Happier Holidays
FOR Widowed Moms:
3 Days, 3 Ways to Make the Holidays Easier
Coming November 6th – 8th
(VIP Experience Available)
any of this sound familiar?
You're secretly dreading the holidays now that your spouse is gone
But you also don't want to disappoint the people you love
You can think of a million holiday moments you'd rather skip this year
But you know you can't outrun the holidays and are going to have to figure something out
You want to believe it's possible to enjoy the holidays again
But it’s hard to imagine how without your person
It's hard to believe, but in only 3 days you can have the tools you need to make this holiday season so much easier.
If I hadn’t done it myself, I probably wouldn’t believe it was possible.
After my husband, Hugo, was killed by a drunk driver when I was 40, I found it difficult to deal with the holiday season. I was no longer curled up in the fetal position and had gone back to work. But I didn’t feel as strong as everyone was telling me I looked… and I definitely wasn’t looking forward to holidays without him (including his birthday only 3 days after Christmas). I felt robotic, hollow and full of dread. I wanted to enjoy the holidays, at least for my children’s sake, but I didn’t know how.
Fortunately, before my second holiday season, I discovered life coaching and Post Traumatic Growth. The tools were so powerful that I decided to devote my career to helping other widows genuinely love their lives again, too. None of us need to settle for a “new normal” that’s less than what we want and that includes the Holiday season!
What you’ll learn
When you join Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms, you’ll learn specific and practical steps you can take to make your holiday season easier.
You’ll feel less dread and more optimism when you think about the upcoming holiday season because you’ll know that you have the right combination of cognitive and emotional tools that actually work. (No toxic positivity or forced gratitude here!)
You’ll know how to take advantage of the filtering system in your brain so you can make it work for you instead of against you. You’ll understand how to ask empowering questions and get your brain to focus on what you can control instead of what you can’t.
You’ll feel more prepared for all the emotions that might come your way during the holidays, certain in the knowledge that they can’t hurt you and that you know exactly how to handle them.
What clients say about working with Krista...
My husband, Eric, passed away four months before I signed up for coaching. I was really overwhelmed with the idea of solo parenting and figuring out how to do life without him. I started looking into anything and everything people would suggest, and Mom Goes On was the first thing that felt concrete. From my time in Mom Goes On, I feel more present and able to enjoy the things that we have, because I'm not completely overwhelmed by being a solo parent. I can feel frustrated and let it flow through me without snapping or yelling. I don't lay in bed beating myself up and thinking about all the things that went wrong. There’s a sense of calm that wasn’t there before. I’ve learned that I’m strong. I’m capable of doing hard things and handling things calmly, with as much grace as possible. And I’m capable of making good decisions for myself and the girls.
I didn't even know what to hope for when I joined Mom Goes On because I was so in the depths of grief. Now I feel so confident that I can be happy and love my life.
I was originally looking for a dating coach, but I wasn’t sure if they could help widows, and I wasn't sure I was ready to date. My colleague sent me Krista, and I was drawn to her energy and enthusiasm. On the first call, she asked what I wanted in life. I have a big list of goals and I wanted to go, go, go all the time and bypass feelings, because I tend to think accomplishing things will resolve feelings. I didn't want to feel inadequate, ashamed, unseen, or unlovable. Krista helped me slow down, look at my feelings and thoughts, and then figure out a path to get where I want to go. Whenever I feel stuck or overwhelmed, she coached me on how everything can be figured out. The takeaway is that I can relax into uncertainty. That feels a little scary, but mostly it feels empowering. Krista helps me slow down and locate myself in a compassionate, objective way.
She is helping me lean into uncomfortable feelings in order to have the life that I want.
I’ve always been a joyful person, but I became so angry after my husband died. I would yell at my kids for normal stuff, like spilling milk or getting dirt on their clothes. I knew that wasn’t the life I wanted, because I would feel so horrible afterward. But in the moment, I couldn’t stop. Krista told me to think of my thoughts like a platter. I have lots of options, and I can pick and choose how I want to respond to any situation. So now, instead of allowing myself to explode, I take a second and think, “Okay, they just spilled water. What do I want to do here? What do I want to say?” I’m much more calm and peaceful than before – and my kids are, too! Mom Goes On is truly life changing. I know I can’t go back in time, but I wish I had done it sooner. I floundered for three and a half years after Todd died, just barely surviving.
Now I actually like my life! Even though Todd is not here, I like the rest of it. It’s all thanks to Krista and the things she teaches.
