The Podcast That Shouldn’t Exist

In the season finale of the podcast, hosts Laura Burr and Gabby Evans reflect on their journey through grief, the importance of organ donation awareness, and the memories of their loved ones. They discuss the challenges of the first year of grief, share personal stories, and highlight the impact of media on their narratives. The conversation also touches on the growth of their podcast and the crea...

In this episode of The podcast that Shouldnt Exist with Laura & Gabby, grief coach Breanne Cook joins us to share how mindful photography and self-compassion can become powerful tools in navigating the raw terrain of grief. We explore the uniqueness of every grief journey, the way guilt and regret often surface after loss, and how compassion for ourselves and for others creates space for healing....

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In this episode of The Podcast That Shouldn’t Exist, hosts Gabby Evans and Laura Burr dive into the often overlooked reality of going back to work after losing the love of your life. They share their own stories of returning to the workplace while grieving, the challenges of navigating colleagues’ silence (or awkwardness), and the invisible weight grief places on job performance. Together, they ex...

Gabby and Laura share a heartfelt conversation about grief, loss, and healing, reflecting on the excitement and anxiety of their upcoming first holiday. They explore coping with anniversaries, physical symptoms of grief, and the emotional ups and downs of mourning. Through personal stories, they highlight the importance of support systems, self-care, and the power of music and memories in the heal...

This week, Gabby and Laura sit down (virtually, with dogs barking and cats meowing) with Jacob, an opera-trained funeral director who somehow balances death, TikTok, and Labradors with equal flair. From working in pubs to running a funeral home, Jacob walks us through his very unexpected journey into the profession—and the weird questions he’s asked along the way (spoiler: no, coffins aren’t reuse...

We’re back — two widows, one podcast, and zero emotional stability. In this midseason catch-up, Gabby and Lauren regroup after a short (emotional) hiatus to talk about what’s been happening behind the scenes — the messiness, the magic, and the many, many breakdowns in between. This is the weird bit of grief. The blurry middle part no one warns you about — where people stop checking in, your inbox...

In this heartfelt episode, Gabby and Laura explore the complexities of grief, healing, and the unexpected moments of joy that can surface even amidst deep loss. They open up about personal milestones, family connections, and the weight of memories—especially around anniversaries of loss. The conversation weaves through reflections on significant events like 9/11, showing how both personal and glob...

In this intimate and powerful episode, Gabby Evans shares her journey through sudden loss and grief after the unexpected death of her partner, Tom, from cardiac arrest linked to hypertension. As a young widow, Gabby reflects on love, heartbreak, and the fragile beauty of life that can change in an instant. She opens up about coping mechanisms and the bittersweet lessons learned about cherishing ev...

If You’re Missing Your Person (A Sound Hug from Gabby & Laura) 🎧 The Podcast That Shouldn't Exist This is your sound hug. For the days when you miss them so much you forget how to breathe. For the days that just ache for no reason at all. Whether you’re crying in the car park, staring at the kettle, or holding it together through another quiet storm — this episode is here for you. A soft moment....

https://www.change.org/p/make-full-health-mots-mandatory-for-people-aged-25-35-to-detect-silent-conditions-early In this episode, Laura and Gabby share the heart behind the campaign that’s already reaching thousands: #OpenHeartCheck — a call for mandatory heart screenings for 25 to 35-year-olds in the UK. This isn’t just policy talk. It’s personal. It’s raw. It’s born from a love story that should...

I thought we had a lifetime. We had 186 days Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of heart failure, hospital trauma, death, organ donation, and the emotional experience of becoming a young widow. Please take care while listening. In this devastating and deeply human conversation, Laura Burr shares the love story she never expected to end so soon. She takes us from the joy of marrying...

🎙 Episode 3: Ashes to Ashes What do you actually do with the ashes once the funeral ends? In this episode, Gabby Evans and Laura Burr talk grief, memorials, and the surprisingly emotional reality of handling your person’s remains. From scatterings that didn’t go to plan, to keeping ashes in bedside drawers and wearing them as jewelry, this episode is raw, weirdly funny, and painfully real. We talk...

Link to the petition - https://www.change.org/HealthMOTs 🎙 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Podcast That Shouldn't Exist, sisters Laura and Rachel open up about the grief, chaos, and unexpected laughter that followed the death of Ed. Through honest conversation, they explore what it means to support someone grieving, the strange and comforting signs they believe they've received from Ed, an...

We’re starting at the end. In our very first episode of The Podcast That Shouldn’t Exist, we dive into the one event that most people avoid talking about—funerals. Laura and Gabby reflect on the surreal, sacred, and sometimes strangely funny moments that come with planning a funeral for the person you love most. From eulogies to flower choices, awkward comments to unexpected grace, this episode pe...

Hi and welcome to our podcast, we are just two widows brought together through grief tok, slightly unhinged & both trying to navigate life without our partners in our early 30s... Yep you heard it right...