Dating After Death

The birth of this podcast and what to expect!         Music: www.bensound.com and "Endless Adventures - Intro B" by Jay Man | OurMusicBox  

In this introduction to the Podcast I tell my story of loss, the spark for dating, and the beginnings of "Dating After Death" as an Instagram community and a podcast.       Music "Seeking You" Original music by Jamee Guerra "Endless Adventures - Intro B" by Jay Man I OurMusicBox  

Reveling in loneliness, online dating, and cherishing partnership with Mariah Sandoval (IG @recklessly.loving)   Music: "Endless Adventures - Intro B" by Jay Mann I OurMusicBox "Seeking You" Original music by Jamee Guerra      

In this conversation Janice (@anotherstrongwidow on IG) tells the story of her walk with her husband through cancer, her own diagnosis, and the idea of "dating" afterwards.  Follow along on Instagram @datingafterdeath Original music by Jamee Guerra

Dana Frost, of The Forced Joy Project, shares her story and her experience with dating after Brad's death.   Her podcast with Brad and their friend Jeremy can be found at Defending Your Life Dating After Death Spotify Playlist Follow along on Instagram @datingafterdeath Original Music by: Jamee Guerra  

Simon Blake @simoneverettblake speaks about his wife Annie, his new girlfriend, Brooke, and how they have chosen to merge their two families to create something beautiful and new.    Spotify Dating After Death Playlist Original music by Jamee Guerra  

Conversation with children's pastor and suicide loss survivor, Megan Horvath   Dating After Death Spotify Playlist   Music: Seeking You by Jamee Guerra

Ess Jaye talks us through the story of losing her husband to a sudden stroke, her decision to wait several years before dating, her conversations with her 12 year old son, and her experience getting back out there.  on Instagram @itsmeessjaye   Dating After Death Spotify Playlist   Music by Jamee Guerra

This is a conversation with my kids about what it's like for them that I'm dating someone that isn't their dad.  I expect this will be the first of several conversations like this, I'd love to hear what other questions you would like for me to ask them.   I am always reachable through Direct Messages. Find me on Instagram @datingafterdeath Or through email: datingafterdeathpodcast@gmail.com   Music: www.bensound.com

This guest, who will remain anonymous, talks about dating as a widow in your twenties, and the complications of intimacy with your late spouse's family members or friends.   Spotify Dating After Death Playlist    Follow along on Instagram @datingafterdeath Original Music by: Jamee Guerra

A conversation with Anita Burton @im.print.ed_widow about the loss of her long-time partner and soon-to-be-husband.  We talk about sexual desire, strategies for coping, widowhood in Australia, and much more.     Follow Dating After Death on Instagram @datingafterdeath   Spotify Dating After Death Playlist    Original music by Jamee Guerra

John tells the heartbreaking story of losing his wife to cancer, and the crazy whirlwind of dating afterwards.  He touches on anticipatory grief, raising four teenagers, online dating, and feeling joy in the household again.  John Fowler can be found on Instagram @huskerfowler and his wife's end-of-life story can be found HERE, on Caring Bridge.   Follow along on Instagram @DatingAfterDeath Listen to our building, Spotify playlist with all the grief-y songs.    Original Music by Jamee Guerra

A family friend, his new fiancé, and I sit down to talk about their marriages, their meeting, their children, and their new mutual love.   Spotify Guest Suggestion Playlist Original Music by Jamee Guerra

Bryan Martin on IG @Sealionbryan talks about being a part of the LGBTQ+ community as a widow, the power of music, and finding love again, several years after losing his partner, Clayton.    Bryan is a blog writer for Soaring Spirits, International Widow's Voice a robust online resource for widows and the bereaved around the world.     Check out our growing guest-recommendation playlist on Spotify! Listen Here!  

