The Grief Gang
The Grief Gang podcast, hosted by Amber Jeffrey, explores the messy, confusing, and sometimes humorous world of grief after the loss of her mother at age 19. Through raw storytelling and guest interviews, it covers various types of loss and aims to create a community where listeners feel less alone. The show has been featured by BBC, Channel 5, Vogue, and Women's Health UK & Australia.
Episodes
The Father's Day Episode 2026
Welcome to The Father's Day ep 2026! The episode where I pass the mic to you - Grief Gang community. This episode is one of my favourite styles to do. As always each year I put a call out to TGG community to respond to a select amount of prompts to tell the story and memory of their Dad. The responses are undoubtedly moving, connecting and beautiful. You'll hear in this ep written submissions read
Grief is love with nowhere to go...but is it? TGG podcast is back!
Hey gang!It's been a minute (if you don't include the random episode drops I've done!) since I've done a podcast episode. I've taken a hiatus as I often do to regroup and gather my thoughts. A lot has gone down since the last season of TGG that came to an end in July last year. I'm really happy to be bringing the podcast back and in this episode I share how it's going to look moving forward! This
The Grief Gang Getaway: Bali 2026 recap!
Well, we're back from the trip of a lifetime. The first Grief Gang Getaway to Bali, Indonesia. If you have no idea what on earth I'm talking about, just listen to the episode, I explain in full how this trip came to be alllll the way through to the very end. An opportunity of a lifetime and one that will stay with me till I take my last breathe. I can't believe this is my life!Tune in to hear a re
The Mother's Day Episode 2026
The Grief Gang podcast is back! It's been a minute hasn't it? To mark the return of the podcast, I thought there would be no better way than to do so with The Mother's Day episode. This is the episode where I pass the mic to you, the community. I've been doing this style of episode since the conception of Grief Gang in 2020. I took a little hiatus from 2024-2025 as life was just life-ing. But it f
Bonus: Your Questions- TGG x If We Don't Laugh Pod Christmas Special Crossover!
Part 2 of TGG x IWDL pod Christmas special crossover! For part 2 we're answering your questions. Thank you to all who sent in your questions! We hope we did a good (ish) job lol.Big love,Amber xxxConnect with The Grief Gang community:Join TGG membership hereEnquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereBook onto a Grief Gang group circle hereInstagramTwitterFacebookYoutubeTikTokSubst
Bonus: TGG x If We Don't Laugh Pod Christmas Special Crossover!
Well, it's been a hot minute hasn't it?! I'm absolutely delighted to be sharing part 1 of this Christmas special crossover with Amie and Alicia Fretter from If We Don't Laugh podcast. Back in November the girls and I thought it was about time we got together on the mics and my god how glad we are that we did. We wanted to offer you at this tricky time of year a bit of a laugh and realness, as alwa
A World on Fire: Honouring and Supporting our Collective Grief
This is the finale episode of season 8! What a season it's been. I thank you all for your continuous support of the podcast! I thought about all the ways in which I wanted to end the season. But to be honest, there was no other way I wanted or could end this season other than with todays episode. Our collective, worldly, planetary grief is at an all time high and we are feeling it. The grief, viol
Grief Anonymous: Managing Physical Effects of Grief, Visiting Places of Rest and the Use of Antidepressants in Grief
Welcome to Grief Anon!This is the episode where you write in your griefy questions, queries or overall sharings and I do my best to give my two pence. In this weeks grief anon, here are the submission's we heard:"I used to get comfort from visiting my Dad's grave and now I don't. I feel guilty for not going back""I feel like no one understands the physical side of grief. My brain has ceased to fun
You're Not the Only One: Common Themes in Grief We See with Lizzie Pickering
I'm very excited to share this week's episode and guest with you all. Today I'm talking with friend, film producer, author and grief educator-Lizzie Pickering. Lizzie and I met back in 2022 at the UK Commission on Bereavement and haven't left each others side since. Throughout the years, Lizzie has become a dear friend and someone I admire both personally and professionally. Lizzie's relationship
Grief walks: 9 Years On, Coping Mechanisms and Legacy
I'm back after my little midseason weekly break!Today's episode is the day after my Mum's 9 year anniversary. 9 whole years of living without her in bonkers to me. I went out on a stompy grief walks to ramble about it all. In this ep I'm dishing up musings on coping mechanisms and when I learned one didn't serve me anymore. What legacy means to me and how I'm getting through this years anniversary
The Parenting Series: Parenting Without a Parent-Your Submissions
