The Grief Gang (Amber Jeffrey)

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by two fantastic men doing bits in the online male mental health and grief world, Ben and Jermaine, the creators of Thinking Out Loud podcast.

The gents have lost both of their parents. Jermaine losing his parents within a year of each other and Ben losing both by the age of 19.

Their podcast explores many topics. Exploring the unspoken truths from bereavement to masculinity taboos. It was such a breathe of fresh air to 1) Come across these two and 2) have the opportunity to sit down with them both and chat to our hearts content.

You can find their fantastic page on Instagram by searching Thinking Out Loud pod, and can listen their podcast by searching the exact same on wherever you get your podcast fix!

Happy listening and enjoy!

Big love, Amber x

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Hey guys and welcome back to another episode.

This week I was joined by a guest, Liam Sullivan.

Liam lost his dad when he was at the young age of 14 to a cardiac arrest. Tune in to hear Liam recount his mental health battles before and after the loss of his dad, his struggle with substance misuse and his gratitude for the life he lives now. 

Happy listening!

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Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by the fantastic Rachael Chadwick, the woman behind 60 postcards.

In this episode, Rach and I speak on the loss of her mum Vivienne 8 years ago, how 60 postcards came to be and how she got Duchess Megan Markle involved! You will not want to miss out on this fantastic story.

You can find Rachael and her beautiful journey that is 60 postcards by following @60postcards on instagram. There you will find more information on how you can take part too.

Happy listening!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to another guest episode of the Grief Gang podcast.

This weeks guest, I met up with the founders of the New Normal Charity, Jack Baxter and Ben May.

Both lads lost their dads. Jack's dad Dave, died of Skin Cancer in 2013. Ben's dad Steve, died of a brain tumour in 2016. 

In this episode, we talk about both their individual stories, how the dynamic duo met and the outright bloody incredible charity they have created in the face of their grief and their hopes and dreams for it.

I absolutely adored sitting down with these two and also attended one of their meet ups after we recorded, which I cannot recommend ENOUGH!

Hand on heart, I will be attending again. 

Hope you enjoy listening to this episode just as much as I enjoyed recording!

Big Love,

Amber x

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Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by the fabulous guest journalist, broadcaster, presenter and commentator, Afua Adom!

You might recognise this beautiful woman if you have an obsession for ITV This Morning like I do, where she is absolutely smashing it on her appearances. It was a pleasure to sit down with her!

In this episode, Afua and I discuss the loss of her dad Samuel Acheampong. Afua speaks so beautifully about their relationship and their unwavering bond. How those days in her early grief when she just couldn't fathom getting out of bed, but how the pull of being a mother to her darling daughter Naima was what got her through. I was in awe just listening to her.

Guest appearance from James Mcbunninson too...AKA the sweetest bunny I've ever laid eyes on!

Find Afua and her incredible work by following her on Instagram at - @afuathescot

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang.

This episode is about living with guilt.

We all experience guilt when grieving, no matter how big or small.

I talk about my own guilt and what I did/ still do to lessen the burden of it.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.

This week I was joined by Emma Winterschladen.

 Emma is an editor for BEAST magazine, a food and travel editor for Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine and a freelance writer and illustrator.

I came across Emma and her stunning writing through Instagram and fell into a deep rabbit hole. Her writing is stunning and moving and hits the nail on the head when it comes to those feelings inside with grief that you just can’t put into words. 

Emma lost her mum, Jenny, when she was 16 to cancer. We speak of what it was like for her and her family, going through womanhood without mum, and how Emma very vividly can pinpoint meals and foods with very key points throughout her mum’s diagnosis and beyond. I left feeling hungry after this episode! 

Happy listening! 

Big love,

 Amber x

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Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast with me, Amber Jeffrey, your host!

It's Christmas, and this year I wanted to give you, the listeners a chance to share a bit of your loved one with me and the audience.

I asked on GG's instagram to all those interested, to share either a favourite Christmas memory with their loved one, a message for them...or both!

The submission's that rolled in were absolutely stunningly beautiful and moving. This episode is a compilation of all those submissions.

Thank you to each and every one of you who wrote in, the honour is always mine. By you sharing bits and pieces of them, know that they will never truly be gone. Speak their name, speak of their life, speak of your life together. You are all hero's in my eyes.

Wishing you all a peaceful, safe and loving Christmas.

All my love today and always,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by Louisa Harris, the lady behind the account It's All About August. 

Louisa and her partner Liam sadly lost their baby girl August to Group B Strep, resulting in Louisa delivering August stillborn. 

We recorded this episode 4 months to the date of August's birth. I sat in absolute awe as Louisa so bravely shared her story with me at my dinner table. Louisa set up her instagram page to raise awareness of group B strep and stillbirth. 

 For those that don't know, strep b is not routinely checked for in a pregnancy unless detected in other tests such as urine samples. Yet it can be so life threatening to baby. August would be here today if it was picked up and Louisa was prescribed an £11 antibiotic. The injustice of it all is something I have no words for. 

Since Louisa has shared her story online, she has motivated expectant mums to push to get tested for strep B. Some stating that they tested positive for it and are so thankful that they went and got checked.  Louisa, amongst all of her grief hopes that sharing her story will prevent something like this happening again. A true wonderwoman.

And for August, wherever you may be little darling angel, I hope you know that you are changing the world. Your Mummy and Daddy are making sure of it, Rest easy.

Big love, Amber x

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Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

This week, it's a Death Dilemma episode! Ayyyy! The episode where I and The Grief Gang community help tackle your Death Dilemma's together.

An episode for you to offload those problems but to also share those happy and proud moments that spur you on in your grief. I love connecting with you all via these episodes. In this episode we cover a dilemma about expectations about what is and isn't acceptable to post on social media and how quite frankly, that expectation can get in the bin. A dilemma on conflicting feelings about what really brings you comfort in your grief and some beautiful shared stories on achievements and journeys. It's a good'en!

If you would like to write in a dilemma, story or all round grief share, please email me at amber.jeffrey@thegriefgang.com. I look forward to your email!

Happy listening!

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Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.

Right now, we are welcoming more members to the Grief community than ever. There are loved friends and family, passing everyday. There is also a mass fear, anxiety and pain for the loved ones of these people who have passed, that they will just become another number, another statistic in the ever rising death toll. But they are not. They are people and their death deserves to be acknowledged individually. In this episode I share an Instagram post from @selfspace, a contemporary mental health service, who really put this whole episode into more articulate words! (Unlike myself). I also read a couple of entries from two people who wrote into me, about the loss of a loved one during this time and the difficult measures that have been put into place for them.

If anything I'd like you, the listener, to take from this episode is that, All of our journeys are different. We already know this. But what "New Grievers" are experiencing right now, is hands down something not a lot of us can even slightly relate to. You may not know the words to comfort them, something like they're upset they can't hold a funeral, but you were actually able to! There will be a lot of things that will most likely stump us! But what we all share, is LOSS. Our stories may be different, in so many ways, but we can all share that unanimous feeling of loss. Empathise with them, love them, support them, ask about their loved one. Let them know that even if they think the world has forgotten, you haven't.

If you're listening to this episode because you have lost a loved one in this current time, and you're fearful they will just fade into a number. Keep saying their name, keep telling everyone you can get your hands on (figuratively) about them!!! With you doing that, their spirit will never die. 

And they will never be a number.

Big love,

Amber x

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Welcome to season 3 Grief Gang community!

What better to way to kickstart this season than with the annual Christmas episode, starring you!

Thank you beyond words to all those who wrote in and shared their wonderful memories and stories of their loved ones. It has and will always be my greatest honour that you trust me with your words.

Sending copious amounts of love and light finding this day tremendously hard. Remember, even your worst days only have 24 hours.

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

This week I'm talking with friend, fellow sister in grief & editor-in-chief at Gal-dem, Suyin Haynes about all things "And Just Like That", the Sex and The City reboot.

