Dead Parent Club

Funded by you, for youIf you'd like to support the running of the podcast (please do!) follow the links below:Click here to make a one-time donation. Welcome to this week's episode of the Dead Parent Club podcast!On Saturday 5th December Christie and I filmed an Instagram Live chatting all things Christmas. We gathered questions from all of you in our grief communities prior to recording and answered them throughout our conversation. This podcast is the audio shared from that interview - just in case you didn't get chance to catch it!This week we cover jealousy over the holidays, new traditions and adapting to a COVID Christmas. We hope this is useful for those of you out there that might be struggling this holiday season.All my love, Kat! Christie's social media:Instagram - @healingthroughgrief_Facebook - Healing through grief with Christie Lynn Catch me on Instagram at @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Clubor on email - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funded by you, for youIf you'd like to support the running of the podcast (please do!) follow the links below:Click here to make a one-time donation. Hey Guys, welcome to this week’s episode with Finty Hunter! Her Dad, Doug, died during a pivotal time in her life when you’re really figuring out who you are.She talks about how she found comfort in writing about her grief in the form of articles and plays, including a play she wrote and played at Edinburgh Fringe. How we feel defined by the bad experiences that happen to us and how she missed being able to tell her Dad one of the biggest parts of her life and her identity that he never got to see, understand or know.I hope you enjoy the ep! Catch me on Instagram at @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Clubor on email - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funded by you, for youIf you'd like to support the running of the podcast (please do!) follow the links below:Click here to make a one-time donation. This week, my guest is spiritual healing coach Dana.Dana is a fountain of knowledge on all things spiritual healing, and coaches people on connecting themselves with what’s going on in the universe and in understand our own connection with every little thing, particularly in terms with the energy we’re emitting and whether we’re living on a high or low vibration, as well as focusing on the connection within ourselves.We discuss the different types of therapies there are available, and how spiritual healing can really complement traditional routes such as counselling. Providing you with the tools you need to put the work in at home.We talk about journalling, intuitive healing, dance therapy, breath work, and how our loved ones really live on within us and the way we manifest our lives.This is the first time I’d ever had a truly in depth discussion about this, and it was so interesting for me to hear about the day-to-day things we can incorporate into our lives to allow ourselves room to heal and grow.I hope you enjoy the episode!You can find Dana on Instagram at - @thedanashow Thank you!Catch me on Instagram at @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Clubor on email - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of the Dead Parent Club podcast! Here in the DPC, we're more than aware that dead parent grief doesn't always stem from the death of a biological parent. You may have been brought up by grandparents, step parents or grandparents, cousins, aunties, siblings, adopted parents etc. And it's important to know that your grief is VALID - no matter the loss. This week I interviewed Nicole Kate. Her Nan's partner, Ken, brought her up alongside her Nan since she was 4 years old - and they are the only real parental figures she's ever had. When she was 17, Ken passed away as a result of a stroke and she suddenly had to grow up very quickly. With people talking her grief down because he wasn't her biological Grandad or parent, Nicole found it hard to get validity for her grief from other people. This is a beautiful episode about missing your loved one, and feeling devastated that they have never got to see us turn into the people we are today. Nicole's grandparents instilled a real sense of appreciation and kindness into her, and you can really hear that in this episode. We hope you enjoy it.  Funded by you, for youIf you'd like to support the running of the podcast (please do!) follow the links below:Click here to make a one-time donation.Thank you!Catch me on Instagram at @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Clubor on email - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I thought I'd do something a little different, and I set up a live Q&A on Instagram while also recording this episode at the same time! So it's all totally raw and unedited. I asked you guys to submit your questions and there were SO many! From asking about my Mum and my own loss, to how my relationships and friendships have changed, how I've changed as a person and how my grief has affected my life. I hope you enjoy this week's ep - and don't get too sick of my droning voice! If you'd like to donate towards the running of the podcast (please do!)Click here to make a one-time donation.Thank you!Catch me on Instagram at @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Clubor on email - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to make a one-time donation.This week I had a DPC podcast first - I interviewed twins Hubert and Lucia about the loss of their Dad and how it’s impacted their lives since.We discussed how they both reacted very differently after their Dad died suddenly at 17 and how they didn’t lean on each other much after their loss, with their lives sweeping them in different directions.It’s not until the last couple of years that they’ve come to open up to each other more.We discuss why they find it easier to talk about it in front of each other now and how grief has changed the way they live their lives.I was so buzzing with life after recording this episode because of how open and enthusiastic they both were at the opportunity to share their story and talk about their Dad.You will love this episode!You can find the podcast on:Facebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to make a one-time donation.Siobhan’s Dad died when she was 30 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's when Siobhan was just 17. She described her Dad’s passing as going through lots of different stages of loss. We talked about the effect this had on her as she navigated her 20s and how she’s coping now a year and a half later. Siobhan tells us about her experience with therapy, how grief affected her friendships and the ways she’s changed over the past 18 months.This episode was honestly such a pleasure to record and I felt like we were old friends catching up!Thank you so much, have a lovely week, and keep safe!You can find Siobhan's account - The Grief Stories here. You can find the podcast on:Facebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to provide a one-time donation.Patricia from the Instagram out Neshama’s Journey joined me recently to tell her own grief story since losing her Mum from pancreatic cancer in November 2019.We talk about how difficult the first few weeks are after losing someone, how our relationships with our friends and loved ones can be affected, the importance of speaking out about grief and not letting it be a taboo and how Patricia has found grieving during a