Rosie Moss
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British Podcast Awards 2025 - Winner. In 2018, Rosie Moss lost her husband Ben in a diving accident, leaving her widowed at 37 with three children. Finding grief resources shallow and platitudes empty, she created Widowed AF—a podcast offering honest conversations about loss. Through guest stories and expert advice, the show covers practical challenges (finances, single parenting) and emotional realities (anger, loneliness, joy). From processing her own grief to building a global community, Rosie helps others feel less alone. The podcast provides tools and shared experiences for rebuilding life after loss.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Widowed AF gives childhood bereavement and solo parenting a candid, practical language grounded in detailed guest conversations.
Rosie Moss begins with the person who died, then follows what their absence changed. Guest conversations move through young widowhood, solo parenting and the awkward language imposed on grieving people.
Rosie asks who they were before the tragedy; you can leave the 'you're so strong' script outside.
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A young widow remembers Max, their shared life, and the surgery that briefly offered hope.
Jess Herrick was 28 when her partner Max died, after a relationship that began at university. Rosie Moss lets the conversation first make space for Max as a person, not just as the center of a tragedy, before turning toward the frightening medical stretch around his spinal…
A clear, humane conversation about the pressure to seem strong before grief has even settled.
Leslie Harter-Berg's conversation with Rosie Moss is strongest when it stays with the uneasy weight of being told, "You're so strong," before grief has even begun to make sense.
A gentle Christmas special about grief, memory, and making room for a new normal.
Widowed AF turns a Christmas catch-up into a small, steady conversation about grief, memory, and how the holidays shift when family life changes.
A candid episode on childhood grief, parental loss, and the difficult timing of support.
Parental loss sits at the centre of this episode, shaped through Roisin Aldridge's memories of her dad and the grief that reaches back into childhood.
Jess's childhood grief becomes a calm, candid guide to helping children live with loss.
Children's grief can stay vivid long after adults think the defining conversation is over, and this episode gives that truth a small, human shape.
A clear, tender conversation about how a child carries a parent's death while growing up.
A child's loss of his father to cancer at seven gives this conversation with 14-year-old Otis its quiet force. He recalls visiting his father during illness, keeps two photographs in his room, and still has some of his father's clothes in the wardrobe.
Ira Glass frames weekly theme-driven segments spanning family secrets to Portland's protest conflict.
Jonathan Goldstein tracks down people from someone's past to engineer real reconciliation.
This episode features Claire McHugh discussing her husband Matty's life, his ALS diagnosis, their journey with assisted dying, and parenting through loss.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Hannah Ramsey about her experience of widowhood after the sudden death of her childhood sweetheart husband Blue, exploring their early connection and her grief journey.
This episode features a conversation with Nikki Wake about her journey to sobriety after becoming a widow and her work creating dating apps for widows.
This episode features an interview with Thea, a 24-year-old widow from Texas, discussing her experience of love, loss, and neurodiversity after her husband's death.
This episode features Sophie Ransom sharing her harrowing story of becoming widowed at a young age while 17 weeks pregnant after her husband Paul was killed in a motorbike accident.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Christine Fader about her experience with widowhood, focusing on her husband Michael's cancer, the trauma of caregiving, and complex grief.
Host Rosie interviews writer Rachel Bourgham about her widowhood experience, her book Widowland, and their shared journey in the Hot Young Widows Club community.
Host Rosie Gelmoss interviews Charlotte Cannell about losing her fiancé Craig to a brain aneurysm at age 27, exploring their relationship and the sudden tragedy.
Host Rosie Moss interviews author Stuart J.
Host Rosie Gilmoss interviews Eva Spiegel about navigating parenting and dating after both becoming widows in 2018, sharing personal stories and experiences.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Amy Brunt about her experience of losing her husband Max in December 2023, focusing on grief, parenting through loss, and the emotional impact of holidays like Christmas.
Host Rosie Moss shares a personal update about her seven-and-a-half-year widowhood journey, discussing the ongoing nature of grief and her return to recording after a summer break.
