Widow 411/Holiday Hope Summit Presentations

  • $49

For Help Getting Through the Holiday Season

20+ grief and widow experts shared powerful strategies for navigating the emotionally challenging holiday season during our Holiday Hope Summit. Whether you're looking for emotional support, self-care tips, or ways to honor your loved one while embracing the present, these presentations provide a wealth of resources to guide you through the holidays with strength and hope.

Making the holiday season less overwhelming and lonely takes way more than just playing seasonal music and trying to "get in the spirit"

Getting through the emotional highs and lows of the holiday season as a widow is no small feat. It’s like trying to put together a puzzle with missing pieces—it’s hard to make sense of it all without the right tools and support.

But look at what you’re already doing:

  • You’re here, which shows you’re open to finding ways to heal.

  • You’ve probably reached out to friends, family, or a therapist, showing you’re committed to your emotional health.

  • Maybe you’ve started journaling, reading self-help books, or trying new hobbies—clear signs you’re moving forward.

  • And most importantly, you’re getting through each day, and that takes a lot of strength.

Yet, despite all your efforts, there are still moments that catch you off guard—like when you see families shopping together or when a holiday song comes on that reminds you of the celebrations you used to have. It’s those unexpected triggers that can feel overwhelming, no matter how far you’ve come.

Do you...

Feel a pang of envy watching others

Do you ever scroll through social media watching others celebrate and feel jealouse because you struggle to find any joy yourself?

Feel pressured to put on a brave face

Are you exhausted from trying to keep it together for your kids or family, acting like everything is okay when it’s really not?

Feel annoyed by holiday music

Does the holiday music that’s supposed to be "uplifting" instead feel like an endless loop of emotional triggers?

There has to be a better way to cope during the holiday season

Maybe you’re thinking...

  • you'd love to find some peace, but what if you pour all your time and energy into trying to feel better, and it ends up leading nowhere?

  • moving forward feels like you're somehow letting go of your spouse or life partner's memory

  • you don't know how to focus on healing with the never-ending list of holiday tasks

You need real strategies, tools, and support that actually work for you—no generic advice or cookie-cutter coping tips. You’re looking for a holiday plan that gets what it feels like to sit at the dinner table with an empty chair or try to find joy in traditions that now feel incomplete.

INTRODUCING THE HOLIDAY HOPE SUMMIT PRESENTATIONS

These presentations offer real, actionable strategies and advice from people who've walked in your shoes, and get what you're going through. You'll learn how to manage the holidays with less emotional baggage and find your own way to a little more peace and calm during this season.

Jen Zwinck

Unwrapping the Gift of Writing: Tools for Creative Journaling

John Polo

Self Care Holiday Style

Paula Harris

Money, Holidays and Grief: Oh My!

Viki Brown

Supporting Children's Grief through the Holidays

Jody LaVoie

Sleighing it Solo: Juggling the Holiday Hustle at Work & Home

Marie Scott Gordon

Embracing Life Part 2: A 7-Step Journey to Healing After Loss

Katie Gurney and Corey Kearsley

Let It Snow, Let It Go, Let It Grow: Nurturing Holiday Traditions After Loss

Linda Shanti McCabe

Re-Visioning the Holidays: How to Make a Vision Board (Even When You're in a Pit of Grief)

Kim Murray

Drawing the Line: Setting Healthy Holiday Boundaries

Jenny Lisk

Widowed Parents and the Holidays: A Survival Guide

Donna Kendrick

The Gift of Financial Empowerment

Jennifer O'Brien

10 Ideas for Making the Holidays Easier on Widows

Michelle Ann Collins

Mindful Strategies for Grief During the Holidays

Susan Hannifin-MacNab

A2Z Healing Toolbox®: Holiday Tips

Ryane Moates

The Secret Formula to Empowerment

Leo Donnell

Hope and Healing: A Widow's Guide to Coping During the Holidays

Sabine Horner

Navigating Emotional Hunger During the Holidays

Melissa Pierce

Nourishing the Heart & Soul: Daily Rituals for Widows

Maya Dionne

#WidowLife Gems: How to Repurpose Holidays for Rest, Recharge + Healing

Jasmine Hathaway

How to Give Back (Selfishly)

Petra Gordon

Navigating Loneliness During the Holidays

Gini Linnabery Swancy

Reinvention: Healing and Real Estate in the New Year

Tina Murphy

No-Regrets Holiday Spending Plan

Megan Kopka

Giving, Gifting, and Grieving: Tips for Financial Resilience and Well-Being

Leila Salisbury

Navigating the Holidays as A Grieving Family

Crafted by Widows Who've Walked the Walk

These presentations skip the usual clichés and dive into the real, tough stuff that widows face during the holidays. With insights from widows and grief experts who’ve been there, you’ll find real, practical advice that helps you honor both your past and your future. Forget the "stay strong" or "just keep busy" advice—what you’ll get here is a deep look into how to truly navigate the holidays while carrying the weight of your loss.

They were specifically created for widowed women like you who:

  • Are facing a holiday season weighed down by the heaviness of the loss of your life partner.

  • Are tired of cookie-cutter advice that doesn't resonate with your unique experience.

  • Are willing to make a commitment to self-care and emotional well-being, even when it feels impossible.

  • Crave a supportive space where experts speak your language and address the complexities of grief and holidays.

This isn't about the same old clichés or generic advice you've heard before. These presentations are here to help you tackle the holiday season with real tools, emotional strength, and practical wisdom. They cover everything from emotional and physical health to solo parenting and self-care, all designed specifically for widows. You deserve hope, peace, and a little more ease this season, and these presentations can help you get there - at your own pace.

You're ready to find comfort, clarity, and a sense of calm this holiday season

It’s time to stop just "getting through" the holidays, feeling burdened by emotions and loneliness. Let’s turn things around so that you can navigate this season with more comfort, clarity, and a sense of calm you didn’t think was possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if these presentations can help me?

If you're a widowed woman grappling with loneliness and craving more than just getting by this holiday season, these presentations are laser-focused on helping you navigate the holidays with hope, healing, and ease.

How long will I have access to the presentations?

You’ll have ongoing access to the presentations, allowing you to revisit them at any time.

Who are the speakers, and what are their qualifications?

The speakers include over 20 grief and widow experts with real-life experience and professional expertise in emotional health, physical health, financial matters, and more.

Is this just for the holiday season, or can the advice be applied year-round?

While the focus is on navigating the holiday season, the strategies and tools shared are valuable for year-round emotional well-being and personal growth.

How do I access the presentations once I purchase them?

After purchase, you’ll receive an email with your login information.

Is this for someone who’s newly widowed, or does it apply to those further along in their grief journey?

The presentations are designed to help widows at any stage of their journey, whether it’s your first holiday season without your spouse or many years later.