Grief and living with Chronic Illness with Emma Toms
Grief Unedited
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 episode of Grief Unedited, Karen Lafferty is joined by holistic therapist Emma Toms for an honest conversation about grief beyond bereavement. Together they explore the emotional and physical impact of chronic illness, loss of identity, and nervous system overwhelm, and reflect on healing through somatic practices, self-connection, and learning to live gently again.
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In Consultation: What happens when we are dying, with Dr Suzy Peach
Grief Unedited
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 episode of Grief Unedited, Karen speaks with Dr. Suzy Peach about what truly happens in the final days and hours of life. Suzy explains the natural physical changes the body goes through like increased sleep, reduced eating, confusion, breathing changes, and the “death rattle” and reassures listeners that these signs are usually not distressing for the dying person. They discuss how families can bring comfort, why early conversations and care planning matter, and how understanding the dying process can reduce fear and trauma for loved ones.
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Shedding Light on Pet Grief: Insights from The Dog Witch
Grief Unedited
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 and eye-opening episode of Grief Unedited, host and grief counsellor Karen Lafferty sits down with Lisa McCabe, better known as The Dog Witch, to explore a topic rarely spoken about but deeply felt: how dogs experience grief.
Drawing on her work as a holistic canine wellbeing consultant and her own profound losses, Lisa shares how deeply intuitive dogs are, how they mourn the death of humans and other pets, and the ways grief can show up in their bodies, behaviour, and routines. From changes in appetite to separation anxiety and physical symptoms, Lisa explains how canine grief mirrors our own more closely than most people realise.
If you’ve ever loved an animal, this conversation will stay with you.
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Holding on & Letting Go: Near death and the Loss of a Partner
Grief Unedited
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.
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You can connect with Nikki here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkistockgrowthspecialist
Grieving the Future: Coping with Miscarriage
Grief Unedited
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 deeply personal episode, Karen sits down with Clare Baillie, to talk about her experience of miscarriage and baby loss. Clare shares her honest and emotional journey, from the shock of discovering the loss, to navigating grief, guilt, and the slow process of healing.
She opens up about the silent pain of miscarriage, the insensitivity of some well-meaning comments, and the importance of recognising both parents’ grief. Clare also reflects on the anxiety and emotional toll of her subsequent pregnancies and how she learned to balance fear with gratitude.
The conversation highlights the reality of “grieving the future” , mourning not just a baby, but the imagined life, milestones, and memories that never came to be.
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From Mourning to Meaning: Transforming Grief
Grief Unedited
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 moving episode, Karen Lafferty speaks with Helena Morais, mother and baby loss activist, about the stillbirth of her daughter Maila. Helena shares her raw experience of grief, the silence surrounding baby loss, and why she continues to parent Maila in meaningful ways. A powerful conversation released ahead of Baby Loss Awareness Week, reminding us that grief deserves space, honesty, and compassion.
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When the World Stops: Coping with Sudden Loss
Grief Unedited
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, Ashley shares her deeply personal journey of losing five friends in her life to suicide over the past seven years. She opens up about grief, guilt, and the ongoing impact of sudden loss, while highlighting the urgent need for compassion and awareness around men’s mental health. A raw, honest, and heartfelt conversation you won’t forget
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You can connect with Ashley here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-white-assocrics-406aa830/
Grief from a GPs perspective: What we can do and how we can help
Grief Unedited
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.
This episode explores how GPs can support people through bereavement beyond prescribing medication. Dr. Suzy Peach discusses the importance of building an early relationship with your GP, using clear communication, and accessing local resources.
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The Long Goodbye: Grief and Terminal Illness
Grief Unedited
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 episode, we talk with Julia Jack about her experience of grief dealing with The Long Goodbye, watching her Dad fight through a terminal illness and how it has changed her mindset and even led her to start a new business.
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Losing a Parent as a Teen
Grief Unedited
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 episode, we talk with Sarah Stewart about her experience of losing her Mum at a young age and the impact it's had on not only her life but how it's shaped her career.
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The Unspoken Truth - Navigating Life After Loss
Grief Unedited
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 episode, we talk with Mandy Tsang about her experience of her dad’s death during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact this had on her subsequent grief journey.
