Full Cup Club Podcast - Getting Back Up After Getting Knocked Down With Grief

It's important to rest in order to come up with new creative ideas. We are pressing pause for the summer and we will be back in the fall - better than ever! If you are feeling like you need a break from something you're working on, this is your sign to press pause and come back to it with a fresh perspective. A pause can be minutes, hours, days, months, or years - however long you need. Thanks for being here, and we will see you in the fall!Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month We'll read this one when we come back from our break! Didn't See That Coming:  Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel Hollis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Have you tried listening on Audible? Use our link to get a free audiobook!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Let's chat about our Full Book Cup Club Book of the month: How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis. Christina and Meghan share their favorite tips from the book. This isn't a book about grief, but it does offer valuable tips and permission to give yourself grace when it comes to keeping your house put together. We all have had a crash course in what really matters, so give yourself some grace if the dishes don't get done tonight. Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthNext month we're reading Didn't See That Coming:  Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart by Rachel Hollis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Have you tried listening on Audible? Use our link to get a free audiobook!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Feeding yourself in the midst of loss, grief, or even just a hard season of life is so important! Your brain needs the fuel even if you don't have an appetite. In this episode, we share some easy recipes and quick dinner ideas to make ahead of time or throw together quickly when you just don't feel like cooking or eating. Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthWe're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Sometimes things don't pan out! It's okay, we'll get through it. Meghan and Christina share their fails in this minisode.Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthWe're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Maybe you lost some of your friends or friend groups when you person died, when you left a relationship, when you changed jobs, or when you moved. It's normal to want - no, need - to feel like you're part of a group. Human interaction is a basic need, so in this episode, Christina and Meghan talk about why it's important to find a community when you're in a hard season of life, and how you can go about doing that (even for introverts!)  Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthWe're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Creating good habits is so important, especially if you are going through a hard season. That's why we're so excited to read Atomic Habits by James Clear this month for the Full Book Cup Club! Listen to this episode for a dicussion about the book, hear Christina and Meghan's main takeaways, and of course, laughs. Always laughs!Full Book Cup Club Book of the MonthNext month we're reading How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by K.C. Davis - grab your copy and join us! Every month we choose a book to read and discuss on the podcast on the last Wednesday of the month.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

We are ALL ABOUT protecting our peace these days. You can't afford not to when your world has been flipped upside down. In this episode, Christina and Meghan share some ways they keep the peace amidst the chaos in their lives. With lots and laughter and a little bit of advice from some widows who have been there, we hope you find this podcast helpful and maybe even a little bit funny. Do you have a question you want us to talk about? DM us on Facebook or Instagram, or visit our website and ask! We love hearing from you.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

When you have lost someone and then go through the lowest lows of grief and then someone close to you loses someone, you know what's ahead for them. That can leave you feeling triggered. It can stir up those hard emotions. You want to be supportive, but you also have to take care of yourself, too. In this episode, Christina and Meghan share some  recent losses they've experienced and how it reawoken some of the hard emotions for them, but not without laughter and Meghan forgetting we did a whole freakin' episode on this already. Classic M. (How long into widowhood can we claim "widow brain" for forgetfullness?)Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

In this episode, Christina and Meghan talk about dating with grief - why do you want to date? How do you know when you're ready to date? How is it different, what are you looking for, what should you lookout for? Listen to this one to hear words of wisdom (okay, "wisdom" may not be entirely right) from two widows who are currently dating.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

In this minisode we're talking about little things you can do to help Future You. What's one thing you can do today to make your life a little easier? We'll give you a few ideas, and we want to hear what you do too.Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan share their thoughts on Daring Greatly by Dr. Brené Brown in this Full Book Cup Club episode. The short version: read or listen to this book, stat! The long version: listen to the episode :)Dr. Brené Brown's TED talks:The Power of VulnerabilityListening to ShameFull Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Our next Full Book Cup Club book pick is *drumroll please* Atomic Habits by James Clear. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