Now if you're not a fan and haven't the faintest idea why on earth there is an episode dedicated to SATC, I'll fill you in. Big (aka John) , a huge character in the series, very surprisingly just died at the end of episode 1 of the reboot series, leaving viewers like myself and Suyin SHOOK. So far, the rest of the series has us following Carrie, his wife, through her grief. It has viewers very divided as to whether they have depicted the role of a widow "right". I asked the larger Grief Gang community their thoughts & some think they've got it on the money, some think it's total BS. Regardless, I wanted to speak about it on the show and how grief is perceived on the big screen!

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Suyin and having a care free griefy chat. Thank you for joining me darling. You can find Suyin over on Instagram at @suyinsays

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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On this weeks episode I'm talking to ITV news presenter & Loose Women host, Charlene White. Chatting all things grief and her mum Dorette.

Charlene's words on a Loose Women episode around April 2021 stopped me dead in my hoovering tracks. Engrossed in what she had to say about grief and her mum, I just knew I wanted to speak with her. Low and behold 8 months later, I bring to you this beautiful conversation.

In this episode, Charlene will take you back to when she was just 16 and her mum being diagnosed with Bowel cancer, what life looked like for her and family whilst mum was ill and to me, the most special part of this episode, the meaning of true friendship. Your home team who will show up and show out in your darkest of hours, just like Charlene's did and still do.

Thank you Charlene for coming on to the show and for sharing your mum with me. It's not everyday you get to interview someone you literally grew up watching on your telly box!

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Big love always,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to this week's episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

I'm elated to bring to you the first Death Dilemma episode of 2022! The episode where you share your dilemmas, problems & general queries about all things grief. A problem shared is a problem halved is the ethos of these episodes.

I decided for this death dilemma, two brains are better than one and invited my dear friend and sister in grief, Poppy Chancellor, Founder of @thegriefcase community.

Dilemmas that were sent in include:

My mates keep telling me to go to grief counselling but I don't like it. Am I broken?

Dad's grief for mum is suffocating my sister & I, there is no room for ours.

I can't come to terms with my life after this death, what do I do?

How do I part with my persons belongings? I don't want to!

Am I normal for not missing my mum everyday?

Advice on toxic positivity from friends!

As you can tell, a lot was covered & more! Thank you to everyone who sent in a dilemma and for trusting us with it. Sorry to those too who we didn't get round to!

If you've got a death dilemma that you'd like to share, simply drop me an email at amber.jeffrey@thegriefgang.com. I weirdly, look forward to receiving it.

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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On this week's episode I'm talking to Jess Herrick and Rachel Symone Gilliam about the loss of their partners, Max & Joe.

We speak about what it is really like to be young and widowed, with them both losing their partners under the age of 30. The layers of being a young carer when you yearn to be cared for yourself, grieving not only for the person who has died but for the future you had planned or dreamed of together, and sex! Now sex in the partner loss world is something I've come to learn is something that many widows will feel some shame about talking about. The fear of being judged for wanting to have a sex life after a partner has died is immense and in this episode Jess & Rachel absolutely shatter that taboo. As Rachel says "If you wanna have sex, HAVE SEX! If you don't, don't?!"

Thank you ladies for being both wonderful guests and sharing Joe & Max with me and the audience. It was true bliss to be in the presence of you both.

You can find the ladies on instagram over on:

Rachel-@rachelsymonegilliam

Jess-@jess_herrick

Both ladies have expressed their warm welcome to anyone who would like to connect with them so no widow has to go through this alone.

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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This week I'm talking with Dr Kathryn Mannix.

In this episode Dr Kathryn and I discuss how we can live with the end in mind. In short, how taking the time to think about what we want at the end of our lives really actually teaches how we want to live in the here and now.

We talk about Kathryn's incredible career in medicine and palliative care and the people she has met along the way and so much more. Kathryn's first book "With the end in mind" changed my life and has stuck with me for a very long time. We talk about the book and one specific patient Kathryn met that I just had to ask about, Hollie.

This episode is enriching and uplifting, surprising that when you're talking about death hey?

Find Kathryn over on instagram at @drkathrynmannix

It's time to talk about dying!

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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This week I'm talking to Nafeesa Arshad, founder of Goodness Gracious Grief.

I connected with Nafeesa over a year ago and I'm so pleased to finally be bringing you this episode. Shamefully for me, this is the first episode dedicated to sibling loss and it will certainly not be the last.

Nafeesa lost her trail blazing sister, Saima Thompson back in the middle of the pandemic in 2020. In this episode we cover the silence around losing a sibling, what it's like grieving for someone who was well known & loved by many and navigating a very public display of mourning and we answer some of YOUR questions that you wrote in for Nafeesa where she shares some of her delicious wisdom and words.

It's a truly intricate and interesting listen. I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved recording it!

Nafeesa, thank you for sharing Saima with me. Your sister paved ways for many and you are too in your own right. Stay in your magic.

Find Nafeesa and keep an eye out for her many fantastic events throughout this next year over at @goodnessgraciousgrief on IG.

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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It's Sunday 27th March 2022...Mother's Day.

This episode is dedicated to all the mums & motherly figures we've lost along the way. Thank you to all of you who wrote in and shared stories & memories of your special person for this episode, it's truly my honour.

In this episode you'll hear some beautiful & emotive story telling as well as some tips and advice from The Grief Gang community themselves on how they get through days like today.

Whether this Mother's Day is your 1st or 20th, I hope the day is gentle to you. There is no right or wrong way to mark the day, if at all. You have to do what is right for you! I've flocked down to the seaside to get that fresh sea air, it makes me feel close to my seaside town mumma.

We all still have a mum, we still have a relationship with her, she's just not here in the physical. Remember that.

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to this week's episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

This week I'm speaking with my dear friend, June Bellebono.

June's brother James died over 7 years ago to cancer and towards the end of 2020, her father too to a heart condition.

In this episode, June and I discuss the influence losing a loved one can have in empowering us to live in our complete truth. For June, losing her brother and his larger than life personality, played an important part in June's transitioning.

We speak on complicated relationships. June tells us of her complex relationship with her father & the comparisons between the grief she holds for both her brother and father. Lastly, we moved away from personal, individual losses and touch on grief as a collective and what that looks like in the LGBTQ+ community. A community that grief and death is embedded in it's history. How can one community endure so much grief and support each other? June gives us a beautiful and moving response.

We had so much fun recording this episode, as you will be able to tell by all the laughs! It's amazing isn't it, how conversations so heavy can contain so much laughter too.

This is a really special episode and one I am proud to share with you all. June is a multifaceted babe who wears many hats within the work she does! You can find her over at @junebellebabe on Instagram. You can support and check out her magazine platform, Oestrogeneration, by searching on instagram too!

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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On this weeks episode I'm speaking with author, Georgina Lucas. We're talking all things Grey, her son.

Grey, Georgina and Mike's son, was born and lived for 21 days. Arriving on world prematurity day and dying in the arms of a mother who adored every fibre of him.

Georgina went on to write "If Not For You". The powerful and extremely emotive memoir of those 21 days. I had the absolute honour to read the book before it was published. With every word and detail in both the book and this episode, Georgina paints a picture so vivid you truly feel you are there with them in the NICU.

We speak on parenting, pregnancy & motherhood after loss, what it was like writing the book for Georgina and what losing their son, Grey, has taught her about life and perspective.

I implore you to read If Not For You. A book that will stay with you for a long time. Not just for how it makes you feel, but the perspective you walk away with too.

G, thank you for sharing your story and your little Grey with The Grief Gang. I wish the circumstances in how our paths crossed were different, but my gosh am I thankful they did.

Purchase the book here - https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/georgina-lucas/if-not-for-you/9781408714546/

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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On this week's episode, I'm talking with founder of Az Magazine UK & The New Normal Therapy fund, Kei Bennett.

Az Magazine is an online publication and event organisation amplifying the voices of QTBIPOC (queer, trans Black and people of colour) and The New Normal Therapy fund is Kei's most recent endeavour that's sole purpose is to raise funds for much needed therapy for those who have lost a mother/mother figure in the black community. This is how I found out about Kei & became obsessed ever since I saw her on my twitter timeline, so it was truly great to sit down and chat with her all about the therapy fund and why it's so needed within our culture.

