The Life & Loss Podcast

Jan 31 2025 42 ep. 16 mins 1
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‘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.

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We didn’t want to be in a Hospice

Jan 31 2025 13 mins  
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 and explains the dilemma they faced over accepting hospice care, while also sharing the story of completing her own personal challenge that she’d promised Steve before he died. About

Autism and Grief

Jan 24 2025 15 mins  
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 grief.She explains what neurodiversity is, the differences a neurodivergent individual might experience understanding death and how they might express and cope with their grief. Laura also

Palliative care for the homeless

Jan 17 2025 13 mins  
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 discusses the barriers the homeless face when accessing healthcare, including the prejudice and stigma, and the challenges of managing pain relief alongside addiction, sharing real-life s

Losing a parent

Jan 10 2025 14 mins  
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 impact of his life-limiting illness and how hospice care made him feel safe, while also revealing the grieving journey she went on following his death.About Forest Holme Hospice:Fo

Physical effects of grief

Jan 09 2025 9 mins  
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 grief, the affects it can have on appetite and sleeping patterns, as well as offering advice for those who may be experiencing concerning physical symptoms following a bereavement. About F

Building your self-confidence after the death of your partner

Jan 06 2025 9 mins  
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 can affect self-esteem and highlights some of the signs and behaviours associated with low self-esteem, while offering techniques, support and advice to help people affected by grief reg

Coping with the death of a grandparent

Jan 03 2025 16 mins  
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 impact his of his diagnosis and how he stayed positive during his illness, and how he channelled his grief in a very creative way. About Forest Holme Hospice:Forest Holme Hospice provides p

Hospice at Home

Dec 13 2024 15 mins  
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 explains what Hospice at Home is and how it differs from hospice care on an inpatient ward, highlighting why it is so vital by sharing examples of the positive impact it has had on patie

Coping with loss at Christmas

Dec 06 2024 11 mins  
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 times for those who have lost a loved-one. She explains why emotions can be heightened as significant dates approach, why it’s okay to enjoy these festive occasions and offers tips on how

When grief divides a family

Nov 29 2024 14 mins  
Liz Wareing - When grief divides a familyLiz, a Psychotherapist based at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses family conflict after someone has died.She highlights, using real-life examples, some common reasons grief can cause divisions within families and the impact it can have, as well as offering guidance for family members to help communicate their grief and support each other. Abou