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The Grief GangGrief walks: A Christmas Message from Amber xI'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...
2024-12-1828 minThe Grief GangGrief walks: A Christmas Message from Amber xI'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...
2024-12-1828 minThe Grief GangThe Grieving Body: Our Nervous System Responses to Loss with Meghan Riordan Jarvis Part 2In 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...
2024-11-201h 44The Grief GangThe Grieving Body: Our Nervous System Responses to Loss with Meghan Riordan Jarvis Part 2In 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...
2024-11-201h 44The Grief GangLetting Go of Who We Were: Grief, Identity and Re-DiscoveryIn 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 be...
2024-11-1357 minThe Grief GangLetting Go of Who We Were: Grief, Identity and Re-DiscoveryIn 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 be...
2024-11-1357 minThe Grief GangWhat's the darkest grief joke/remark you've ever made? Starring The Grief Gang community.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...
2022-09-1416 minThe Grief GangWhat's the darkest grief joke/remark you've ever made? Starring The Grief Gang community.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...
2022-09-1416 minThe Grief GangThe Death Dilemmas: Dating whilst grieving, living with guilt, death anxiety & more...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...
2022-05-2539 minThe Grief GangThe Death Dilemmas: Dating whilst grieving, living with guilt, death anxiety & more...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...
2022-05-2539 minThe Grief GangPartner loss with Jess & RachelOn 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...
2022-02-1648 minThe Grief GangDeath Dilemmas: Help, I can't come to terms with my life after deathWelcome 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...
2022-02-0350 minThe Grief GangDeath Dilemmas: Help, I can't come to terms with my life after deathWelcome 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...
2022-02-0350 min
The Grief GangLosing mum with Charlene White, ITV News presenter & Loose Women HostOn 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...
2022-01-1937 minThe Grief GangAnd Just Like That...He Died?!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...
2022-01-0559 minThe Grief GangThe Christmas episode 2021...starring you!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
2021-12-2536 minThe Grief Gang“We weren’t left a letter. It was just a full stop”. The story of Suicide&Co with Emma and Amelia.Welcome back to this weeks episode of the Grief Gang episode. This week I’m joined by the 2 founders of charity Suicide&Co, Emma Morrisroe and Amelia Wrighton. I am obsessed and totally inspired by these two phenomenal women and it has been an honour to have them on the show and to witness their journey and their bright future with the charity. In this episode you’ll hear them both recount the losses of their parents, Emma’s dad and Amelia’s mum. How they came to meet and the wonderful lightbulb moment that changed it...
2021-07-1258 minThe Grief Gang“We weren’t left a letter. It was just a full stop”. The story of Suicide&Co with Emma and Amelia.Welcome back to this weeks episode of the Grief Gang episode. This week I’m joined by the 2 founders of charity Suicide&Co, Emma Morrisroe and Amelia Wrighton. I am obsessed and totally inspired by these two phenomenal women and it has been an honour to have them on the show and to witness their journey and their bright future with the charity. In this episode you’ll hear them both recount the losses of their parents, Emma’s dad and Amelia’s mum. How they came to meet and the wonderful lightbulb moment that changed it...
2021-07-1258 minThe Grief GangFor the Dad's we miss, for the Dad's missing someone...This ones for you. Fathers day 2021 starring you.Welcome to your Father's day episode, starring you.I can't thank you enough for choosing to share whoever it is you're missing today, with me. So many beautiful and precious moments and memories shared. All I hope is that this episode brings you peace and knowledge that you're never alone, ever ever ever. That your love for them goes way beyond goodbye.Big love,Amber xxxIG- @thegriefgangTwitter- @gang_griefFacebook- The Grief GangIf you like what you hear, please...
2021-06-201h 24The Grief GangFor the Dad's we miss, for the Dad's missing someone...This ones for you. Fathers day 2021 starring you.Welcome to your Father's day episode, starring you.I can't thank you enough for choosing to share whoever it is you're missing today, with me. So many beautiful and precious moments and memories shared. All I hope is that this episode brings you peace and knowledge that you're never alone, ever ever ever. That your love for them goes way beyond goodbye.Big love,Amber xxxIG- @thegriefgangTwitter- @gang_griefFacebook- The Grief GangIf you like what you hear, please...