In this episode Kei and I speak about her relationship with grief & the difficulties around losing a loved one to suicide. What it's been like grieving during a pandemic when you've been constantly go, go, go since your person died and how starting a therapy fund to help others has in turn helped her. This episode is truly inspiring and Kei's laugh is infectious! We really belly laughed throughout as Kei told me beautiful stories of her + mum.

Kei's work & fundraising is nowhere near over, with her last fundraising total meant over 10 individuals received 12 weeks of wanted & needed therapy. Phenomenal! I will let you know, I've promised Kei I'll get in a tub of beans if it means for money for fundraising, so head over to the link below & please, donate if you can!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-new-normal-fund

You can follow Kei on instagram by searching @itskei_b and staying posted on all things The New Normal Therapy Fund & Az Mag! I'm absolutely sure, this is not the last time you will hear Kei on this show, have we got PLANS for you!

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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On this week's episode...I'm diving into the death dilemmas, sent in by you!

If you don't know what the death dilemmas are, it's a mini (ish) episode where you, the listeners, send in your dilemmas, queries, gripes and I try my best to be help you with them. FULL disclaimer, I'm not a professional or qualified, just a fellow griever lending a listening & friendly ear. A problem shared, is a problem halved.

In this episode we had dilemmas coming in asking for help on:

-Dating whilst grieving

-Living with guilt

-Death anxiety around extraordinary deaths

-How to handle brain fog

-What to do when a parental figure finds new love & feelings around that

It's jam packed as you can tell! A really varied & thought provoking episode (in my opinion). Thank you to all who wrote in & shared your dilemmas & trusting me with them. I am always open to submissions, you can write in your dilemma by emailing me at amber.jeffrey@thegriefgang.com

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

This week I'm speaking with Natalie Morris, Mancunian journalist and author of Mixed/Other, a non-fiction exploration of the joys, complexities and nuances that come with having mixed heritage.

Natalie's father, Tony Morris, the well known & loved newsreader of Granada reports and BBC North West died in August of 2020 after being diagnosed with Kidney cancer in 2019. Leaving not only a bereft Natalie & her sister Rebecca behind, but in fact, a nation.

Natalie and I speak in this episode on what it is like to lose such an adorned person in the public eye, how the outpour of a nation feeling this collective grief brought great comfort to her. Having hundreds & thousands of people come forward, sharing stories of her special dad. In Natalie's own words, it's set the bar high for future bereavements in her life!

In touch with Natalie's book, we speak on losing connections to identity & heritage when that key person who connected them dies. With Tony being Natalie & her sisters main link to their Jamaican lineage, what & how does that look like now he's gone? Natalie shares beautifully a recent trip she took back earlier this year to Jamaica and that feeling of being home.

I really loved this conversation with Natalie and I think you will too. Grief can be attached to so much more than just a person and I think this episode really tells that.

You can find Natalie over on Instagram on @nmozz and can purchase her book by following the link here > https://www.waterstones.com/book/mixed-other/natalie-morris/9781409197140

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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It's Father's day.

A tough day for those missing their dad or fatherly figure in their life who is no longer with us.

This episode is dedicated to you & to them. A moment to stop and reflect on who they were and the love you shared for one another. To think about those golden memories, their smile or even their annoying habits!

However you mark or actually don't mark the day, I hope it's gentle to you. Remember, even your worst days only have 24 hours.

Thank you to everyone who wrote in a submission for this episode and shared your person with me. I say it time and time again, but it really is the greatest honour that you trust me with these precious memories of your person. I'm forever indebted to you all.

For the dad's...we miss you x

Big love always,

Amber xxx

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It’s the final episode of this season 3. And it’s with my big brother, Kyle.

The only other person in this world who truly knows what it is like to live without our mum. 

I’ve wanted to record an episode with him from the very beginning if I’m honest, but the time was never right. We just weren’t ready to sit down with each other and really look at each other and see the devastation in one another’s face. The reality that we’re even having this conversation about her. 

Mum was something to a lot of people. She embodied the word community. A walking, talking safe place for many. But she was our mum

It was tough but relieving to sit down & talk to my brother. To hear how that day played out for him in his eyes & being honest about the way we dealt with the aftermath. How we fell apart to come back together again and what it’s like being the oldest sibling when a parent dies. 

We answered some of your questions too, with some humorous, surprising answers from him

I learnt so much about him and likewise him about me. I didn’t know the hardest part for him was leaving the hospital. And he didn’t know the hardest part for me was seeing her body. 

If there’s one thing I hope you take away from this episode, it’s to ask the questions.

Have the conversation. You may not get the answers you need or want, but have the bloody conversation. Don’t leave it till it’s too late. 

It’s not as bad as you think.

Thank you for listening and being here for this season. It's been my most consistent season yet and I'm proud! I'll be back in September with the WEEKLY season 4.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome to season 4 of The Grief Gang podcast!

We're fast approaching 3 years since this show was born and what a ride it's been. I look forward to spending the next couple of months together throughout this season, sharing and talking all things...grief!

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Amber x

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Welcome to episode 1, season 4 of The Grief Gang podcast.

Harry Corin, our guest today, lost his dad Will to Suicide at the age of 12. In today’s episode, you’ll hear harry take us back to that day and what those immediate days after his dads death were like. How harry and his family were treated in their town, how their local media treated his dads death and how it was depicted, most importantly, how detrimental that was to them all and their grieving process. 

Language around bereavement by suicide is so important. We can all learn and do better. Whether we’ve been immediately effected by suicide or not. Harry and I discuss today certain phrases or terminology that is used both culturally and professionally that needs to be reassessed. We answer and discuss some of the questions and feedback that you, TGG audience so kindly shared. Things that grind your gears and things that comfort you. Harry gives such an open and honest account about how and why this conversation and learning needs to be had. So much so, I’ve verbally signed myself up for one of his courses!

I really, really enjoyed this interview with Harry and walked away learning so much more than I already did. And I hope you do too!  It’s important to note here, as Harry and I do, that even if there are things that we’ve said in this episode that we think aren't appropriate to say, and you yourself have said them, it’s okay. You’re not a bad person. You, we, can all learn from each other and these conversations!

Find Harry and get involved with global mental health training and consultancy business by visiting his website: https://www.corinandco.com/

Or pop over and say hi to him on IG! Tell him I sent you...https://www.instagram.com/harry.corin/?hl=en

If you or someone you love is being affected by bereavement by suicide, I thoroughly implore you check out Suicide&Co: https://www.suicideandco.org/

Big love,

Amber x

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Welcome to the gang…the one you never asked to be part of! You are listening to the grief gang podcast, the show dedicated to breaking down the taboo’s of grief, one conversation at a time, with me your host, Amber Jeffrey!

Have I got a corker for you this week grief gang. It’s short but very very sweet. And when I say sweet, I mean sweet comedic gold. 

Back in may, I put a call out on the grief gang instagram page, another reason you should be following us over there so you don't miss out on these call outs. Anyway, back in may, I asked you what is the darkest joke or response you've ever made in relation to grief/death and my god did you DELIVER.

I cannot tell you the sheer amount of belly laughs we were all having on ig stories when I was sharing them all. The community were just as shocked as I was at some of them. 

Some of the entries don't hold back at ALL, it's bloody brilliant. I received well over 100 responses and had to whittle this episode down to a few favourites. Some great story ones and some even more delicious one liners that pack a punch. 

I hope this episode brings you a little lift to your week. It’s short and you can pack it into your lunch break or on a drive to the shops. Short and snappy! We all cope with grief and death differently, and humour is a mechanism I think many of us can relate and confide to.

So buckle in, prepare yourself and have a good old laugh…ps…sorry for my literal squeals and snorting throughout…

Big love,

Amber x

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Guys, today is Grief Gang's 3rd birthday. I officially own a toddler! Time goes fast when you're grieving hey…no actually, it really doesn't.

To celebrate this milestone, because to be honest I'm totally extra and will create any excuse for a celebration or party, I wanted to dedicate this weeks episode to the journey of TGG! It’s actually a bit mad, at the time this episode will be released, I’m going to be in Denmark at the first international grief conference as a speaker! Now that is something that if you told me 3 years ago I would have said get fucked!!

Therefore, my lovely friend Ben May, 1 half of The new normal charity who I’m sure you’ve heard me time and time again talk about on here and the instagram, kindly interviewed me. Thats right, I took to guest seat! You, the Grief Gang, audience so kindly wrote in some questions for Ben to ask me and they are VARIED. You’ll get a flavour for where this episode is going purely by the first question that is asked….SPICY let me tell you that.

I share on this episode what it’s really been like for me over these 3 years to run and host this show and have such a wonderful community. What my hopes and dreams are for it and how its affected and helped my own grief journey. We go all round the houses.

So Grief gang, honestly and truly, thank you for the most fulfilling and soul nurturing 3 years. You’ve mended my broken grieving heart in more ways than one and allow me to do something I love every single day. I get to share my mum with the thousands and in turn I get to know and honour your people too. It is forever the greatest gift out of something so terrible.

So on this special day and across this weekend, because I'm extra and dragging my friends out to celebrate all things me, we’ll also be celebrating you and all your people too. Because you all make Grief Gang what it is today.

Big love..thank you.. And happy listening,

Amber x

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This weeks guest is Rabbi Steve Leder. Steve is the senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple and author of five books! His most recent book, For You When I Am Gone, was my summer read on holiday this year. I could NOT put it down, and you’re about to find out why in this episode.

Steve’s latest book tackles one of the most requested topics from the last book: writing an ethical will, or a meaningful letter about your life. (Are you now thinking what on earth is an ethical will? Keep put!) He shares 12 questions in this book and prompts to help readers explore their values, beliefs, hopes, and dreams, and includes examples of ethical wills from a broad range of voices and faiths – old and young, with and without children, famous and unknown – as well as his own. It is Filled with ancient wisdom and wit., For You When I Am Gone is a moving, hopeful, and inspiring book that will encourage us to think about the legacy we leave behind.

Whether you follow a faith or religion or not, I think this episode can appeal to all. Writing or thinking about an ethical will is not subjective to following faith. It’s drilled into us that we should have our ducks in a row for when we die….who gets the house? Who gets this piece of jewellery? How much money goes to this person?...but at the end of the day, these things are all just…things. What do we really want to leave behind for those we love?...and also, what do you think your person might have written in their ethical will if they had the chance to write one?!

I’ve got you thinking now haven’t i? Get your pen and paper at the ready…

You can find and connect with Steve on instagram by searching steve_leder. Visit his website at www.steveleder.com where you can buy and read his latest book For you when I am gone. It will massively help and guide you if you're thinking about writing your ethical will! Even if your'e not, it is such a life changing read, honestly!

Happy listening…and writing!

Big love,

Amber x

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The body does in fact, keep the score!

This week, I'm talking all about how grief might impact our bodies. A few months ago, I asked The Grief Gang community how they know grief has affected their physical wellbeing. Let me tell you, they came with RECEIPTS.

In this episode, I share how grief has affected me and my body over the years. What I noticed in those very early stages of loss, and the things that have had a longer impact. Later in the episode, I share some facts I found on t'internet that gave me a little insight as to why this may happen. Check me out with my GP hat on (Full disclaimer..I am absolutely NOT a GP nor should you take any medical advice from me lol)

I hope this episode is really insightful and shows that you're not alone. Those weird aches and pains that came out of nowhere in your 20's maybe aren't you just becoming a dodgery old dear, maybe it's your grief?! There is actual science behind this shit. We're not mad!!!!

If I haven't already mentioned it in this ep, do let me know how grief impacts your body by sliding into my DM's!

Big love & happy listening,

Amber xxx

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This week, I’m talking with author, journalist & presenter, Pippa Vosper. Pippa is most noted for her written features in British Vogue and as of recently, her first book “ Beyond Grief”

Pippa and I found one another well over a year ago online and immediately connected. Though both coming from two extremely different bereavements, I value and resonate with so many of pippas words and anecdotes. 

In todays episode, Pippa takes us back to the day her son Axel died when she was 5 months pregnant. The instinctive moment she knew her baby was going to die that night. The moments she spent with Axel alone, soaking in every moment of and with him. The shock of it all. 

I’m not going to sugar coat Grief Gang, this episode is tough. But it is real. So, so real. Pippa is not and will not be the last parent to experience this. The loss of a child that didn’t reach full term is so silenced. So swept under the rug because the outer world didn't have a relation or lay their eyes on this baby. But does that make this loss any less to the likes of Pippa and many other mothers and fathers? 

Baby loss, from my 3 years of doing grief gang, is one of those areas that many outside of that loss community shy away from. Maybe because it’s too unfathomable? Yeah, you’re right, it is. It’s utterly heartbreaking. But it happens and is happening, and it’s about time we get a bit more geared up to talk about it.

Pippa’s book Beyond Grief is doing exactly that. It covers every aspect of pregnancy and baby loss at any stage, from the practical to the emotional, with advice from experts and stories from women who have been through it themselves, such as ……

God I could go on for ages talking about Pippa and how much admiration I have for her. I am so proud to call her a friend. Her support, love and frankness is unmatched! We need more Pippa’s!!

To the mums and dads listening, my heart is with you during this baby loss awareness week. Your baby matters, always has and always will.

Find Pippa here and purchase her incredible book here !

Big love,

Amber xxx

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This week, I'm talking all things Prolonged Grief Disorder.

Now this is a topic of conversation that was extremely hot this summer and still is. It made some of the communities blood boil, whilst leaving some thinking about it more.

Prolonged Grief Disorder by definition can "occur after a person close to you has died within at least 6 months (12 months for children and teens). You may feel a deep longing for the person who died and become fixated on thoughts of them. This can make it hard to function at home, work, and other important settings."

The questions that many are asking are, isn't this just grief? Can we put a timescale on a loss? Must we pathologize EVERYTHING? Who gets to make these rules and why?!

Therefore, I sat down with fellow griever and friend "Laura" (That's an alias name to you!) who is also training to be a psychologist. We unpacked many questions and thoughts from The Grief Gang community to try and share a balanced case on the pros and cons of Prolonged Grief Disorder being added to the DSM-5. What does this disorder coming to light actually mean for the grieving community.

Perhaps this episode might challenge you? You may even recognise yourself and be curious to speak to a professional about a diagnosis. Regardless, I hope you enjoy it and it leaves you something to think about!

Big love,

Amber x

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This week Im speaking with Stacey Heale, writer, speaker, curator and campaigner and all round bad ass!

Stacey joined this shit gang last year when her husband Greg died from bowel cancer. I found Stacey online before Greg had died and found myself following the journey of this family of 4. Quietly rooting for this family from the sidelines and sending little pocket prayers. 

Stacey's writing did and still does floor me. She writes so eloquently, honestly yet brutally about grief and widowhood. She cuts the shit and thats why I adore her. Fuck the platitudes and who's actually going to say or ask the questions we’re all thinking? Stacey Heale, thats who.

In this episode Stacey and I go into the topics about widowhood that may not get spoken about as much. What it's like to become a carer for someone you love and the relationship dynamic changing, the potential anger that can come towards that, though it's no ones fault.

AND we talk about the elephant in the room that shouldn't really be the elephant in the room. SEX and more specifically..WIDOWS fire. That parts quite funny to be honest and we really had a chuckle. Stacey shares with us how as she approached her 40’s, she learnt that women tend to peak in sex drive around that age…and the horror that her husband then dies! Pissed is an understatement.

It's such a versatile episode. We laughed, cried and reflected and also dropped some Brene Brown gems!

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@WIDOWSLOSTANDFOUND

@KARENSUTTONWIDOWCOACH

@WIDOWEDANDYOUNG 

@THEPOSITIVEWIDOW

@OLIVIA.JORDAN.CORNELIUS

Happy listening.

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Amber xxx

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This week I'm talking all things pet loss! Its been a topic I've wanted to talk about for a while but in all honesty have been a bit worried too because of the mess I'll be!

