Happy New Year and welcome back to Power to Her 💛

This is a short mini episode to say a massive thank you for all the support through Series 1. I’ve honestly been so grateful for every listen, share, message, and comment. It means more than you know.

I also want to share some exciting updates for 2026. I’ve got 48 amazing women lined up for Series 2, and I cannot wait for you to hear their stories.

Series 2 launches on February 4th, and it’s going to be such a special one.

Thank you again for being here. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please follow/subscribe and share it with a woman who needs a reminder that she’s not alone.

See you in Series 2 💛

Navigating Grief, Love and New Beginnings

In this episode, I sit down with Rachel, a brave and gentle soul who has walked through more loss than most of us can imagine.

Rachel lost both of her parents to cancer. Then, when she was 5 months pregnant, she lost her husband to suicide. Overnight she became a widow and a single mum, trying to survive heartbreak while preparing to bring new life into the world.

We talk about:

Living with grief when it comes in waves, not stages

The loneliness of widowhood and solo parenting after loss

Carrying love and pain at the same time

Building a colourful business from the darkest season of her life

Today, Rachel designs and sells modern, colourful grief cards and works as a grief coach. Her work is all about saying: “You’re not alone in this, and your grief is not too much.”

If you’re grieving a suicide loss or you’re a young widow

You do not have to go through this on your own. Here are some places that can offer support:

Samaritans (UK & Ireland) – 24/7 listening support. Call 116 123 for free or visit their website.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) – Peer support for adults who have lost someone to suicide.

WAY – Widowed and Young – A UK charity for anyone who lost a partner before age 51, offering peer-to-peer support from others who “get it.”

You can find Rachel on Instagram: @lovelossdiscoballs

If you’d like to get in touch to share your story on the podcast, email me at:

thepowertoherpod@gmail.com

In this podcast series, Power to her creates a space for the everyday woman to feel seen, heard and empowered. This is a place for real stories...... the challenges, the setbacks and the strength it takes to rise again. Its about opening up honest conversations around life, career, relationships, motherhood and personal growth, while giving voice to the experiences so many of us carry quietly.

Why does this space exist? because too often women face adversity in silence. Here, we share the lessons, the tools and the breakthroughs that help us turn pain into power. Each episode is about building confidence, finding resilience and reminding you that you are not alone on your journey!

This podcast is more than conversation........its a place for women who refuse to be defined by their struggles and instead choose to grow stronger through them.

If this podcast helps even just one woman then I'm doing something right.

If you have a story you would like to share, as a guest or write in anonymously please do contact me on my socials @power.to.her.pod or email thepowertoherpod@gmail.com

Enjoy and see you at episode 1.

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