DiscoverWidow 180 The Podcast with Jen Zwinck249. 5 Heartfelt Ways to Begin Thanksgiving - Preparing For The "Elephant In The Room"!
249. 5 Heartfelt Ways to Begin Thanksgiving -  Preparing For The "Elephant In The Room"!

249. 5 Heartfelt Ways to Begin Thanksgiving - Preparing For The "Elephant In The Room"!

Update: 2025-11-24
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Are you facing Thanksgiving after the loss of a loved one? We are here to guide you through the heartache and help you create moments of comfort and connection. In this episode, we have five unique and meaningful ways to start your Thanksgiving meal, especially designed for widows, widowers, and anyone coping with grief during the holidays!

From the powerful idea that “hope grows where gratitude is planted,” we discuss how gratitude can coexist with grief and be a key healing tool. 

Actionable steps like the “Thankfuls and Giggles” round to balance sincerity with laughter, “Taste of Memory” moments to honor loved ones through food, distraction games to lighten the mood, help ease the pain of this day.

Whether your holiday is filled with bittersweet memories or unexpected sadness, these approaches help ease the heaviness, foster togetherness, and spark joy around the table. 

Also you are invited to sign up for the FREE Grief to Gratitude Five-Day Challenge where you can learn to incorporate gratitude as a way of healing. For FREE INSTANT ACCESS, go to http://widow180.kit.com/gratitude.

If your heart feels heavy this holiday season and the empty chair feels overwhelming, I also invite you to the Widow 180 Holiday Club! Part group coaching, part book club, part social group, this is exactly where you need to be this holiday season! Join us at https://www.widow180.com/holidayclub

Listen now for inspiration, practical support, and gentle encouragement to navigate Thanksgiving after loss. You’re not alone—Widow 180 is here for you.


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For more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.com

Questions? Email me at jen@widow180.com




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249. 5 Heartfelt Ways to Begin Thanksgiving -  Preparing For The "Elephant In The Room"!

249. 5 Heartfelt Ways to Begin Thanksgiving - Preparing For The "Elephant In The Room"!

Jen Zwinck