Widowhood, Grief & Choosing Joy After Loss | Whitney Lyn (#94)

What does it mean to choose joy after unimaginable tragedy? Whitney Lyn lost her husband after a rare and severe reaction to a bee sting caused an anoxic brain injury that ultimately took his life. In this episode of DEAD Talks, she shares her powerful journey of grief, widowhood, and motherhood while navigating the battles of hope and heartbreak during her husband’s fight for survival.Whitney opens up about the grief process, raising a child while healing, and why she believes choosing to keep living fully is an act of courage. She also discusses the difficult conversations around loss, the search for peace, and how she’s found comfort in pain.She recently released her book Running in Trauma Stilettos: A Raw Glimpse at Grief and Life After Loss, where she dives even deeper into her story of resilience and finding strength after devastating loss.👉 A moving conversation for anyone navigating grief, widowhood, or searching for hope after tragedy.For more on our guest follow her ⁠@whitneylynallen⁠Purchase her new book ⁠here⁠.Support the Show Join the ⁠DEAD Talks Patreon⁠ for just $5 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!Merch⁠“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club”⁠ – Wear your story, honor your people.Exclusive Discounts⁠10% off Neurogum⁠ – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.Connect with DEAD Talks⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