Keep It Grief

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Grief doesn’t come with a manual, so long-time friends, Jonny Meah and Neil Collins, decided to talk about it instead! After losing Jonny’s mum and Neil’s fiancée, these two mates sit down each week to share stories, memories and laughs as they navigate their way through life after loss. Whether it’s the everyday triggers, the tough conversations or the unexpected humour that (regularly) sneaks in. Grief Encounter is about real conversations, real emotions and real friends.

  1. 4d ago

    MAFS CHANITA STEPHENSON: Losing My Mum Changed Everything

    Chanita Stephenson from MAFS joins Jonny for this week's episode of Keep It Grief. A qualified social worker, content creator and Married at First Sight favourite, Chanita opens up about losing her mum to cancer and the ways grief has changed her life almost three years on. Chanita shares the story behind the 50th birthday party she organised for her mum, bringing friends and family together to celebrate her life, share memories and keep her spirit at the centre of the day. Together, Jonny and Chanita explore the idea that there is no "right" way to grieve, and how birthdays, anniversaries and other significant dates can bring a complicated mix of joy, anxiety and sadness. They also discuss the trauma of watching a parent become seriously ill and die, the pressure people can feel to be there for their loved one at the end, and the lasting memories that can stay with you afterwards. From dark humour and crying at unexpected moments to the little rituals that keep a loved one's memory alive, Jonny and Chanita talk about what it really means to carry someone with you after they're gone - and how, slowly, you can begin to step back out into the world as a different version of yourself. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: ⁠https://estate-registry.co.uk/⁠ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: ⁠ / keepitgriefhq ⁠ TikTok: ⁠ / keepitgriefhq ⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.com We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

  2. Sep 23

    HIS GRIEF: Raising a Son Through Loss

    Ben Kennedy (founder of His Grief UK) joins Jonny for this week's episode of Keep It Grief, while Neil is away. They read an email from listener Emma, who reflects on the devastating sudden loss of her husband three years ago and the complex struggle of rebuilding life as a young single mother without feeling like she is leaving him behind. Connecting over shared experiences, Ben opens up about the sudden passing of his 29-week pregnant wife, Jo, and their unborn baby son, detailing the overwhelming shock of that night and the heartbreaking reality of having to deliver the news to his four-year-old son, George, the next morning. Together, Jonny and Ben discuss the unique challenges men and fathers face when navigating sudden loss - touching on the frustrating legal and administrative hurdles ("sadmin"), the concept of moving forward rather than "moving on," and why allowing children to see both tears and laughter is key to carrying a loved one's memory forward Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: ⁠https://estate-registry.co.uk/⁠ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEFInstagram: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠TikTok: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... ⁠💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONEmail Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.comWe read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

  3. Sep 16

    A Breakup You Didn't Want...

    This week's episode of Keep It Grief opens up with a poignant listener email from Steven, who reflects on the devastating sudden loss of his wife, Mandy. Reconnecting over shared experiences of unexpected loss, Neil reflects on the initial shock, police proceedings, and overwhelming emotions following his partner Lottie's passing. Moving through the personal realities of daily life after loss, Jonny describes the emotional experience of dropping his son off at preschool - stepping into the very same room he attended as a child - and navigating the bittersweet longing for his late mother to share in those moments. Together, the hosts discuss the concept of viewing loss as an unwanted breakup, the struggle with "grief guilt" during good days, and why moving forward isn't about leaving loved ones behind, but carrying their memory with you. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠ TikTok: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.com We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

  4. Sep 9

    Dealing With Grief After Suicide...

    In this week's episode of Keep It Grief, Jonny & Neil are joined by listener Holly and Louise Williams from the charity Suicide&Co.  Marking World Suicide Prevention Day, they open up a vital and deeply personal conversation about navigating grief after suicide, overcoming the unique silence, shock, and isolation that families often carry. Holly shares touching memories of her sister Bryony and details her experience losing her 14 years ago, while Louise reflects on the loss of her sister, Lynsay.  Together, they discuss the clinical complexities of suicide bereavement - from dealing with coroners and autopsies to shifting the language we use and processing the overwhelming weight of pain.  If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place. You can find Suicide&Co here: https://www.suicideandco.org/ Do you need to speak to someone? You can find Samaritans here: https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them at 116 123. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEFInstagram:   / keepitgriefhq  TikTok:   / keepitgriefhq  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM...💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONEmail Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.comWe read everything and your stories help shape future episodes.👍 Like the video if it connected with you🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITSProduced by Cold FriesMusic & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

  5. Sep 2

    Do You Ever Feel Robbed By Loss?

    This week on Keep It Grief, Jonny and Neil share a heartwarming email from a listener, Shelly, about how tracking the little things can keep a loved one's memory alive.  It sparks a raw conversation about the realisation that "grief is a thief," leaving families feeling robbed of future opportunities and milestones.  They talk about Neil's recent emotional blowout, the struggle of putting too much pressure on yourself, and how easy it is to completely neglect your own physical health and well-being when focusing on fixing or caring for a partner through illness.  With the recent passing of Dolly Parton, Jonny and Neil reflect on her generous legacy and universal love, closing things out with a sobering reminder that while grief is a rubbish gift, it ultimately gives you a fragile but precious perspective on life If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.com We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

  6. Aug 26

    GRIEF, GUILT & PERMISSION TO TALK ABOUT THEM...

    This week on Keep It Grief, Jonny and Neil read out a beautiful email from a listener, Sarah, about grieving quietly and the guilt of feeling like everyone else has stopped wanting to hear about the person you've lost. It sparks a raw conversation about survivor's guilt, why "why me?" might be the wrong question, and why the answer might really be "why them?" They talk about building a life without the people who should be there to hear about it, and share a dream that finally brought two people who never got to meet face to face. With National Grief Awareness Day just days away, Jonny and Neil talk about what they wish everyone understood about grief and close things out with a poem that very nearly finished them both off. If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.com We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

  7. Aug 19

    LUKE ALFANO: Losing My Dad at 21…

    In this episode, Jonny & Neil are joined by Luke Alfano, who shares his story of losing his dad suddenly at just 21 years old while in his final year of university.  Luke opens up about how he channeled his grief into building the "Too Young to Grieve" community to support young adults navigating loss, mental health, and the unique challenges of major life steps without their loved ones.  Plus, the boys discuss new research on the power of nature in processing grief and share a powerful conversation about the personal "signs" that keep our connections alive.  If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place You can find Luke’s page, Too Young to Grieve here Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEFInstagram:   / keepitgriefhq  TikTok:   / keepitgriefhq  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM...💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONEmail Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.comWe read everything and your stories help shape future episodes.👍 Like the video if it connected with you🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITSProduced by Cold FriesMusic & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

  8. Aug 12

    When Grief Feels Like Homesickness...

    Jonny and Neil explore the small, unexpected moments that make us feel connected to the people we've lost. Sparked by a listener's heartbreaking poem about losing her husband to cancer, the guys open up about the "signs" that have found them recently. Along the way, they talk honestly about the exhaustion of carrying grief while putting on a brave face for the world, and why looking for these small moments of connection isn't about closure - it's about staying open to the people we love, even after they're gone. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: hello@keepitgrief.com We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

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Grief doesn’t come with a manual, so long-time friends, Jonny Meah and Neil Collins, decided to talk about it instead! After losing Jonny’s mum and Neil’s fiancée, these two mates sit down each week to share stories, memories and laughs as they navigate their way through life after loss. Whether it’s the everyday triggers, the tough conversations or the unexpected humour that (regularly) sneaks in. Grief Encounter is about real conversations, real emotions and real friends.

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  • Creator
    Cold Fries
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cold Fries
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    Keep It Grief

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