We are resharing this early episode to help you help others who are grieving. In this episode we discuss the most helpful things that were done for us when our husbands died and some ideas about how to truly help someone who is grieving.If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe! New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan share some ways to take the power back on hard days - holidays, anniversaries, or other important days that might be difficult to get through after losing someone or even a break up or divorce. Hard days will happen, and sometimes days like Valentine's Day shine a beacon on the fact that your person is gone. We know the feeling, we get it, and we're here to share our methods for getting through it. Take control where you can - buy yourself flowers.Links from this Episode:Succulents: https://amzn.to/3I7zvVMResearch about plants reducing anxiety & depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5663021/Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:This month we're reading Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. Join us! Grab yours now or check it out from the library.Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan share some red flags to look out for at the beginning of a relationship, and Meghan sprinkles in some real life examples from her dating days. You may spot these red flags in someone you're dating, your new coworkers or boss, or any type of community you're entering, or maybe it's something you're already a part of and now you can see these behaviors for what they are. Don't just take our word for it, do some research! The moral of the episode is: never settle. Don't give your energy to someone who doesn't respect it. Keep your head up, you're worth it. Links we talked about in this episode:A deeper dive on love bombing - https://www.healthline.com/health/love-bombing A deeper dive on trauma dumping - https://www.choosingtherapy.com/trauma-dumping/Dr. Ramani - https://doctor-ramani.com/ Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Drumroll please for next month's Full Book Cup Club book... Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. Grab yours now or check it out from the library!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

This month we read You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero, and now we're talking about it. If you need some motivation to get unstuck in your life, this book is a great first step. However, if you are in the midst of a hard season, it may not be for you. Get this book when you need an ass-kicking! FYI, this episode has colorful language and is not for delicate or young ears. Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Drumroll please for next month's Full Book Cup Club book... Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. Grab yours now or check it out from the library!Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

When you're going through something hard, it's all about chasing and clinging to those small wins. Recognize them, appreciate them, and plan for them! In this episode Christina and Meghan share the importance of celebrating little wins, how it helped them through hard things, and easy ways you can incorporate it into your life too. Oh, and Garage Kitty makes an appearance. Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroPrevious FBCC books:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth  The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn AchorOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl SandbergThe Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInernySupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan talk about the heart and soul of the podcast and list actionable tricks to jumpstart your resilience in the face of hard things. You can do it, we believe in you! Announcing *drum roll please* our new website! Visit fullcupclubpodcast.com to submit questions and episode ideas, apply to be a guest on the pod, find all of our episodes, and more! Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroPrevious FBCC books:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth  The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn AchorOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl SandbergThe Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInernySupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan introduce "minisodes" this week. Think of it like a quick shot of espresso as opposed to a latte. In the inaugural minisode, we discuss goal-setting and how to set a SMART goal, plus we share a couple of our own goals for the year. Setting goals was one of the major ways we pulled ourselves back up after being knocked down by grief, so if you're in the trenches we are here to cheer you on as you pick yourself back up and grow into your new life. Not everybody is setting a goal to climb Mount Everest, and that's okay. It's great, even. Your goal should be YOUR goal connected to YOUR why. Good luck friends, and share your goals with us so we can cheer you on! Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroPrevious FBCC books:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth  The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn AchorOption B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl SandbergThe Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInernySupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christin and Meghan discuss "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth in this month's Full Book Cup Club episode, and why it's a good read for those who have lost someone. This isn't a book about grief, but it's still a useful tool if you're grieving. Links we talked about in this episode:The Grit Scale - https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading this month's Full Book Cup Club book of the month: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela DuckworthAnd join us in reading our next Full Book Cup Club book of the month: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen SinceroSupport the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!

Christina and Meghan found a huge benefit from consciously setting intentions after their husbands died. Whether you're talking about a daily practice or you're going into a family event or a difficult workday, setting your intention for the event ahead of time can remind you of your control in the situation, and can set you up for a positive experience. Isn't that what we all want?Full Book Cup Club Book of the Month:Each month we choose a book to read together. Join us in reading our next Full Book Cup Club book of the month: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth Links we talked about this episode:Goals vs. Intentions  https://www.holstee.com/blogs/mindful-matter/the-difference-between-a-goal-and-an-intentionFlameless Candle: https://a.co/d/gAlMgdWBoundary Phrases: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRqrmRjN/Support the showIf you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave us a review! Having reviews is the best way for people to find this podcast. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Thanks for being here! You can also support the show by buying us a coffee :)Find us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram too!