Grief is my New Hobby
This is the grief podcast that refuses to follow the rules. It's a not self-help podcast, it's self-honesty.
Losing both of my parents before I turned 30 has been one of the shi*test experiences and navigating a lot of big emotions has been a challenge. From laughing awkwardly whilst waiting for coroners to trying to understand probate jargon.
This podcast is here to f*ck off the stigma around grief and remind you that you don't have to do this alone.
Grief is my New Hobby
S4E7: From Wife to Widow in 186 Days- Part 1 with Laura
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This is part 1 of a deeply moving episode, Laura shares the unimaginable story of losing her husband Ed just months after their wedding, and the extraordinary strength it took to navigate sudden illness, hospital uncertainty, and devastating grief. Simply 186 days from wife to widow. What began as a honeymoon-season marriage quickly turned into a fight for Ed’s life after what seemed like pneumonia revealed a far more serious heart condition. Laura takes us through the whirlwind of emergency appointments, transfers between hospitals, critical care, surgery, and the painful reality of waiting for answers that never came soon enough.
This conversation is heartbreaking, honest, and unforgettable. Laura speaks with incredible candour about love, loss, trauma, and the reality of grieving in public while trying to keep going in private. She also opens up about organ donation, the importance of having difficult conversations early, and how grief has changed her relationship with herself. If you’ve ever loved someone deeply, lost someone suddenly, or needed to hear an honest reflection on grief and resilience, this episode will stay with you. Thank you so much to Laura for sharing Ed’s story with such bravery and care. You are an incredible woman and I just know you are doing Ed and yourself so proud.
You can find Laura on her own podcast @thepodcastthatshouldntexist