Room to Grieve Podcast

This episode finds a subdued Karen and Bec, as they discuss reality of everyday life whilst grieving. The conflicting feelings living with the guilt of happiness and struggling with the sadness. With so many stressful life changes about to take place in Bec's family life she is overwhelmed, what better place to discuss her emotions and open up her feelings that people don't always talks about to t...

In this lighthearted catch-up chat Karen and Bec discuss dealing with everyday issues in life, both big and small whilst grieving. Bec is dealing with changes in her family and still waiting for a house moving date. Both looking forward to a less stressful time and getting back to recording weekly. Grab yourself a cuppa, find a comfortable spot and we can journey through grief together. Follow us...

This weeks title is very apt "Be Curious not Judgemental", we speak with Jaime Bennett father of two boys - Lenny and Bear, who lives on in spirit. Jaime shares his belief that death is not the end , and that our connection to those we love never truly fades. Through grief, love, resilience and his career background in coaching he opens up about choosing to move forward with Bear deeply in his hea...

This week Karen and Bec discuss their sleep patterns, Karen opens up about the long nights that grief can bring, how sleep can feel impossible when memories refuse to rest. Nearly three years on in their journey they reflect that the intensity may have shifted, but the feelings remain - raw, real and ever present in quieter darker hours. They chat about disrupted sleep, the emotional toll of exhau...

This week we talk in depth to Angela, a mum remembering her daughter, Katrina , a young beautiful woman full of life, laughter and personality - one who was described as the life and soul of the party. Kat bought light and energy to the people around her. But behind that bright spirit was a struggle few could see. Seven months into her grief journey Angela then lost her husband, Damian to suicide....

In this weeks episode our guest Amber shares her families journey with a rare hereditary syndrome. She was influenced to train as a paediatric nurse when her baby was struggling to thrive and this has helped her throughout to advocate for her family, and for others. After losing both her husband and her son she continued to navigate grief while supporting her other children, two of which are livin...

This week we sit with Hayley, Mikey's mum. In this powerful episode she speaks openly about the murder of her 16 year old loving son, Mikey. In the raw aftermath of shock and trauma, Hayley shares what those first hours, days and months felt like. How grief had to be suppressed to deal with everything else around her. Mikey's loss re-shaped her life overnight. An honest exploration of how trauma a...

We sit and chat about Bec's son Bradley's Heavenly 21st Birthday, the families 3rd birthday without him. We chat about grief shifts with time. This year felt different for Bec, not easier, just different. We speak openly about the different ways each family members grieve and the quiet role mums or dads take on - managing everyone's emotions while navigating their own. A real heartfelt conversatio...

This week we chat with Louise, a kind and gentle mum, who shares the story of her cheeky 8 year old son, Thomas, and the unimaginable pain of losing him to brain cancer. With honesty and quiet strength, Louise opens her heart about love, grief and learning to live in a world forever changed. This is a conversation about enduring love, tender memories and the courage it takes to keep going after de...

This is a deeply personal reflection on what happens when grief takes over - and how it changes everything in an instant. Hamish speaks openly and honestly about losing his beautiful young daughter Amelia, and losing the version he knew of himself, amid trauma and crushing sadness grief can strip us down, it dismantles our everyday structures of control, support and basic functioning. Even though...

Fellow Grievers "We have all made it through January", you would think January Blues would be a little bit easier for us all, having navigated Christmas and New Year ! This is a quick catch up episode with myself and Bec, as always sharing how we are coping with our own losses on our everyday grief journey, by sharing our friendship and daily struggles helps us enormously, and love the fact we hav...

This Weeks guest Amy talks openly and frank to Karen and Bec about remarriage after loss, blending families with children who are also grieving, navigating guilt, fear, loyalty and hope. Discovering that love can grow alongside grief. Amy and her Husband Rich Married on Christmas Eve and will continue to honour their past while choosing their future, creating a new family shaped by love, loss and...

This Weeks guest is the lovely Dorothy, she shares her deeply personal journey of caring for her husband Melvin, through a long term illness, and the grief that has followed his death. Dorothy reflects on partnership, devotion, battles for help with his caregiving and the complexities of anticipatory grief. Their relationship was a "True Love Story" with enduring love of 49 years, she intends to u...

Karen and Bec are thankful that Christmas and New Year is over, and know they are not the only ones who feel his way. The holidays can magnify what and who is missing and the pressure to feel joyful can be exhausting when you are grieving. If you felt relief when the calendar turned doesn't mean you loved any less. Now hopefully we can share our journeys as we try to navigate the New Year where Ho...

Well the Silly Season of Christmas is very nearly here, we have no doubt we will all Cope, We will all cry and we will all carry On. We all know our individual losses are unique to us, nonetheless, we find comfort and support in our grief community. Massive thanks to each and every one of our listeners. We will be holding space for you as you get through your own Christmas in Whatever way feels ri...

After having a forced week off from recording, due to technical issues Karen and Bec have both struggled without their weekly podcast fix, both disappointed with feeling so low after feeling more in control of their grief. As usual expect raw and honest conversation on grief as they share their journey, in particular how they are navigating towards Christmas and everything the season brings into a...

This week Karen and Bec discus “Grief Hibernation” how some people don’t just use hiding to survive, but it also gives us a chance to rest, renew and focus in our own time. Making our own choices when we want to dip in and out of life’s journey. Bec continues to feel she’s on a lighter path and the knock on effect has spurred her into action, with lots of new idea that she would appreciate listene...

This week Karen and Bec chat with Mitch and Jenna from Murder Suicide Loss Network. Both guests share their personal traumatic losses and talk openly about the stigma, conflicting emotions and shock after such life changing events. Their goal is now to reach and help many loss survivors of murder- suicide, through their organisation. Grief has no Geographic Boundary, help is there for those that n...

A weekly grief catch up with Bec and Karen, Apologies for the language as Bec is on form with her Swearing as they discuss the ups and downs of their week. Missing their children and reminding themselves they will always be their mums, yes some days are sadder than others with trauma thrown in as well, but their friendship and support from this grief community will get them though. Follow us on In...

This week, Karen and Bec welcome Judith, who shares her deeply personal journey of grief after the loss of her son, Sam. She reflects on how his diagnosis and passing have affected her and her family, offering insights into parental grief and the long road of healing after loss. Join them as they discuss dealing with grief and navigating life after such a profound experience. Judith's love shines...

This week Karen and Bec chat with Ade, a father whose world was changed forever by the loss of his young son, Ben. With raw honesty and tenderness, he shares what it means to live with grief every day, the pain that never fully fades. This conversation is not just about loss, but about the enduring bond between a father and his child, and the way we carry those we've loved and lost within us alway...

This week Bec and Karen are back in full flow, discussing Funerals, Heavenly Birthdays and how they cope with everyday issues on their grief journey. Expect honest emotional chat with a few giggles along the way. So, grab yourself a cuppa, find a comfortable spot and we can journey through grief together. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/room_to_grieve/ Join our Facebook group here...

This week Karen and Bec share their ongoing grief journey, they chat openly and honestly about being overwhelmed in everyday life and the sadness that a new grief can bring due to the awakening of deeply buried heartbreak. They hope by sharing their friendship and talking about normal daily challenges whilst living with grief it will help others feel less alone. So, grab yourself a cuppa, find a c...

"Remembering Lynne" An episode about Grieving within Grief - Karen and Bec talk openly about dealing with the emotions that a new loss has bought. This space is for anyone living with loss - where silence turns into story telling, sorrow meets strength and love never really leaves. Karen remembers her good friend Lynne, an emotional and heartfelt episode. So, grab yourself a cuppa, find a comforta...