I sat down with Claudia Castillo @claucastillophotography, over breakfast in Sevilla! We chat about her mindset and reluctance to date three years after her husband's passing.  Then, we follow up a few weeks later, after having organically met someone! Listen in to all the sounds of the city streets and the summer, as Claudia and I chat about @datingafterdeath    Original Music: Seeking You by Jamee Guerra

There are new things happening with the Podcast...and in my life! Listen for all the updates on things with me and my guy...and to hear information about our new community Patreon!! I am really looking forward to building community through Patreon in a way that is inclusive of everyone here! Check it out...can't wait to deepen these connections!   And...I'm so happy to announce that we are sponsored!!!! I'm excited because it gives you access to Better Help and a discount of 10% off your first month's membership. The pricing is already SO reasonable, and this is a fantastic bonus.  If you're looking for therapy, this is the time.  Give yourself this gift, and check out Better Help!   Find me & Follow along on Instagram @datingafterdeath Music by: Jamee Guerra

Julie (@spilledmilkmamma)talks to us about having an open mind to meeting someone new, practicing flirting, shedding her labels with new friends, and the fun of being in a new relationship.     Follow along on Instagram @datingafterdeath Listen to our guest-suggested songs on Spotify!   Sponsorship by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/datingafterdeath   Join us on Patreon for deeper community connections, bonus content, or to connect one on one with me via Marco Polo!   Music by Jamee Guerra

In this episode, Chelsy tells the story of her husband's sudden and unexpected death, followed by her grieving period and a friendship she formed that helped her through her sleepless nights.   She found friendship and advice from @amandagriffiths and held on to that hopefulness as she opened herself up to loving again.   She talks about the tricky dynamics with her in-laws, facing a new layer of grief once her current husband moved in, the work needed to build a new marriage or relationship, and the way her new family of five was bonded around their new baby.    Chelsy adds songs to our running guest-playlist found here on Spotify.  And, she can be found on Instagram @chelsywilson    You can find me on IG @datingafterdeath   👩🏾‍💻 Looking for good therapy? Check out Betterhelp.com/datingafterdeath for 10% off your first month! Thank you Better Help for sponsorship of the podcast and for serving up the perfect services for this community!   💃🏽 Join the Patreon, starting at just $5 per month to get in on our private Facebook group   🌎 Widows in the Wild...come along to Costa Rica with us! (sorry, this one's for the ladies only) From April 12-17th!! Check out the itinerary HERE!   🎵 Music by the illustrious Jamee Guerra   

Kat talks about the impact of being widowed at the age of 25, losing her husband after a two-year relationship, and her grief journey in relation to her in-laws who knew her husband for a significantly longer period of than she did.    Then, we get to hear the story of “Greek boyfriend,” who she is visiting WHILE recording this episode.  We get the details of their non-monogomous relationship that has spanned 9 months and two continents, and some insight into where things are headed.   Widow's Lost & Found Website & Instagram Page   Kat adds songs to our running guest-playlist found here on Spotify.     You can find me on IG @datingafterdeath   👩🏾‍💻 Looking for good therapy? Check out Betterhelp.com/datingafterdeath for 10% off your first month! Thank you Better Help for sponsorship of the podcast and for serving up the perfect services for this community!   💃🏽 Join the Patreon, starting at just $5 per month to get in on our private Facebook group. This is also where you can suggest songs for our growing playlists   🌎 Widows in the Wild...come along to Costa Rica with us! (sorry, this one's for the ladies only) From April 12-17th!! Check out the itinerary HERE!   🎵 Music by the illustrious Jamee Guerra 

Jess (@thesingingwidow)talks about her marriage to her rockstar husband, Justin, and how they met and fell in love at the tender age of 14.  She tells the story of his very public death, and what it was like to be a new mom and a new widow all at once.  Then we hear about Jess's adventures in dating, and how she eventually met her new husband, Don.  You can find me on IG @datingafterdeath or send me an email at: Datingafterdeathpodcast@gmail.com   🎧 Jess adds songs to our running guest-playlist found here on Spotify.     👩🏾‍💻 Looking for good therapy? Check out Betterhelp.com/datingafterdeath for 10% off your first month! Thank you Better Help for sponsorship of the podcast and for serving up the perfect services for this community!   💃🏽 Join the Patreon, starting at just $5 per month to get in on our private Facebook group   🌎 Widows in the Wild...come along to Costa Rica with us! (sorry, this one's for the ladies only) From April 12-17th!! Check out the itinerary HERE!   🎵 Music by the illustrious Jamee Guerra & The Ayers