Listen "182-Sleep Solutions for Widows: Expert Tips From Dr. Vickie Kasper"
Episode Synopsis
In this insightful episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole welcomes special guest Dr. Vickie Kasper, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and OB-GYN with over 5,000 babies delivered. Vickie brings a uniquely valuable perspective on grief and widowhood, as she is married to a widower.Michelle and Dr. Kasper delve deeply into one of the most common yet challenging issues for those who've lost a spouse—sleep struggles. Listen in as Vickie shares heartfelt insights from her personal journey of marrying a widower, including touching ways she honors her husband’s late wife, and candid discussions about navigating grief-related sleep disturbances.Drawing from her extensive professional expertise and personal experiences, Dr. Kasper provides practical, science-backed strategies to help widows, widowers, and anyone struggling with insomnia improve their sleep quality. Discover effective techniques to quiet racing thoughts, the critical role of routines and light exposure, and truthful advice on sleep aids, supplements, and bedtime rituals that genuinely work.As a bonus, Dr. Kasper has generously created a special resource specifically designed for widows seeking restful sleep. Tune in to find hope, practical support, and comforting reassurance that you’re not alone on your path to healing.Get Dr. Vickie's Sleep Tips HEREListen to Dr. Vickie's podcast HEREClick HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your SpouseClick here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals GroupsTo join our podcast listener community send me a message here, thank you!If you have been touched by this podcast, please consider donating to the non-profit we are under, Widow Goals. In addition to this podcast, Widow Goals provides Grief Recovery Classes, Social Media support, resources, and local and soon-to-be national events. You can give tax-free here; thank you!Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 SoonFollow Michelle on TikTokFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/https://www.instagram.com/widowgoalsSee our videos on YoutubeSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelEmail me [email protected]Nonprofit Widow Goals
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