Grief is my New Hobby

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of Grief Is My New Hobby, my wonderful guest Hannah and I explore the complexities of grief, sharing personal stories of loss and the emotional and physical toll it takes.  We discuss the importance of keeping memories alive, the challenges of anticipatory grief, and the impact of loss on identity. The conversation highlights the significance of cherished m...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is a lot of me giving my brain some space and delves into the complexities of grief, emphasising the importance of community support, honesty, and shared experiences in the healing process. It explores how collective wisdom can provide comfort to those grieving, and the necessity of creating spaces where real conversations about loss can occur.  The discussion al...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt conversation, Rhyannon shares her journey of grief after losing her father at a young age.  She discusses the impact of social media in connecting with others who have experienced similar losses, the suddenness of her father's passing, and the importance of organ donation.  Rhyannon reflects on the complexities of grief, the support systems that helped her n...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 2 of Grief is my New Hobby!!  In this week's solo episode, I catch you up on my recent break and wedding. I discuss the emotions around not having my parents at my big day but why it made me feel guilty being so happy.  I also let you know what to expect of Season 2 and some of the incredible guests we have coming up.  This is the podcast that nobody wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Grief is My New Hobby (and the final episode of season one), I sit down with my wife-to-be Han.  Han shares with us some of her tips for supporting a partner through grief and why listening and validation are so important. We talk about how to process your own grief when your partner has lost someone so close and how people could help. Han has been a...

Send us Fan Mail Grief is My New Hobby comes with a trigger warning around suicidal thoughts, if you are currently struggling and don't think you can listen this week, take care of yourself and come back when you're ready.  In this week's episode for World Suicide Prevention Day , I open up about my own experiences with suicidal thoughts and the impact they’ve had on my life. I also...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Grief is My New Hobby , my brother Gary is back with me. We get into how grief has hit us differently the second time around, and what that’s looked like for both of us. We open up about sleep struggles, health anxiety, and the guilt that comes with grief. Gary shares his experience being diagnosed with anxiety, plus some of the helpful tips he’s picked up from therap...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Grief is My New Hobby , I surprise myself by getting very emotional as I open up about the ways grief reshapes our identity. I explore the deep, often unspoken loss of identity that comes with losing someone we love, the way titles like daughter, parent, partner, or caregiver can suddenly shift or disappear, leaving us unsure of who we are now. These aren...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I sit down with the wonderful Emily (@theleopardprintcelebrant). At just 29, Emily faced one of life’s most difficult challenges and her biggest anxiety—the loss of her mum, Mandy—while caring for her six-month-old baby. Mandy had always encouraged Emily to pursue a path as a celebrant, and her journey began with the deeply personal experience of leading he...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s short but personal episode, I take you on a nostalgic trip back to my childhood home, sharing some of my most treasured memories from growing up there. I reached out to family and friends, and asked them to share their funniest stories, which brought both laughter and a few surprising reminders—including one mildly traumatic, yet undeniably funny, incident. Along th...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Grief is My New Hobby , I’m joined by the incredible Toni, who opens up about the devastating loss of her younger brother to suicide. In a deeply moving conversation, Toni speaks with honesty and vulnerability about the weight of being a big sister, the pain of feeling responsible, and her ongoing efforts to keep his memory alive. We explore the often overlooked physi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Grief is My New Hobby A shorter episode than usual—I've been under the weather (and let’s be honest, no one wants to hear a congested, snotty host!). This week has been heavy with emotion, farewells, and gentle nudges to slow down. Most significantly, it’s the week we said goodbye to our childhood home, and I’ll be sharing why that’s been such a difficult part of...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Grief Is My New Hobby , I sit down with the incredible Josephine. Josie lost her older sister at just 14 years old. A decade later—just as she was beginning to feel grounded, confident, and excited about her life—she was hit by another devastating loss: her younger brother died. In this conversation, Josie shares what it’s been like to rediscover herself through grief...

Send us Fan Mail  TW: In this episode I talk about mental health issues including depression & anxiety.  In this episode of Grief is my New Hobby, I dive into the unpredictable waves of grief. The highs that catch us off guard, the lows that anchor us down, and the confusing guilt that arises when joy finds its way in. I open up about the inner conflict of laughing while mourning, and how feel...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends, Laura.  Together, we talk about the heartbreaking loss of her mum — who truly was a legend — and the complex ways Laura has navigated anticipatory grief throughout her life. She opens up about some of her most treasured memories, the moments of love, laughter and singing, and the weight of stepping into a motherin...

Send us Fan Mail In this personal episode, I open up about my journey of healing after the profound losses of both my parents — losing my dad at just 15 and my mum at 29. I talk about what it means to reconnect with my inner child, the emotional aftermath of early grief, and the long, often messy road to healing. Through reflection, a bit of fear, and honesty, I explore how grief shaped my identit...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Grief is my New Hobby , I sit down with my first guest—my big brother Gary. Together, we open up about the shared experience of losing both of our parents at a young age. This conversation is raw, honest, and reflective of our journeys and what we have learnt along the way.  We talk about how grief has shaped us differently, what we’ve learned from each...

Send us Fan Mail This first episode welcomes to you to Grief is My New Hobby. The a podcast that does not follow the rules around grief, it refuses to conform to the way society expects us to act. This podcast comes with a trigger warning of swearing, discussion of suicide and death.  I will talk about why I started this podcast and you'll learn a bit about my incredible parents who both lost...

Send us Fan Mail In this short teaser episode, find out why Grief is my New Hobby was started and why I hate the fact we don't talk about grief. You'll find out a little bit about my story before the podcast launch on 17th June 2025.  TW: Grief (obvs), suicide and swearing