2021-06-201h 24The Grief GangSupporting the bereaved when you're bereaved: A therapists perspective with Laura Main.This week I'm speaking to Laura Main, a grief and drama therapist under a contemporary mental health service.Laura came to this episode to speak about her parents. Her dad who passed 17 years ago and her mum, 4 years ago. This episode is beautiful in more ways than one. Laura speaks about her parents love for each other, the infatuation they had, her childhood, becoming a mum without mum and what that looks and so much more. It is an absolute TREAT of an episode.She delves into her work as a grief therapist and what...
2021-06-141h 30The Grief GangSupporting the bereaved when you're bereaved: A therapists perspective with Laura Main.This week I'm speaking to Laura Main, a grief and drama therapist under a contemporary mental health service.Laura came to this episode to speak about her parents. Her dad who passed 17 years ago and her mum, 4 years ago. This episode is beautiful in more ways than one. Laura speaks about her parents love for each other, the infatuation they had, her childhood, becoming a mum without mum and what that looks and so much more. It is an absolute TREAT of an episode.She delves into her work as a grief therapist and what...
2021-06-141h 30The Grief GangThe Death Dilemmas: F**k your expectations of what I post about my dead loved one.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...
2021-06-0733 minThe Grief GangThe Death Dilemmas: F**k your expectations of what I post about my dead loved one.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...
2021-06-0733 minThe Grief GangDad, Death and Degrees. Losing dad the morning of my GCSE's with Jess Bacon.Welcome back to this week's episode of The Grief Gang podcast. This week I was joined by Jess Bacon, writer and journalist. It was so wonderful to sit and chat with Jess about all things dad. Jess lost her dad just over 8 years ago. What made Jess's story so moving yet inspiring to me, was that her dad passed away on the morning of her first GCSE exam. Now, for those that remember sitting their GCSE's, it's not a fun experience, let alone entering your first exam with the heaviest of hearts. In this episode you will hear Jess...
2021-05-241h 02The Grief GangDad, Death and Degrees. Losing dad the morning of my GCSE's with Jess Bacon.Welcome back to this week's episode of The Grief Gang podcast. This week I was joined by Jess Bacon, writer and journalist. It was so wonderful to sit and chat with Jess about all things dad. Jess lost her dad just over 8 years ago. What made Jess's story so moving yet inspiring to me, was that her dad passed away on the morning of her first GCSE exam. Now, for those that remember sitting their GCSE's, it's not a fun experience, let alone entering your first exam with the heaviest of hearts. In this episode you will hear Jess...
2021-05-241h 02The Grief GangCreating a business out of my grief with Frankie Davies.This week I was joined by Frankie Davies, the wonder-woman behind the shop Pixie Divine.Like all good things, Pixie Divine was created with purpose. Frankie decided to create her shop after the loss of her mum, Sue, to a brain tumour in May last year. It's gone from strength to strength with Frankie broadening her inventory with different products.It was lush to chat with Frankie, especially about those conflicting feelings of creating something in memory of a loved one and when that thing itself becomes successful. How when those really amazing moments happen...
2021-05-1149 minThe Grief GangCreating a business out of my grief with Frankie Davies.This week I was joined by Frankie Davies, the wonder-woman behind the shop Pixie Divine.Like all good things, Pixie Divine was created with purpose. Frankie decided to create her shop after the loss of her mum, Sue, to a brain tumour in May last year. It's gone from strength to strength with Frankie broadening her inventory with different products.It was lush to chat with Frankie, especially about those conflicting feelings of creating something in memory of a loved one and when that thing itself becomes successful. How when those really amazing moments happen...
2021-05-1149 minThe Grief Gang"Riaan means little king". Our son who never stopped smiling with Raj Chagger.Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast with me, your host, Amber Jeffrey.This week I was joined by Raj Chagger to remember his son Riaan who passed away November last year at only 7 months. In this episode, Raj will take you back to that dreadful night where his and his wife Sharan's journey began. I loved listening to Raj tell me about Riaan. Although his time here was short, he made a huge impact on people. When the days got tough, Raj says how Riaan would give both him and Sharan a look to s...
2021-05-0351 minThe Grief Gang"Riaan means little king". Our son who never stopped smiling with Raj Chagger.Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast with me, your host, Amber Jeffrey.This week I was joined by Raj Chagger to remember his son Riaan who passed away November last year at only 7 months. In this episode, Raj will take you back to that dreadful night where his and his wife Sharan's journey began. I loved listening to Raj tell me about Riaan. Although his time here was short, he made a huge impact on people. When the days got tough, Raj says how Riaan would give both him and Sharan a look to s...
2021-05-0351 minThe Grief Gang3 boys, 3 budding careers, 1 fatal accident. Losing my friends at the age of 17 with Emmanuel Awoyelu.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...
2021-04-261h 23The Grief Gang3 boys, 3 budding careers, 1 fatal accident. Losing my friends at the age of 17 with Emmanuel Awoyelu.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...
2021-04-261h 23The Grief GangLosing Pops to Covid & finding community with Helen Smith.Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast. Thank you for being here.This week I was joined by yet again another wonderful guest who I have come to know and admire. Introducing Helen Smith, the lady behind @lockdowngrief on instagram.Helen lost her dad, Ian, over a year ago to covid-19. In this episode you will hear Helen recount how quickly things spiralled out of control, how helpless Helen felt during this time and the stark reality that is the virus we have come to know this past year. Helen decided to...
2021-04-1958 minThe Grief GangLosing Pops to Covid & finding community with Helen Smith.Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast. Thank you for being here.This week I was joined by yet again another wonderful guest who I have come to know and admire. Introducing Helen Smith, the lady behind @lockdowngrief on instagram.Helen lost her dad, Ian, over a year ago to covid-19. In this episode you will hear Helen recount how quickly things spiralled out of control, how helpless Helen felt during this time and the stark reality that is the virus we have come to know this past year. Helen decided to...
2021-04-1958 minThe Grief GangThe Death Dilemmas: Help?! It's the first anniversary and I don't know what to do!Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast with me your host, Amber JeffreyYour first episode of "The Death Dilemmas" (Not 100% on the subtitle, feedback is GREATLY appreciated ha!)This episode is the ep where the people of the GG community write in about their dilemmas, situations, scenarios and I do my best to help them out, be a listening ear and just hold the space. I am not a professional and nor do I claim to be. But as they say, a problem shared is a problem halved.You'll hear in this...
2021-03-291h 00The Grief GangThe Death Dilemmas: Help?! It's the first anniversary and I don't know what to do!Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast with me your host, Amber JeffreyYour first episode of "The Death Dilemmas" (Not 100% on the subtitle, feedback is GREATLY appreciated ha!)This episode is the ep where the people of the GG community write in about their dilemmas, situations, scenarios and I do my best to help them out, be a listening ear and just hold the space. I am not a professional and nor do I claim to be. But as they say, a problem shared is a problem halved.You'll hear in this...
2021-03-291h 00The Grief GangMother's Day 2021, featuring you.Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.Can you believe it's that time again, bloody Mother's Day! It's been a whole year since I started doing the feature podcast episodes and passing the mic to you, the audience, to share all things about your lovely mums. As ever, I am so thankful you all choose to share these memories and words with me, thank you.It's a tough day for us, those missing a mum and those who are mum's missing somebody. It's just 24 hours, we will get through it, together.
2021-03-141h 00The Grief GangMother's Day 2021, featuring you.Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.Can you believe it's that time again, bloody Mother's Day! It's been a whole year since I started doing the feature podcast episodes and passing the mic to you, the audience, to share all things about your lovely mums. As ever, I am so thankful you all choose to share these memories and words with me, thank you.It's a tough day for us, those missing a mum and those who are mum's missing somebody. It's just 24 hours, we will get through it, together.
2021-03-141h 00The Grief GangThe Christmas episode...starring you!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...
2020-12-2542 minThe Grief GangThe Christmas episode...starring you!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...
