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Widowhood and caregiving are seasons no one chooses. They are heavy. Quiet. Exhausting in ways most people don’t see. And in these seasons, the hardest battles often happen in your thoughts. “I should be stronger than this.” “No one really understands.” “I can’t keep doing this.” When you’re grieving a spouse or caring for someone you love, those thoughts can feel overwhelming. But here’s something gentle and powerful: Small thoughts can soften a hard season. Learn more here: https://drive.google.com/.../1eP0idoO.../view ...   Try shifting just one:  “It makes sense that this is hard.”  “I am allowed to grieve and rest.”  “I am doing the best I can today.”  “I don’t have to carry this alone.” Widowhood changes your world. Caregiving reshapes your days. But one compassionate thought at a time, you can create a little more steadiness inside the storm. You don’t need a complete emotional overhaul. You need small, kind thoughts that help you take the next breath… and then the next. If this season feels impossibly heavy, let this be your reminder: You are not weak. You are walking through something profound. And even here, small thoughts can bring small light. Beth beth@beyondcoachingbybeth.com www.beyondcoachingbybeth.com CPC, ACC, ELI-MP Life Coach | Widowhood-informed support BEYOND: Life Coaching by Beth LLC

Trigger moments are signals—sometimes asking for gentleness, sometimes offering connection, sometimes reminding you that what you lost was deeply meaningful. However Valentine’s Day—or any ordinary day—lands for you this season: Whether it brings tears, tenderness, numbness, laughter, or all of it at once… Your experience is valid. Widowhood changes how you move through the world. And learning to live inside those changes—one memory, one moment, one breath at a time—is real, courageous work. For the most recent episode of Between Two Beths where we discuss triggers, listen here: https://drive.google.com/.../1crgVYWCE11mFW.../view ... www.beyondcoachingbybeth.com beth@beyondcoachingbybeth.com Beth CPC, ACC, ELI-MP Life Coach | Widowhood-informed support BEYOND: Life Coaching by Beth LLC See less

✨Episode 1 of Between Two Beths is now available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u-aiq_Hm8IgsfG2rMK3iNMnql0AAjgdc/view?usp=sharing After recording our first two conversations, I can honestly say: they’re real, they’re tender, and they’re the kinds of conversations women don’t get nearly enough of. We talk about the emotional weight of caregiving, loss, midlife shifts, and those quiet places inside us that so often go unseen. And because these conversations matter, I wanted the very first episode to be shared in a space that feels safe and supportive. I truly can’t wait to share this first conversation with you. I have a feeling it’s going to speak to a lot of hearts. 💛 www.beyondcoachingbybeth.com beth@beyondcoachingbybeth.com

This episode of Between Two Beths explores how, in seasons of grief, anticipatory grief, and caregiving, even well meant words can land with unexpected weight. We talk about why advice from friends and family—often offered with love—can feel like judgment when someone is navigating darkness or overwhelm. The conversation moves into how reframing and reshaping the way we speak can make support feel more compassionate and easier to receive. We also highlight the value of offering specific, tangible help rather than placing the emotional labor back on the person who’s already struggling. For a thoughtful look at communication, intention, and what real support sounds like when life is at its heaviest, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IuOWsJ8UkxVaCZLcSedbIpDE5lg7pDpb/view?usp=drive_link Hi. I’m Beth. I’m a life coach internationally accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at the ACC level and a certified transition specialist. But, I'm also a widow. I invite you to schedule a heart-to-heart with me at: www.beyondcoachingbybeth.com beth@beyondcoachingbybeth.com

Starting 2026 with the conversation so many of us have been craving. On this week’s Between Two Beths, we unpack what boundaries really are—acts of care, not distance. They’re not about shutting people out; they’re about protecting your peace and honoring your energy, especially when life feels heavy. Think of boundaries as windows, not walls: letting in what nourishes you and gently filtering out what drains you. In this episode, Beth and I explore: The quiet, internal boundaries we set with ourselves The external boundaries we set with others Why both matter deeply, even with the people we love most How to release the guilt that so often comes with choosing ourselves If you’re entering the new year feeling stretched thin, this one’s a soft landing. A reminder that you deserve clarity, compassion, and space to breathe. We hope this conversation helps you feel supported, understood, and a whole lot less guilty. Tune in and take what you need.  Watch here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FdRNYs-AqSsuh6XMpLu-PCX5urbvZffJ/view?usp=drive_link www.beyondcoachingbybeth.com beth@beyondcoachingbybeth.com

After sharing our very first conversation, we’re continuing with a topic that feels especially difficult during the holidays — when festive moments don’t feel the way we expect them to. In this episode, Beth and I talk openly about the difference between being alone and feeling lonely — and how that experience can show up even when we’re surrounded by people. We explore how our relationships change over time, how our social circles impact us more than we realize, and why self-care looks different depending on how we actually recharge — not how we think we “should.” This conversation is honest and deeply validating — especially if this season feels quieter, heavier, or different than it once did. And because we want to have these conversations in a safe, supportive place. We hope you’ll join us — and that this episode helps you feel a little less alone in this season. 💛 🎬 Watch here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mwX1fuqs7z_XDaGJtLFKhxA1R1IfLhqR www.beyondcoachingbybeth.com beth@beyondcoachingbybeth.com

“I quit my life.” That’s what I told Emily of Brave Widow when we sat down to talk about my journey. 🎬You can catch my full story here: From Grief to Groundbreaking Change — Beth’s Story of Reinvention I didn’t mean it lightly. I meant I couldn’t keep doing what I’d been doing. “I looked around one day and realized… this isn’t working. This isn’t living. This is just surviving.” I tried to push through. To wait. But the waiting didn’t make anything better. It just kept me stuck. I doubted myself. I was terrified. I thought, what if this doesn’t work? 💡But then I asked an even better question: What happens if I don’t do anything? That’s when everything shifted. 👣I realized I didn’t need to have every answer. I didn’t need to feel 100% confident. I just needed to take the first step. “I’ve already survived the worst. “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” That’s when I said yes to myself and started building a life I could actually love again. Hi. I'm Beth, a certified life coach and transitions specialist located in the Greater Baltimore/Washington area. All services provided remotely. Likes, shares, and referrals appreciated.