global pandemic.I hope you enjoy this week’s episode. If you find the podcast useful I’d be so grateful if you would consider supporting its future by signing up to donate a monthly amount, from as little as £1 to help me pay for the various services that keep it online. I run it in my free time alongside my job and fund the majority of it myself, but this podcast wouldn’t be here now without the kind donations I’ve received in the past and it would mean the world to me if you could help me to keep it going.You can find Patricia online here - Instagram: @neshamajourney Thank you so much, have a lovely week, and keep safe!You can find the podcast on:Facebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick is from Phoenix of Arizona and he had lost both of his parents by the age of 23. His Mum died suddenly while they were on a night dive together, and his Dad passed shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer. In this week’s episode we hear about the circumstances leading toward his parents’ passing and whether he dealt with his grief differently as a 23 year old adult compared to when his Mum died as a teenager. We also discuss why he’s recently started sharing his story more often and the stigma surrounding men that are grieving. Patrick has an incredibly positive and admirable outlook on his life, and he is a loving Father and husband. You guys will love this episode and the important message he tells.I hope you enjoy this week’s episode. You can find Patrick online here - Instagram: patrickoneill1342Facebook: Patrick O’NeillBlog: deadweightdotblog.wordpress.comThank you so much, have a lovely week, and keep safe!You can find the podcast on:Facebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Shenin joined me on the episode recently to tell her own grief story and how working as a Cancer Genetic Counsellor has played a huge part in her journey so far. Her Mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2016, and passed away at the beginning of this year just as the pandemic began. We discuss how interlinked her work life and her personal life are and how she found joy in the other parts of her life. Shenin also speaks about her relationship with her Mum and how difficult it was at times due to her Mum’s struggles with her mental health. In this episode you’ll hear her speak about how she had to put all of those feelings behind her and how she found the strength to support her Mum during those difficult years. I hope you enjoy this week’s episode. If you find the podcast useful I’d be so grateful if you would consider supporting its future by signing up to donate a monthly amount, from as little as £1 to help me pay for the various services that keep it online. I run it in my free time alongside my job and fund the majority of it myself, but this podcast wouldn’t be here now without the kind donations I’ve received in the past and it would mean the world to me if you could help me to keep it going. Thank you so much, have a lovely week, and keep safe!You can find the podcast on:Facebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenisha came onto the podcast to tell her own grief story and how becoming an orphan at 24, and feeling as if no one understood her pain, led to her attempted suicide. However, this was the catalyst for a huge and positive change in her life. In this episode Kenisha takes us through her journey to working and living her purpose in life. She is now a Life After Grief speaker, working to help others who are grieving find purpose in their lives - just as she did after losing her parents. @kenishanichelle - InstagramKenisha Nichelle - FacebookWebsite - kenishanichelle.com Instagram live every Tuesday at 12 o clock - 2 for Tuesday’s - Grief and Motivation Talk You can find the podcast on:Facebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to support the running of the podcast -  This week we have football commentator, marathon runner, and DPC member Ian Stringer on the podcast alongside my lovely friend and fellow TV and Radio presenter Emma Jones - who you will recognise from some of our previous episodes. Ian’s Mum passed in 2016, after living a difficult life battling alcoholism and a series of abusive relationships. He takes us through his life journey from making the difficult decision to leave the care of his Mum to live with his Dad, to then having to keep his own children away from their grandmother and distancing himself due to the constant battle she fought with alcoholism. This is a beautiful episode, going into the detail of the loss of his Mum and the struggles and joys he faces throughout his grief journey - including re-discovering the love he has for her and the memories he has of his Mum from the times she was sober and how he continues to struggle with the impacts of his grief. We also discuss the impacts of working in a predominantly male environment and who he has reached out to for support, and how beneficial counselling has been for him. Ian specifically highlights the importance of sharing and letting ‘the grief tap drip’ and reads a lovely note out that he found in his Mum’s flat that gives a unique insight into her life and thoughts. This episode may be specifically triggering for some people due to the circumstances surrounding Ian’s Mum’s death - please do reach out to someone for support should you need it.Catch up with Ian on Twitter and Instagram:@stringersportYou can find the podcast on:Facebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected]  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey guys, if you're a regular listener of the podcast and would like to support in the running of the show, so I can keep it going for as long as possible, please consider signing up to my new Patron programme for as little as just £1 per month! You will obviously get a HUGE thank you from me, but you will also get first priority for the post-COVID event I WILL be hosting! Where we can finally all come together and meet each other! Sign up here - https://patron.podbean.com/deadparentclubpodcastAnd thank you!  Hey everyone welcome to this week's episode of the Dead Parent Club podcast!This week I have the lovely Chelsie on the show from Bereaved at 22.In this episode we discusshow having people close to you who have suffered a similar loss can be a pillar of strengthStruggling with the feeling of guilt when you’re experiencing moments of happiness and learning how you can be happy and grieve simultaneouslyHolding yourself accountable for your friendshipsAnd how Chelsie’s outlook on life has changed since her Dad passedWe also talk about Chelsie’s own grief platform and blog Bereaved at 22 and what she’s setting out to do to support other young grievers. You can find her on Instagram at @bereavedat22 and on YouTube, Facebook, and online via her Bereaved at 22 blog! Get in touch with me via Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent ClubTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow - what an episode. This is one of those where I listen back and think oh my god WHAT A PERSON!Kirsty spoke so amazingly and with so much conviction and thoughtfulness about losing her Mum when she was just 6 months old.A huge part of this podcast involved speaking about why Kirsty’s grief has reared its head now that she’s in her 20s, after her whole life of never knowing her Mum.We also discuss family dynamics and feeling guilty for not knowing enough about her Mum, how it impacted her behaviour as a child, getting