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/

Welcome to the eigth episode of Therapist Voices, a new podcast from / @reachlinkusa spotlighting the people behind mental health care. In this episode, Jessica Hurwitz, ReachLink’s Network Manager, sits down with Natasha D'Arcangelo, QS, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CCFP for an open and insightful conversation about therapy, counseling, and the evolving world of telehealth mental health services.

Together, they explore what it means to support clients in today’s digital landscape, the importance of accessible and ethical mental health care, and how professionals navigate work in virtual settings. Natasha shares her perspective as a mental health professional, discussing real-world challenges, professional growth, and the impact of therapy on individuals and communities.

Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or someone interested in mental wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into mental health treatment, online therapy, counseling services, and the future of teletherapy.

Topics include:

Mental health & emotional well-being

Telehealth and online therapy

Counseling and clinical social work

Therapist experiences and perspectives

Expanding access to mental health care

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Resources & Links from This Episode

1. Dr. Gentry's YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@jericgentryphd7702

2. Forward-Facing® Professional Resilience: Prevention and Resolution of Burnout, Toxic Stress, and Compassion Fatigue – https://a.co/d/04FZW54o

3. ProQOL 5 (Professional Quality of Life) Site – https://proqol.org/

Welcome to the seventh episode of Therapist Voices, a new podcast from ‪‪ @reachlinkusa spotlighting the people behind mental health care. In this episode, Jessica Hurwitz, ReachLink’s Network Manager, sits down with Wendy Wollner, Founder and CEO of Balancing Life's Issues (BLI) for an open and insightful conversation about therapy, counseling, and the evolving world of telehealth mental health services.

Together, they explore what it means to support clients in today’s digital landscape, the importance of accessible and ethical mental health care, and how professionals navigate work in virtual settings. Wendy shares her perspective as a mental health professional, discussing real-world challenges, professional growth, and the impact of therapy on individuals and communities.

Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or someone interested in mental wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into mental health treatment, online therapy, counseling services, and the future of teletherapy.

Topics include:

Mental health & emotional well-being

Telehealth and online therapy

Counseling and clinical social work

Therapist experiences and perspectives

Expanding access to mental health care

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Welcome to the sixth episode of Therapist Voices, a new podcast from ‪‪‪@reachlinkusa‬ spotlighting the people behind mental health care. In this episode, Jessica Hurwitz, ReachLink’s Network Manager, sits down with Dr. Joel Bennett, PhD for an open and insightful conversation about therapy, counseling, and the evolving world of telehealth mental health services.

Together, they explore what it means to support clients in today’s digital landscape, the importance of accessible and ethical mental health care, and how licensed therapists navigate clinical work in virtual settings. Joel shares his perspective as a mental health professional, discussing real-world challenges, professional growth, and the impact of therapy on individuals and communities.

Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or someone interested in mental wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into mental health treatment, online therapy, counseling services, and the future of teletherapy.

Topics include:

Mental health & emotional well-being

Telehealth and online therapy

Counseling and clinical social work

Therapist experiences and perspectives

Expanding access to mental health care

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Welcome to the fifth episode of Therapist Voices, a new podcast from ‪‪‪@reachlinkusa‬ spotlighting the people behind mental health care. In this episode, Jessica Hurwitz, ReachLink’s Network Manager, sits down with Jeff Mangrum, CEO of SST Learning and Development for an open and insightful conversation about therapy, counseling, and the evolving world of telehealth mental health services.

Together, they explore what it means to support clients in today’s digital landscape, the importance of accessible and ethical mental health care, and how licensed therapists navigate clinical work in virtual settings. Jeff shares his perspective as a Educator in the mental health field, discussing real-world challenges, professional growth, and the impact of therapy on individuals and communities.

Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or someone interested in mental wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into mental health treatment, online therapy, counseling services, and the future of teletherapy.

Topics include:

Mental health & emotional well-being

Telehealth and online therapy

Counseling and clinical social work

Therapist experiences and perspectives

Expanding access to mental health care

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Therapist Voices, a new podcast from ‪‪@reachlinkusa‬ spotlighting the people behind mental health care. In this episode, Jessica Hurwitz, ReachLink’s Network Manager, sits down with Timothy Logsdon, LMHC for an open and insightful conversation about therapy, counseling, and the evolving world of telehealth mental health services.

Together, they explore what it means to support clients in today’s digital landscape, the importance of accessible and ethical mental health care, and how licensed therapists navigate clinical work in virtual settings. Timothy shares his perspective as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, discussing real-world challenges, professional growth, and the impact of therapy on individuals and communities.

Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or someone interested in mental wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into mental health treatment, online therapy, counseling services, and the future of teletherapy.

Topics include:

Mental health & emotional well-being

Telehealth and online therapy

Counseling and clinical social work

Therapist experiences and perspectives

Expanding access to mental health care

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Welcome to the third episode of Therapist Voices, a new podcast from ‪@reachlinkusa‬ spotlighting the people behind mental health care. In this episode, Jessica Hurwitz, ReachLink’s Network Manager, sits down with Lee Shadeck, LPC for an open and insightful conversation about therapy, counseling, and the evolving world of telehealth mental health services.

Together, they explore what it means to support clients in today’s digital landscape, the importance of accessible and ethical mental health care, and how licensed therapists navigate clinical work in virtual settings. Lee shares his perspective as a Licensed Professional Counselor, discussing real-world challenges, professional growth, and the impact of therapy on individuals and communities.

Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or someone interested in mental wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into mental health treatment, online therapy, counseling services, and the future of teletherapy.

Topics include:

Mental health & emotional well-being

Telehealth and online therapy

Counseling and clinical social work

Therapist experiences and perspectives

Expanding access to mental health care

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Welcome to the second episode of Therapist Voices, a new podcast from ReachLink spotlighting the people behind mental health care. In this episode, Jessica Hurwitz, ReachLink’s Network Manager, sits down with Charity Anderson, LPC for an open and insightful conversation about therapy, counseling, and the evolving world of telehealth mental health services.

Together, they explore what it means to support clients in today’s digital landscape, the importance of accessible and ethical mental health care, and how licensed therapists navigate clinical work in virtual settings. Charity shares her perspective as a Licensed Professional Counselor, discussing real-world challenges, professional growth, and the impact of therapy on individuals and communities.

Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or someone interested in mental wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into mental health treatment, online therapy, counseling services, and the future of teletherapy.

Topics include:

Mental health & emotional well-being

Telehealth and online therapy

Counseling and clinical social work

Therapist experiences and perspectives

Expanding access to mental health care

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