The Life & Loss Podcast
‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief.
Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses and grief.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
We didn’t want to be in a Hospice
Sarah shares her experience of caring for her beloved husband, Steve, and the impact of transitioning him from home to hospice care.
She recalls her fondest memories, the impact of caring him at home…
Autism and Grief
Do neurodiverse individuals experience and cope with grief differently?
Laura Clifford, a Psychotherapist and life coach, offers insights into how neurodiverse individuals experience and cope with gri…
Palliative care for the homeless
Sarah, a Community Specialist Palliative Care nurse at Forest Holme, discusses the unique challenges involved in providing palliative care to homeless individuals with life-limiting conditions.
She di…
Losing a parent
Emma shares her personal journey of loss following the death of her dad, which she described as “being part of a club that no one wants to belong to”.
She recalls her fondest memories of her dad, the…
Physical effects of grief
Dania a Bereavement Counsellor based at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses how grief can physically affect the body.
She explains some of the common physical symptoms people might experience during grie…
Building your self-confidence after the death of your partner
Chantal, a criminal profiler turned mindset coach, discusses the emotional impact of losing a loved-one and how to rebuild confidence and self-esteem following a bereavement.
She explains how grief c…
Coping with the death of a grandparent
Gary shares his own personal experience of when his grandad was admitted into hospice care and the subsequent emotional journey that followed.
He describes his relationship with his grandad, the impa…
Hospice at Home
Jacquie, who leads the Hospice at Home Project at Forest Holme, discusses the Hospice at Home service which she has already been instrumental in setting up at the Macmillan Unit in Christchurch.
She e…
Coping with loss at Christmas
Kathy, a Counsellor specialising in bereavement and serious illnesses, talks about navigating grief during significant dates such as Christmas and New Year, which can be particularly challenging time…
When grief divides a family
Liz Wareing - When grief divides a family
Liz, a Psychotherapist based at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses family conflict after someone has died.
She highlights, using real-life examples, some common r…
Childhood Grief
Katie shares her story of losing her nan Linda at a young age and explains how this experience has influenced her life, from her creative outlet in music, to her new perspective on grief and resilien…
Younge Carers - Caring for mum or dad
Krista, the CEO of MYTIME Carers, talks about the definition and responsibilities of a young carer, who predominantly go unnoticed within their schools and communities.
She highlights the many challen…
Facing Death Anxiety – Proven Techniques to Find Peace
Chantal Dempsey, an award-winning life coach, discusses the fear and anxiety people experience around death and how to help people overcome these challenges.
She explains the differences between stres…
One Day to Grieve: The Cost of Corporate Insensitivity
Emma discusses how she became a “mum on a mission” after her manager told her to return to work the day after her partner and father of her child committed suicide aged 31.
She talks about the shock …
MND, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Support
Annemieke, a Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Coordinator at Forest Holme Hospice, explains what MND is and how it affects the body and the strategies or treatments recommended for controlling the symptom…
A Funeral Director Explains What Happens Next
Leanne Adimi, an experienced Funeral Director and Community Engagement Officer, talks about what it is like to work in the funeral industry while sharing some common misconceptions people have about …
Complicated grief, advice from a Clinical Psychologist
Melissa Girling, a clinical psychologist based at Forest Holme Hospice, explains the meaning of “complicated grief”, when professional intervention becomes necessary, and how clinical psychology can …
Hospice Care, Losing Mum and Running w/ Joe Manley
Joe discusses the death of his mum Bridget and how he took on the challenges of caring for her at home before she moved into Forest Holme Hospice for the final few weeks of her life.
He talks about h…
The life, loss and legacy of my sister
Esther discusses the loss of her much-loved sister Rebecca at the age of 37, who was diagnosed with cancer just 5 days before she was due to be a bridesmaid at Esther’s wedding.
She describes her re…
You, Me and MND w/ Annabella Fudge-Harman
Annabella talks about her own personal experience of caring for her husband Danny, who is living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and the challenges and experiences involved in supporting a loved one…