The Grief Gang

This week, I'm speaking with fellow podcast host, David Ferrugio.

David lost his father on 9/11 when he was 12. He learned the importance of discussion around grief and sharing other people's stories which inspired DEAD Talks Podcast. He was born in NY, raised in New Jersey and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.

So brilliantly in this episode David shares with us what his grief has taught him and how having a loved one die on such a public scale has affected him, both good and bad in equal measure. David has such an inspiring outlook on life after the tragic death of his father and I think it really shows in this episode.

Find David on Instagram and all major podcast listening platforms under Dead Talks podcast.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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This week I'm sitting down with friend, Kadie Dowen.

Today's episode is something a little different. We're talking about living losses.

Kadie shares with us the grief attached to the break down of her marriage due to her ex-husband living with addiction. Grief isn't only tied to death and dying and grieving for someone who is very much alive, is very real. Kadie also has the experience of having her mum die, and the comparison between the two, the pain she holds for both are very similar. She shares a truthful account of what it is like to love and lose someone by addiction. The difficulty of knowing when to walk away and how to tend to this different but valid, grief.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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This week I'm speaking with UKCP Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and EFS & ESSM Certified Psycho-Sexologist, Kate Moyle.

For a little while now, grief and sex has been a highly demanded episode and I'm so happy to share this episode with you. I went into this episode really completely blind and came out learning so much about how grief and sex might be interlinked, how it can be affected and how we can start understanding our relationship with the pair a bit better.

Sex and death are possibly one of the two most difficult conversations to have within our society and I truly believe this episode with Kate will help break down some of those stigmas we have with sex and grief.

You can find Kate via her Instagram, website and incredible podcast: The Sexual Wellness Sessions.

Big love,

Amber xx

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This week I'm talking to a very special guest. One who I go way, way back with and knows the depths of my grief...my boyfriend Joe.

Joe has been a previous guest on the podcast many moons ago in season 1! We've dragged Joe back for a part 2 on grief, love and relationships. Joe and I reflect on these years spent together and navigating through this thing called grief. How it's changed for the better and worse, what we've learnt and how we're trying to grow together through it all.

Towards the end, we have a crack at answering some of your questions for us. We hope we did alright!

Thanks Joe, for always being a good sport, a great partner and an even better laugh.

Big love,

Amber xx

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This week I'm talking to Julie Mcfadden or known to the world as Hospice Nurse Julie!

Julie is a nurse with over a decades worth of experience in end of life care. Over the last year, Julie has took to the internet to share her knowledge about death and dying and how we can all get to know it a little bit better, for everyone's sakes. Julie through her videos shares candidly anecdotes and learnings that will stay with you for a long time.

In this episode Julie shares with us what it's truly like to work in hospice care and what she has seen over the years. From the good to the bad and all the bits inbetween. It's a truly insightful episode and I definitely learned a lot!

Find Julie on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube.

Big love,

Amber xx

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Grief and friendships...we all have an experience on this topic. Hence why I'm having another crack at this topic nearly 4 years on from the OG friendship ep back in 2019.

In this episode I'm revisiting old beliefs and experiences on friendships whilst being bereaved. What's changed for me, what hasn't? What have I learned and what am I taking with me to nurture my today friendships and grief.

Of course, I asked The Grief Gang community to share their experiences and questions and I try my best to impart some friendly advice from my learnings and one might say...mistakes.

Thanks for tuning in as always!

Big love,

Amber xx

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We're kickstarting season 5 of The Grief Gang podcast with THE Mother's Day episode 2023.

Thanks for joining me for the 5th season of the show!

Every year, I ask The Grief Gang audience to get involved and share their special loved one for these episodes. Whether that's a story, memory or message. As per, this wonderful community came in full swing. Thank you to all who so bravely shared their person they are missing this Mother's Day.

I'm holding all those missing mothers and motherly figures this Mother's Day. If it's your first or you tenth without them, it can still suck. But you've got this. Even your worst days only have 24 hours.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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It's the Christmas day episode!

The episode where I ask you, The Grief Gang community, to share a memory or message for your loved one for this very special ep.

I can't thank everyone who wrote in enough for sharing your loved ones with me. It's always a true honour.

I am wishing you all a safe, peaceful and gentle Christmas.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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The countdown is on and Christmas is approaching...

Whether this is going to be your first or tenth Christmas without your loved one, it could be a tricky time to navigate through.

In this episode, I'm offering up some tips and revelations I've learned throughout the 6 Christmas's I've spent without my mum. What works and what doesn't for me!

It might be helpful, it might not be, it might just give you the tickle you need today.

Big love,

Amber xxx

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In this weeks episode, we're talking all about the things we can't let go of.

This episode is inspired off the back of a recent message from a Grief Gang community member who shared how they just cannot part with their grandmothers washing up sponges, or even use them! It got me thinking about all the items I've kept that are totally useless or illogical, but will never get rid of!

So in true fashion, I asked The Grief Gang community too, what are the items they can't let go go? We got...

• yeast packets
• Sugar sachets from the ICU!
• Smelly Hi-Vis jackets
• Lindt bear choccies!

Just to name a few!

I hope this episode brings some comfort and knowledge that you're not weird for keeping these items. We ALL have our reasons and don't have to justify ourselves!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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