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The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossLet's Chat... Where does the love go when someone dies (with David Kelly)#131. Let's chat... about where the love goes when someone dies. Can you still be 'in love' if it's not reciprocated? Does it eventually fade? Or die?Welcome to another Let’s Chat episode, where instead of continuing our 101 Types of Loss list, I (Claire Sandys) sit down with guests who have expertise and personal insight into different aspects of loss.In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with David Kelly from Hertfordshire, who works as a Community Engagement Coordinator at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.David reached out after a previous co...2025-06-241h 19

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossChris & Claire's top takeaways from 20 years of marriage#129. What are the most valuable things we've learnt - or think really matter - after 20 years of marriage?This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, exploring asking if hope can be found in 101 different types of permanent loss.On 26 May 2025, we celebrated 20 years of marriage! It's a big deal for us as we love being married and find we don't have that much to celebrate in life! So we decided to sit down and discuss what we've learnt over the past two decades, and share what...2025-05-271h 15

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossLoss 62/101: Loss through menopause: Diane Danzebrink#127. Think menopause is just a physical change?What if we told you it can also bring grief, loss of identity, and a hit to your mental health?This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, exploring asking if hope can be found in 101 different types of permanent loss.Loss #62 of 101: Loss through menopauseIn this episode, we welcome Diane Danzebrink, advocate, educator, and author of Making Menopause Matter. Diane experienced surgical menopause following surgery related to a potential ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2012. W...2025-04-291h 16

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and loss101 LOSS COUNTDOWN: 60 down, 41 to go#123. Can hope be found in 101 different types of loss? We're well on our way to finding out, as we reach another milestone! We've hit loss number 60 on our mission to explore 101 different types of permanent loss, meaning we only have 41 (!) to go. Now over halfway to our goal.In this episode, we (Chris & Claire Sandys) pause briefly to discuss life in general (something new we thought we'd try!), the last batch of losses (51-60), and what nuggets of wisdom we've taken from each guest.We're loving every second of talking to ot...2025-03-041h 07

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossChris & Claire's Reflections on Christmas & New Year#120. Well, after our 'looking ahead to Christmas' episode, how did it go? Were our festive hearts filled with joy? Or were there tears?!This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss, and we're Chris & Claire Sandys, your childless hosts.Every year, we dedicate an episode to sharing our thoughts and feelings about the Christmas season - before, and after, it happens. Now that the holiday buzz has settled and a new year has begun, we’re...2025-01-2148 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossChris & Claire's Chatty Christmas Catch-Up#118. Struggling with the festive season? You're not alone. As a childless couple, we've been there too, especially when family is at the heart of so many celebrations. This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss, and we're Chris & Claire Sandys, your childless hosts.Every year we release an episode where we chat about how we're feeling about Christmas. We started with an episode in 2021, talking about how hard it felt and Chris' loss of Christmas...2024-12-2354 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossGraveyard Musings: Moorslede, Belgium#108. I've always loved graveyards. I'm not sure what it is about them that draws me in, but a little while ago I decided to record my musings as I wander round them.So that's what these Graveyard Musing episodes are, just me and my phone, in a graveyard. And sometimes I go international (like this one) and sometimes Chris joins me (like this one).Anyway, welcome to another Graveyard Musing from me, Claire Sandys (host of The Silent Why podcast).In this musing, Chris (husband) and I are wandering around Moorslede Communal Cemetery...2024-07-0933 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossLoss 52/101: Loss of life for a cardiac surgeon: Mark Field#104. What's it like to handle a human heart? Or to operate in that small space between life and death? And is there grief for a surgeon when a patient dies during, or after, surgery? This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss.Loss #52 of 101: Loss of a life for a heart surgeon Meet Mark Field, a cardiac surgeon from Liverpool (in the north of England) who joined me (Claire), in-between commitments at work...2024-05-141h 05