Today I'm sharing with you the story of how we lost our family dog of 13 years in 2020. The pure grief that came with it and how it debilitated me, how It brought up old feelings of familiarity when mum died and how I compared the two. Its a snotty recount!

I also asked you TGG community to share your stories of your darling pets and you so kindly did. Stick around towards the end of the episode where ill be sharing these stories, so beautiful and heartbreaking.

Pet loss and grief is real guys and it shouldn't be undermined! It is such a painful experience and one to be taken seriously. At the end of the episode, I share some useful resources for you to turn to if this is your experience.

RESOURCES:

@PETLOSSCOMMUNITY - INSTAGRAM

@PETLOSSPSYCHOLOGIST - INSTAGRAM

BLUE CROSS CHARITY

@PETGRIEFLETTERS - INSTAGRAM

Big love,

Amber xxx

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I've moved out! (Finally)

Last month, I moved out from my Dad's place into my first home with my long term partner. It's unearthed a whole load of new grief as you can imagine. It's been semi tricky to navigate through, but nevertheless, I'm unpacking it all in an episode...and the ridiculous amount of boxes we still have too!

In this episode, I tell you what it's been like moving into a new home that my mum has never graced her presence in. The difficulties that's presented to me and I guess, how I'm coping with that! A very relaxed, chatty ep this week.

Thanks for always supporting me over on the Instagram, your kind words really helped me during this time!

Big love,

Amber x

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We're in Brighton!

Well we're not, but in today's episode we are! A few weeks back I was kindly invited to the inaugural Brighton Death Festival. And it was BEYOND amazing. I shared the stage with the amazing Anna Burtt who is one half of The Mother Of All Losses podcast (HIGHLY recommend you tune into their pod!).

Anna and I spoke all things the DMC (Dead mums club), navigating womanhood without these staple women in our lives and the power of podcasting. We go all round the houses and I hope you feel like you're there with us whilst listening! Stick around towards the end as you'll hear some questions and sharings from the wonderful audience.

THANK you for supporting me and the show. Without you I wouldn't get these opportunities!

Big love,

Amber x

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It's a death dilemma episode! Woop!

This week, The Grief Gang community wrote in their dilemmas and I tried my best to help them out. Dilemmas in todays episode include:

• Grandmother changing her daughter's name in memorial service BACK to maiden name without consulting the children or husband
• Being the only women now left in the family. Losing our matriarchs.
• Managing relationships when grieiving.
• Holding everything for everyone when you yourself can't cope!
• Negative friends who complain about everything!

Jam packed episode as per! Thank you to all who wrote in. As ever, if you'd like to send in a death dilemma, please email me at thegriefgang@gmail.com

Big love,

Amber xxx

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In this weeks episode, we're talking all about the things we can't let go of.

This episode is inspired off the back of a recent message from a Grief Gang community member who shared how they just cannot part with their grandmothers washing up sponges, or even use them! It got me thinking about all the items I've kept that are totally useless or illogical, but will never get rid of!

So in true fashion, I asked The Grief Gang community too, what are the items they can't let go go? We got...

• yeast packets
• Sugar sachets from the ICU!
• Smelly Hi-Vis jackets
• Lindt bear choccies!

Just to name a few!

I hope this episode brings some comfort and knowledge that you're not weird for keeping these items. We ALL have our reasons and don't have to justify ourselves!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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The countdown is on and Christmas is approaching...

Whether this is going to be your first or tenth Christmas without your loved one, it could be a tricky time to navigate through.

In this episode, I'm offering up some tips and revelations I've learned throughout the 6 Christmas's I've spent without my mum. What works and what doesn't for me!

It might be helpful, it might not be, it might just give you the tickle you need today.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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It's the Christmas day episode!

The episode where I ask you, The Grief Gang community, to share a memory or message for your loved one for this very special ep.

I can't thank everyone who wrote in enough for sharing your loved ones with me. It's always a true honour.

I am wishing you all a safe, peaceful and gentle Christmas.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Grief and friendships...we all have an experience on this topic. Hence why I'm having another crack at this topic nearly 4 years on from the OG friendship ep back in 2019.

In this episode I'm revisiting old beliefs and experiences on friendships whilst being bereaved. What's changed for me, what hasn't? What have I learned and what am I taking with me to nurture my today friendships and grief.

Of course, I asked The Grief Gang community to share their experiences and questions and I try my best to impart some friendly advice from my learnings and one might say...mistakes.

Thanks for tuning in as always!

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Amber xx

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We're kickstarting season 5 of The Grief Gang podcast with THE Mother's Day episode 2023.

Thanks for joining me for the 5th season of the show!

Every year, I ask The Grief Gang audience to get involved and share their special loved one for these episodes. Whether that's a story, memory or message. As per, this wonderful community came in full swing. Thank you to all who so bravely shared their person they are missing this Mother's Day.

I'm holding all those missing mothers and motherly figures this Mother's Day. If it's your first or you tenth without them, it can still suck. But you've got this. Even your worst days only have 24 hours.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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This week I'm talking to Julie Mcfadden or known to the world as Hospice Nurse Julie!

Julie is a nurse with over a decades worth of experience in end of life care. Over the last year, Julie has took to the internet to share her knowledge about death and dying and how we can all get to know it a little bit better, for everyone's sakes. Julie through her videos shares candidly anecdotes and learnings that will stay with you for a long time.

In this episode Julie shares with us what it's truly like to work in hospice care and what she has seen over the years. From the good to the bad and all the bits inbetween. It's a truly insightful episode and I definitely learned a lot!

Find Julie on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube.

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Amber xx

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This week I'm talking to a very special guest. One who I go way, way back with and knows the depths of my grief...my boyfriend Joe.

Joe has been a previous guest on the podcast many moons ago in season 1! We've dragged Joe back for a part 2 on grief, love and relationships. Joe and I reflect on these years spent together and navigating through this thing called grief. How it's changed for the better and worse, what we've learnt and how we're trying to grow together through it all.

Towards the end, we have a crack at answering some of your questions for us. We hope we did alright!

Thanks Joe, for always being a good sport, a great partner and an even better laugh.

Big love,

Amber xx

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This week I'm speaking with UKCP Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and EFS & ESSM Certified Psycho-Sexologist, Kate Moyle.

For a little while now, grief and sex has been a highly demanded episode and I'm so happy to share this episode with you. I went into this episode really completely blind and came out learning so much about how grief and sex might be interlinked, how it can be affected and how we can start understanding our relationship with the pair a bit better.

Sex and death are possibly one of the two most difficult conversations to have within our society and I truly believe this episode with Kate will help break down some of those stigmas we have with sex and grief.

You can find Kate via her Instagram, website and incredible podcast: The Sexual Wellness Sessions.

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This week I'm sitting down with friend, Kadie Dowen.

Today's episode is something a little different. We're talking about living losses.

Kadie shares with us the grief attached to the break down of her marriage due to her ex-husband living with addiction. Grief isn't only tied to death and dying and grieving for someone who is very much alive, is very real. Kadie also has the experience of having her mum die, and the comparison between the two, the pain she holds for both are very similar. She shares a truthful account of what it is like to love and lose someone by addiction. The difficulty of knowing when to walk away and how to tend to this different but valid, grief.

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Amber xxx

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This week, I'm speaking with fellow podcast host, David Ferrugio.

David lost his father on 9/11 when he was 12. He learned the importance of discussion around grief and sharing other people's stories which inspired DEAD Talks Podcast. He was born in NY, raised in New Jersey and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.

So brilliantly in this episode David shares with us what his grief has taught him and how having a loved one die on such a public scale has affected him, both good and bad in equal measure. David has such an inspiring outlook on life after the tragic death of his father and I think it really shows in this episode.

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Amber xxx

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Welcome to the first bonus episode! Woop Woop!

Today I'm very briefly talking all about attending funerals after your loved one has died. How difficult they can be for some and how they've affected me over the years. Short and sweet!

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This week I'm speaking with friend Katrina Weller, Founder and director of Grow With Grief. Through workshops, seminars and community events, Katrina is creating a space for all forms of grief to be witnessed, validated and acknowledged.

