Navigating the Emotional Journey of Parting with Loved Ones' Belongings with Krista St-Germain (Bonus Episode)

After losing her husband to a drunk driver in 2016, Krista St-Germain 's life was forever altered. More than 5 years later, Krista now serves a network of over 18K widows while being a mom, grief expert, and host of the Widowed Moms Podcast . In this interview, Krista St-Germain shares her personal journey as a widowed mom and how she helps others navigate grief. She discusses the process of going through possessions and belongings after the loss of a loved one and offers advice on making decisions without regret. Krista emphasizes the importance of allowing all emotions and finding happiness again. She also highlights the benefits of coaching and the power of community support. TAKEAWAYS Grief is a complex process that involves a range of emotions, and it is important to allow oneself to experience and process these emotions. When going through the belongings of a loved one who has passed away, it is helpful to start with less emotionally charged items and take it at a pace that feels manageable. There is no right or wrong way to grieve or make decisions about possessions. It is important to be kind to oneself and not worry about what others may think. Supporting someone who is grieving involves being present, listening without judgment, and offering practical help and acts of service. It is important to have conversations about difficult topics and provide support for those going through grief. ------------------------------ Links Discussed in This Episode Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity Substack: Minimalist Moms Podcast Book: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Dougherty Connect with Krista: Website Instagram Podcast: The Widowed Mom Podcast Enjoy this Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity Questions? You can contact me through my website , find me on Instagram , or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook . Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website . You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , or Stitcher . Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Episode Sponsors | The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Factor | Head to FactorMeals.com/momminimalist50 and use code MOMMINIMALIST50 to get 50% off. Storyworth | Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy