Chantal, a criminal profiler turned mindset coach, discusses the emotional impact of losing a loved-one and how to rebuild confidence and self-esteem following a bereavement. 

She explains how grief can affect self-esteem and highlights some of the signs and behaviours associated with low self-esteem, while offering techniques, support and advice to help people affected by grief regain their self-confidence.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

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Gary shares his own personal experience of when his grandad was admitted into hospice care and the subsequent emotional journey that followed. 

He describes his relationship with his grandad, the impact his of his diagnosis and how he stayed positive during his illness, and how he channelled his grief in a very creative way. 

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Jacquie, who leads the Hospice at Home Project at Forest Holme, discusses the Hospice at Home service which she has already been instrumental in setting up at the Macmillan Unit in Christchurch.

She explains what Hospice at Home is and how it differs from hospice care on an inpatient ward, highlighting why it is so vital by sharing examples of the positive impact it has had on patients and families, while also revealing her vision of Hospice at Home services in the future. 

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Kathy, a Counsellor specialising in bereavement and serious illnesses, talks about navigating grief during significant dates such as Christmas and New Year, which can be particularly challenging times for those who have lost a loved-one. 

She explains why emotions can be heightened as significant dates approach, why it’s okay to enjoy these festive occasions and offers tips on how friends and family can offer support during these challenging times.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Liz Wareing - When grief divides a family

Liz, a Psychotherapist based at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses family conflict after someone has died.

She highlights, using real-life examples, some common reasons grief can cause divisions within families and the impact it can have, as well as offering guidance for family members to help communicate their grief and support each other. 

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Katie shares her story of losing her nan Linda at a young age and explains how this experience has influenced her life, from her creative outlet in music, to her new perspective on grief and resilience.

She talks about the fond memories she had of her nan, the effect of being exposed to death at such a young age, and how her neurodiversity impacted her grief, leading her to write songs as an outlet to help her cope. 

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Krista, the CEO of MYTIME Carers, talks about the definition and responsibilities of a young carer, who predominantly go unnoticed within their schools and communities.

She highlights the many challenges a young carer might face in their daily life, especially caring for a parent with a life-limiting illness, and the impact this can have on their school and social life as well as the long-term implications, and how they can be identified and supported. 

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Chantal Dempsey, an award-winning life coach, discusses the fear and anxiety people experience around death and how to help people overcome these challenges.

She explains the differences between stress and anxiety, the various fears about dying that people encounter, and the different techniques and mindsets that can be adopted to help cope with the fear of death.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne, and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Emma discusses how she became a “mum on a mission” after her manager told her to return to work the day after her partner and father of her child committed suicide aged 31. 

She talks about the shock and subsequent trauma of her manager’s insensitive response and how it led her to leave her job and retrain as a coach and a counsellor, setting up an organisation dedicated to fostering empathy and compassion in the workplace.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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Annemieke, a Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Coordinator at Forest Holme Hospice, explains what MND is and how it affects the body and the strategies or treatments recommended for controlling the symptoms. 

She discusses some of the misconceptions associated with the disease, the support services available and offers advice to caregivers who are supporting someone with MND. 

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram:  / forestholmehospice 

● Facebook:   / forestholme 

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes and updates:

   / @forestholmehospicecharity 

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