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossLoss 51/101: Loss of a dad ('that I don't know if I loved'): Thea Rickard#103. When a close family member dies, like a parent, it's easy to assume there was love there, but what if you're not sure if you loved that person, or even if they loved you, what does grief look like then?This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss.Loss #51 of 101: Loss of a dad ('that I don't know if I loved') And yes, this means that as we've reached Loss 51 - we're officially...2024-04-3046 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossGraveyard Musings: Llanfair Talhaiarn, Wales#102. I've always loved graveyards. I'm not sure what it is about them that draws me in, but a little while ago I decided to record my musings as I wander round them. So that's what these Graveyard Musing episodes are, just me and my phone, in a graveyard (and sometimes Chris!).Welcome to another Graveyard Musing from me, Claire Sandys (host of The Silent Why podcast). In this musing, Chris (husband) and I are wandering around Llanfair Talhaiarn Cemetery in North Wales.Come with us to hear the sounds of the Welsh countryside (a...2024-04-1615 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and loss101 LOSS COUNTDOWN: 50 down, 51 to go#101. Another milestone reached! We've hit loss number 50 on our mission to explore 101 different types, meaning we only have 51 (!) to go. So we're just half an episode away from being halfway through all 101! In this episode we (Chris & Claire Sandys) pause briefly to discuss the last batch of losses, 41-50, and what nuggets of wisdom we've taken from each guest. We're loving every second of talking to others on this podcast, but we're also learning a lot about healthy ways to process our own grief, whether childlessness, pets, relatives, friends, health, or even just the day-to-day l...2024-04-0245 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossNavigating Mother's Day when you're childless... again.#099. Here it is again - Mother's Day.As many mum's across the UK will be glowing with pride at the presents their children offer, other women will be wincing a little (or a lot) every time they see these words. Well, as a childless-not-by-choice (cnbc) woman I know how they feel, and I'm here to share how I'm learning to mark it without letting it mark me.This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around loss and grief and to see if hope can be found in 101 different...2024-03-0942 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossNew Year, New... Herman!#096. It's not just Christmas that can be a tough, heading into a New Year can be tricky too. And this year, even though we were very intentional about navigating a childless Christmas (and it went well), we hit New Year and for some reason the wheels fell off the apple cart!We're Claire and Chris Sandys, hosts of The Silent Why podcast, lovers of deep conversation, building community and marzipan (that's mostly Claire).We're also childless (not by choice) which adds a layer of discomfort to some of the popular family times of the year...2024-01-0945 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossComfort on Christmas Day#090. Christmas can be a tough time, right?If your response is 'absolutely not' then this festive episode might not be for you. But if you sense a sad little 'yeah it is' voice deep within, then we're hoping this opportunity to hear from a mix of our previous (and future) podcast guests might bring you some comfort.We're Claire and Chris Sandys, hosts of The Silent Why podcast, lovers of deep conversation, building community and marzipan (that's mostly Claire).We're also childless (not by choice) which adds a layer of discomfort to this...2023-12-2514 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossChris & Claire chat Christmas and Childlessness#089. Christmas can be hard, and we've experienced that ourselves as a childless couple, especially at a time of year when family seems to be at the heart of most festivities. This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss, and we're Chris & Claire Sandys, your childless hosts.Every year we put out an episode where we chat about how we're feeling about Christmas. We started with an episode in 2021, talking about how hard it felt and...2023-12-191h 00