that ‘fuck’ I don’t have a Mum moment, and how painful grief really is no matter how long ago your loss was.I LOVE this episode and I’m so grateful to Kirsty for coming on to talk about this. It’s SO important to know that no matter how long ago your loss was - it’s still allowed to hurt. You’re still allowed to struggle to accept it. Hope you guys find this beneficial! You can find the DPC on: Instagram - @deadparentclubFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So my first episode back is with an absolutely amazingly resilient woman, Amy Stuart-Mills.In this episode Amy tells her account of losing her Mum from suicide and the huge impact it’s had on her life, from her relationships with her friends and family, to becoming an incredible advocate for the charity PANDAS |(Pre and PostNatal Depression Advice and Support) Foundation UK. We also discuss the difficulties we both face with accepting that our parent is no longer alive.Find the Dead Parent Club on the following channels:Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please vote for the listener's choice awards by following this link!Don't forget to check your emails to confirm your vote (it might be in junk).Thank you so much! This week I am joined by the lovely Emma, one of the co-founders of Untangle Grief (if you haven’t come across them on social media yet then take a look now!)It was really lovely for me to record this episode as Emma and I actually know each other from when we were really young and in High School and we recently got in touch with each other again through the grief community and of course our mutual losses!In this episode Emma tells her own grief story and we discuss the difficulties around losing a parent over a long period of time from a terminal illness and the pressures that come with living your normal every-day life whilst acknowledging the fact that your parent is dying at home. We cover friendships in grief, family dynamics and of course the creation of Untangle Grief.We recorded this episode a while back so I also think it’s important before we begin to give you an update on what they’re up to: Untangle rebuilds life after loss by connecting people with like-minded communities, expert advice and admin tools. Their brand new app is launching in a few weeks time. You can pre-register on their website www.untanglegrief.comFind out more by listening to the podcast!Find Untangle Grief online:Instagram - @untanglegriefFacebook - Untangle GriefYou can find the DPC online at:Instagram - @deadparentcubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aiman’s Dad lived with cystic fibrosis his whole life but she wasn’t aware of it until she was 14 years old and his illness had started getting progressively worse.After a bad case of pneumonia nearly killed him he came back home to live his final years with his family. Aiman and her Mum became his full-time carers.In this episode we discuss the power of true friendships, how her family, especially her brother, supported her after her Dad passed and how her loss has shaped her into the woman she is today - including her career as a health care professional specialising in palliative care.This is a lovely episode highlighting how one open and honest conversation with someone who cares about you can truly help you begin to process your grief and start living a positive and fulfilling life.I hope you all enjoy this episode!If you love the podcast I’d really appreciate it if you would leave it a review on whatever platform you’re listening from as it helps me to reach more young people just like us who are grieving the loss of a parent and feeling like they’re alone in what they’re going through.Thank you so much!You can find the DPC online atInstagram - @deadparentcubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Father’s Day I want to celebrate YOU. This week I asked those of you who are missing your Dad’s this weekend to send me a message telling me something you’re proud of, or something big that’s happened in your life, that you will have loved to have told your Dad.Now I know this grief community is by no means a replacement for the love and support a Dad can give you - but I hope this shows you that we’re all cheering each other on. And we’re all able to live a FULL life and achieve amazing things! Often, it’s our parent that is the driving force behind our success. So for each and every one of these messages featured on this mini episode - remember that there is a man that raised this person. And it’s because of them, and because of the individual’s resilience and determination, that they’re smashing life - and making their Dad proud.I'm so grateful to all of you that shared these with me this week. Surviving Father's Day whilst grieving your Dad can be so difficult and painful - but remember to do whatever is right for YOU today! Sending so much love. You're all incredible people, achieving amazing things. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode I was blessed to be joined with two fabulous people from the Talk About Loss charity!Beth, the Founder and Director of the charity, joined me this week to discuss her own loss and how it led to the creation of this fantastic resource for other young adults who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. Nick is the host of the Newcastle meet-up and spoke about how it was seeing Beth on a documentary talking about her experience that led to him opening up and reaching out to become a host himself!The upcoming Father’s Day is a time in the year that so many of us in the DPC dread time and time again and it’s so interesting to hear about how all of us deal with these ‘celebratory’ days so differently. In this week’s episode myself, Beth and Nick answer questions that have been submitted by you guys on how to cope throughout the weekend and offer some simple advice on things you may want to do to comfort yourself if you’re finding the weekend difficult.Please do remember that there are numerous charities and health care services out there to provide you with professional support should you need it - these can be found on the resources page of the doc website!If you want to catch up with Talk About Loss online they’re on Instagram at @talkaboutloss and their website is letstalkaboutloss.orgThey’re also on the hunt for another Newcastle host so hit them up if you’re interested!You can find the DPC online atInstagram - @deadparentcubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Dead Parent Club podcast with writer Alex Zappala.Alex lost both of her parents to cancer by the age of 15 and was brought up thereafter by her older sister.In this episode we discuss the impact that this had on her friendships and her life as a teenager and how her experience has put her on her chosen career path as a psychotherapist.We also discuss how we, as young adults who have lost people so close to us, live our lives in the acknowledgement that losing someone close to us is always a possibility and how this prompts us to celebrate the big and the small things in life, as these moments are so precious.She also speaks about the difficult and awkward conversations she had to have with people when planning her wedding and how this experience led to the creation of her Instagram platform: Grief Uncovered.Alex was so lovely to speak to and I think you will all love this episode.You can find Alex on Instagram here - @griefuncoveredYou can find the DPC here:Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone!Welcome