Room to Grieve Podcast

The Emotions Nobody Talks About After Loss

This episode finds a subdued Karen and Bec, as they discuss reality of everyday life whilst grieving. The conflicting feelings living with the guilt of happiness and struggling with the sadness. With so many stressful li

Grief and Dealing with big issues in every day life

In this lighthearted catch-up chat Karen and Bec discuss dealing with everyday issues in life, both big and small whilst grieving. Bec is dealing with changes in her family and still waiting for a house moving date. Both

"Grief - Be Curious not Judgemental"

This weeks title is very apt "Be Curious not Judgemental", we speak with Jaime Bennett father of two boys - Lenny and Bear, who lives on in spirit. Jaime shares his belief that death is not the end , and that our connect

Sleep Patterns when Grieving" - Room to Grieve Podcast

This week Karen and Bec discuss their sleep patterns, Karen opens up about the long nights that grief can bring, how sleep can feel impossible when memories refuse to rest. Nearly three years on in their journey they ref

Living with a Brain Tumour - 23 y/o Molly Fenton shares her story

The Life of the Party - A Mothers story of losing her vibrant daughter to suicide

This week we talk in depth to Angela, a mum remembering her daughter, Katrina , a young beautiful woman full of life, laughter and personality - one who was described as the life and soul of the party. Kat bought light a

Finding purpose in life when an hereditary syndrome takes your husband and son

In this weeks episode our guest Amber shares her families journey with a rare hereditary syndrome. She was influenced to train as a paediatric nurse when her baby was struggling to thrive and this has helped her througho

"When Violence Steals a Child - A mothers Story"

This week we sit with Hayley, Mikey's mum. In this powerful episode she speaks openly about the murder of her 16 year old loving son, Mikey. In the raw aftermath of shock and trauma, Hayley shares what those first hours,

Coping With Heavenly Birthdays | Room to Grieve

We sit and chat about Bec's son Bradley's Heavenly 21st Birthday, the families 3rd birthday without him. We chat about grief shifts with time. This year felt different for Bec, not easier, just different. We speak openly

"A Mother's Love Beyond Loss - Remembering Tom Tom"

This week we chat with Louise, a kind and gentle mum, who shares the story of her cheeky 8 year old son, Thomas, and the unimaginable pain of losing him to brain cancer. With honesty and quiet strength, Louise opens her

"Losing my Beautiful Daughter, Amelia - Who I Became After She Died"

This is a deeply personal reflection on what happens when grief takes over - and how it changes everything in an instant. Hamish speaks openly and honestly about losing his beautiful young daughter Amelia, and losing the

January Blues and Grief: What's Really Happening?

Fellow Grievers "We have all made it through January", you would think January Blues would be a little bit easier for us all, having navigated Christmas and New Year ! This is a quick catch up episode with myself and Bec

Love after Loss, Two Widowed Hearts one Blended Family

This Weeks guest Amy talks openly and frank to Karen and Bec about remarriage after loss, blending families with children who are also grieving, navigating guilt, fear, loyalty and hope. Discovering that love can grow al

"Life After Loss -A True Love Story" - The loss of husband after caring for 17 years

This Weeks guest is the lovely Dorothy, she shares her deeply personal journey of caring for her husband Melvin, through a long term illness, and the grief that has followed his death. Dorothy reflects on partnership, de

"Sharing our Grief into the New Year" - Grief Podcast

Karen and Bec are thankful that Christmas and New Year is over, and know they are not the only ones who feel his way. The holidays can magnify what and who is missing and the pressure to feel joyful can be exhausting whe

Christmas After Loss : Coping, Crying and Carrying on

Well the Silly Season of Christmas is very nearly here, we have no doubt we will all Cope, We will all cry and we will all carry On. We all know our individual losses are unique to us, nonetheless, we find comfort and su

Grief - “Feeling Worse after Feeling Better”

After having a forced week off from recording, due to technical issues Karen and Bec have both struggled without their weekly podcast fix, both disappointed with feeling so low after feeling more in control of their grie

“Grief Hibernation - Hiding to Survive”

This week Karen and Bec discus “Grief Hibernation” how some people don’t just use hiding to survive, but it also gives us a chance to rest, renew and focus in our own time. Making our own choices when we want to dip in a

"Where do Survivors of Murder - Suicide Get Support with their Grief"

This week Karen and Bec chat with Mitch and Jenna from Murder Suicide Loss Network. Both guests share their personal traumatic losses and talk openly about the stigma, conflicting emotions and shock after such life chang

"Grieving In Child Loss - We are still Their Mums, Forever"

A weekly grief catch up with Bec and Karen, Apologies for the language as Bec is on form with her Swearing as they discuss the ups and downs of their week. Missing their children and reminding themselves they will always