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossWhat's on the podcast this Christmas and New Year?Find Christmas tough? We're here for you.This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss.Some hosts put out less podcast episodes over Christmas, but not me, I'm going for more!In this episode I (Claire Sandys, host) am going to give you an idea of previous Christmas and New Year content you might want to listen and give you a run down of what to expect from us this year over Christmas...2023-12-1207 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossLet's Chat... Funeral Directing (with Adrianne Hickey)#087. Let's Chat... setting up your own funeral business, personalising funerals, and everything funeral directing. In these Let’s Chat episodes, I (Claire Sandys) chat one-to-one with a guest who has experience/expertise in a particular area of loss.In this episode I’m chatting to Adrianne Hickey, a Funeral Director in North Wales. I met Adi on our trip to North Wales to get some work experience at a funeral directors. She took the brave step of starting her own Funeral Business with no prior experience. I was very curious to hear about what...2023-11-2140 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossBLOG: My Why: Seeing my first dead bodyHave you ever seen a dead body? I hadn't, until just a few weeks ago. Welcome to another My Why blog from me, Claire Sandys, co-host of The Silent Why podcast.My Why episodes are audio versions of my latest blog post. If you'd prefer to read it, you can find it here: https://www.thesilentwhy.com/post/seeingmyfirstdeadbodyA few weeks ago I did some work experience at a Funeral Directors. One of my many reasons was to get up close and personal with death. Why? Well hosting a podcast...2023-07-2522 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossLoss 43/101: Loss of life for a Funeral Director: Jonathen Harty and Chris Lord-Brown#069. Where there's loss of human life, one person will often be found in the background - the funeral director. They quietly go about their business with discretion and dignity, engaging with families to provide support and care in their greatest time of need. But how do they personally shoulder the burden of working with loss every single day? This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around loss and grief and see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss.Loss #43 of 101 - Loss of life for a...2023-03-281h 02 $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastKerin Lake loves parenting, playing and pizzaIn this episode, the excitement is building for the Six Nations which begins on Saturday. Wales' centre Kerin Lake - who's the only mum currently playing at Gloucester-Hartpury - talks about the challenge of juggling motherhood, work and international rugby. Plus we hear from Zoe Aldcroft ahead of England's opener against Scotland. And Millie and Enya give their predictions for the championships final standings. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-03-2326 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossNavigating Mother's Day when you're childless#68. Many mum's across the UK are likely still glowing after a day of being celebrated, but maybe for you Mother's Day (or Mothering Sunday, to use the proper name) makes you wince a little (or a lot). Well, as a childless-not-by-choice (cnbc) woman I know how you feel, and I'm here to share how I'm learning to mark it without letting it mark me.This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around loss and grief and to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss....2023-03-2140 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWales' Kelsey Jones gunning for Six Nations gloryIn this episode, Gloucester-Hartpury hooker Kelsey Jones shares her bold goal for Wales at the Six Nations. Plus Nic Davies, from Dursley Ladies RFC, shares her story of picking up the ball for the first time after having children. And we preview the visit of Worcester Warriors Women to the Alpas Arena on Saturday. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-03-0928 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSing on song for the Six NationsIn this episode, full-back Emma Sing talks about being called-up to England's Six Nations training squad. Plus we hear from Sarah Beckett, Tatyana Heard and Rachel Lund after Gloucester-Hartpury's first loss of the Premier 15s season. And, following our live audience Q&A last week, hear what Mo Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft picked as their favourite ever match they played in. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-03-0227 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastLive from Kingsholm: Marlie, Zoe and MoGloucester-Hartpury co-captains Mo Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft, along with Saracens and England star Marlie Packer, feature in a special podcast recording in front of a live audience at Kingsholm Stadium. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-02-2328 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSteph Else left 1,500 cows for dream ‘HolmSteph Else, a Hartpury BUCS rugby champion and Premier 15s rising star, joins hosts Millie and Enya to talk about swapping the farming life for the rugby life, plus kicking coach Rich 'the boot' Whincup shares the passion that has pulled him into women's rugby. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-02-1628 min $As Long As I\'m Living$ As Long As I'm LivingBonus! Our Worst Episode EverWe thankfully had time to record a real episode for you later in the week, but this was our first attempt at this week's episode. It's BAD!!! Alina was sick and recording from bed, and for some reason both of our brains were not connected to our mouths. We're releasing this in case anyone needs a laugh, but we are fully aware this is our worst episode ever. If you want to listen to some better produced podcasts, take a look at our recommendations below! ::: As Long As I'm Living podcast recommendations! 1. Terrible...2023-02-0212 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and loss101 LOSS COUNTDOWN: 40 down, 61 to go#064. Another milestone reached! We've hit loss number 40 on our mission to explore 101 different types, meaning we only have 61 (!) to go.In this episode we (Chris & Claire Sandys) pause briefly to discuss what we've learned so far on this journey. What are the takeaways? What has encouraged us? What will we try in the future? What's most memorable about the last 10 losses we've explored?We're loving every second of talking to others on this podcast, but we're also learning a lot about healthy ways to process our own childlessness grief.And because we ask e...2023-01-3148 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSo much Maud to come for England and GloucesterEngland and Gloucester-Hartpury prop Maud Muir joins Millie and Enya to talk about breakthroughs, playing with the boys and beat-boxing. Plus, former Red Rose Megan Goddard shares how she's using her PE teaching role to help excite girls about rugby. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-01-2628 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastBimba-bam-boom, Laura Delgado's in the roomSpanish international Laura 'Bimba' Delgado casually drops "onomatopoeia" into the chat, plus dad-daughter combo Matt and Bella Harman introduce the Cotswold Lionesses, and we ask 'who can stop Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premier 15s?' Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-01-1929 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWhat lives inside Alex Matthews’ fridge?Red Rose Alex Matthews reacts to being rated among the world's best, she shares her Gloucester-Hartpury goals and offers tips on caring for "needy" exotic pets. Plus Dom Malone and Rhiannon Trotman introduce the Hardwicke and Quedgeley Harlequins Ladies RFC. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie. Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-01-1226 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastSean Lynn on rugby, role models and roast beefThe head coach of Gloucester-Hartpury, Sean Lynn, joins Millie and Enya to talk about his love of rugby, role models and roast beef. Plus Rebecca Trist and Hannah Meek from Championship side Cheltenham Tigers talk about returning to the pitch after Christmas. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2023-01-0530 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossAnother new year? Why?!!#061. Dislike New Year's Eve? Don't get it? Don't want to be a part of it? Hate it even?!Well allow us to show you how you can turn it from foe into friend.This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around loss and grief and to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss.We (Claire & Chris) know New Year is hard and disliked by a lot of people, but as it's technically only a calendar change we also know a lot of...2022-12-3117 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastA very merry highlights episode for ChristmasMillie Wood and Enya Lackie serve up a selection of No Tackle highlights from the Gloucester-Hartpury players they've spent time with on the podcast. Guests include Connie Powell, Neve Jones, Sarah Beckett, Kelly Smith, Ellie Rugman, Lizzie Goulden, Sam Monaghan, Rachel Lund and Kathryn Buggy. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2022-12-2922 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and loss'Help me find what I need!'The Silent Why podcast is on a mission to seek hope in 101 different types of permanent loss. We (your hosts, Claire and Chris Sandys) also love a good spin-off. In this short episode Claire helps you find what you need.Links to episodes/blogs mentioned...Episode 13 - ‘That weird time between loss of an old year and the start of a new year’. (Chris & I chat about that weird time between Christmas and New Year): https://www.thesilentwhy.com/podcast/episode/4be504ec/that-weird-time-between-loss-of-an-old-year-and-start-of-a-new-year My Why: Christmas - friend or foe...2022-12-2708 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossFinding comfort at Christmas#060. Christmas can be a tough time, right? If your answer is 'absolutely not' then this festive special might not be for you. But if you feel a sad little 'yeah it is' voice inside, then come with us as we chat through why some find it hard and how we can find - and share - comfort through it.We're Claire and Chris Sandys, hosts of The Silent Why podcast, lovers of deep conversation, building community and marzipan. We're also childless (not by choice) which adds a layer of discomfort to this special...2022-12-2341 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWorld Cup 'best day of my life' - Tatyana HeardHear England Rugby's Tatyana Heard reflect on her debut at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, find out which player considers Gloucester-Hartpury to be "heaven on earth", plus women's rugby VIP Natasha 'Mo' Hunt co-hosts the episode alongside Millie Wood.Hosts: Millie Wood and Natasha 'Mo' Hunt Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2022-12-2230 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby Podcast'I didn't choose the elf, the elf chose me'Hear how Irish Player of the Year Neve Jones got involved in Gloucester Rugby's Advent calendar, and why the water in New Zealand made Welsh international Sisilia Tuipulotu cry. Also, Stephen Knight at Tetbury RFC shares his passion for making rugby accessible to girls in Gloucestershire. Hosts: Neve Jones and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2022-12-1527 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby Podcast'Mo made me love rugby again' – Sophie BridgerGloucester-Hartpury centre Sophie Bridger talks about learning from, and now playing with, England favourite Natasha 'Mo' Hunt. Plus we talk balls with Fiona Hurt and Megan Thomas from Cheltenham North Ladies. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2022-12-0825 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastTandy’s brand an inspiring commandGloucester-Hartpury centre Sophie Tandy shares her passion for inspiring the next generation, while Minchinhampton RFC's Tom Nurse has a plan for a welcoming women's rugby team. Plus Enya's missing from the team sheet after failing a late medical, leaving Millie to host alone. Host: Millie Wood Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2022-12-0124 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastThank Lundy, it's Chocolate ClubGloucester-Hartpury's Rachel Lund talks about big steps in funding, chocolate club and soggy towels, while Zoe Gamble explains why there's more to Tewkesbury RFC Women than rolling around in the mud. Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk 2022-11-1027 min

