The Life & Loss Podcast

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‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief. Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses and grief.

  1. 09/12/2025

    S3 Ep19 - End of Season Compilation

    The Forest Holme Life & Loss Podcast has been running for three seasons and there is now an archive of over sixty informative, poignant and deeply moving videos. This last episode of Season 3 is a compilation based around the themes of;Coping Strategies During BereavementWhat Grief Feels LikeEnd Of Life Care

    21 min

  2. 09/05/2025

    S3 Ep18 - Debbie Cohen – Coping with multiple losses

    Welcome back to the Life and Loss podcast, where we have honest conversations about illness and grief. Today we're talking about experiencing multiple losses and the impact of compounded grief. My guest today is Debbie who has endured unimaginable loss, saying goodbye to her best friend, partner, mother, father, and stepfather over the past 19 years. Each loss has been different, bringing its own emotions, challenges, and unanswered questions. As she navigates grief after grief, she’s found that there is no guidebook, no single way to process it all, and no clear endpoint. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to carry the weight of multiple losses.

    22 min

  3. 08/29/2025

    S3 Ep17 - Claire and Libby – Working in a Hospice

    Welcome to the Life and Loss Podcast. Hospices are often thought of as places of sadness, but those who work in them know they are also places of warmth, dignity, and even joy. The care given goes beyond medical treatment, it’s about supporting people to live as well as possible, for as long as possible. Today, I’m joined by Claire, a Physiotherapist and Libby at Therapy Assistant, who work within Forest Holme hospice, providing hands-on care, movement, and comfort to patients. They’ll be sharing what it’s really like to work in a hospice, the special moments that stay with them, and why their roles are so important.

    12 min

  4. 08/22/2025

    S3 Ep16 - Dr Beverly Lee – The truth about opioids

    Today on the Life and Loss podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Beverley Lee, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Forest Holme Hospice. Opioids, particularly morphine, play a crucial role in palliative and end-of-life care, but they’re often misunderstood.  Many people worry about addiction, tolerance, sedation, and even the fear that opioids could hasten death. Bev is here to help separate fact from fiction and reassure families and patients about the safe and compassionate use of opioids in hospice care.

    14 min

  5. 08/15/2025

    S3 Ep15 - Tiffany Watson - Coping with a muscle wasting disease

    Tiffany Watson explaining how her muscle wasting disease affects her life.

    12 min

  6. 08/08/2025

    S3 Ep14 - Coping with the Emotional Impact of Terminal Illness - Melissa Girling

    Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. Today, we’re discussing the emotional impact of a terminal diagnosis, a time that can feel overwhelming for both the patient and their loved ones.  I’m joined by Melissa Girling, a Clinical Psychologist based at Forest Holme Hospice. Melissa, thank you for being here.

    17 min

  7. 08/01/2025

    S3 Ep13 - How grief effects your sleep - Ben Davies

    Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. Today, we’re focusing on a topic that affects many in their grief journey—how grief impacts sleep. I’m joined by Ben, a counsellor based at Forest Holme Hospice, who works closely with those navigating the emotional and physical challenges of grief. Ben, thank you for being here today

    11 min

  8. 07/25/2025

    S3 Ep12 - Tiffany Watson - Losing Both Parents

    Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast, today I’m joined by Tiff, who will be sharing her experience of losing both of her parents, Ian and Sylvia, within two years of each other. Both were cared for at Forest Holme Hospice in their final days. We’ll talk about what those experiences were like, how hospice care shaped her grief, and how she has navigated life after loss.

    12 min
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‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief. Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses and grief.

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  • Creator
    Forest Holme Hospice Charity
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Forest Holme Hospice Charity
  • Show Website
    The Life & Loss Podcast