I lost my husband to suicide in December of 2018. The first year or so was a blur. I was in shock and I busying myself, doing a great job of avoiding my feelings. A year and a half after he died, I found The Widowed Mom Podcast and thought to myself, “Okay, Krista gets it. She is going to help me.” When I learned of the Mom Goes On program, I was curious. At first, I was a little bit skeptical of the group setting, as I didn't want to be lost in a crowd. What I discovered was that being in a group is like finding a bunch of new best friends that you have this terrible thing in common with, and you help each other through. I've learned from other people’s questions and coaching. I really have grown so much, feel so supported, and have gained some really powerful tools.
Mom Goes On is a great way to get your life back. And I love it so much, I signed up again for Mom Goes On Masters!
I love having step-by-step tools that I know I have the power to use to make things better for myself! I started the program thinking I needed to find some big purpose so my life would have meaning and happiness. I now am more clear on my purpose and values, I have learned my purpose is to just live my life and I am happier with my everyday choices, changing my thought to “I want to” instead of “I should or I need to” has helped me enjoy the little everyday things.
I have more self-confidence, making decisions is easier and I love the thought there is no right or wrong decision. I am more curious about trying new things knowing the worse thing that can happen are feelings. I know with certainty that I can do hard things and that I can have a happy future.I feel proud of myself and very hopeful for the future.
Thank you so much for starting MGO and sharing your knowledge in a way that has been so helpful for me.
Things that I never thought I could get to, I see are now possible.
The work is not fluff, it’s true intense work on myself.
I’ve come a long way from the dark places in my mind to seeing what’s possible for me.
My life is better because of
Mom Goes On.
Krista’s tools and coaching have allowed me to peel off layers of grief like an onion and get to my best self. If it weren’t for what I learned in Mom Goes On, I would still be stuck in the same patterns that were holding me back from being my best self.
If I could give advice to a widow considering joining I would tell her it’s the catalyst to help her move from staying stuck in grief vs taking grief forward into a much fuller life.
Today I feel like I’m a different person from one year ago.
Krista and my group of moms have changed my life. I not only learned skills to handle my loss but I have also used the tips and techniques in my everyday life. I am in touch with how my feelings affect me daily and know how to handle those feelings now. I am mentally so much stronger than I thought possible. I could go on and on about the positive impacts of this program.
Thank you, thank you, Krista, a million times for having the insight and courage to form this program.
I learned practical strategies for dealing with my grief surrounding my husband’s death, and I learned how to dream about and build my next chapter in life.
I also learned useful ways to approach all the new experiences that widowhood brings as well as the new life for me and for my children.
I am excited for my future!
I was in a very sad, lonely and dark place before finding Mom Goes On. I had PTSD from the suicide loss of my husband. Mom Goes On gave me a safe place to learn and grow and the women in it are nothing short of amazing.
I’m proud of the work I’ve done and now see that my future can be full of joy, hope and new understanding.
To enumerate the victories here would be endless, but among the more important ones, I have come to see myself as a strong and capable mother who chooses her children over other distractions, who advocates for her son who at 5 and a half has not learned to speak, who forgives herself for imperfections and teaches her children that “failing forward” is a thing!
I have begun helping other widowed moms and children at a local grief center. I have carved out time for myself: I learned to sail and am playing guitar. I make time for friends. I care for my body and lend a hand to neighbors.
Mom Goes On has allowed me to see that I am not alone—through the mirror of other women I have been able to see myself. Through their successes, I have crafted my own.
It changed my entire outlook on my life and the people and events in my life.
I can’t express what coaching and Mom Goes On did for me.
I’ll be honest, although there was something that drew me to Krista’s MGO program, I fought the concepts hard when I joined. As a widow, I felt the kids and I were now on the “outside” of the goodness of life.
But I stuck with it, and now I see the world and myself from a more loving perspective.
You’re a great fit if…
- You’re encouraged at the idea of making the holidays easier even if you don't yet know how.
- You’re willing to spend 30 minutes each day for just 3 days to learn some powerful strategies.
- You’re open to learning tools beyond what you may have received in therapy.
- Even though people might say you’re doing great, you still feel hollow or empty inside.
You’re not quite ready if…
- You have an undiagnosed or serious mental health issue that is not being treated by a licensed professional.
- You’re having serious thoughts of harming yourself or others.
- You're a card carrying member of the "Ain't it Awful" Club and mostly just want to complain about the raw deal you've been given.
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You aren't willing to spend 30 minutes a day investing in your own well-being.
How it works
- The Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms free event will take place over three days: November 6th, 7th & 8th.
- It’s convenient and entirely online so you can participate in a way that works best for you and your busy schedule no matter what time zone you live in.
- You’ll have the opportunity to attend three live group trainings via Zoom. Can’t attend live? Don’t worry… all calls are recorded and sent straight to your inbox so you benefit even if you can’t be there in person.
- Each training will teach you one powerful tool you can use immediately to make your holidays easier.
- Along with the live trainings, you'll receive a worksheet for each training so you can follow along and apply what you learn.
