From Brain Fog to Financial Clarity: A Widow’s Wake-Up Call You Need to Hear

When everything feels overwhelming and nothing makes sense, this conversation offers the clarity, connection, and practical tools you didn’t know you needed—until now. In today's episode, I'm joined by Pam Baker, a widow, author, and community-builder based in the Atlanta area. After losing her husband to brain cancer in 2021, Pam transformed her grief into meaningful action by founding Widows Who Wine, a thriving social network that helps widows reconnect with joy and community. She also co-authored Where’s the Key to the Safe?, a practical guide to navigating financial and legal challenges after loss, written alongside her nephew, a financial advisor. Now, Pam is preparing to launch The Lost Love Stories podcast, a heartfelt platform for honest conversations about love, loss, and life after death. Through all her work, Pam is driven by a mission to help others move from surviving to thriving with purpose, humor, and hope. Throughout this episode, Pam opens up about her personal journey and the deeply human moments that shaped her path forward. She reflects on the loneliness that often follows loss and the surprising ways connection can begin to heal it—like the first Widows Who Wine gathering that sparked a movement. She shares the inspiration behind her book, born from her own struggle navigating the “business of death,” and the importance of planning ahead with compassion. Pam also offers a preview of The Lost Love Stories podcast, where guests will be invited to remember their loved ones honestly—quirks, flaws, laughter and all. Her story is a reminder that grief and joy can coexist, and that healing often begins when we’re given the space to be real. Tune in to episode 336 as Pam Baker shares how losing her husband to brain cancer inspired her to build vibrant communities, write a practical guide for navigating the “business of death,” and help others transform grief into connection, purpose, and joyful living. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Pam’s story of loss (01:12) The birth of Widows Who Wine (02:45) More than just wine: A movement (04:40) The app that connects widows nationwide (05:53) The loneliness no one talks about (06:50) Where’s the key to the safe? (09:21) Planning while grieving: What most miss (12:45) Breaking the silence around real grief (18:46) Widows as warriors: Rewriting the narrative (24:15) Connect with Pam Baker: Widows Who Wine Instagram LinkedIn Let's Connect: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest The Grief and Happiness Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.