to this week's episode of the Dead Parent Club podcast! This week's fellow DPC member is Megan. Megan's Dad died suddenly in November 2017 from a cardiac arrest whilst away with work. People told her not to make any big decisions whilst she was in the midst of her grief but Megan had other plans! In the following months she bought a house that needed major renovations, bought a new car, and went on holidays of a lifetime and looked, to others, like she was 'living her best life'. Internally, things couldn't have looked more different. Megan was struggling with her own mental wellbeing whilst trying to hold down her job and her friendships and relationships. It was when she began crying over an empty bottle of shampoo in the shower that she realised she desperately needed to seek help. Since then, she's undergone counselling and has even started her own blog! She also has a passion for cardiology and dedicates a lot of her free time learning more so that she can help others. We also discuss relationships and how hard they can be to navigate, dating once you've had a major loss and how you have to take time to discover who you are again. I hope you enjoy this week's episode! You can reach out to Megan on Instagram: @meganaustwickAnd you can find the DPC at:Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey fellow DPC'ers! Welcome to this week's episode with children's author, grief and mental health speaker, fellow podcaster and ambassador for Winston's Wish, Mark Lemon! Mark was just 12 years old when his Dad was murdered and he was suddenly thrust into a life without the support of his Father. Like any young child, he struggled turning to friends for support and it wasn't until he was 25 that he reached out once again for the support of a counsellor and began acknowledging his grief again. In the episode we discuss Mark's grief story, how he navigates his grief and talks about his loss with his wife and children and he gives some great advice on appreciating life and finding hope through grief. You can find Mark on the following channels:Instagram - @marklemonofficialPodcast: Grief Is My Superpowerhttps://www.lemondropbooks.co.uk/ You can find me at:Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.uk  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey everybody!Welcome to this week's episode of the Dead Parent Club podcast! This week we have Emma Bairstow, a young Mum of a beautiful little girl and a fellow member of the DPC. Emma lost her Dad 3 years ago after he was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. After complications with his stent nearly took his life very shortly after he was diagnosed, Emma and her family were able to spend the next couple of months spending quality time together before he passed. Most of us have experienced the change in identity that you feel after losing a loved one.. Emma however was not only grieving the loss of her Dad but soon found herself pregnant and became a mother very shortly after her loss. These were two hugely monumental events to take place in her 20s and, during a time where she could have done with her Dad's hand to hold, she had to navigate motherhood and friendships without him.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!The name of this episode is my favourite quote of the whole episode because I was like 'YES, THAT'S ME!'! Thanks so much for coming on to the podcast, Emma!Where you can find meInstagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent ClubTwitter - @dpcpodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is the recording from our very first live episode as part of the Motherless Mother's Day event organised by Alica Forneret and Re-Imagine. I feel incredibly blessed to have had a group of 30 amazing people sign up to listen to myself and a dear friend ramble for an hour about our own grief journeys, milestones and finding happiness. We also answer various listeners' questions throughout the show including finding friendships and coping during Covid-19, especially if you've had a recent loss. It was such an amazing experience! I hope you enjoy the episode - you can also watch it on YouTube here! A huge thank you must go to Alica for reaching out and getting me involved.  Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club Website - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected]  You can also find Emma on Instagram at @eljonesuk   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode tells Nick Treloar’s story about the death of his Mum, Anne, in September 2012 at the very beginning of his final year at college.Nick speaks about his desire to protect his sister from the traumatic final moments of their Mum’s life as he gave her CPR and how he went into school the very same day to explain why he might have to take a few days off to his head teacher (?!)We go into detail about how it took him many years to begin acknowledging his grief and how at that point it had already impacted his behaviour in a really negative way towards himself and towards the people he cared about. But we also touched on how difficult it is to explain these emotions to people who don’t understand what you’re going through.Nick ended up reaching out to a counsellor whilst at university (big up Lancs Uni!) and it changed his life for the better.We also exchange dead parent jokes, discuss social anxiety whilst grieving and how difficult and painful it is to try and remember your parent when your thoughts are clouded with the painful memories of their last moments.Although Nick’s story is incredibly sad and it’s clear that he really struggled to navigate through his grief in those early years, he gave such a positive recollection of his story and give some brilliant insights into living with such a heavy loss. He’s learnt how to put himself first and to look after his wellbeing and even nodded to how the passing of his Mum has fundamentally helped his grow as a person.A huge thank you must go to Nick for coming onto the podcast and for being so positive!  MOTHERLESS MOTHER'S DAY EVENT!Click here to register onto my very first ever LIVE and RECORDED podcast! Where you can ask me any questions you like live on the show at 6pm (UK time) and 10am PDT time! Find us:Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent ClubWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected]  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello again fellow grievers!!This week's episode features yours truly and a few of my most favourite bits from one of the best series ever to come out of Netflix, After Life Season 2! *SPOILER ALERT* If you haven't watched it yet, I'd suggest you go do that now. If you haven't watched it and have no plans to.. listen to the ep anyway because it's worth it!I've been obsessed with After Life since the first season came out last year and just LOVE the way it makes talking about grief so accessible. It welcomes the raw, nitty gritty, painful stuff and merges it with easy to digest comedy, perfect for our non-grieving friends! In this episode I cover some of the bits that resonated with me the most!I also cover some topics you guys messaged in about including:- Being jealous of people in lockdown with both of their, very much alive, parents- Dreaming about our dead parent much more recently- Constantly worrying that our other parent is going to die from Covid-19 I hope you enjoy the ep!Don't worry, I'll be back again next week with another fantastic guest.  Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected]  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode we have Fran Hopkins! Fran is not only a member of the Dead Parent Club but also established the Manchester Let’s Talk About Loss group and now runs it alongside her fab co-hosts!Fran’s Dad died around 18 months ago from cancer, just a short 7 months after being diagnosed. After putting his health first and building strong and loving relationships with his family, this shock diagnosis robbed him of his retirement plans and the life he, his wife and his family had envisioned for the future.In this week’s episode you will hear Fran tell her own story of her grief journey where we not only discuss her Dad’s death and the aftermath but also how grief can manifest itself as a physical illness, her experience of Day of the Dead in Mexico and why she decided to set up her own grief group in Manchester!If you’d like to attend a Talk About Loss group or find out if there’s one in your area head to the @talkaboutloss Instagram page or visit their website: www.letstalkaboutloss.orgThank you so much Fran for coming onto the podcast!Contact Us:Instagram - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] - www.dpcpodcast.co.uk Facebook - Dead Parent Club  Find me on Instagram at @kathryn_hooker Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So self-isolation is tough, right?But isolating whilst grieving.. now that's something else. And don't you guys know it!I asked you guys what you've learnt so far since being in self-isolation and so many of you came back to me with a whole load of different responses from how it's affected your grief journey and mental health to the impact it's had on your wellbeing and the world in general. In this podcast I speak about my experience so far and also about why self-isolation can be especially hard for young grieving adults/anyone in general! There are so many reasons why this could be negatively affecting your mental health including how we're genetically programmed and how being alone with our thoughts can be massively triggering. However, there are also so many positives to this period too! Just like in death and loss, there is always something beautiful that comes out of it if you look hard enough. And you guys have provided me with some amazing insights into how this time has been beneficial for you. Hope you enjoy it, guys! Don't forget to drop us a review on iTunes if you get the chance, I'd so appreciate it!! Instagram - @deadparentclubpodcast @kathryn_hookerFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastTwitter - @dpcpodcastEmail - [email protected] - www.dpcpodcast.co.uk  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week's episode of the Dead Parent Club podcast! This week's guest, Meera, lost her Dad at just 16 years old. Some of you may have listened to her story in one of my older episodes where unfortunately we had a few issues with the audio and the recording didn't end up doing Meera's story justice! If you have listened before, listen again! And if you hadn't had chance to listen to her episode yet then this is your perfect opportunity! She talks about going to collect her GCSE results without her Dad there, realising that no one speaks about grief or loss - even yourself, if you're never asked - becoming a parent and acknowledging how fragile life is. Meera has lived nearly 18 years of her life now without her Dad and a lot has happened during that time but it just goes to show how our parents are always incredibly important to us, even when our life is buzzing on around us.  As always, I hope you enjoy the episode!  Please do leave a review if you love the podcast I would really appreciate it! Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - The Dead Parent Club Website - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] My name's Kat and you can find me on Instagram at @kathryn_hookerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexa Gibbens is an incredible performer, both as a circus artist and stand up comedian. And I was lucky enough to have her on the podcast this week to speak about her show ‘Alexa, tell us a Dad joke’.First and foremost - what an epic name for a show. I LOVE it!!Alexa speaks about how her Dad dying brought her humour down to a whooooole new level. Who knew you could create a whole hour’s show based on your Dad dying and all the ‘funny’ things that tragedy entails?!Obviously it’s a topic that raises a few eyebrows, however, all of us in the Dead Parent Club are guaranteed to have a hundred head-nodding moments and belly laughs throughout the whole of her masterpiece.This week’s episode obviously starts with a brief stint about the ever-popular Covid-19 and follows on to speak about Alexa’s time at university and how the death of her Dad led her down a new route in Stand Up Comedy. We also discuss rooting through your parent’s ashes to collect samples to send to a tattoo-ist and the weird things you find… And how after death you just aren’t the same person anymore. And obviously a tonne more stuff!!If you’d like to watch it (and you definitely should) follow the link below!Watch Alexa's Show: Alexa, Tell Us A Dad Joke!You can find Alexa on her social channels at:@AlexajadegFacebook:Alexa Gibbens - Performer  And you can find us at…Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club PodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's great to be baaack! Under weird circumstances, obv. This week's episode covers my current experience of the C word (and not the usual one) and how it's affected my life and my mental capacity to prioritise the podcast right now - and how sad I am about it. I also cover the impending dread of Mother's Day tomorrow (at the time of writing) and how the current situation is impacting our ability to cope with this. Hopefully a few of the tips I speak about in this ep will be useful to you guys!I'm so grateful to all of you for all of the support you give, not just to me, but to each other. The grief community is honestly the best. Look forward to catching up with all of you soon! In the meantime, please take care!Here's a list of all of the books I was recommended as promised! The Dead Moms Club - Kate SpencerGrief Is The Thing With Feathers - Max PorterBearing The Unbearable - Joanne CacciatoreThe Rules Of Inheritance - Claire Bidwell SmithIts OK That You’re Not OK - Megan DevineGood Vibes, Good Life - Vex KingThe Power - Naomi AldermanGrief Observed - C.S. LewisGrief Day By Day - Jan WarnerThe Denial Of Death - Ernest BeckerWild - Cheryl StrayedSex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs - Chuck KlostermanGrief Works - Julia SamuelFinding Meaning - David KesslerUndying - Michel FaberThe Lost Properties of Love - Sophie RatcliffeMaybe You Should Talk To Someone - Lori GottliebNo Happy Endings - Nora MclnernyWhen I Look To The Sky - Sally RollBorn To Shine - Ashley LemieuxDead People Suck - Laurie KilmartinThe Longest Goodbye - Raymond ChandlerThe Year Of Magical Thinking - Joan DidionModern Loss - Gabrielle Birkner and Rebecca SofferHarry Potter - J.K. RowlingThe Beautiful Things - Cheryl Strayed  Follow me on Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent ClubWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected]   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leave a review for the podcast here!Welcoming Laurence Field to the DPC podcast! Firstly, a huge thank you to Laurence for coming onto the show and for sharing his personal story and for giving such incredible advice to all of you guys!Laurence's Dad passed around 3 years ago from what was originally diagnosed as skin cancer which unfortunately became terminal. He speaks about realising how he and his four brothers were all grieving differently, accepting his New Normal and how he still has a relationship with his Dad - it's just very different. He also talks about how important it is to sit and deal with your grief head on so that it doesn't overwhelm you as you get older. I loved recording this episode and after listening it back as I was editing it I had even more of an appreciation of just how brilliant Laurence spoke and how many insightful things he had to say and offer to all of the DPC's listeners.  