randy Vieru, Karla Montesinos & boyfriend Julian Sadur let me shoot some personal rapid fire questions. // JohnsonLudwine.com
May 31, 202030:31
Life Diverse — Part 2: Scramble & Synthesize (Panel Talk)

Life Diverse — Part 2: Scramble & Synthesize (Panel Talk)

Diversity & Inclusion in Post traumatic life. Based on your culture & your upbringing, what’s post traumatic life? Tell me about your childhood — Panelists; Alex Vieru, Randy Vieru, Karla Montesinos &boyfriend Julian Sadur invite us into their childhood into each of their cultures. // JohnsonLudwine.com
May 30, 202033:21
Life Diverse — Part 1: Cultivated (Panel Talk)

Life Diverse — Part 1: Cultivated (Panel Talk)

Diversity & Inclusion in Post traumatic life. Based on your culture & your upbringing, what’s post traumatic life? Tell me about your childhood — Panelists; Alex Vieru, Randy Vieru, Karla Montesinos &boyfriend Julian Sadur invite us into their childhood into each of their cultures. // JohnsonLudwine.com
May 29, 202025:31
Grief Monster Saga
May 19, 202021:39
Me First
May 09, 202019:30
Next Of Kin — Part 2 (Guest: Chef. Randy Vieru)

Next Of Kin — Part 2 (Guest: Chef. Randy Vieru)

“Live on purpose” — Randy Vieru // Let’s get into taboo conversations. How about Death & Money? With Randy Vieru; Financial Advisor & Chef. Also curator of the Youtube Channels:  Meet The Truckers & Life of Randy. // JohnsonLudwine.com
Apr 29, 202020:50
Next Of Kin — Part 1 (Guest: Chef. Randy Vieru)

Next Of Kin — Part 1 (Guest: Chef. Randy Vieru)

Let’s get into taboo conversations. How about Death & Money? With Randy Vieru; Financial Advisor & Chef. Also curator of the Youtube Channels:  Meet The Truckers & Life of Randy. // JohnsonLudwine.com
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Pride n Prejudice
Apr 09, 202020:57
Let Me Out, Please?
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Freshly Baked Widow (What Now?)
Mar 20, 202018:16
Why I left
Mar 10, 202018:07
Why I Stayed

Why I Stayed

Why don't you just leave? Good question, click play & let’s get to the root of this issue together. // JohnsonLudwine.com
Feb 29, 202013:24
For Better or For Worse?

For Better or For Worse?

Or for the gram? Leaving an abusive or toxic relationship takes a lot of courage. While it looks like a simple decision from the outside, there are years of internal turmoil & conditioning on the inside. // JohnsonLudwine.com
Feb 19, 202007:31
I Can't Even
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Widow - Trailer
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