My Widowed Life

My Widowed Life


Latest Episodes

Preparing for the Unexpected: Building an Emergency Fund as a Widow/er (Ep. 9)
July 20, 2023

Are you prepared with a designated emergency fund? As a surviving spouse with responsibilities for both yourself and possibly your children, having a reliable safety net can make a world of difference

Widows/ers Essentials: Understanding Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds and GICs
July 13, 2023

In this episode of My Widowed Life, Palma chats with Richard Dri a fellow member of the widow community and a financial planner. Together they discuss various investment options like stocks, bonds, GI

Life After Loss: Widows/ers Navigating Higher Interest Rates, RRSPs, TFSAs, and How to Select a Beneficiary (Ep.7)
July 06, 2023

What happens to the money in a bank account if the holder passes away? In this episode of My Widowed Life, Palma speaks with Richard Dri, financial planner at Scotia McLeod about issues that can aris

Securing Your Future: Practical Budgeting Tips for Widows and Widowers (Ep. 6)
June 29, 2023

This is part one of a four-part series that focuses on financial planning for widows and widowers. Listen as Palma gains insight with advice from Richard Dri, a financial planner and a fellow member

From Mourning to Moving Forward: Widows and Widowers Shatter Expectations (Ep.5)
June 22, 2023

Losing your spouse is hard enough without having to bear the weight of others expectations. In this thought-provoking episode, Palma Polesel is once again joined by her guest and friend, Richard Dri

Transforming Pain into Power: How Can Grief Triggers Foster Healing? (Ep. 4)
June 15, 2023

After losing your spouse, it is very common to experience triggers of grief from things like their favourite song or restaurant, your wedding anniversary, or even something as simple as coming across

Helping You Heal After Loss: Grief and Mental Health Resources (Ep. 3)
June 08, 2023

Have you experienced heartbreaking grief that has impacted your life? Often, grief is not a feeling you can prepare for. In this episode, Palma is once again joined by her recurring guest and friend

Can Our Journey Through Grief Guide Us to Acceptance? (Ep. 2)
June 01, 2023

In this weeks episode, Palma Polesel and her guest, Richard Dri delve into the profound stages of grief, drawing inspiration from Elisabeth Kbler-Rosss groundbreaking book on the subject. Join thes

Introducing My Widowed Life (Ep.1)
May 25, 2023

Welcome to the My Widowed Life podcast, hosted by Palma Polesel. Palma is a solo parent, dog lover, and a member of the widowed community, a club no one wants to join. Following the loss of her spous