2020-12-2542 minThe Grief GangShuma-Spoken GriefWelcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.This week I was joined by one of the most wonderful and giving people in the online grief community, Shuma, the queen behind the account Spoken Grief.The reason why I say giving, is truly because I haven't come across someone who dedicates so much of their time and energy into providing a safe online space for the bereaved. Her page is full of useful tips, guides and thought provoking quotes. You'd be a fool not to check her out.In this episode...
2020-11-301h 19The Grief GangShuma-Spoken GriefWelcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.This week I was joined by one of the most wonderful and giving people in the online grief community, Shuma, the queen behind the account Spoken Grief.The reason why I say giving, is truly because I haven't come across someone who dedicates so much of their time and energy into providing a safe online space for the bereaved. Her page is full of useful tips, guides and thought provoking quotes. You'd be a fool not to check her out.In this episode...
2020-11-301h 19The Grief GangCos you gotta have faith?...Or do I?Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast with me, your host, Amber Jeffrey.This week it's just little old me waffling away in your ear. More specifically, waffling away in your ear about religion and faith after the loss of a loved one.It's been something I've wanted to discuss on the podcast for a while, but was a bit sceptical. So I've taken the plunge, and asked you to do it with me too! In this episode you'll hear not only my own experience of my wonky relationship with the big...
2020-11-1651 minThe Grief GangCos you gotta have faith?...Or do I?Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast with me, your host, Amber Jeffrey.This week it's just little old me waffling away in your ear. More specifically, waffling away in your ear about religion and faith after the loss of a loved one.It's been something I've wanted to discuss on the podcast for a while, but was a bit sceptical. So I've taken the plunge, and asked you to do it with me too! In this episode you'll hear not only my own experience of my wonky relationship with the big...
2020-11-1651 minThe Grief GangRachael Chadwick - 60 Postcards.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.
2020-11-0239 minThe Grief GangRachael Chadwick - 60 Postcards.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.
2020-11-0239 minThe Grief GangIt's all about August-Louisa Harris.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. ...
2020-10-1252 minThe Grief GangIt's all about August-Louisa Harris.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. ...
2020-10-1252 minThe Grief GangAfua AdomWelcome 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...
2020-09-2840 minThe Grief GangAfua AdomWelcome 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...
2020-09-2840 minThe Grief GangBen Acquaah and Jermaine Omoregie-Thinking Out Loud Pod.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...
2020-09-1457 minThe Grief GangBen Acquaah and Jermaine Omoregie-Thinking Out Loud Pod.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...
2020-09-1457 minThe Grief GangPoppy Chancellor-Founder of The GriefCaseWelcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.It's been a while, but this weeks ep is a GUEST EPISODE!With none other than the darling Poppy Chancellor, the founder of The GriefCase instagram page and monthly meet ups.We had so much fun recording. If you've watched Poppy and I on our lives, you'll understand why! Poppy lost her father, Jock, 4 years ago. Her first 3 years of grieving, she coasted by, thinking she really had this grief thing in the bag! Low and behold, grief came to say hey and G...
2020-08-101h 37The Grief GangPoppy Chancellor-Founder of The GriefCaseWelcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.It's been a while, but this weeks ep is a GUEST EPISODE!With none other than the darling Poppy Chancellor, the founder of The GriefCase instagram page and monthly meet ups.We had so much fun recording. If you've watched Poppy and I on our lives, you'll understand why! Poppy lost her father, Jock, 4 years ago. Her first 3 years of grieving, she coasted by, thinking she really had this grief thing in the bag! Low and behold, grief came to say hey and G...
2020-08-101h 37The Grief GangFather's Day.Welcome back to the Grief Gang podcast. It's Father's Day and it goes without saying, it is a tough day for all of you spending today without dad. I decided to dedicate this Father's day episode exactly how I did Mother's day. By passing the mic over to you. Giving you all the opportunity to talk about your wicked Dad's.I thank each and everyone of you who wrote in about your dad. I hope when you listen, it will give you somewhat peace. And know that you are not alone.Se...
