Grief In Common - Winston's Wish

Grief In Common - Winston's Wish
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Listen to young people from different backgrounds have honest conversations about their grief and feelings. We’re all different, but we’ve all got grief in common. We hope these chats bring you comfort, help you feel less alone and give you the confidence to talk about your grief. Brought to you by Talk Grief, powered by Winston’s Wish bereavement charity, and hosted by the Youth Team. If you're affected by any issues discussed and would like support, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. 08088 020 021 (weekdays 8-8); ask@winstonswish.org; live chat winstonswish.org

  1. FEB 2

    Being a young carer for a dying parent | S4 07

    Toby (20) and Iman (24) were both young carers for their dads from childhood into their teens, and discuss the responsibilities of caring for a seriously ill parent. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers the impact on their childhoods, grieving while someone is alive, and feelings of both relief and guilt when they die. Content warning: chronic illness, kidney failure, suicide, grief, deathPlease rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish Connect with us onInstagram @winstonswish TikTok @talkgriefUK YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm): ☎️ 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 Live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org 📱 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800

    44 min

  2. JAN 12

    Grieving at school: an open teacher-student conversation | S4 06

    Miranda (19), whose dad died when she was 17, talks to her former teacher, Emily, about the grief support she received at school. The conversation covers how to tell the school and teachers, the importance of being as flexible as possible with schoolwork, and the impact of having a safe space and someone to talk to. Emily shares her perspective as a teacher building trust with a bereaved student and how hard it can be to know where to start. Content warning: terminal illness, chemo, radiology, grief, death Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish TikTok @talkgriefUK YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm): ☎️ 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 Live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org 📱 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800

    52 min

  3. 12/29/2025 · BONUS

    REBOOT: New Year, same grief, more seasoned | S3 01

    Christmas is over, let's look to the New Year. We're rebooting this episode from season 3, where Grace and Olivia share their experiences and provide some advice for other grieving young people. We’re back to kickstart season 3 of Grief in Common with Olivia and Grace, who both lost their dads to cancer aged 11 and 8. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers turning New Year’s resolutions into a 2025 bingo card, how they’re growing around their grief as they get older, and the importance of being kind to yourself. Content warning: death and grief. Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish TikTok @TalkGriefUK YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm): 📱 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org 🤳 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800

    24 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Grieving at Christmas: How young people navigate the festive season | S4 05

    Nina (24), Vee (17), Troy (22) and Miranda (19) were all bereaved as teenagers and young adults and share how they cope with the Christmas season without their people. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers the pressure to celebrate Christmas like nothing has changed, the new festive traditions they have started, and their advice for others grieving this December.   To help us be there for more grieving children and young people at this time of year, please donate online at winstonswish.org/christmas   Content warning: cancer, COPD, grief, and death   Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people.  This episode was recorded over Zoom.   This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity.  Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team  Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish   Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish  TikTok @talkgriefUK  YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity  If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm):  ☎️ 08088 020 021   📧 ask@winstonswish.org  💬 Live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org  📱 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800

    39 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    Milestones, anger, and grieving as a young man | S4 04

    Jake (23) and Ben (21) were both bereaved of a parent and struggled with their grief during their teenage years. In this episode, they explore the feelings of isolation, anger, and wanting to remove the stigma of asking for help as a young man. The conversation covers acting as the ‘class clown’, getting into trouble, and coping with milestones like college, graduation, and the idea of becoming a dad one day. Content warning: cancer, brain tumours, grief, and death Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish TikTok @talkgriefUK YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm, 3-8pm for Text and WhatsApp): ☎️ 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 Live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org 📱 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800

    52 min

  6. 11/17/2025

    Why grief support in education needs to change | S4 03

    Breaking news! 4 in 5 bereaved students give grief support in education a fail. In this episode, Nell (23) and Abigail (21) are joined by Letizia, Winston’s Wish Deputy CEO and Director of Services to talk about the lack of bereavement support in education and how we're changing that. Grieving students can often struggle at school with attendance, behaviour and learning – many being labelled as ‘bad’ or ‘troubled’. Our new Ask Me: Education Manifesto, Bereavement Plans and training will help educators by giving them confidence and guiding conversations with bereaved students. To find out more and help us make the change, visit winstonswish.org/askme Content warning: grief and death Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish TikTok @talkgriefUK YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm, 3-8pm for Text and WhatsApp): ☎️ 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 Live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org 📱 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800

    40 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Grieving and discovering your LGBTQ+ identity | S4 02

    Abigail (21) and Toby (20) are both part of the LGBTQ+ community, and they were both bereaved by suicide when they were teenagers. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers coming out, navigating suicide bereavement as a teen, and coming to terms with their person never knowing about their sexuality and gender identity. Content warning: suicide, depression, chronic illness, grief, and death. Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish TikTok @talkgriefUK YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm, 3-8pm for Text and WhatsApp): ☎️ 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 Live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org 📱 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800

    28 min

  8. 10/20/2025

    Planning dad’s funeral, grief at school, and dead dad jokes | S4 01

    Welcome back to Grief in Common, it’s season 4! Jess (21) appears on the podcast for the first time alongside Grace (24). Both were bereaved of their dads and find comfort in humour and speaking openly about their experiences. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers traditions at funerals, sitting exams straight after, and the unexpected perks of being in the dead dad club. Content warning: cancer, COVID, death and grief. Please rate and subscribe to help us reach more grieving young people. This episode was recorded over Zoom. This podcast is brought to you by Talk Grief powered by Winston’s Wish, the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity. Created by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team Produced and Edited by Jess, Winston’s Wish Connect with us on Instagram @winstonswish TikTok @talkgriefUK YouTube @WinstonsWishCharity If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode and would like support with your grief, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. You can reach us on weekdays (8am-8pm): ☎️ 08088 020 021 📧 ask@winstonswish.org 💬 Live chat winstonswish.org or talkgrief.org 📱 Text or WhatsApp 07418 341 800 (currently weekdays, 3-8pm)

    40 min
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Listen to young people from different backgrounds have honest conversations about their grief and feelings. We’re all different, but we’ve all got grief in common. We hope these chats bring you comfort, help you feel less alone and give you the confidence to talk about your grief. Brought to you by Talk Grief, powered by Winston’s Wish bereavement charity, and hosted by the Youth Team. If you're affected by any issues discussed and would like support, Winston's Wish can support anyone aged 25 or under. 08088 020 021 (weekdays 8-8); ask@winstonswish.org; live chat winstonswish.org

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  • Creator
    Grief In Common - Winston's Wish
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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