Podcast Appearance with Host Pam Lundell

In this heartfelt episode of A Widow’s Heart, Dr. Kimberly Hubenette opens up about love, loss, and the extraordinary resilience required to keep moving forward after tragedy.

Kimberly shares the beautiful love story she lived with her late husband, Mark—a double lung transplant survivor, devoted search-and-rescue volunteer, and adventure enthusiast. Together, they embraced a wilderness lifestyle that taught them strength, survival, and adaptability—qualities that would later help Kimberly navigate life as a widow.

During her conversation with host Pam Lundell, Kimberly reflects on:

  • The enduring love and legacy of her husband Mark

  • How her wilderness and survival experiences provided unexpected tools for healing

  • The inspiration behind her novel Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over—a powerful story of survival that parallels her emotional and spiritual journey

  • The comfort of “God winks” and how faith plays a role in grief recovery

  • The healing power of nature and the importance of creating community

  • Practical survival tips, from building a “bug-out” bag to caring for pets in emergencies

  • Her retreats designed to help widows rediscover life’s beauty, courage, and purpose

This conversation is both practical and deeply inspiring—a reminder that even in the darkest seasons of grief, it is possible to survive, heal, and begin again.

🎧 Listen to the full interview here