In this episode of Therapist Voices @ ReachLink, we speak with Dr. Tina Fornwald, founder of the nonprofit Widowhood Real Talk with Dr. Tina, about grief, widowhood, and the journey of rebuilding life after losing a loved one.

Dr. Tina explains how her organization connects people through social media, podcasts, grief resources, and in-person events designed to help individuals process grief while rediscovering purpose and connection.

Chapters

00:00 – Episode Introduction

00:30 – Meet Dr. Tina Fornwald

09:00 – Why Grief Looks Different for Everyone

11:00 – Meeting People Where They Are in the Grieving Process

13:30 – Connecting Widows and Widowers With Community

16:00 – Personal Loss and the Origin of Dr. Tina’s Mission

19:00 – Why “I Know How You Feel” Can Be Harmful

21:00 – When Grief Becomes Stuck: The Five Survival Patterns

29:00 – The Power of Community and Widowhood Retreats

32:00 – Helping Others Find Hope After Loss

Resources

Website → https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org

Podcast → https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/podcast/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tina-fornwald-57ab8041/

I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye – Dr. Pamela Blair → https://www.amazon.com/Wasnt-Ready-Say-Goodbye-Surviving/dp/1402212216

Dr. Tina’s Upcoming Book:

The Five Widows Club – Launching May 16, 2026

Community & Events Mentioned

• Weekly TikTok Live (Mondays at 7 PM) → https://www.tiktok.com/@drtinagriefsupport
• #NextYou Experience – December 3-6 (Widow's Retreat) → https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/real-widowhood-weekend-2026/
• Children of Widowhood Secret Santa Program → https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/children-of-widowhood/
• Hope Grows Here Gala – May 16 → https://widowhood-realtalkwithtina.org/hope-grows-here/

Others

Widows With Wings → https://www.wingsforwidows.org

Where Grief Gets Stuck Quiz → https://bit.ly/GriefStuck

Connect with ReachLink

Website → https://reachlink.com

LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/company/reachlink

Learn more about therapist opportunities → https://reachlink.com/for-providers/