In today's episode, Katrina talks us through her experience and struggle with alcohol addiction after her mum died when she was 15. We explore in this episode the grief that can be attached to those years of living with an addiction and how to process and heal it. Katrina shares with us some of the consequences of her addiction and how she came to wanting to change her life for the better. It's a hugely inspiring episode and I'm so proud to share Katrina's story with you today.

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Amber xxx

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Welcome to quite possibly my favourite episode EVER. The dark humour ep. The episode where I ask The Grief Gang community to share their darkest jokes/remarks they've ever made and I share them on an ep. It's brilliant, witty and will leave your jaw on the floor at times for SURE!

Thanks to all who wrote in and provided a good old belly laugh!

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Amber xxx

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Welcome to this weeks episode!

Today I am speaking Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn of Good Mourning podcast and community. I am elated to share this episode with you as I absolutely adore them both and love having them as friends!

Sally and Im have dedicated the past few years to furthering the conversations on grief via their incredible podcast and online community. With humour and honesty, these gals are paving a new way on how we express and talk about grief.

In todays episode we talk about how they met and what them meeting means to one another. How very important it is to find that person who understands you and your grief and that feeling once you do.

You can find Sally and Im and all things Good Mourning here.

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Grief and dreams...dreams and grief. If you've had one, you'll know they are quite the experience!

In this episode I'm sharing some of the most special and haunting dreams I've had and what they mean to me. You'll also hear in this episode a range of different grief dreams from The Grief Gang community. Let me tell you, there are some INTERESTING ones!

Happy listening!

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In today's episode I am speaking with leading Psychotherapist, Julia Samuel MBE.

If you're involved in the grief online world, you'll definitely have come across Julia and her brilliant committed work as a Psychotherapist. I've come to know and befriend Julia over the years and she felt like the only person I felt comfortable with to have this big, big conversation.

I'll be dead honest, this episode is completely raw for me. Today we're talking about the surviving parent and the complexities that can lie ahead when they find love again. I've got my own and very current experience on this, and in this episode, I'm peeling back the layers of it with Julia.

It's brutally honest and I'm really wearing my heart on my sleeve. As always, Julia left me and I hope you too, with so much to think about and reflect on when it comes to navigating this experience. From learning to give myself self compassion, listening to the logical and illogical side of our brain and understanding that when a parent moving on in a relationship can feel like another loss and that it's not something to laugh off about (As I do many, many times in this ep)

Thank you Julia for basically giving me a free therapy session lol, but for genuinely holding my heart and truly listening to me. I didn't know how much I needed this conversation.

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Amber xxx

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Welcome to the Death Dilemma episode!

The special bonus episode where you write in your griefy dilemmas and I share my two pence. A problem shared is a problem halved!

Thank you to all who wrote in.

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Welcome to The Father's Day episode 2023!

The episode where The Grief Gang community write in and share memories and stories of those they are missing this Father's Day. It's a beautiful and heart tugging ep. I hope it can bring some comfort to you on this otherwise difficult day.

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Welcome to another sneaky bonus episode. I can't stay away during a podcast break can I!

In this very short and sweet ep, I'm sharing how I feel about my mums birthday approaching next week. How I've survived the previous 8 and what I do to implement some self care when navigating these tough griefy days!

Big love and see you in Season Six soon!

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Welcome to season six! It feels so good to be back.

To kick start the season I'm unpacking anger and grief and what it was like for me to live with it (and still do). I'm dishing up all I've learnt and continue to learn about living with anger as a part of my grief and as always, we hear from The Grief Gang community too.

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This week I'm speaking with friend and author, journalist and social media editor, Kat Brown.

I met Kat back in March of 2022 at an event and have been besotted by her ever since! In this episode, Kat shares with us her experience of grief around infertility and what her journey has been like. Grappling with the information that becoming a parent was something that was not on the cards for her, navigating this experience in a society that still believes to some degree that a woman's value in the world is dependant on whether she can birth a child or not, and how with Kat's recent adult diagnosis of ADHD has helped her in her healing.

Kat is utterly eloquent and hilarious in this episode and gave me so much insight. A truly brilliant episode.

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Amber x

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Today's episode is one I wish I never had to record.

In this episode, I'm remembering my dear friend Poppy Chancellor who died on the 29th of September. As you can imagine, it's rocked my world as well as everyone else who loved and adored Poppy. Our lives are forever altered by her absence and we miss her terribly.

It's a bit of a snot-fest episode, but it's my truest and real thoughts about the past few months.

I miss you always Poppy. To love and be loved by you is one the greatest gifts life has ever given me.

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This week I'm talking all things secondary losses in grief, what they are and how they've impacted me and perhaps, you too!

It feels good to return to the podcast after my hiatus, thank you for your patience.

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Amber x

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Hey Grief Gang,

Welcome back to the Podcast, and the first guest episode of 2020!

It’s not only the first guest episode of 2020, but it’s also the first ep that is exploring a totally different loss other than parental.

We’re going down the widow route.

And I can’t lie, In a messed up way...I’m so happy Grace was my first widow! Lol.

All jokes aside, Grace, you’re a boss.

You’ll listen to the story of how Grace, lost her partner Ryan in August of 2019.

We talk about how they met, Ryan’s cancer and their relationship, Ryan’s bravery and courage in his illness...and Life after Ryan’s death.

I’m not saying anymore because it’s golden and I don’t want to give much away!

Happy listening!

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Amber xxx

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This week I'm talking about grieving for a friend. In this episode, I'm sharing what it has been like to grieve for Poppy and the differences or similarities between my dual experiences in grief.

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Welcome to the Mothers Day episode 2024!

The episode where The Grief Gang community writes and shares about who it is they're missing this Mothers Day. You'll hear precious memories, words of wisdom and beautiful messages to their loved ones. It's truly one of my favourite episodes of the year.

All my love today and always to those of us who wish this day meant something else.

Big love,

Amber x

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In this bonus episode I'm sharing why I believe we need community in grief and more so why we are DESERVING of it. How to immerse yourself into community if you're thinking about it and what community can do for you and your grief.

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Amber x

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This week I'm speaking with Jane Harris, Co-Founder of The Good Grief Project.

I've known Jane and her husband Jimmy for some years now, ever since I started The Grief Gang really. It has been long overdue getting Jane onto the podcast, but here we are. Jane and Jimmy's story is rooted in the grief for their son, Joshua, who died unexpectedly aged 22 in a motorbike accident whilst travelling in Vietnam.

Since then, the breadth of Jane and Jimmy's work is extensive and so moving, all in the name of their son Joshua and to help other bereaved parents and siblings. Jane in this episode offers both a personal and professional perspective to what it is like navigating grief for an older child, whilst also being a therapist. How both Jane and Jimmy knew the importance of community very early on in their grief, especially regarding planning Joshua's funeral. And what it's like raising children whilst grieving for a child too.

Jane and Jimmy work tirelessly to support other bereaved families, their retreats are a balm for all those who need them. To support their work, find out more and buy their book, please visit their website here.

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Welcome to this weeks bonus episode! This week I'm talking about expectations and timelines of grief and how outside expectations might effect how we feel we should be grieving!

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Today I'm celebrating and reminiscing on 100 episodes of The Grief Gang podcast! 100 episodes on grief, wow. You thought I'd have run out of things to say by episode 10, never!

Thank you to everyone who shared what TGG means to them for this special episode. The show wouldn't be what is it today without you.

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In this weeks bonus episode, I'm thinking about the end. That's right, the end of our lives! I promise, it's not as morbid as you think. I'm sharing how when we live with the end in mind, how it can actually make us think about how we live, truly. How you can get started documenting what you might or might not want and why it's important to!

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This week, I'm speaking with Poppy Mardall. Funeral director and owner of Poppy's funerals!

In this episode Poppy and I discuss:

• How she came into this line of work.
• What are the actual steps when organising a funeral?
• Championing advocacy for end of life wishes!
• Rituals and what they really can be and look like
• Challenging why we are so bad with 'endings' as a whole

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Poppy, it was a total delight. It's always amazing how talking about the dead and the dying can actually be completely life affirming.

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Welcome to this weeks bonus episode, and it's a death dilemma!

