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Widowed 2 Soon; Advice on Faith, Mental Health, and Dating Again

Widowed 2 Soon; Advice on Faith, Mental Health, and Dating Again

242- Rebuilding Life Through Gratitude and Faith with Wendy Bower

Jul 7, 2026 · 41 min · 11 segments

What if gratitude isn't something you force—but something that naturally grows out of experiencing God's love? In this encouraging conversation, Wendy Bower shares how walking through divorce, family…

What if gratitude isn't something you force—but something that naturally grows out of experiencing God's love? In this encouraging conversation, Wendy Bower shares how walking through divorce, family estrangement, and breast cancer transformed her faith. Rather than simply surviving life's hardest seasons, Wendy discovered a deeper relationship with God that changed the way she viewed suffering, gratitude, and hope. Together, we discuss how renewing your mind with God's truth, embracing your identity in Christ, and focusing on heaven's perspective can help you rebuild your life with purpose and peace. - Wendy's journey through divorce, family estrangement, and breast cancer - How hardship transformed her relationship with God from transactional faith to authentic intimacy - What a "gratitude attack" is and how it can change your perspective - Renewing your mind by replacing lies with God's truth - Understanding your identity in Christ and why it matters during difficult seasons - Finding hope by focusing on God's promises instead of your circumstances - Learning to trust God's plan even when life doesn't make sense - How gratitude grows from knowing God's love—not from pretending everything is okay - The role of the Holy Spirit in healing, renewing, and rebuilding - Practical encouragement for anyone facing loss, suffering, or a major life transition  - Ephesians 1:19–20 - 1 Peter 2:9 - Jeremiah 29:11 Visit Wendy's website to learn more about her ministry, speaking, and resources. https://www.authorwendybower.com Search for her book, Gratitude Attack on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Book a free grief coaching consultation call with Michelle ⁠HERE⁠ Join the Widow Goals Online Community and get Michelle’s Widow Goals Course **use code podcast for a free month** Learn More About Michelle’s Widow Coaching Program Here Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG⁠ ⁠Here on FB⁠ Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon Book Michelle as a speaker Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **Follow me on Instagram** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon\_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **See my videos on Youtube** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if gratitude isn't something you force—but something that naturally grows out of experiencing God's love? In this encouraging conversation, Wendy Bower shares how walking through divorce, family…

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Speakers: Wendy BowerGuestMichelle Bader EbersoleHost

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Mindset Practices & Authentic Gratitude31:06 – 37:05

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:06

What I really love.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:07

Yes.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:08

No, it's so good.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:09

This is what I wanted to share the things that helped you.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:12

And the biggest thing I see is total change of mindset and that you

Wendy BowerGuest

31:15

completely, you know,

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:17

those strongholds and you, you, you were saying the things, can you say that again? Where it was like, um, I have the same, the same lip, you know, whatever it was about Jesus lives in me with

Wendy BowerGuest

31:26

your hand.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:27

Can you share that again? Yeah.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:29

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's from Ephesians.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:32

The same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in me.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:40

And I mean, the reason I got so animated about it, I have to tell you, I was really, really low.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:49

By the time I finished my cancer treatment, I mean, I had some cool encounters with God, but for the most part, It was a year of just real low energy, low, you know, just getting through.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:01

But what was so cool even then is I had a radiation tech that was trying to get me to be thankful one day.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:08

By the end of my treatment, I was just so spent.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:11

I can't tell you like physically, emotionally, physically.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:14

depleted and I would go for radiation and somebody told me oh the radiations it's not a big deal whatever well because of where they had to the laser to to get to you had to be real careful because they don't want to touch your heart and it's like near your heart and so anyway it ended up being a very stressful experience and I just dreaded it like I just wanted the whole thing over and I would go in this radiation tech would always be like oh, hey, did you see the sun was shining? I'm so thankful the sun was shining.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:48

And I started realizing she's trying to get me to be thankful.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:53

Like she's, this is a mindset some people have.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:55

Well, just get grateful and then you'll feel better.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:59

And, um, And I just sort of like, you know, nod my head.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:03

Yeah, I saw it, you know.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:05

And eventually I realized she had this like agenda that she was trying to get me to be thankful.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:12

And so I prayed.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:13

I'm like, God, can you please just get her off my

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Mindset Practices & Authentic Gratitude31:06 – 37:05

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:06

What I really love.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:07

Yes.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:08

No, it's so good.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:09

This is what I wanted to share the things that helped you.

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:12

And the biggest thing I see is total change of mindset and that you

Wendy BowerGuest

31:15

completely, you know,

Michelle Bader EbersoleHost

31:17

those strongholds and you, you, you were saying the things, can you say that again? Where it was like, um, I have the same, the same lip, you know, whatever it was about Jesus lives in me with

Wendy BowerGuest

31:26

your hand.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:27

Can you share that again? Yeah.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:29

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's from Ephesians.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:32

The same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in me.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:40

And I mean, the reason I got so animated about it, I have to tell you, I was really, really low.

Wendy BowerGuest

31:49

By the time I finished my cancer treatment, I mean, I had some cool encounters with God, but for the most part, It was a year of just real low energy, low, you know, just getting through.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:01

But what was so cool even then is I had a radiation tech that was trying to get me to be thankful one day.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:08

By the end of my treatment, I was just so spent.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:11

I can't tell you like physically, emotionally, physically.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:14

depleted and I would go for radiation and somebody told me oh the radiations it's not a big deal whatever well because of where they had to the laser to to get to you had to be real careful because they don't want to touch your heart and it's like near your heart and so anyway it ended up being a very stressful experience and I just dreaded it like I just wanted the whole thing over and I would go in this radiation tech would always be like oh, hey, did you see the sun was shining? I'm so thankful the sun was shining.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:48

And I started realizing she's trying to get me to be thankful.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:53

Like she's, this is a mindset some people have.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:55

Well, just get grateful and then you'll feel better.

Wendy BowerGuest

32:59

And, um, And I just sort of like, you know, nod my head.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:03

Yeah, I saw it, you know.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:05

And eventually I realized she had this like agenda that she was trying to get me to be thankful.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:12

And so I prayed.

Wendy BowerGuest

33:13

I'm like, God, can you please just get her off my

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