Helping Widows Rediscover, Reclaim, & Rebuild Life After Loss
Practical tools, compassionate support, and innovative strategies for Widowed People
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Free Resources
I’ve created these resources with you in mind—tools and guides I wish I’d had when I was starting my journey. I hope you find them helpful as you take your next steps..
Private Coaching
Whether you’re just starting, feeling overwhelmed, or ready to create something new, I’m here to help you strategically navigate each stage.
Blog Posts
Discover how to navigate your healing journey, cherish your memories, rediscover your strength, and love your life again after the loss of your loved one.
Listen to My Podcast: Navigating Widowhood
I Wish There Was Something I Could Do
Book by Julie Martella
I Wish There Was Something I Could Do is your guide to stepping in when it matters most. This book gives you the tools to show up for grieving loved ones with clarity, confidence, and care.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about what to say or how to help, you’re not alone. Many of us want to offer comfort but worry about saying the wrong thing or doing too little. This book will take the guesswork out of grief support, showing you simple, meaningful ways to be there for someone you care about.
Julie Martella, Keynote Speaker
Julie Martella is a keynote and conference speaker. She created Navigating Widowhood to help widowed people thoughtfully organize their life and possessions in a way that honors their past and welcomes their future. Julie speaks to a variety of groups who want to learn more about transforming life after loss. If you would you like to invite Julie to speak for your organization, click here to learn more.
What People
Have To Say
“I honestly feel that your presentation was the most memorable one for me. I‘ve been struggling with the acceptance of my husband’s death these past 19 months. After your session I felt hope for my future self for the first time. It was like a weight was lifted! You shared tools that were so spot on that I will carry with me moving forward.” -Erin
“Thank you for being not just an ally of widows, but of those who are becoming. I felt something shifting inside me yesterday as I listened to you. Hope stirring for future me.” -Chloe
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Presentation Highlights
Resources for seminar participants. To access this page, please enter the password given during the seminar you attended.
The Weight of Our Things
Book by Julie Martella
When a loved one dies, they often leave behind more than memories. They leave rooms filled with possessions, full of emotional weight. Here is your much needed companion to help answer the question, “what do I do with all the stuff?”
Resources for the Newly Widowed:
These are things I wish I had when my husband died. Click on the links below to download your free copies and learn how to navigate life after the loss of a spouse or partner.
From the Navigating Widowhood Blog
Learning the Art of Self-Love After Loss
Learn how to nurture self-love and kindness after loss. Discover practical steps to release guilt, prioritize your needs, and learn to embrace moments of joy as you heal and rebuild.
Creating a Grief Support Network: Essential Steps
Discover how to build a grief-support network that truly understands your journey. Learn practical tips for finding the right people, groups, and resources to help you heal and move forward.
Letting Go Without Forgetting: How to Honor Your Loved One While Moving Forward
Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting. Learn how to honor your loved one’s memory while giving yourself permission to heal and move forward.
Navigating Widowhood 