905. Exposing the Silent Crisis of Widowhood w/ Carolyn Moor

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 July 2024

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Happy Tuesday Heal Squad! Today we are joined by the founder of the Modern Widows Club, Carolyn Moor, and we are discussing a part of life that affects women worldwide: Widowhood. Millions of women are impacted by the devastating effects of widowhood each year, yet it remains a vastly undiscussed public health issue. In our conversation, she sheds light on the transitional experience of widowhood and the unique challenges widows face - from financial insecurity and social injustices to the arduous emotional and psychological toll. Carolyn also opens up about her own deeply personal journey through grief and identity reconstruction after losing her husband and provides compassionate, practical guidance for how we can better support this vulnerable population. Widowhood is a ticket to poverty for many, and the statistics are staggering - from the alarming gender gap in remarriage rates to the startling fact that only 50% of Americans even have life insurance. This is a crucial conversation about a crisis that demands far greater awareness and action. Healers and Heal-Liners Only 50% of Americans have life insurance as many Americans don’t see it as a priority. The average age of widows in the country is 59, and globally it’s 39. Men remarry 1-3 years after widowhood, and for women, it’s 6-7 years. Women want to heal, and men want to re-partner. Widowhood is a detachment from something you choose to attach to. Learn More About Carolyn Moor and The Modern Widows Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernwidowsclub Website: https://modernwidowsclub.org HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Sign up for Marie Forleo’s B-School: https://www.marieforleobschool.com/freeclass?partner=healsquadxmaria&banner=52ddb6c2 Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=healsquad ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com and healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	Hey friends coming up we talk about the pillars of widowhood two of them being emotional health and financial health the necessity of preemptive conversations regarding widowhood during your marriage the three words to ask a widow in grief, how widowhood is death, but it can also be a
0:16.3	rebirth that allows you to extend the legacy of love, with the average age of widows in the United States
0:22.0	being 59 years young and the average age of widows in the United States being 59 years young and the average
0:24.7	age of widows in the world being 39, this is an important episode.
0:28.3	I hope you stay tuned.
0:29.3	Hey guys, before we get into the episode, you all know I'm a huge fan of fashion and I have been ever since I was a little girl and my first job
0:37.6	by the way was actually at Macy's and my love for fashion began when I started there because I worked in the fragrance department,
0:46.0	but of course my eye was always on the clothes and the makeup and everything related to style.
0:50.0	But here's a thing. My relationship with Macy's didn't end once my days of asking
0:54.8	people walking by if they wanted a sample the latest sense came to an end. Nearly
0:58.9	20 years later I still find myself choosing Macy's time and time again for literally everything.
1:04.5	It's become a really beautiful full circle moment that they've been such amazing supporters
1:09.8	of our show for so long and when it comes to shopping they have everything you need
1:14.4	whether I need a last minute outfit or Kevin needs a last minute outfit for our
1:18.2	friend's wedding. We always head to Macy's they've got us covered So if you're in need of some retail therapy perhaps or looking to spruce up your home or your lifestyle, check out Macy's friends. I've curated a list of some of my favorite items that have helped me upgrade so many parts of my life,
1:35.3	really my fashion the most, but of course home and baby and so much more.
1:40.0	So check the link in the description and happy shopping hill squad.
1:44.0	I like to say that hair is a woman's best accessory and thanks to my friends at
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