“No is a perfectly good answer.” – Debbie WeissToday’s featured author is a former lawyer turned writer, Debbie Weiss. Debbie and I had a chat about her book, “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love”, her journey of self-discovery after the loss of her husband, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The inspiration behind Debbie’s book Debbie’s advice for widows looking to recover and start a new chapter in lifeThe importance of standing up for oneself and not tolerating disrespectful behavior in dating Debbie’s Site: https://debbieweissauthor.com/Debbie’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Available-As-Midlife-Widows-Search/dp/164742237X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon  You May Also Like… 170 - "Live & Love Beyond Your Dreams" with Riana Milne (@RianaMilne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/170-live-love-beyond-your-dreams-with-riana-milne-rianamilne/ Ep. 527 – “Redefining Success in Your Life & Relationships” with LaQuita Monley (@laquitamonley1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-527-redefining-success-in-your-life-relationships-with-laquita-monley-laquitamonley1/ Ep. 624 – “Got to Be Different” with Larkin and Shirley Weber: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-624-got-to-be-different-with-larkin-and-shirley-weber/ Ep. 352 – “Pre-Engagement Coaching” with William Edward Turner (@weturner): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-352-pre-engagement-coaching-with-william-edward-turner-weturner/ 215 – “Supernatural Favor” with Sonja Prince-Ward: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/215-supernatural-favor-with-sonja-prince-ward/ Ep. 526 – “The Subtle Art of Making Stuff Happen” with Griselda Beck, MBA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-526-the-subtle-art-of-making-stuff-happen-with-griselda-beck-mba/  Ep. 507 – “From Hardened to Healed” with Dr. Debi Silber (@DebiSilber): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-507-from-hardened-to-healed-with-dr-debi-silber-debisilber/ #Bonus Host2Host Ep.– “Unleashing the Power of Respect” with Dr. Joseph Shrand (@Drjoeshrand): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-host2host-ep-unleashing-the-power-of-respect-with-dr-joseph-shrand-drjoeshrand/ Ep. 491 – “Intentionally Fabulous” with Kelli Calabrese: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-491-intentionally-fabulous-with-kelli-calabrese/ 290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/290-the-forgiveness-solution-with-rev-misty-tyme-rev_misty_tyme-c2h/ Ep. 411 – “Name That Mouse” with David Wood (@_focusceo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-411-name-that-mouse-with-david-wood-_focusceo/ Ep. 643 – “Uncompromising Intimacy” with Alexandra Stockwell, MD (@AlexandraStoc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-643-uncompromising-intimacy-with-alexandra-stockwell-md-alexandrastoc/ 252 – “Live Calm with Cancer… and Beyond” with David Dachinger and Tamara Green, LCSW (@LovingMeditator): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/252-live-calm-with-cancer-and-beyond-with-david-dachinger-and-tamara-green-lcsw-lovingmeditator/ Ep. 470.5 – “Business and Personal Secrets for Avoiding Relationship Landmines” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4705-business-and-personal-secrets-for-avoiding-relationship-landmines-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/ 29 - "Single Wife, Trapped Husband" with Freda Milton: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/29-single-wife-trapped-husband-with-freda-milton/