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You can connect with Mandy here:
www.facebook.com/senseintimates
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Non-Death Loss: When Families Break Down
Grief Unedited
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 episode, we talk with Stacey Wilson about Non-Death Loss: When families break down about her estrangement with her family and the impact that had and how she's worked to deal with it.
If you’ve found this episode, please consider sharing it on your social media, and leave us a review to help spread the word.
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You can connect with Stacey here:
https://www.thesuperpowercoach.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/StaceyWilsonCoaching
To purchase our 90 day grief journal, shop here: https://amzn.eu/d/c8v5J8c
Navigating Anticipatory Grief
Grief Unedited
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 episode, we talk with Cat Paterson about Navigating Anticipatory Grief. If you’ve found this episode, please consider sharing it on your social media, and leave us a review to help spread the word.
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Grief Across Generations: Losing a Parent as an Adult
Grief Unedited
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 episode, we talk with Victoria Cunningham about Grief across generations: losing a parent as an adult. If you’ve found this episode, please consider sharing it on your social media, and leave us a review to help spread the word.
You can connect with Karen here:
https://www.continuumcounselling.com
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You can connect with Victoria here:
https://ordinarypeopleacademy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OrdinaryPeopleAcademy/
To purchase our 90day grief journal, shop here: https://amzn.eu/d/c8v5J8c
The Grief no one talks about: Menopause and Women’s Sense of Self.
Grief Unedited
In this episode, host Karen Lafferty, talks to Emma McElhinney about the journey many women go through in Perimenopause and Menopause and how this often results in feelings of grief and loss. Karen and Emma also discuss the parallels between grief and Menopause and Emma shares advice on what women can do to support themselves as they navigate this journey.
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You can connect with Emma here:
https://www.facebook.com/emmateamemw
https://www.instagram.com/emmaperimenohealth
Sibling Bonds and Broken Hearts.
Grief Unedited
In this episode, Jen explores her experience of the death of her brother Han who died due to cancer. Jen shares her reflections on what helped and what didn’t and talks of some of the resources she found most helpful.
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You can connect with Jen here:
https://www.instagram.com/toastytype/
https://www.facebook.com/toastytype
Han’s Video voiced by his lifelong friend Findlay Napier - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Z3To1ieS0&t=64s
Jen’s Blog Post: https://toastytype.com/news/2021/1/6/well-that-was-a-year-huh
The Bowel movement - https://www.thebowelmovement.uk/
Macmillan Cancer Charity - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ 0808 808 00 00
The Unexpected Teacher: Lessons from Loss
Grief Unedited
In this episode, our guest Carrie talks about the death of her mum following a long journey with Bowel Cancer. Carrie talks about how she has navigated her grief, and how her spiritual practices have brought her comfort in this time.
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https://www.facebook.com/SageintheSky/
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Love and Loss: A Journey Through Grief
Grief Unedited
Joining me on the first episode is Andrea Clare who talks openly about the loss of her Mum following a battle with Dementia and how she dealt with an unexpected relationship breakdown while navigating her grief journey.
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You can find Andrea Clare here:
https://www.facebook.com/andreaclareart
https://www.instagram.com/andreaclareart.uk
Grief and living with Chronic Illness with Emma Toms
41:44
In Consultation: What happens when we are dying, with Dr Suzy Peach
48:21
Shedding Light on Pet Grief: Insights from The Dog Witch
35:33
Holding on & Letting Go: Near death and the Loss of a Partner
55:09
Grieving the Future: Coping with Miscarriage
59:09
From Mourning to Meaning: Transforming Grief
57:48
When the World Stops: Coping with Sudden Loss
42:07
Grief from a GPs perspective: What we can do and how we can help
35:41
The Long Goodbye: Grief and Terminal Illness
42:33
Losing a Parent as a Teen
52:00
The Unspoken Truth - Navigating Life After Loss
46:18
Non-Death Loss: When Families Break Down
44:30
Navigating Anticipatory Grief
44:56
Grief Across Generations: Losing a Parent as an Adult
59:22
The Grief no one talks about: Menopause and Women’s Sense of Self.
42:56
Sibling Bonds and Broken Hearts.
1:04:59
The Unexpected Teacher: Lessons from Loss
39:11
Love and Loss: A Journey Through Grief
39:05
Introductory Episode
4:29