It's been a while since I've done a DD so it feels good to bring them back. In this episode, I'm sharing two dilemmas that tackle:

• Feeling guilt for past arguments had with a loved one before they died.
• Navigating and feeling different to family members on how you grieve for a loved one.

Want to send in a death dilemma? Email yours to thegriefgang@gmail.com.

Happy listening!

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In this weeks episode I'm speaking all things datings and relationships with Victoria Shalet. Victoria is a psychotherapist and relational life therapist.

Victoria in this episode offers up her expertise, knowledge and compassion as we discuss some of The Grief Gang's questions around dating and grief. It's a goody and one that has been highly requested for years!

You can find Victoria and her brilliant work here on Instagram and her website here.

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For this weeks episode, I'm talking about feeling like I made my loved ones up! It might sound bonkers I know, but I doubt I'm alone in this.

Have you ever felt like you made your loved one up? Like they weren't really real? Perhaps like a dream, or part of a story book? Then this is the episode for you. I'm sharing my own experiences on this and hopefully it can bring you some comfort that you're not alone.

Big love,

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Have I got a corker of an episode for YOU!

This week I am speaking with my dear friend, psychotherapist, educator, and consultant, Meghan Riordan Jarvis. We are speaking all things grief, the brain and the nervous system. Meghan offers her abundance of knowledge on how grief can impact our brain in multiple ways in a digestible, thought provoking and humourous way. What's also handy is there are some tips to help you get started on helping your brain and nervous system out! I personally have taken so much from this episode for my own wellbeing so I hope you can too.

Find Meghan on Instagram here and her website where all the resources she mentioned in the episode here.

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It's an emotional bonus ep today folks, I'm sharing with you my London 2024 marathon experience and my takeaways from the day, and really what it's taught me about my own grief and resilience.

Thank you all so much for your love, support and donations. You're the best!

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This week I'm talking about anticipatory grief. It's been a topic I've wanted to cover for some time, but never quite found the words to share my experience with it. I hope this episode can make all those who resonate with it be seen and heard in their experience!

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This week I'm speaking with Dan Fischer, founder of One Last Wave Project.

Dan's project caught my eye some years back and I've been besotted ever since. After Dan's father died, he turned to their shared love of adventure and nature. One day, Dan stuck a sticky note to a surf board with his father's name on it and the lightbulb moment happened. That experience for Dan was so transformative and connecting that he shared it with the world, and the world responded back. One Last Wave Project was born.

I'll let Dan do the talking on it's origin story and all the heartwarming encounters he has had with the growth of the project. It's truly unbelievable.

Find OLWP on Instagram here and their website here to have your loved ones name on a future board.

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This week, I'm speaking with End of Life Doula, Anna Lyons.

Anna also fronts the incredible online platform Life, Death, Whatever which was one of the first accounts I came across when I started Grief Gang! In this episode, Anna shares with us what brought her to this line of work, what is the role of an end of life doula and why we find as a society talking about death so difficult.

Talking about death and dying isn't as bad as we think it is, we all just need a little support in it. I hope this episode can provide some of that!

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Join me for a rogue, stompy, out of breath griefy walk. I decided to pick up the phone, head out and just record. Enjoy the waffle as I fill you in on where I'm at with grief at this present moment. I hope you enjoy it! (and the sounds of nature too)

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This week, I'm talking about getting older than your loved one who died.

It's been a topic that has come up most recently in my group circles and when sharing this with TGG community, it seemed to be something that was on their brains too. It can be a hugely daunting and unknown feeling reaching the age your person died. These are years and ages they have never seen, how do we hold and navigate that? Listen to this episode to hear directly how TGG audience do and what their experiences are.

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Welcome to this years Father's Day episode 2024.

The episode where we get to hear directly from TGG audience on this special and difficult day for many. If you're a regular listener, you'll know the score with these episodes. If you're new here, this episode consists of submissions from TGG audience sharing their loved ones, memories and advice for their fellow griever on difficult days such as Father's Day.

As always, thank you so much to all who have contributed, it truly means the world to me that you entrust me with your special memories, sharings and people.

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And it's a wrap for Season 6 of TGG podcast!

What a whirlwind of a season it's been. One I'll never forget, that's for sure. I decided for this final episode, I wanted to hit the pavement again. Get outside in nature to bring this season to a close.

Thank you all, for your continuous love and support for this podcast. It means more than you'll ever know.

Big love,

Amber x

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I'm back with a lil bonus ep for your ears. In this bonus episode I'm giving you a recap on this summer and what I've been navigating. As a family, we celebrated the wedding of my older brother and what would be our Mum's 60th birthday...it's been quite the summer.

I hope this episode can give you a small insight into what it's like to navigate such milestones and perhaps give you a little bit of hope that it all might be okay in the end.

Events mentioned in the episode:

if we don’t laugh in conversation with The Grief Gang and Suicide&Co- Wednesday 25th September at Feel Good Club Manchester.

Suicide and Co retreat at The Falcon, Northampton. October 2024.

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Welcome to season 7!

In this episode, I'm diving into the journey of navigating the year of firsts after the death of my friend, Poppy. I explore how grief impacts our personal and professional lives, the ways disassociation can emerge as a coping mechanism and can actually be beneficial, and the unexpected lessons I've learned in healing and personal growth. You’ll also hear for the first time on the podcast what it has been like starting a business in the midst of the most emotionally weighted time of my life.

Key Topics Covered:

•Grief and the “Year of Firsts”: What navigating the year of firsts has been like for me, even with 8 years of grief under my belt already. My unexpected pleasant experience of Poppy's 1 year anniversary and what it has taught me, once again.

•Coping with Disassociation: Understanding and sharing how disassociation as a coping mechanism during intense grief has kept me afloat and it's positives to me.

•Building a Business During Grief: My insight into starting a business while navigating personal loss.

It feels really good to be back and I hope you enjoy this episode and the season ahead!

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Amber x

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Let's talk about will's baby!

In this week's episode, I'm talking with Sam Grice, founder of Octopus Legacy. Sam founded Octopus Legacy after his Mum died in a car accident. She died suddenly and didn’t have a plan in place. As a lot of us have learnt the hard way, losing someone you love is tough enough, without everything else that comes with it. Sam and his family had to deal with the shock and grief that came with her death, as well as navigating mountains of legal admin and financial paperwork, all when it was needed the least.

It was overwhelming, and Sam knew he wasn’t alone. So he set up Octopus Legacy, to try and solve the problem for other families like his. Now Octopus Legacy, which is part of the Octopus group, helps people plan for death and find support after loss - to make life that little bit simpler for those of us left behind after someone dies. All with the mission of making life easier for those of us left behind, to free up space so we can focus on what matters.

Octopus Legacy is a place to plan for death and find support after a loss. They’ve partnered with charities across the UK, so that you can update your will for free, until November 6th. You can write your will in whatever way suits you best: online, over the phone or face-to-face. The cost of the will is covered by whichever charity you choose – many choose to leave a gift to charity as a thank you, but it isn’t required to claim the offer. 

No matter what assets you have or your situation, having a will helps to save time, money, and stress for the people you leave behind. Claim your free will at the following link: https://octopuslegacy.com/free-will-october?utm_channel=partner&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=2024autumnolads&utm_campaign=thegriefgang&utm_term=podcast

Listening after November 6th? Get 50% off an online will here with an exclusive Grief Gang discount code: https://octopuslegacy.com/online-will?utm_campaign=thegriefgang

This offering and ep is not an ad or sponsorship. Just a company I know and love doing good work that I think you should know about!

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Amber x

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In this week's episode, I'm welcoming Sara Rian.

Sara Rian is a poet, self-published author, mother, wife, licensed therapist, and griever living in Metro Detroit. She has been drawn to grief poetry ever since her mother's death in 2018. Her mother embraced the power of words through her own love notes and poems and had always wanted to publish a book. As a mental health professional, suicide loss survivor, and grieving human, Sara shares her work with others to let them know that they are not alone in their big love or big grief. 