- You'll be able to ask any questions you have during the event by submitting them in a private Facebook group so Krista can answer them.
- You'll have access to the recordings and materials long after the event is over so you can come back as many times as you need to during the holiday season!
Happier Holidays for Widowed Moms is for you no matter how old your children are or when your partner died…
My partner just died…
You are welcome to join this event even if your loss was recent and your widow fog is intense. You will be able to use these tools no matter how recently your partner died.
My partner has been gone for years…
One of the most common myths of grief is that “time heals” and this can be incredibly frustrating when time has passed and you still aren’t enjoying the holidays! If you’re tired of watching time pass and dreading yet another holiday season, you’re not alone and this event will help!
I have young children…
Managing your grief while solo parenting and helping your children manage their grief is daunting at best. And while it’s easy to put your own needs aside and focus on your children, it’s a terrible long term strategy and won’t create an easier experience of the holiday season. Grief is a marathon, not a sprint and as cliché as it sounds, you must put the oxygen mask on yourself first. This event will give you tools you need and can use immediately. And it’s designed with a busy solo mom’s schedule in mind and full of other widowed moms who “get it” when no one else in your world does.
My children are grown…
Once a mom, always a mom. And while the challenges of holidays with adult children are different from holidays with young children, they aren’t necessarily any easier. And the holidays still come with challenges that most non-widows don’t understand. This event will help you improve your holiday experience, regardless of whether your children live with you or have children of their own.
What if you could get what you need to make the holidays easier this year even though your spouse died?
Let Krista St-Germain, Master Certified Life Coach and Top Widow Podcaster, help you in this online event.
Happier Holidays Event
FREE
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3 Live 30 minute Trainings where you'll learn powerful tools to make the holidays easier
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Follow-along worksheets so it's easier to remember and apply what you learn.
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Access to the recordings and support materials for all 3 trainings, so you can come back as many times as you need during the holiday season!
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Access to our private facebook group so you can ask questions during the event and get answers from Krista personally.
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The ability to connect online with other widowed moms who get it.
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The event is entirely online so you can participate in a way that works best for your busy schedule no matter what time zone you live in.
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Access to "Navigating Grief for Widowed Moms" - 60 minute class taught by Krista where you'll learn valuable information about grief, grief myths, Post Traumatic Growth and how to create a life you love even after losing your spouse.
VIP Experience
($500+ value for only $37!)Includes everything in the Free Option plus even more resources to make your holidays easier, additional live support and a chance to get coached by Krista:
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37
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A digital copy of Krista's "Dear New Widow" book containing inspiring and heartfelt letters of encouragement from Krista's former widowed mom clients. Perfect for those extra griefy days when you need something uplifting and relatable. ($14 value)
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A digital copy of Krista's "Memories That Matter" journal to help you preserve precious memories of your spouse. ($27 value)
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6 Pre-Recorded Holiday Tapping / EFT Audios recorded by Krista so you can calm your nervous system and feel better at a moment's notice this holiday season. ($99 value)
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LIVE 90 Minute BONUS class "Being the Boss of Your Holidays After the Death of Your Spouse" with Krista on October 27th at 7:30pm Central where you'll have the chance to learn from and be coached directly by Krista. The class will be recorded for those who can't attend live. ($199 value)
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Access to "Creating A life You Love After Loss" - a 60 minute class taught by Krista detailing the exact framework all widowed moms need to experience Post Traumatic Growth and be truly happy again after losing their spouse. ($199)
Perhaps you're wondering...
The event is simple but powerful. All you have to do is apply what you learn and your holidays will feel easier!
We get it. Some people just want to talk about how awful it is to be a widow. This experience is not a pity party. We believe in acknowledging that it’s hard and then deciding to be women who do hard things. That said, all emotions are welcome and it’s ok if you cry. We’re just not going to stay stuck in the sadness.
We’ve designed this event with busy moms in mind. And this event will take less time than most of us spend scrolling on social media.
If you’re willing to invest 30 minutes a day for 3 days, you’ll benefit in powerful ways!
No, all moms are welcome in Mom Goes On. The average member has children at home or in college but many members have grown children and even grandchildren.
Simply click the “Join Now” button below and choose your option. It’s that simple.
This event was designed for busy moms. All calls will be recorded and sent straight to your in-box so you can watch them when it’s convenient for you.
Yes, it really is.
We are an inclusive community. If you identify as a woman and a widow, you are welcome in Mom Goes On.
Many women join the program having had challenging relationships. Some were even separated or divorced at the time of their partner’s death. This can make grief and healing more complex. Regardless of the type of the challenges you faced while they were living, Mom Goes On can help!
Losing your parter to suicide is complicated and we have coached many widows through the nuances of healing after a suicide loss. All losses are welcome in our Happier Holidays event.