2020-06-2145 minThe Grief GangFather's Day.Welcome back to the Grief Gang podcast. It's Father's Day and it goes without saying, it is a tough day for all of you spending today without dad. I decided to dedicate this Father's day episode exactly how I did Mother's day. By passing the mic over to you. Giving you all the opportunity to talk about your wicked Dad's.I thank each and everyone of you who wrote in about your dad. I hope when you listen, it will give you somewhat peace. And know that you are not alone.Se...
2020-06-2145 minThe Grief GangEnough is EnoughWelcome 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 h...
2020-06-1528 minThe Grief GangEnough is EnoughWelcome 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 h...
2020-06-1528 minThe Grief GangAs we get older without them.Welcome back to another episode from The Grief Gang Podcast with me, Amber Jeffrey. In this weeks episode, I wanted to discuss getting older. More specifically getting older without our loved one around. I just celebrated my 23rd birthday and thought it was very apt. I talk through some of my previous experiences and attitudes towards my birthdays over the last 3 years, what I've learnt from them and the mentality I have towards them now, and hopefully for the foreseeable.Everyday we miss them, even more intensely on our birthdays and life's big events. I hope this episodes gives you...
2020-05-1817 minThe Grief GangAs we get older without them.Welcome back to another episode from The Grief Gang Podcast with me, Amber Jeffrey. In this weeks episode, I wanted to discuss getting older. More specifically getting older without our loved one around. I just celebrated my 23rd birthday and thought it was very apt. I talk through some of my previous experiences and attitudes towards my birthdays over the last 3 years, what I've learnt from them and the mentality I have towards them now, and hopefully for the foreseeable.Everyday we miss them, even more intensely on our birthdays and life's big events. I hope this episodes gives you...
2020-05-1817 minThe Grief GangThey're not just a number, or statistic. They are your loved one.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...
2020-04-2027 minThe Grief GangThey're not just a number, or statistic. They are your loved one.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...
2020-04-2027 minThe Grief GangGoing back to work.Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.This week I wanted to cover going back to work and my own experience with it, good and bad.How I carry my grief and my everyday working life, together.Going back to work is one of the hardest and in some cases easiest things to do after losing a loved one. We all cope differently in our journeys. There is no manual to this!Happy listening!Big love,Amber xxxFind us o...
2020-03-3031 minThe Grief GangGoing back to work.Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.This week I wanted to cover going back to work and my own experience with it, good and bad.How I carry my grief and my everyday working life, together.Going back to work is one of the hardest and in some cases easiest things to do after losing a loved one. We all cope differently in our journeys. There is no manual to this!Happy listening!Big love,Amber xxxFind us o...
2020-03-3031 minThe Grief GangOur Mother's Day.Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast.It's Mother's Day and it goes without saying, it's a tough day for all of us Motherless children. If you're following the Grief Gang Instagram page, you will have seen a few weeks ago the idea I had for my mother's day episode.I wanted it to feature you. You the motherless children who inspire me everyday. I asked you all to answer 4 questions1) What's your mums name?2) Describe your mum in 3 words.3) What's 1 thing you're thankful your mum taught y...
2020-03-2217 minThe Grief GangOur Mother's Day.Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast.It's Mother's Day and it goes without saying, it's a tough day for all of us Motherless children. If you're following the Grief Gang Instagram page, you will have seen a few weeks ago the idea I had for my mother's day episode.I wanted it to feature you. You the motherless children who inspire me everyday. I asked you all to answer 4 questions1) What's your mums name?2) Describe your mum in 3 words.3) What's 1 thing you're thankful your mum taught y...
2020-03-2217 minThe Grief GangEmma Winterschladen - Writing my way through grief.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...
2020-03-091h 26The Grief GangEmma Winterschladen - Writing my way through grief.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...
2020-03-091h 26The Grief GangMeet Jack Baxter and Ben May, The founders of The New Normal Charity.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 a...
2020-02-171h 15The Grief GangMeet Jack Baxter and Ben May, The founders of The New Normal Charity.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 a...