Host Rosie Gil-Moss interviews Shirley Pegram, a recent widow, about her experience with grief and addiction following her husband Adrian's death 10 months ago.
Derek Tweedie shares his personal story of meeting his late wife Judy, their life together, and his experiences with love, caregiving, and navigating widowhood.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Betsy Ronel about her 15-year journey through widowhood, discussing grief, trauma, and finding identity after loss.
Laura Plowman shares her devastating story of having a newborn baby and her partner being diagnosed with cancer shortly after, exploring themes of love and loss.
Host Rosie Gilmoss interviews Katie and Nat from the podcast Those Two Widows about their experiences with grief and creating content for widowed individuals.
This episode features Michelle Watson-Rhodes sharing her story of losing her fiancé Mike to a sudden heart attack just six months before their planned wedding, exploring grief and personal memories.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Rachel Hart-Phillips about her experience of losing her husband to suicide while pregnant, exploring grief and healing in this follow-up episode.
This episode features an interview with Lisa Marshall from The Widow Diaries about navigating widowhood and parenting after her husband's suicide without any closure or answers.
Host Rosie Gilmoss interviews Zoe Flory about her experience of widowhood after her husband Patrick died of colon cancer at age 36, exploring her personal story and the contradictions of grief.
The host reflects on completing season three of her podcast, expressing gratitude for listener support while sharing personal struggles with grief, solo parenting, burnout, and starting over after her marriage ended.
Julie Farrin shares her personal story of losing her husband Andy to a brain tumor, discussing their relationship, his diagnosis, and the emotional challenges of widowhood.
This episode features Ric Hart discussing his experience with maternal loss and navigating solo fatherhood after his wife died shortly after giving birth to their son.
The host Rosie Ilmos introduces Louise, the first Australian guest on Widowed AF, who shares her story of losing her husband and dealing with alcoholism.
Caroline Booth shares her personal story of losing her husband and discusses her campaign to extend support for widowed parents, highlighting the challenges within the current system.
Host Rosie Moss interviews returning guest Nikki Wake about her new initiative building on her previous widow-focused dating ventures to create supportive community spaces for widows.
This episode features Carla Hawkins sharing her personal story of meeting her husband Dan, his rare bladder cancer diagnosis at age 31, and navigating love and loss.
This episode features Rachel Powell discussing her experience of losing her husband to suicide at age 31 and navigating spiritual abuse within faith communities.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Tabby Kerwin about her journey through widowhood after her husband Simon's death in 2018, exploring how she transformed grief into personal growth and purpose.
This episode features Josie sharing her story of meeting her late husband Robert through music and an online friendship, leading to their relationship and his subsequent death.
This episode features an interview with Kat Holland, who shares her story of losing her husband Andy to bowel cancer in 2019, focusing on their music-filled life in Liverpool and how they met.
This episode features an interview with Becky Shepherd, who shares her story of losing her husband Paul suddenly while abroad, discussing their relationship, the impact on her and their two sons, and the complexities of navigating grief in such circumstances.
Host Rosie Gilmoss interviews Orla Blackburn about her experience as a widow and her work with the Widsom Kids Retreat, focusing on personal storytelling and support for those grieving.
Comedian Sam Morrison discusses losing his partner to COVID-19 and his comedy show Sugar Daddy on the Widowed AF podcast.
Host Rosie Gilmoss interviews widow Kelly Orme about her experience with sudden loss after her husband Nick died from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2021, beginning with how they met as teenagers.
This episode features Mark Heazle sharing his personal story of coping with grief after his wife Sharon died from a rare neuroendocrine cancer in 2018, exploring family dynamics and support.
This episode features an interview with Aimie Strachan, who discusses grieving her husband John's recent death while raising children and navigating life as a widow.
This episode features Colleen Clarke sharing her story of meeting her husband Steve and his eventual death from motor neuron disease, exploring themes of love, loss, and life after widowhood.
Natalie Dodds shares her experience of losing her partner Dave in a work accident, navigating trauma and ICU vigil, and supporting her two children through grief.
