A therapist explains why podcasts about grief are an important healing tool
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- Hollie Richardson
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10 of the most comforting podcasts to listen to if you feel lonely
Loneliness affects us all. Whether you need some company in the middle of the night or to know you're not alone in grief, find a comforting podcast here.
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- Jess Denham
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People
Martin Lewis recalls the real impact grief had on his childhood
He opens up on the latest Desert Island Discs episode.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Opinion
Black Lives Matter protests: “I can’t bring myself to post a photo of George Floyd on Instagram”
Why one woman is struggling to mourn another black person killed by a white police officer on social media.
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- Jazmin Kopotsha
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Life
Struggling to accept the idea of a ‘new normal’? This could explain why
It’s all to do with the grieving process.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Rachel Tompkins
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How I dealt with losing my father to suicide
I found solace in the most unlikely of places.
People
Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington “heartbroken” over death of Lynn Shelton
The Little Fires Everywhere director has passed away at the age of 54, leaving the stars of her TV show in “complete shock”.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Katherine Ryan says schools should teach children about the reality of miscarriage
The comedian and actor spoke out after suffering her own “secret, silent” loss.
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- Anna Brech
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Long Reads
7 practical ways to support a loved one who is grieving
From helping with paperwork to preparing food, these simple gestures will show how much you care.
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- Amy Swales
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Life
How should we feel about payouts for families of NHS staff who die of Covid-19?
The government has pledged £60,000 to families of health service workers lost to coronavirus. The public response was mixed, to say the least.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
“The coronavirus death toll is devastating – so why am I struggling to feel anything?”
Feeling numb? This could be why.
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- Lauren Geall
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People
Laura Whitmore’s raw confession about grief teaches us a valuable lesson
“Part of me just wants to lock myself away and not talk to anyone.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Why Bob Geldof's comments about the “infinite” abyss of grief are so important
Nearly six years ago, Peaches Geldof died of a drug overdose. Her father, the musician Bob Geldof, has spoken of how he will be dealing with her loss forever.
Life
Miscarriage: what to say to a friend who is going through loss
If you’re lost for words, here are two that it’s easy to start with.
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- Amy Swales
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Long Reads
“Taking my dad to Dignitas was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I don’t regret it”
Dianne took her terminally ill dad to Dignitas to die. Now, she is campaigning for assisted dying to become legal in the UK.
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Long Reads
Dealing with grief: why it’s OK to feel sad about the death of a celebrity
Here’s what to do if you’re impacted by grief, according to a psychologist.
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- Millie Milliken
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Life
Don’t ever judge someone for grieving in their own way
Laura Whitmore has been criticised for attending the Brits so shortly after Caroline Flack’s death. This grief shaming needs to stop.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
The conversation we need to have about Caroline Flack
Love Island’s Iain Stirling has called for people to “be kinder” in a spine-tingling tribute to his co-star.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
P.S. I Love You is getting the movie sequel of your dreams
Romcom fans, assemble! Here’s everything we know about Postscript so far…
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Hollie Richardson
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Zoe Ball’s words on coping with grief are an incredibly reassuring listen
She joined Lauren Laverne on the Desert Island Discs podcast.
Life
Lizzo’s speech about Kobe Bryant perfectly sums up how many of us are feeling
“All the little problems I thought were big as the world were gone.”
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- Jessica Rapana
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