Karen Phelps Moyer on Reimagining Love
I had such a great discussion with Karen Phelps Moyer for this episode. I first learned of Karen’s work because she founded Camp Erin, which is a camp for kids ages 6-17 who are grieving the loss of a loved one, and which runs camps in many locations across the US. Now, Karen is working with widowed people and others to reimagine love after loss. I had the pleasure of talking with her initially back in episode 51, and since dating and potentially looking for a “Chapter 2” is a topic that many widowed people grapple with at some point, I thought it would be a good time to have her back on the show to give us an update.
Some topics Karen and I discuss include:
Why it may be easier to think about “finding adult company” rather than “dating;”
Sometimes it’s helpful to “release and replace” thoughts that are not working for us;
Why she believes that everyone can “reimagine love;”
There’s no need to take down your pictures just because you’re bringing someone new into the house;
Talking to your kids about dating;
How zoom chats can help you get a better sense of a person that messaging online; and
The importance of working on yourself as you begin considering reimaging love.
I hope you enjoy my discussion with Karen Phelps Moyer.
Links & resources for this episode
Karen’s website: Good Morning Gorgeous
Camp Erin: for kids ages 6-17 grieving the loss of a loved one
Episode 87: Karen Phelps Moyer on dating and reimagining love after loss
Episode 51: Camp Erin, Camp Mariposa, and the Eluna Network's Resource Center
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