In this insightful episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole welcomes special guest Dr. Vickie Kasper, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and OB-GYN with over 5,000 babies delivered. Vickie brings a uniquely valuable perspective on grief and widowhood, as she is married to a widower.
Michelle and Dr. Kasper delve deeply into one of the most common yet challenging issues for those who've lost a spouse—sleep struggles. Listen in as Vickie shares heartfelt insights from her personal journey of marrying a widower, including touching ways she honors her husband’s late wife, and candid discussions about navigating grief-related sleep disturbances.
Drawing from her extensive professional expertise and personal experiences, Dr. Kasper provides practical, science-backed strategies to help widows, widowers, and anyone struggling with insomnia improve their sleep quality. Discover effective techniques to quiet racing thoughts, the critical role of routines and light exposure, and truthful advice on sleep aids, supplements, and bedtime rituals that genuinely work.
As a bonus, Dr. Kasper has generously created a special resource specifically designed for widows seeking restful sleep. Tune in to find hope, practical support, and comforting reassurance that you’re not alone on your path to healing.
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