AJ Coleman has overcome a hearing impairment, job loss, and crippling anxiety. After losing his wife to brain cancer in 2009, he was left to raise their young daughter as a single father. He is the author of Keep It Moving, A Widower's 8 Step Guide to Surviving and Thriving at All Odds.
In this conversation, we talk about growing up with a hearing impairment, finding his way with a new sense of self in college, meeting his wife, and facing her cancer diagnosis and treatment shortly after their daughter was born. AJ brings warmth and wisdom to so many of life's challenges, with a strength of spirit to make it through anything and thrive.
Losing a spouse from a widow’s perspective, a personal widowhood journey through marriage and raising children while coping with grief, honoring the legacy of a late husband, resources for widows and more.
Remembering International Widow’s Day on June 23rd. Questions from how long I should wear my wedding ring to when to go back to work and more are answered in this exclusive Q/A from experienced educator and mother of two, Tricia Baltzersen. Sharing her perspective on widowhood, coping with grief and her thoughts on author AJ Coleman’s new book.
Dating isn't easy. Author AJ Coleman opens up about what it's like to date again after losing his wife to brain cancer. Dating with kids, Blended families, companionship, finding love after experiencing extraordinary heartbreak and honoring a beloved's legacy are some of the topics discussed.
Author AJ Coleman gives a personal account of what it is like being a Widower after losing his wife, Cory, to brain cancer. He shares these 10 Honest Truths about being a Widow/er to help others grieving their loss to have comfort in knowing they are not alone.
Sharing his personal experiences through coping with the loss of his wife, Cory, to brain cancer when their daughter was only a year old, AJ Coleman discusses navigating through parenting as a widower, overcome challenges personally and professionally, breaking stigmas and more with Strong, Single and Human Podcast host, Claire Martin.
Learn fresh ideas for starting the first month of the new year with a special focus on your mental wellness. Expert tips and resources available on our blog to help you gear up for 2024!
Defying Devastating Loss! AJ shares about getting through the diagnosis of his late wife, Cory, and being a first-time dad. He opens up about job loss, how the title of his book- Keep Those Feet Moving came to be along with inner strength and resilience in how to move from devastating loss to celebrating life.
Many who have experienced loss look at the holidays a little differently. With an overwhelming range of emotions, special days can be a painful reminder that the one they love is no longer here. In this post, we take a look at the hit 90’s TV show, Full House, and how one episode was able to comfort millions around the globe with a look at how Thanksgiving can truly be when you lose someone you love.
Grab Your FREE E-book for a limited time! To Celebrate the One Year Anniversary of AJ Coleman’s Keep Those Feet Moving, we are giving away a Free e-book from November 16th-21st. Grab your copy today before this promo is over! Check out our latest blog to see what everyone has been talking about in 2023.
AJ Coleman: He lost his 33-year-old wife to brain cancer, leaving him alone to raise their 1-year-old daughter. He also faced accepting his hearing impairment, learning to deal with anxiety, panic attacks, and recovering from job losses. Yet, through it all, he embraced, accepted, and grew.
Fall brings anticipation for children starting school. Some children may be excited to see their school friends and teachers they have missed, for others it, may be the anticipation of meeting new children. They may have mixed feelings. However, for children who may have recently lost a parent (or other significant person), the start of school can cause anxiety and apprehension. Read more from Sherry R Schachter, PhD, R, FT, President, NWO and check out our latest announcement with exciting news at the end of this post!
Grief Probate Journey hosts AJ Coleman on a Zoom interview from the United Kingdom! Sisters Tara and Tanya Greene give their knowledgeable perspective on AJ’s new book Keep Those Feet Moving: A Widower’s 8-Step Guide to Coping with Grief and Thriving Against All Odds. Personal Growth, Mental Health, overcoming disabilities and specific challenges from losing a loved one are some of the topics discussed.
With Father's Day just around the corner, AJ dedicates this heartfelt post to inspire others with tips on how to move forward in parenting after a loss. Through parts of his book, Keep Those Feet Moving, AJ shares his personal journey with his own daughter and how he overcame unexpected challenges in fatherhood.
Registration is now open for AJ’s free webinar hosted by the Men’s Grief Network. Click Here to get started and learn more about how you can receive free resources and grief support.
In this episode of Before You Kill Yourself, Leo Flower hosts a suicide prevention discussion featuring author of Keep Those Feet Moving, AJ Coleman. Together, Leo and AJ tackle difficult topics within grief and loss to help those struggling to cope.
In a recent episode of Tom Pisello’s podcast, Growth Through Grief Your Grief Journey: More Marathon Than Sprint, Tom and AJ team up for National Men’s Grief Day to share their down-to-earth strategies for combating the grief that can feel overwhelming after a loss. They also discuss the unique challenges of dating, raising children, and living as a widower, and how to cope long-term in unexpected ways.
