01-05-26 The Loneliness of Grief and How Community Helps Us Heal with Jennifer Newberg
If you value stories that are raw, honest, and unedited, this episode will stop you in your tracks.
This week on Look for the Good, join me for a deeply moving and nakedly candid conversation with Jennifer Newberg, founder of It’s Lifey and HopeHub. Jennifer shares the life-altering moment that unfolded on what was supposed to be her dream trip to Greece—an unwanted surprise that changed everything and forever reshaped her world.
If you’ve ever experienced the gut-wrenching grief of losing someone you love, you will feel this conversation deep in your bones. Jen speaks honestly about how loss doesn’t just break your heart—it can sideswipe your nervous system, leaving you feeling isolated, disoriented, and painfully alone.
And yet, this is also a story of hope.
In the tender aftermath of her own loss, Jen found a way to transform her pain into purpose. She created a powerful community for widows who have lost their person—to help them find their people. What emerged is a reminder that even in the deepest grief, connection is possible, healing can begin, and you don’t have to grieve in silence.
This is a special, soulful episode—one that may change the way you think about loss, loneliness, and the quiet strength found in community. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation on Look for the Good.
What Listeners Will Walk Away With
- A deeper understanding of how grief and loss impact the nervous system—and why loneliness after loss is so common
- Permission to grieve honestly, without shame or silence
- Inspiration for turning pain into purpose and finding connection when life feels unrecognizable
BIO: Jennifer Newberg is a speaker, storyteller, and founder of It’s Lifey, an organization helping widows rebuild life after loss through community. Her own journey through sudden widowhood fuels her mission to create spaces of authenticity, compassion, and connection. In 2026, Jen will launch HopeHub by It’s Lifey, a platform for community,
support groups, expert advice and events.
Hey friends,
Some days are harder than we ever imagined. The quiet can seem louder.
And the world can feel like it’s moved on… without us.
That’s why HopeHub by It’s Lifey was created—
a private, supportive community built for widows who are tired of pretending they’re “fine”
and want real connection, real support, and real hope.
If you—or someone you love—lost their person and longs for others who get it, visit www.itslifey.com/hopehub
That’s www.itslifey.com/hopehub
Because loneliness is brutal… but community heals!
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