2020-02-171h 15The Grief GangMeet Angharad...AKA The Daddy Issues Podcast!Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang Podcast!This week is another guest episode (You lucky things)This week I was joined by the fabulous Angharad George Carey, but most of you may know her as the host of The Daddy Issues Podcast. (And if you don’t, you really should)I met Angharad at a Grief meet up back in November, and we bonded immediately! She is pure electric and I am honoured to of had her as a guest on my podcast💛Angharad lost her dad over 21 years...
2020-01-291h 09The Grief GangMeet Angharad...AKA The Daddy Issues Podcast!Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang Podcast!This week is another guest episode (You lucky things)This week I was joined by the fabulous Angharad George Carey, but most of you may know her as the host of The Daddy Issues Podcast. (And if you don’t, you really should)I met Angharad at a Grief meet up back in November, and we bonded immediately! She is pure electric and I am honoured to of had her as a guest on my podcast💛Angharad lost her dad over 21 years...
2020-01-291h 09The Grief Gang27 and Widowed...WTF?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...
2020-01-221h 23The Grief Gang27 and Widowed...WTF?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...
2020-01-221h 23The Grief GangNew Year, Same Grief.Welcome back to the Grief Gang podcast!First one of 2020, how bout dat!This episode may sound a little different as I FINALLY created an introduction (Lazy cow in me eventually got round to it)I chat about my own experiences and feelings towards New Years Eve/New Year and how my view point has changed over the years.Its a new year, full of new opportunities, new blessings, new goals...but the same grief.We will carry our grief with us. Every year when that clock strikes midnight...
2020-01-0617 minThe Grief GangNew Year, Same Grief.Welcome back to the Grief Gang podcast!First one of 2020, how bout dat!This episode may sound a little different as I FINALLY created an introduction (Lazy cow in me eventually got round to it)I chat about my own experiences and feelings towards New Years Eve/New Year and how my view point has changed over the years.Its a new year, full of new opportunities, new blessings, new goals...but the same grief.We will carry our grief with us. Every year when that clock strikes midnight...
2020-01-0617 minThe Grief GangMerry Christmas...And all that malarky.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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2620 minThe Grief GangMerry Christmas...And all that malarky.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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2620 minThe Grief GangMeet Gemma - Becoming Mum Without MumHey Grief Gang, and welcome back to this week's episode.This week, I was joined by the lovely Gemma.In a nutshell, Gemma lost her mum at the age of 15 down to heart failure, and a previous history of cancer.Gemma was a young carer for her mum, way before she passed away too.Gemma had no immediate family to support her during mums illness and after her death. The day her darling mum died, she went back to an empty home, can you imagine?We discuss everything from...
2019-12-1642 minThe Grief GangMeet Gemma - Becoming Mum Without MumHey Grief Gang, and welcome back to this week's episode.This week, I was joined by the lovely Gemma.In a nutshell, Gemma lost her mum at the age of 15 down to heart failure, and a previous history of cancer.Gemma was a young carer for her mum, way before she passed away too.Gemma had no immediate family to support her during mums illness and after her death. The day her darling mum died, she went back to an empty home, can you imagine?We discuss everything from...
2019-12-1642 minThe Grief GangPlaces of RestHey guys,Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang! This episode is all about places of rest. I got thinking about places of rest, and what my mums grave does and doesn't mean to me after I was asked earlier last week by my previous guest, "Where do I most feel connected to my mum?"Enjoy!Big love, Amber xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-2623 minThe Grief GangPlaces of RestHey guys,Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang! This episode is all about places of rest. I got thinking about places of rest, and what my mums grave does and doesn't mean to me after I was asked earlier last week by my previous guest, "Where do I most feel connected to my mum?"Enjoy!Big love, Amber xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-2623 minThe Grief GangMeet Megan - Losing Mum to CancerHey 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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1929 minThe Grief GangMeet Megan - Losing Mum to CancerHey 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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1929 minThe Grief GangMy Psychic & Medium ExperienceHey 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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1127 minThe Grief GangMy Psychic & Medium ExperienceHey 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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1127 minThe Grief GangLiving With GuiltWelcome 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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-0417 minThe Grief GangLiving With GuiltWelcome 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 xxxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-0417 minThe Grief GangFamily... It's Not Always Smooth SailingWelcome 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.Enjo...
