The Widow's Walk

Dr. Connie Mariano, former White House Physician, is used to being a groundbreaker.

A Widow’s Journey: The Ultimate in Interior Design Work 03/17/2025

A Widow’s Journey: The Ultimate in Interior Design Work How does a widow navigate the painful first year after losing her husband? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Connie welcomes back Scottsdale interior designer Barbara Kaplan, a returning guest on Dr. Connie’s House Calls and Widow’s Walk. Barbara, who once guided listeners on designing a new life after loss, now finds herself on that journey firsthand after the passing of her own husband. With wisdom and personal experience, she shares how creating a supportive and loving environment - both at home and at work - can be a powerful tool for healing. Listen as Barbara redefines the meaning of “interior design” in the most personal way. About Barbara Kaplan Barbara Kaplan, Allied ASID, IFDA, has been an Interior Designer for over 30 years. She has been voted a Top Interior Designer by Ranking AZ 2022 – 2024. She specializes in creating beautiful personal environments that feel good; so people can experience awareness for well-being and healing. Barbara is also an author of her book on the Bajaro Method: Rooms have no feelings but you do! She’s also a columnist who has worked with many widows in their transition from married woman to widow living alone. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/35738080

Wisdom During the Holidays 12/27/2024

Wisdom During the Holidays The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for widows, widowers, and anyone who has lost a loved one, they can bring a flood of memories - often accompanied with tears and sadness. In this heartfelt episode of Widow’s Walk, Dr. Connie is joined by her friend and fellow widow, Sandra Maki, as they return to share their wisdom and experiences on embracing both grief and joy during December and the new year. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34632275

Helping Widows Heal 11/28/2024

Helping Widows Heal Dr. Connie explores how widows can find healing through support groups in this insightful episode. Her special guest, Barbara Olson, leads Heart-to-Heart Grief Support classes at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, AZ (visit www. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34448815

From Widow to Bride 10/31/2024

From Widow to Bride Wives can often outlive their husbands by 10-15 years. But does this mean spending those years alone? In this inspiring episode of The Widow's Walk, Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035730

Finding Peace 09/26/2024

Finding Peace After losing a loved one, will you ever truly find peace with their physical absence in this life? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035734

Living the Golden Life 08/29/2024

Living the Golden Life Did you know that many widows outlive their husbands by 10 to 15 years, yet only 2% choose to remarry? So, what are the stories of the other 98%? In this engaging episode, Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035738

Angels Looking After Us 07/25/2024

Angels Looking After Us Many widows and widowers sense the presence of their late spouses through dreams, butterflies, and special songs. While some skeptics view these moments as mere coincidences or serendipity, Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035742

Widows Who Age Alone 06/27/2024

Widows Who Age Alone The loneliness of widowhood can be particularly painful and challenging for older widows. In the United States, 10% of widows live alone, 70% reside with adult children, and the remaining 20% are in home care facilities. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035746

The Wisdom of Widowhood 05/30/2024

The Wisdom of Widowhood How can losing your spouse lead to a new, fulfilling life? What does that new life look like? How can it become the best life we can create? Dr. Connie, five years into widowhood, is joined by Reverend Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035750

New Life, New Home? 04/25/2024

New Life, New Home? One of the most painful changes that happens to a widow is living alone after the death of her spouse. Barbara Kaplan is a sought-after interior designer in Phoenix, AZ, and is keenly aware of this transition for many of her widow clients. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035754

The Widower’s Walk 03/28/2024

The Widower’s Walk Dr. Connie shines a light on a group sometimes overlooked: the 3.7 million husbands who lose their wives and become widowers in America. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035758

As Time Goes By: The Evolving Widow 02/29/2024

As Time Goes By: The Evolving Widow Returning for Season 2 of The Widow's Walk, Dr. Connie celebrates with returning guest Nancy Piciucco, who has been a widow for nearly 8 years. How do the years of widowhood change a woman? Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035762

Widow Friends 01/25/2024

Widow Friends Widowhood is a lonely journey. It is often the friendship of fellow widows who give us the strength to keep walking one step at a time. Dr. Connie welcomes best friends and business associates, Marilyn Blattner and Kathy Rogers, to share their journey. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035766

When Your Heart is Big Enough to Love Again 12/28/2023

When Your Heart is Big Enough to Love Again Sad statistics show that there are over 15 million widows and widowers in the United States. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035770

Leave Me Memories 11/30/2023

Leave Me Memories Exploring the sensitive question, "What is left behind after our loved one has passed?" Along with deep and sentimental memories, widows are often left with personal items such as clothes, jewelry, and photographs. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035774

Stepping Stones of Hope 10/26/2023

Stepping Stones of Hope Losing a loved one dramatically changes the lives of the survivors. For children who lose their parents, this journey of grief is uniquely challenging and requires a special understanding and compassion. Dr. Connie is joined by Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035778

Kisses from Heaven 09/28/2023

Kisses from Heaven The most painful part of the journey of widowhood is facing the reality that your loved one is no longer physically in your life. But are they gone forever? /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035782

And Life Goes On... 08/31/2023

And Life Goes On... After the funeral and celebration of life events, when friends and family say their goodbyes, what happens next in the life of a widow? Life goes on - caring for family, returning to work, and embracing a 'new' social life. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035786

Steps Along the Widow’s Walk 07/27/2023

Steps Along the Widow’s Walk While the days can be long, the years can feel short. In this upcoming episode, Dr. Connie takes a moment to pause and reflect on her transformative journey over the last four years. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34035794

Shining Light on Children Who Have Passed 06/29/2023

Shining Light on Children Who Have Passed The widow's journey of grief and healing is often sadly shared by parents whose children have passed away. It can be one of the most painful life events imaginable. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34087991

Becoming the New Me 05/25/2023

Becoming the New Me The journey of the Widow’s Walk is the transformation from “we” to “me.” Who is the new you after your life partner passes away? Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34088006

Where there’s a will, there’s a way 04/27/2023

Where there’s a will, there’s a way One of the pains of widowhood is dealing with all the legal and financial aspects of settling a husband’s estate. Not everyone is prepared for that moment, or knows where to turn when the time comes. Dr. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34088016

The Walk Begins 03/30/2023

The Walk Begins After losing her husband, what does a widow do next? How does she go on in life to begin her personal journey of recovery, re-growth, and re-birth? /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34088021

Premiere of The Widow's Walk with Dr. Connie Mariano 02/23/2023

Premiere of The Widow's Walk with Dr. Connie Mariano Dr. Connie Mariano launches her first episode of The Widow’s Walk, a new show that is dedicated to the journey of recovery and re-birth after losing one’s spouse. Dr Connie joined the over 11. /episode/index/show/83a2df52-0dc6-452a-a829-a78934fb3836/id/34088026

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