This episode features an interview with Rachel, a pregnant widow who shares her journey of losing her husband to suicide and navigating grief while expecting a child.
Host Rosie Moss interviews fellow widow and author Emma Charlesworth about her experiences with love, loss, and navigating grief during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Host Rosie Gill-Moss interviews Adriana De Jesus about the unexpected death of her husband Jason from an asthma attack, exploring their relationship and the impact of this loss.
This episode features Andrew Medlycot discussing how his life changed after losing his wife Viv to bowel cancer, while also touching on his new relationship with Kirstie.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Karen Sutton, the UK's first widow coach, about her personal experience with widowhood and her work supporting others through grief.
This episode features an interview with Cathy Brokenshire, widow of Conservative MP James Brokenshire, discussing her experience of grieving in the public eye after his death from lung cancer as a non-smoker.
This episode features an interview with Matt Owen, who discusses his experience of grief, fatherhood, and love after losing his wife Nic in 2023, focusing on the challenges of raising two young children while navigating loss as a man.
Rosie Moss's Widowed AF interview with Jess Herrick centers on Max, who died at 28 after Ewing's sarcoma and treatment that moved between Bristol, Jacksonville, and Oxford.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Lesley Harter-Berg about her experience of widowhood and her book on grief, discussing the common compliment 'you're so strong' and sharing personal stories.
Rosie Moss introduces season three of her podcast, sharing her personal story of losing her husband Ben and how it led to creating Widowed AF.
Rosie Moss and her husband Jonathan discuss navigating Christmas as widows, sharing personal stories and listener messages about grief, avoidance, and creating new traditions.
Rosie Moss hosts Katrina Smith, who discusses the murder of her husband, highlighting their shared grief and the support they found in each other across the Atlantic.
Host Rosie Moss reacts emotionally to the UK vote on assisted dying, sharing personal reflections and a widow's story about a husband who went to Switzerland.
Jess Yeldon tells Rosie Moss that losing her father at 11, just before secondary school, was "life-changing" but not "life-defining." She describes the mid-1990s lack of clear grief counselling, her mother's divorce from her father, and the shock of trying to make new friends while he had cancer.
["Roisin Aldridge says her father died on 1st December, two days before her 10th birthday, and she now frames that loss as \"half your life with and half your life without.\"", "She describes a normal day of toasted wraps, a Christmas service with her grandparents, repeated phone calls, and a house full of relatives before her mother told her what happened.", "The episode focuses on what helped afterward: a giant school card, counselling, an \"exit card\" for hard lessons, annual curry rituals, and support through Holding On Letting Go and WAY.", "Roisin also talks about her mother's remarriage to Chris, the house keeping her dad's photos and traditions, and her own view that she can be \"happy and sad\" at the same time."]
Otis says his father's death "hasn't defined me" and describes feeling changed, not defined.
Host Rosie Moss interviews a childhood friend about losing her father to suicide at age 14, exploring the stigma and emotional impact.
Rebecca Vogel-Pitts recounts Kevin's December 19, 2016 death in a Breckenridge skiing accident and the phone call that informed her family.
Dan Frost recounts meeting Lisa at 21, building a family with James and Amber, and creating a renovated home together.
Host Rosie Moss interviews Melita Honeycup, a burlesque dancer who lost her partner in a work accident, about her journey through grief and joining the 'shitty club' of widows.
Host Rosie Moss shares her experience of grief after losing her husband and introduces an episode featuring a powerful guest story.
Host Rosie Moss interviews bestselling author Donna Ashworth about grief, life after loss, and the challenges of balancing daily responsibilities while processing emotions.
Laurie Meeboer tells Rosie Moss how Rich drowned during a 2017 family camping trip at Mazana, a lake tied to generations of her family history.
Host Rosie Moss shares personal news about her son's placement in a specialist school, blending grief and parenting challenges.
Host Rosie Moss interviews David Kelly about losing his wife Beverly to colorectal cancer, exploring his grief journey.