Feel free to reach out to Laurence on Instagram should you wish [email protected]  Find the DPC at:Instagram = @dpcpodcastFacebook = Dead Parent Club PodcastWebsite = www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail = [email protected]  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DPC podcast was graced with the presence of Linsday Joy this week all the way from California!Lindsay has a very unique story to tell about her loss which forms a crucial part of why her grief has left her feeling isolated and like other’s couldn't understand for most of her life. That’s until finding the amazing grief community that is! Where she was able to connect and resonate with other’s stories.When she found herself reacting negatively towards triggers when she was in her late teens she recognised the need to start attending to her grief. This has taken her on many paths throughout her life but it was therapy that helped her to recognise just how much losing her Mum at such a young age affected her.We also speak about a certain shitty counselling session, how society has got grief all wrong and how her passion for helping others and her own personal experience led to the birth of her wonderful business: The Joyful Jewelry Box.One of the biggest questions we discuss is: Am I this person because of my loss - or in spite of?You can catch Lindsay on Instagram at:@thejoyfuljewelrybox You can find me at:Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent ClubTwitter - @dpcpodcastWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse reached out to me on Instagram after listening to a few eps of the show and was keen to come on to tell his story about his life as a DPC Platinum Member!He lost both of his parents by the age of 16 and subsequently ended up becoming a ward of the state. Despite the challenges that this has brought, Jesse explained how his parents passing was the last gift they gave him as it’s made him into the man he is today.We speak about how his life freakishly went full-circle when he unknowingly took up the same hobby, then career, that his Father had and how your goldfish dying should really be your first experience of death - not your parents.He also spoke of how his grief has become his armour and, this is my favourite part, how it’s also his superpower and our loved ones are our Obi Wan Kenobi’s.. you may not be able to see them, but they’re always there!Find Jesse on Instagram at @jessefryery or drop him an email [email protected] can find me on social media:Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent Club Website - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode we have a familiar voice that a few of you may recognise!!I was super happy to welcome the lovely Amber Jeffrey onto the pod this week from The Grief Gang. Amber also runs her own grief podcast focusing on normalising grief talk within our young community and it was great to have her on the show to talk about her own experience and how it led to her hosting her own podcast!We also discuss how losing someone so young highlights just how precious and short life is and how her grief has taught her to ‘grab life by the fucking balls’ < which I bloody love.And, of course, finding positivity in your grief! Easier said than done - we know!You can find Amber’s podcast on all major streaming platforms under The Grief Gang and you can find her on social media at @thegriefgang.I hope you enjoy this week’s episode!Where you can find Amber:The Grief Gang - Podcast@thegriefgang - Instagram The Grief Gang - Facebook  Where you can find me:Instagram - @dpcpodcast / @kathryn_hooker Facebook - Dead Parent ClubWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few weeks ago I asked you guys what you’d like me to discuss on the podcast and you said FRIENDSHIPS! We all know friendships can get super complicated when you become a DPC member. Some friends surprise you and end up being absolutely amazing and unfortunately some end up letting you down, mostly unintentionally! Let’s be honest - us DPC members aren’t the easiest… So after thinking about this for a while I came up with 4 different types of friends that I had experience with after losing my Mum. Now this isn’t a final list, just a few examples! But I’m sure a few of you will resonate! These are:The ‘pretend it never happened’ friends.. The ‘I’ll always be here for you, you’re the strongest person I know - and you never hear from them again’ friends..The ‘you can always rely on me, you’re one of the most important people in the world, even if you don’t text me back for hours, week, months’ friends..The ‘oh my god remember when your ‘insert parents name’ did this’ friends.. Find out more in this week’s episode!Don’t forget to contact me if you want to feature on the podcast or, if that’s not your thing, I’d love to do some guest blogs too! Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent ClubWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail - [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick contacted the DPC a while a go on Facebook after searching for some kind of group or information online related to losing both parents as a young adult.He tells his story about losing his Dad and then his Mum soon after and how his experiences have transformed his negative mindset into a ‘buoyantly optimistic’ one and how losing your parent/s can give you the motivation to want to achieve more in your life!Nick lives such a full life full of travel and family but acknowledges the loss of his parents and his daily internal questions about whether they’d be happy with the life he’s living now.He’s also soon to be married so I obviously asked him how he felt about his parents not being there. And, in a very 21st century way, he told me he’s actually slightly relieved as his parents were divorced and he’s missed an awkward situation! The silver linings we find, hey.Huge thank you to Nick of course for volunteering to come on to the show. You never know who you might help.Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - Dead Parent ClubWebsite - www.dpcpodcast.co.ukContact me if you want to get involved!