In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with author and educator Lalonna West to talk about what it means to rebuild life, identity, and faith after loss. Though Lalonna’s story comes from the end of a 25-year marriage—not widowhood—her journey of becoming “Solo & Saved” speaks powerfully to anyone learning to live again after deep heartbreak.
Together, Michelle and Lalonna explore how faith can transform loneliness into purpose, and how God can use even the most painful seasons to grow us into who we’re meant to be. They discuss practical ways to find peace and contentment in singleness—through journaling, gratitude, prayer, and creating your own “war room” for spiritual growth.
Whether you’re newly widowed, years into your healing, or walking through another kind of loss, this conversation will remind you that you are never truly alone. You’ll gain encouragement to move from mourning to dancing, and tools to help you embrace this new chapter with grace and confidence.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Finding faith and healing after the loss of a spouse or relationship
Seeing singleness as a sacred and purposeful season
Building self-care and accountability routines that support growth
The inspiration behind Lalonna’s book Solo & Saved
Overcoming grief, loneliness, and cultural pressures to “move on”
Practical steps to rediscover joy, identity, and purpose
If you’re seeking Christian encouragement, real-life wisdom, and stories that remind you there is life—and light—after loss, this episode is for you.
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