“If you combine everything I’ve ever experienced in my life, all in one piece, becoming a widow is 10 times worse than that. That’s hard for me to wrap my brain around. Because I’ll be okay, I’ll be strong, and there are more days now than not that I am strong. But it’s only because of God, literally him supporting me through people like you.”
In this episode, I’m joined by the extraordinary Pati Rader, a longtime friend, Consultant, Writer, and widow going through a new chapter in her life, to talk about loss, grief, and how to avoid getting swallowed by the sadness of losing the love of our lives.
Throughout our conversation, you’ll hear Pati and her late husband Ken’s fabulous love story and the barriers and fears the relationship tore down from day one. You’ll also hear Pati’s reaction to Ken’s cancer diagnosis, how they went through that battle, and what they did to ensure the relationship’s legacy outlived them.
Pati also talks about how starting a blog helped her cope with Ken’s loss, shares practical advice for those struggling with losing a loved one, and much more.
Tune in to episode 3 of Embrace the Encore and be inspired by Pati’s resilience, love of life, and endless optimism in this new chapter of her life.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Pati’s background before meeting Ken (3:00)
- How Pati and Ken’s love story started (8:00)
- About Pati’s new chapter (19:10)
- The diagnosis that changed Pati’s life forever (23:20)
- How writing has helped Pati cope with the pain and the grief of losing Ken (34:10)
- Writing is something you do for yourself. Don’t try to impress anyone (44:20)
- Pati shares practical advice for those dealing with the loss of a loved one (46:00)
- What Embracing the Encore means for Pati (48:20)
Connect with Pati:
Let’s connect!
- Email: marie@embracetheencore.com
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