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and lossPODCAST UPDATE: The Why Silent?*Announcement Episode* This is just a short hello to let you know we are having a three-week break from releasing episodes as normal. We wanted to offer a short explanation, so this mini episode explains why The Silent Why won't appear in your feed until the beginning of December 2022.Out of the two of us, Claire carries the bulk of the load with the mission to explore 101 different types of loss, and producing two episodes a week demands a lot of time, effort, energy and emotion. While we love it, we don't want this to d...2022-11-0803 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastWhat bugs Buggy about Gloucester-Hartpury fame?Gloucester-Hartpury's Kathryn Buggy on nicknames, big names and hot squash. Plus, we hear from Red Roses' Alex Matthews, while Millie and Enya round-up the national and local triumphs from the weekend. Also, things get awkward as Enya opens a love letter for Millie! Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys 2022-11-0327 min $No Tackle: A Women\'s Rugby Podcast$ No Tackle: A Women's Rugby PodcastIrish Rugby's Sam Monaghan 'loves a good prawn'Ireland international Sam Monaghan on signing for Gloucester and ordering Surf and Turf as her dream post-match meal, while Paul Lydiard discusses the Covid impact on girls rugby at Cinderford RFC. Plus, if you could change one law in rugby union what would it be and why? That's up for discussion with Millie and Enya. Email: notackle@bbc.co.uk Hosts: Millie Wood and Enya Lackie Producer: Chris Sandys 2022-10-2729 min