2019-10-2836 minThe Grief GangFamily... It's Not Always Smooth SailingWelcome 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.Enjo...
2019-10-2836 minThe Grief GangHow My Relationship & Grief Coexist (feat. Joe)Hey guys, and welcome to episode 3!All about my relationship and how grief flipped it upside down and turned it all around...featuring my lovely lover Joe. I really love this episode, I won’t lie. I love the fact that myself and Joe have opened up about our relationship and shared the truths about how grief can really rock a young relationship. I hope you love it as much as we do, and for any couples that are feeling the wrath of grief on your relationship, trust me when I say, things do get better! Ya ju...
2019-10-2151 minThe Grief GangHow My Relationship & Grief Coexist (feat. Joe)Hey guys, and welcome to episode 3!All about my relationship and how grief flipped it upside down and turned it all around...featuring my lovely lover Joe. I really love this episode, I won’t lie. I love the fact that myself and Joe have opened up about our relationship and shared the truths about how grief can really rock a young relationship. I hope you love it as much as we do, and for any couples that are feeling the wrath of grief on your relationship, trust me when I say, things do get better! Ya ju...
2019-10-2151 minThe Grief GangFriends, some advice for you.The last part of the Friendship Episode, Part 3! This one is me talking to and about the friends of grieving people. Send this episode to your pals, whether you're the griever or friend! This is a great way to start that conversation if it's not already happening!Enjoy guys,Big love, Amber xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1412 minThe Grief GangFriends, some advice for you.The last part of the Friendship Episode, Part 3! This one is me talking to and about the friends of grieving people. Send this episode to your pals, whether you're the griever or friend! This is a great way to start that conversation if it's not already happening!Enjoy guys,Big love, Amber xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1412 minThe Grief GangGrievers, Communicating Your Wants and NeedsWelcome back to part two of episode two!Part two is all about us, the grievers. Here I'm going to talk to you about what I learnt, wanted and needed from my friendships, from previous friendships to current friendships. I will cover realistic expectations, unrealistic expectations and the brutal honest truth, because after all that's what this all all about.Short and sweet, enjoy!Big Love, Amber xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2019-10-1311 minThe Grief GangGrievers, Communicating Your Wants and NeedsWelcome back to part two of episode two!Part two is all about us, the grievers. Here I'm going to talk to you about what I learnt, wanted and needed from my friendships, from previous friendships to current friendships. I will cover realistic expectations, unrealistic expectations and the brutal honest truth, because after all that's what this all all about.Short and sweet, enjoy!Big Love, Amber xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2019-10-1311 minThe Grief GangMy Experiences With FriendshipsHere’s episode 2 part 1, my friendships and experiences. This is a insight to what I have learned through my grief and friendships. I’ve split this episode into 3 parts to cover all ground! Stay tuned for part 2&3. Big love, Amber xxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1113 minThe Grief GangMy Experiences With FriendshipsHere’s episode 2 part 1, my friendships and experiences. This is a insight to what I have learned through my grief and friendships. I’ve split this episode into 3 parts to cover all ground! Stay tuned for part 2&3. Big love, Amber xxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Grief GangMy StoryWelcome to the gang...the one you never asked to be apart of.My name is Amber and I’m a 22 year old everyday girl!I lost my mum at 19, 3 years ago from a heart attack and it changed my world forever. My journey with grief has taught me many things, good and bad.This podcast has been created to normalise the conversation of grief amongst the younger generation and to let them know it’s okay to open about your grief and not feel ashamed.Your grief does not define you...
2019-10-0447 minThe Grief GangMy StoryWelcome to the gang...the one you never asked to be apart of.My name is Amber and I’m a 22 year old everyday girl!I lost my mum at 19, 3 years ago from a heart attack and it changed my world forever. My journey with grief has taught me many things, good and bad.This podcast has been created to normalise the conversation of grief amongst the younger generation and to let them know it’s okay to open about your grief and not feel ashamed.Your grief does not define you...
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