Holding on & Letting Go: Near death and the Loss of a Partner

Grief Unedited

Grief Unedited
Holding on & Letting Go: Near death and the Loss of a Partner
Oct 30, 2025
Karen Lafferty

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.


Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.


In this powerful episode of Grief Unedited, host Karen Lafferty talks with Nikki Stock, who shares her extraordinary journey through loss, illness, and recovery. After losing her partner to cancer and surviving a near-fatal illness herself, Nikki reflects on grief, resilience, and learning to live fully. She discusses parenting through trauma, letting go of “the small stuff,” and creating My Life Manual to help others navigate life’s hardest moments. 


You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling


You can connect with Nikki here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkistockgrowthspecialist


Episode Artwork Holding on & Letting Go: Near death and the Loss of a Partner 55:09 Episode Artwork Grieving the Future: Coping with Miscarriage 59:09 Episode Artwork From Mourning to Meaning: Transforming Grief 57:48 Episode Artwork When the World Stops: Coping with Sudden Loss 42:07 Episode Artwork Grief from a GPs perspective: What we can do and how we can help 35:41 Episode Artwork The Long Goodbye: Grief and Terminal Illness 42:33 Episode Artwork Losing a Parent as a Teen 52:00 Episode Artwork The Unspoken Truth - Navigating Life After Loss 46:18 Episode Artwork Non-Death Loss: When Families Break Down 44:30 Episode Artwork Navigating Anticipatory Grief 44:56 Episode Artwork Grief Across Generations: Losing a Parent as an Adult 59:22 Episode Artwork The Grief no one talks about: Menopause and Women’s Sense of Self. 42:56 Episode Artwork Sibling Bonds and Broken Hearts. 1:04:59 Episode Artwork The Unexpected Teacher: Lessons from Loss 39:11 Episode Artwork Love and Loss: A Journey Through Grief 39:05 Episode Artwork Introductory Episode 4:29