Sara opens up in this episode about the complexities of grief that come with such a profound loss through suicide, and how she found solace and healing through the power of words and poetry. Her experience shines a light on the struggles and emotional waves that follow, offering a compassionate perspective for others who may be grappling with a similar experience.

Towards the end of the episode (Where Sara also shares some exclusive poetry with us!) Sara explains how writing became and is a vital outlet for her to express feelings that often felt too overwhelming to speak aloud. Writing that makes and made her tremble as she put pen to paper. Poetry provided her with a space to give voice to sorrow, confusion, guilt, and hope, helping her to process and navigate this world of grief.

This episode also touches on the healing potential of writing for others facing grief. Sara encourages us to explore our own creative outlets and to remember at the core of it all, our why. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or have never tried poetry, I hope Sara’s insights will inspire you to take that first step, to embracing writing as a gentle companion on this path of grief.

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•Instagram

•Website

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In this intimate solo episode, I'm opening up about one of the most challenging aspects of grief that I don't think we talk about enough: letting go of past versions of ourselves and looking towards our new self.

Grief doesn’t only change our world; it fundamentally changes who we are and how we see ourselves in the world. I'm sharing today my personal journey of navigating these profound identity shifts through my various experiences of loss, up to some very present day revelations. How these revelations have revealed to me, the term 'letting go' hasn't been about resistance of letting loved ones go as that's simply not possible, but really and truly about letting the hand of a past version of Amber go.

It's big, it's deep, it's woo-woo. It's very dare, I say...the new me.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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In this insightful part 2 episode, I'm deep diving into the intersections between grief and the nervous system with my friend Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a renowned grief therapist and trauma expert. Together, we explore how our bodies react to loss and how understanding the nervous system can empower us to navigate grief with self-compassion. Meghan shares practical approaches, including vagal toning techniques and her signature Six Mentor Methods (keep your eyes peeled for this!), to support nervous system health throughout the grieving process. We also answer questions from you, The Grief Gang listeners, addressing your experiences and concerns about how grief impacts your well-being and nervous systems.

If this episode landed with you, I'm excited to share that Meghan and I are cooking something up off the back of your wonderful feedback to our episodes. This will be a workshop hosted by me and Meghan , where we’ll take a deeper dive into understanding and tending to grief through nervous system support. This workshop will cover hands-on strategies for managing grief’s impact on the body and exclusive insights into Meghan’s Six Mentor Methods.

This workshop will be taking place in the 2025 New Year, but we wanted to get the word out nice and early to gauge interest. So if this sounds up your alley, be sure to register your interest below to receive early access and updates about this incredible workshop!

Register interest here for Grief, the brain and nervous system workshops.

Resources Mentioned:

•"Grief is crime prevention" Instagram post Amber mentioned early in the episode.

•Vagal toning exercises - From Neurodivergentinsights.com

•Can Anyone Tell Me? - Meghan's new brilliant book!

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Amber xxx

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In this episode, I'm delving into the complex relationship between grief and vices. When faced with grief and death, many of us (me included) turn to habits or substances like alcohol, drugs, food, shopping, or sex as a way to cope. But when do these behaviours and acts cross the line from being a comfort to a crutch?

This episode is categorically not here to shame, judge or even endorse. It's here to highlight the various ways we cope and show that we are all just trying to figure some big stuff out and deserve support and compassion in doing so.

If you are struggling and need direct support with drugs and alcohol, please visit https://www.talktofrank.com/

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Amber xxx

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This weeks episode is a bit of a diary dump. Verbal diarrhoea if you will!

I've been feeling a bit stuck, if I'm totally honest. Creatively constipated, and it's been tough. As I've been grappling with the unfolding of my new identity since Poppy's death, the penny has well and truly finally dropped as to what that means for me as a creative. How this grief and life changing loss has sculpted my creative identity and the rut I'm in at the moment. It's very kitchen table-esque style. It might make sense to some of you and if it does, I'd really really love to hear from you. I know I need community in this experience to see me through, I want community in this experience.

So if you identify as a creative in any shape or form and relate to this or have navigated through this creative ickiness in grief, please do reach out. I'd really love to be in touch and find ways we can navigate through this together. Find our creative selves again and welcome all the new unfolding parts of ourselves.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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I'm back for the second to last episode of season 7, and this one is a griefy walks. Where I basically just stomp around my town with my phone in my hand and see what on earth comes out. Expect rambles, birds tweeting and me coo'ing over cute doggies.

But todays griefy walks has a main message. With Christmas one week away, I wanted to gently remind you that whether you're team f*** off Christmas or team embracing it, both are absolutely valid. Being all in or not doesn't quantify or equate anything, you're just doing what you need to do to get by. Listen to your heart and lean in to whatever it's asking. Whether that calling is to wrap yourself up in tinsel or the duvet.

I'll see you all next week for the final ep, The Christmas episode!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome to the Christmas episode 2024! The episode where we hear from you, the listener. Thank you to everyone who wrote in or sent a voicenote for this special yearly episode. You make this episode magical!

I am sending every one huge love and light as navigate this Christmas. Whether it's your first or tenth Christmas without your loved one, know that you are not alone. I hope this episode can really highlight that for you.

Whatever you do today, I hope you can find a moment to stop, reflect and remember. Do what you need to get through, we've got this.

Thank you all for a wonderful season 7 and 2024. This community means everything to me, thank you for letting me into your lives in so many ways. I'll see you in 2025 for season 8!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast. Thank you for being here!

This week I was joined by Emmanuel Awoyelu as we speak about his 3 best friends, Jess, Idris and Raymond who he lost to a fatal car accident back when he was 17. A powerful conversation on the meaning of friendship and what theirs meant to him. Through those poignant moments in Emmanuel's teen life there was one running theme, his boys were always there.

I loved listening to Emmanuel speak about their friendship, growing up together and the boys budding future football careers. With Raymond being signed for QPR and Idris and Jess being accepted into Fulham academy, the world was truly at their feet.

Thank you Emmanuel for sharing Jess, Idris and Raymond with me and The Grief Gang audience. It was a pleasure.

You can find Emmanuel on IG on:

@mannyawo 

Member of- @goodmanfactory

Director of -@thereachoutproject

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Amber xxx

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Hey guys and welcome back to the podcast.

This one is all about my psychic and medium experience.

I do get a bit emotional in this one as my experience was very home hitting. Bare with me and my tears!

Hope you enjoy it.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to Episode 4 of the Grief Gang podcast.

This one's all about family. As I’m sure many of you know, grief can change a whole family dynamic in the blink of an eye and change your worlds forever. I hope this episode lets you know that this is normal, and that you and your family aren’t the only ones who may not see eye to eye sometimes!

I also hope it gives you the courage to express your feelings with your family members, I know how hard it can be.

Enjoy!

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Big love as always,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to the Grief Gang podcast,

Here's a little christmas special for you all!

I'll keep it short and sweet, we know this day is tough. But I am sending you all big love and support, you got this!

And guess what, if this year is naff....you've always got next year!

Big love as always,

Amber xxx

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Welcome back to another episode from the Grief Gang podcast.

This weeks episode may be something different from what you’re used to hearing from this podcast. But nonetheless, something that needs to be addressed today and always going forward.

That is racism.

In the past few weeks, the band aid has been ripped off, and the world has been forced to look at what the black community deal with every single day. It’s a shame it’s taken this long, but that wound is no longer being covered up. I can only hope and pray, that now it will begin to heal.

In this episode, you will hear a number of entries from the black community on what they grieve and hope for.

It’s powerful. Beyond powerful. I can’t thank everyone who wrote in enough. I thank you for sharing.

If you are non-black person and listen to this, use this a start for your own independent study. Not an excuse to pity your black friends or community, but recognise this as an opportunity to learn about how you contribute to the system which is racism.

Take this episode and make a change. A change in your everyday life. So that podcast episodes like this no longer have to be done.

Big love,

Amber x

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Hey guys and Welcome back to another episode, 

This week I met up with Megan Fairhead. 

I first heard of Megan's story through a mutual friend of ours and I immediately knew I had to meet this girl and have her as a guest on the podcast.

I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as we did recording it.

Big Love,

Amber xxx

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