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The annual Christmas special!!!! A few days ago I put a shout out on Instagram to see if any of you guys had any questions you wanted to ask… Some of these are purely grief and loss related e.g. does the pain get easier and some were questions I really struggled to find answers to due to not experiencing it myself such as dealing with the paperwork after a death and experiencing PTSD. Luckily, our Instagram community is incredible and I’ve had some great feedback to some of those questions which I’m going to share in a blog over Christmas! Meanwhile… the OG Sam Vidler is BACK for this year’s Christmas episode and we cover some of your Griefmas related questions and talk about the past year and what our Christmas’ look like now. Sam also has some big and sad news which she shares during the ep. Sending all of you so much love this Christmas.And don’t forget - you don’t have to feel happy just as much as you don’t HAVE to feel sad. Just have a Christmas. Whatever that day may look like to you. If you want to keep up with Sam’s ongoing travels and pay witness to her terrible jokes follow her insta = @samvidler_ Thank you as ever for your ongoing support. It’s appreciated more than you know! and don't forget to send us your grave visit stories/routines/top tips! Find us on insta = @dpcpodcastWebsite = www.dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail = [email protected] = Dead Parent ClubSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It would be easy to understand how someone could lose their lust for life after the loss of both parents by their mid-twenties. But this is not the case for Alice Williams. I finished recording this episode feeling such a love for life and admiration for humans and our tenacity.  There are tears, laughter, and everything in between throughout the whole of this episode. Alice tells her story of losing her Mum suddenly 6 years ago to the death of her Father in August of this year. We speak of how everyone grieves at their own pace and what our friends can do to support us. She also finishes the episode with some of her own top tips and a lovely poem about taking it easy on ourselves.  Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Thank you as ever for all of your support and for listening to these podcasts.  Contact me at: Website: www.dpcpodcast.co.ukInstagram: @dpcpodcastFacebook: Dead Parent Club Email: [email protected]  Please also remember that we are not health professionals on this podcast and to seek support if needed.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby recorded this podcast with Kat all the way from Colorado at 1 o clock in the morning (thank you Abby!). We’re still amazed and so happy when people from across the world message us to get involved in the podcast, it’s so exciting!At just 19 years old, Abby has an unbelievably mature outlook on her grief which impressed me but also made me so sad because of just how quickly you grow up after losing a parent at such a young age.Abby’s Mum died just under a year ago when she was 18. She speaks about becoming the ‘mother’ figure at home with her younger brother who’s just 14 years old and adjusting to a new home life. We also speak about how she’s feeling as she approaches the year ‘anniversary’ of her Mum’s death, distracting herself at university, family grief counselling and how it’s brought her family closer, the importance of making room in your life to grieve, ‘sugar-coating’ the realities of loss and sooo much more!Thank you so much Abby for coming on to speak with me in the middle of the night and for sharing your story so soon after your loss! I loved recording this so much and truly believe there’s such a bright future waiting for you!Want to reach out to Abby? Her Instagram handle is @abbyschirmacherYou can contact us at:Instagram: @dpcpodcastFacebook: Dead Parent ClubEmail: [email protected]: www.dpcpodcast.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n this episode Jessie, owner of @beautifulmamas on Instagram and Mother to a baby boy, takes us on her own journey with grief and how it has impacted her life. After Jessie’s Father died suddenly soon after giving birth to her first child, she had to navigate the balancing act of grieving her Dad whilst caring for a newborn - a feat that would be incredibly difficult for anyone. Despite her Dad passing less than a year ago, Jessie’s outlook on her life is incredibly inspiring. She talks us through those early days of grief and caring for her baby and how it’s pushed her to start running her own business. She also speaks about making time for grief in her life whether that by meditating, moving her body or writing in her diary. This is a great ep that a lot of you are bound to love! Want to get involved?Find us on:Instgram @dpcpodcastFacebook: Dead Parent ClubWebsite: dpcpodcast.co.ukEmail: [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello fellow grief friends! Welcome to episode 39 of the Dead Parent Club podcast!!This week Kat was joined with Hannah, originally from New Zealand, now working in the great city of London. Hannah tells us her own story of building a relationship with her Dad in a short period of time after discovering he had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. She also spoke of navigating her life after losing her Dad including her recent move to the UK, feeling the need to validate her grief and finding friends through communities such as The Grief Network (that aren't just fellow Kiwis!). Unfortunately our conversation was cut short due to other commitments but we will definitely have Hannah on the show again! Drop us a message with any questions you'd like to ask her and we'll be sure to get them answered. Thank you Hannah for your time and for talking us through your very personal story. We appreciate it so much!  Find Hannah on Instagram at: @HannahGraceMay Follow The Grief Network at:@thegriefnetwork Follow us at: @dpcpodcast Dead Parent Club www.dpcpodcast.co.uk [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everybody!  This episode officially marks the DPC podcast as 1 year old!!! What a journey it's been.  This week Kat spoke with the amazing Lydia who has unfortunately become a DPC Platinum member this year after her Dad passed shortly after her Mum.  Lydia's story is heartbreaking yet incredibly inspiring. She says she was 'dragged through her Mum's death kicking and screaming and protesting all the way' yet has found a different path through grief after her Dad's passing, learning to accept it and with immense gratitude. She tells us the story of both her parents' passing and how she has grown as an individual throughout it all. It's hard to imagine how this young woman looked after her Dad during his final days with just her younger siblings by her side and yet she speaks of her experience with so much grace.  If you want to reach out to Lydia as a fellow DPC member then her Instagram is - @lyds_pap You can reach us at:Instagram - @dpcpodcastFacebook - The Dead Parent Club Email - [email protected] - www.dpcpodcast.co.uk  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're baaaack!  This week we asked all of you lovely lot what you'd like us to talk about in our podcasts! You came back with so many great answers which we're going to cover over the next few weeks and we can't wait to get stuck in. In this week's episode we spoke about some of our recent life events including Sam 'celebrating' her Dad's recent birthday and Kat's birthday (put your hands in the air if birthdays are a grief inducing hell hole!) and some other exciting things ;)  Out of the topics you gave us we chose to discuss friendships after the death of a loved one and staying positive years later. We all know friendships can be difficult to navigate after your life has completely changed and staying positive is sometimes even harder! So we give a few tips from our own experiences and tell some of our own funny stories of course... We hope you enjoy!  And don't forget to let us know if you want to get involved in us celebrating our YEAR anniversary in September!  