We have arrived at the final part of the mini series of parenting without a parent. For this final episode, we're hearing from you, the GG community. Thank you to every person who sent in a written or verbal submission! Having your contribution to this mini series was vital and I can't thank you enough for your honest and vulnerable sharings!Big love,Amber xxxConnect with The Grief Gang community:
The Parenting Series: Rebecca Lazarides on Becoming Mum Without Mum
Welcome to part 2 of the parenting without a parent series!This week I'm speaking with Rebecca, a previous group circle attendee and now dear friend on her experience of becoming mum without mum. Rebecca shares with us her story of finding out she was pregnant shortly after her mum's sudden death and what pregnancy and motherhood was like during that time and continues to be. We discuss:Finding ou
The Parenting Series: Will Hunter Howell on Becoming Dad Without a Dad
Welcome to the parenting without a parent series of the podcast! This topic has been one that has been widely requested throughout the years of GG and I'm finally getting round to it and can't be happier to have started this conversation with today's guest.For the first ep in this series, we're meeting Will Hunter Howell. Will is a bestselling author and the creator of The Pretty Painful Grief Boo
Grief Anonymous: Dating after the death of a partner, ever changing relationships and being knackered by grief
Grief Anon has made it's way to the pod! After some consideration, I've decided to bring Grief Anon from the Substack to the pod.This is the episode where you write in your griefy questions, queries or overall sharings and I do my best to give my two pence. In this weeks grief anon, here are the submission's we heard:"When does the totally being knackered by grief end?""I lost my partner a month a
Little Years, Big Loss: Reclaiming Childhood Bereavement Through Film with Alvin Carpio
What happens when the loss of a parent in childhood leaves more questions than answers? In this episode, I'm chatting with Alvin Carpio, film maker and campaigner as we explore his journey to the Philippines in 2022 to retrace the life of his late father who died when Alvin was 9 years old.Through the lens of childhood bereavement, we follow Alvin in his film 'Rites' on his emotional pilgrimage to
Grief walks: Reflections on my 20's and identity in grief
Welcome to season 8 of The Grief Gang podcast! It feels really great to be back (even though I waffle on in the beginning saying how anxious I've been to return!)I wanted the first episode to be a Griefy Walks. You guys apparently love them and they feel like a voicenote from a friend, which I also love too. It's a bit of a catch up episode since last season with some sprinklings of chat around gr
The Christmas episode 2024
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 re
Grief walks: A Christmas Message from Amber x
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 o
The Stuck Artist: Moving Through Creative Stickiness in Grief
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 cr
Grief and Vices: Coping or Escapism?
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 her
The Grieving Body: Our Nervous System Responses to Loss with Meghan Riordan Jarvis Part 2
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
Letting Go of Who We Were: Grief, Identity and Re-Discovery
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
Writing to Heal: Using Poetry as a Path Through Suicide Loss with Sara Rian
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
For Those Left Behind: The Gift of Will Writing with Sam Grice, Founder of Octopus Legacy
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
The Year of Firsts: Grief, Growth, and Starting Over
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
BONUS: Weddings and milestone birthdays
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 h
Season 6 finale: opting back into life again
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 xFollow and be part of The Grie
The Father's Day episode 2024
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 Fat
Ageing older than our loved one
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 tha
Grief walks: Anniversary months, calming my nervous system and The Bear series.
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)Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereBook onto a Grief Gang grou
Talking about death isn't as bad as we think with End of Life Doula Anna Lyons
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 d
Surfing and the healing powers of the ocean in grief with Dan Fischer, One Last Wave Project founder.
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 con
Anticipatory grief
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!Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereBook onto a G
BONUS: We can do hard things...my London Marathon experience 2024
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!Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereBook onto
Grief brain and the nervous system with Meghan Riordan Jarvis.
