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Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina

Tina R. Fornwald

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led grief and widowhood support show featuring external guests such as bereaved spouses, authors, ministers, and grief-care professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch grief therapists, bereavement specialists, faith leaders, authors with relevant lived experience, and advocates supporting widows or children of widows; booking difficulty is likely low to medium because the show favors accessible subject-matter expertise and authentic personal experience over broad celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 193

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

widowhoodrealtalk@gmail.com

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Host

Tina R. Fornwald - Widowhood advocate and podcast host who created the show after her husband died suddenly in 2017. She draws on her personal experience, therapy, faith, and conversations with other widows and widow...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Grief therapists, licensed clinical social workers, bereavement specialists, authors, ministers or faith leaders, and widowed people with substantial lived experience and practical insight into healing or family support.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or memoirs on grief, faith, trauma, or loss, Professional credentials in grief counseling or social work, Leadership in bereavement, faith, military, emergency-services, or widowhood communities, Meaningful personal experience supporting families through traumatic loss

Recent Guest Discussions

Patricia J. Williams - Faith After Loss, Spiritual Strength During Bereavement, Renewed Hope, Healing, And Purpose

Kelly Daugherty - Traumatic Grief Recovery, EMDR, Progressive Counting, Death-scene Trauma, And Healing Modalities

Danny Lesslie - Widowhood After Terminal Illness, Faith And Healing, Supporting Grieving Spouses, Involving Children In Family Healing, And Honoring A Deceased Partner

Eileen Bellew - Traumatic Widowhood, PTSD, Parenting After Loss, Support Systems, Resilience, And Long-term Healing

Recent Topics

Widowhood, Grief, Trauma, Healing, Christianity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina
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The Conversations About Rebuilding Life After Loss With Anita Coyle and Mel Shore

October 08, 2026

Navigating spousal loss can leave you feeling disoriented, exhausted, and completely isolated in survival mode. Rebuilding life after loss isn't about rushing to feel okay, but about discovering compassionate space to honor your pain at your own pace. In this heartfelt conversation, host Dr. Tina Fornwald welcomes Anita and Mel, hosts of the podcast Widow We Do Now. Together, they discuss the physical reality of trauma, passive suicidality, and why dark humor often becomes a vital lifeli...

The Silent Burden: Understanding Grief Through The Eyes Of Black Women With Natasha Smith

October 01, 2026

Host Dr. Tina Fornwald welcomes author and grief educator Natasha Smith to discuss how loss impacts individuals through a distinct cultural lens. Why is grief experienced differently by Black women, and what do we need to understand that we've been missing. Natasha Smith shares her personal story of carrying decades of unspoken loss, including family deaths, pregnancy loss, and silent caregiving. Together, they break down the cultural expectations of being the strong Black woman and explore h...

How To Dream Again After Losing Your Spouse: Finding Hope, Healing & Purpose With Chanoa Inez

September 24, 2026

In this inspiring episode of Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, Dr. Tina welcomes Chanoa Inez, author of Dream On: How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss. Chanoa shares her remarkable journey after the sudden loss of her partner while traveling abroad and the long road of healing that followed. Together, they discuss what it takes to move beyond survival mode, rediscover hope, and intentionally create a meaningful life after devastating loss.Whether you're newly wido...

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Frequently asked questions

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Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina
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How do I get in touch with Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina?

Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina is hosted by Tina R. Fornwald. Its publicly listed email is widowhoodrealtalk@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina?

The publicly listed email for Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina: widowhoodrealtalk@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina have?

Podseeker estimates Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina?

Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Grief therapists, licensed clinical social workers, bereavement specialists, authors, ministers or faith leaders, and widowed people with substantial lived experience and practical insight into healing or family support. Common among recent guests: Published books or memoirs on grief, faith, trauma, or loss; Professional credentials in grief counseling or social work; Leadership in bereavement, faith, military, emergency-services, or widowhood communities. Recent guests include Patricia J. Williams, Kelly Daugherty, and Danny Lesslie.

How hard is it to get booked on Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina cover?

Recent episodes cover Widowhood, Grief, Trauma, Healing, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

widowhoodrealtalk@gmail.com

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