Love you all! Instagram - @dpcpodcast Facebook - Dead Parent Club Podcast Email - [email protected] - www.dpcpodcast.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the lovely Tamara Smith, all the way from California! Tamara reached out to us as the founder of another grief community: The Grieving Mind. After experiencing her own numerous losses of both family and significant others Tamara took on her own grief journey in developing her 'grieving mind'. Her mission is to raise awareness about grieving by creating a new platform and understanding for the bereaved and their “Grieving Mind”. The “Grieving Mind”, put simply, is completely altered and needs to be treated as such.This episode covers Tamara's personal journey and she gives further insight into the grief coaching she offers as a service for others to help them navigate their new 'grieving mind'. This was an incredibly insightful episode and, after everything Tamara has been through, she truly has so much to give to our listeners. Thank you so much for coming onto the show Tamara!You can find her on the website The Grieving Mind: https://thegrievingmind.com/and on Instagram at @thegrievingmind  She also offers a 'Grieving Journal' which you can access via contacting her.  Contact us to get involved or to simply have a quick chat at:www.dpcpodcast.co.uk Instagram = @dpcpodcast Facebook = Dead Parent Club Podcast [email protected] Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with an absolute banger! We are so glad to have finally found time to sit down (in Sydney!!) with our lovely pal Tiff. Tiff's Dad died only 9 months ago; the plot twist to Tiff's story is that she never saw and didn't have a relationship with her Dad. It's been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for Tiff, from not feeling like she deserved to say she's in the DPC, to turning to Google to see how she should feel. “I just felt like there was no one else on this entire planet who knew what I was going through.” This is a gorgeous conversation, after months of counselling and talking to friends, family & lecturers, Tiff speaks so eloquently about her experience. From the girl that had never met her dad and was choosing not to meet him, to suddenly becoming the girl who would never meet her Dad. We talk about navigating this emotional minefield and she gives some amazing advice, including this fav quote of ours: "You’re just as entitled as everyone else to feel some sort of grief". This is a gorjy, warming and funny episode - thanks so much for chatting to us Tiff!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we were super thankful to Maira, she stayed up until a ridiculous hour to speak to us - we're talking 4am!!!Welcome to our first platinum member interview.. over recent years both of Maira's parents have died. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, in the states, is an author in her spare time and also volunteers as a facilitator for Survivors of Suicide (SOS) group alongside her day job.After the experience of being with 3 different people on their last days, two of those being her parents and the other a friend, she took this as a sign to give back to the grief community, as an unfortunate expert in grief and loss.This episode is full of real talk, advice and revelations. We talk about how their's no time stamp on your grief, and no matter how old you are, you never stop needing your parents.Be gentle on yourself.Maira's Instagram: @inspirerayanne Don't hesitate to contact us if you want to get involved!Find us at:www.dpcpodcast.co.uk [email protected]@dpcpodcast DeadParentClub Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were SO excited to have Josh Worth on the podcast this week! We don't get many males approaching us to come on so when they do, we literally jump at the chance. Josh's Dad died a little over a year ago - so his grief is still very fresh. But he managed to speak to eloquently and wisely about his past year and how life changing his Dad's death has been. He talks about so many helpful things, including navigating work & recognising change in yourself and when to acknowledge it. We also discuss the difficulty of starting new relationships - struggling to find the emotional capacity to start relationships with new people, and questioning if you ever will be ready. It doesn't stop there, we were also treated to chat about the power of positive thinking, side hustles and memes. This is definitely a must listen, no matter what stage of your grief you're in - whether your parent died last year or 15 years ago, there's something valuable for everyone. Thank you so much Josh for joining us! Josh's insta: @joshworthh Instagram - @dpcpodcast Facebook - Dead Parent Club  Website - www.dpcpodcast.co.uk  email - [email protected] Contact us if you want to feature on our podcast or write a blog for our site!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're baaaaaack!So sorry for the unexplained week off last week - we're juggling some serious difficulties with time zones and life getting all crazy!So this week we have a one-off solo episode with Kat!As you may have seen on our Instagram account last week, Kat posted a graphic saying 'When does grief become a mental illness?' and low and behold... it resonated with SO many of you! Unfortunately, grief often comes hand in hand with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety but the difficulty comes in recognising when you're no longer just grieving but you've actually become mentally unwell.Kat unpicks the signs she experienced when this happened to her and the steps she's taken since to build a resilience against attacks on her mental wellbeing and to protect her mind and body including becoming more self-aware, treating her body with respect through feeding herself and moving often and tactics she's learnt over the years in order to live with her mental illness. Genius Foods Book - Max Lugavere https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genius-Foods-Smarter-Productive-Protecting/dp/0062562851 Instagram - @dpcpodcast Facebook - Dead Parent Club Website - www.dpcpodcast.co.uk email - [email protected] Contact us if you want to feature on our podcast or write a blog for our site! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You want it, you got it. A while ago we asked on Instagram what you guys wanted us to talk about. We got so many great suggestions and we're slowly working our way through them. One that stood out to us this week was 'how do you deal with milestones after your parent dies?' We were super excited to talk about this as it's something that often your friends that aren't in the DPC can't relate to, and can be difficult to explain. Also for us, our milestones haven't been getting married or having babies, they are 21st birthdays, graduation, starting your career - the things that are less talked about generally. We talk through our experiences, including acting spoilt and struggling to stay grateful. How grief can cloud your memories and we run through some tips for making it through milestones. Plus, this week we've climbed a step on the podcast ladder and got ourselves some snazzy intro music. We can't wait to hear your stories & any advice you have. Reach out on Instagram, email or our website. Instagram: @dpcpodcast Email: [email protected] Website. www.dpcpodcast.co.ukSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/deadparentclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.