The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and loss

Claire Sandys is on a mission to see if it's possible to find hope in 101 different types of loss and grief (often joined by husband Chris). New ad-free episodes every other Tuesday. With childless (not by choice) hosts, this podcast is packed with deep, honest experiences of grief and hope from inspiring guests. You also get: tips on how to navigate and prepare for loss, blogs, experts, exploring how loss is handled on TV, and plenty of Hermans. For more visit: www.thesilentwhy.com.

Podcasting since 2021 • 240 episodes

The Silent Why: finding hope in grief and loss

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Loss 66/101: Loss of eyesight: Yahya Pandor

#149. What is it like to choose hope in the dark? To face the grief of losing your sight?This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to explore grief, asking if hope can be found in 101 different types of permanent loss.Lo...

May 05, 2026 • Episode 149 • 41:35

The Grief Toolshed: Telescopic Tree Pruner - find your sharp people

#148. How can a metaphorical telescopic tree pruner help us with grief? Let's find out.This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, asking if hope can be found in 101 different types of perm...

April 21, 2026 • Episode 148 • 19:21

The Grief Toolshed: Swiss Army Knife - using the tools of self-awareness

#147. How can a metaphorical Swiss Army Knife help us with self-awareness? Let's find out.This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, asking if hope can be found in 101 different types of p...

April 07, 2026 • Episode 147 • 24:54

Graveyard Musings: Wolvercote, Oxford (grave of JRR Tolkien - author of The Lord of the Rings)

#146. I've always loved graveyards. I'm not sure what it is about them that draws me in, but a little while ago I decided to record my musings as I wander round them.So that's what these Graveyard Musing episodes are, just me and my pho...

March 24, 2026 • Episode 146 • 21:57

The Grief Toolshed: Compost - it's all about balance (& worms)

#145. How can a metaphorical bag of compost help us get through grief? Let's find out.This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around grief, asking if hope can be found in 101 different types of perm...

March 10, 2026 • Episode 145 • 17:39

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