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 so
BONUS: Feeling like you made your loved ones up
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
Dating and grief with Victoria Shalet, Psychotherapist and Relational Life Therapist
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 bril
BONUS: Death Dilemmas - Grieving differently to family and feeling guilt for past arguments with a dead loved one.
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 theg
Planning a funeral, rituals and why marking endings is vital with funeral director, Poppy Mardall.
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 likeChallenging why we are so bad with 'endings' as a wholeI thoroughly enjoyed this episode wi
BONUS: Thinking about what we want at the end of our lives.
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!Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang comm
Celebrating 100 episodes of The Grief Gang!
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.Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1
BONUS: Expectations and timelines of grief.
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!Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereBook onto a Grief Gang group circle hereInstagramTwitterFacebookYoutubeTikTokSubstackWebsiteSupport
The death of an older child and reinventing yourself with Jane Harris, CO-founder of The Good Grief Project.
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 Vie
BONUS: Why we need community in grief.
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.Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereBook onto a Grief Gang group circle hereInstag
Grieving for a friend
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. Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereInstagramTwitterFacebookYoutubeTikTokWebsiteSupport this show http://supporter.ac
The Mothers Day episode 2024.
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 xFollow
Secondary losses
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.Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring hereInstagramTwitterFacebookYoutubeTikTokWebsiteSupport this show http://s
Remembering Poppy Chancellor
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 pa
Infertility and grief with Kat Brown.
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, nav
Living with anger and grief.
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.Big love,Amber xFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Enquire about G
BONUS: Surviving a loved one's birthday and how I get through them!
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!Amber xxxxFollow and be part of The Grief Gang communi
BONUS: Death Dilemma's - Absent Uncle's, tired of people referencing their Mums and finding out my Dad died through Facebook.
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.Big love,Amber xxxFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Join our patreon Unpacking Grief: patreon.com/UnpackingGriefInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegriefgangpodcast/?hl=enTwitter: https:/
The Father's Day episode 2023...starring You.
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.Big love,Amber xxxFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Join our patreon Unpacking Grief: patreon.com/Unpacking
We need to talk about the surviving parent...With Psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE.
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
Grief Dreams!
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!Big love,Amber xxxFollow and be
Finding your grief bestie with Good Mourning hosts, Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn.
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 gal
The dark humour episode part 2!
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!Big love,Amber xxxFollow and be part of The Grief Gang c
Grieving for the years living with addiction with Katrina Weller.
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
Bonus: Attending funerals AFTER your loved one's died.
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!Big love,Amber xxxFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Join our Patreon Unpacking Grief: patreon.com/UnpackingGriefInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegri
A public display of grief: Losing my Dad in 9/11 with David Ferrugio.
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
A living loss: Grieving for someone living with addiction.
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 he
How grief might be affecting your sex life with Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, Kate Moyle.
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
Grief, love and relationships revisited with Joe.
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 bette
The truth about end of life care with Hospice Nurse Julie.
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
Friendships and grief (Part 2!)
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 co
The Mother's Day episode 2023.
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 perso
The Christmas episode 2022.
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 xxxFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Instagram:
Getting through Christmas (with my shoddy tips)
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 y
The things we can't let go of.
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 fashio
Death Dilemmas: Love & Grief, losing a matriarch and negative friends!
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 husbandBeing the only women now left in the family. Losing our matriarchs.Managing relationships when grieiving.Hold
LIVE SHOW - The DMC: Dead Mum Club with Anna Burtt at Brighton Death Festival
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 th
Navigating through milestones: Moving home.
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 th
Pet loss: Let's talk about it.
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
Widows fire: What actually is it? With Stacey Heale.
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 d
Prolonged Grief Disorder: What is it and what does this mean for grieving people?!
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 l
This is Beyond Grief with author, Pippa Vosper.
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
The body keeps the score: How does grief impact our body?
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 thing
Why we should all consider writing an ethical WILL with Rabbi Steve Leder
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 meaningf
The Grief Gang turns 3! The journey so far...
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 g
What'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 grie
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