A major study found the most stressful life event you can expect to experience is losing a spouse. The crushing stress of losing a loved one has long been linked to negative physical health impacts, and now, researchers are recognizing and documenting the serious mental health effects it causes as well. But hope is available. We invite you to a day designed to empower, educate and inspire you on your journey through widowhood. Whether you lost a loved one last year or last decade, this is for you. This all-day event will feature a variety of speakers on topics like nutrition, how grief impacts your physical health and getting your life organized. Carolyn Moor, Founder and CEO of the Modern Widow’s Club will kick the day off with a pep talk to help you navigate from grief to growth.
Here is our full Schedule of Events:
9 AM: Welcome coffee and breakfast provided by Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen
9:15 AM: Carolyn Moor, founder of Modern Widows Club, on Empowering Your Widowhood Journey
10-11 AM: Dr. Marissa Magsino, functional medicine physician, on Health Perspective of the Modern Widow
11 AM to Noon: Tara Collingwood, registered dietitian nutritionist, on Mindful Eating
Noon to 1:15 PM: Community + connection with lunch, provided by Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen
1:15 – 1:45 PM: Jamie Binkley, Crosby Wellness Center instructor, Basics of Tai Chi
2 – 2:45 PM: Suzanna Kaye, Professional Organizer & Paper Specialist, on Getting Your Important Papers & Information Organized
2:45 PM: Closing remarks and raffle giveaways with Carolyn Moor
This program is presented by Carolyn Moor and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Carolyn Moor is a widow advocate, Founder of Modern Widows Club nonprofit focused on holistic women’s health. She is pioneering widow support, solutions and research by designing socially innovative events, e-courses, programs and resources for the modern widow. She’s been featured on TED, Oprah Show, CBS Sunday Morning, Psychology Today, NPR and WSJ. She was selected by Orlando Magazine as 2022 Woman of the Year Honoree.
Her new book Inspire Connect Lead: Empowering Your Widow Mentoring and Leadership Gifts shares modern widow stories and insights she learned over 11 years of building Modern Widows Club nonprofit from grassroots to global organization focused on empowering widows to thrive with compassionate support to move from grief to growth. Launched from her Winter Park home in 2011 with two widows. Learn more on her Moor Thoughts blog and Healthy Widow Healthy Woman podcast.
December 1 – December 14 The Center for Health & Wellbeing is hosting a holiday gift drive benefitting New Hope for Kids, a Central Florida organization with the mission of supporting children and families grieving the death of a loved one. Visit the Center for Health & Wellbeing and give the gift of happiness this holiday…
Join us for an “Appy” Hour filled with creative and nutritious appetizers that will elevate your holiday gatherings. Indulge in the holiday spirit without compromising your health in this delicious session led by Registered Dietitian Allison Harrell. Join us for an “Appy” Hour filled with creative and nutritious appetizers that will elevate your holiday gatherings.…
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation. Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath. Part meditation, part listening exercise, Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with…
Tips & Tricks for How to Balance Fitness & Fun This Holiday Season Balancing fitness and fun during the holidays can feel like a full-time job. Between holiday gatherings, gift shopping, events, and other priorities, our fitness and wellbeing can fall by the wayside. Here are five tips for how you can prioritize fitness while…
Celebrate Fitmas at CHWB Focusing on physical health is sometimes pushed to the side when the holidays are in full swing. However, it’s important to stick with your fitness routine during this busy season, because doing so is a vital tool for combating holiday burnout. Exercise reduces stress and anxiety levels, promotes better sleep, improves…
Gratitude During the Holidays The holiday season is so focused on giving to others that we sometimes forget to give to ourselves — in both the literal and emotional sense. Between attending holiday parties, choosing the perfect gifts for family, friends and loved ones, cooking, and hosting, it’s easy to form the habit of not…
