The Grief Gang

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Welcome to the gang...the one you never asked to be part of. The Grief Gang podcast was created after host Amber Jeffrey, Mother died unexpectedly at the age of 19. Struggling with her grief and feelings, she set out to find people who just got it and to share the continuous whirlwind experience of this thing called grief. Through sharing her own experiences, the highs and the really low lows, the funny bits, the naff bits and the really confusing bits, this show aims to show you that you are never alone in your grief and feelings. Nor should you have to suffer it alone. You will hear alongside Amber's own experiences on this podcast, an array of guests who honestly & candidly share their own stories of their grief, from all different walks of life and losses. From parent, child, sibling, partner & more, there is hopefully something here for everybody. You will most likely cry, even more likely to laugh when listening to this show, but above all this show aims to provide you with hope. Hope that there is life after loss..and a bloody good one at that. The Grief Gang podcast has been celebrated by the BBC, Channel 5, Vogue, Women's Health UK & Australia and more. Amber's dedicated passion to her community and work of breaking down the taboo conversation of grief, has been recognised globally from media to the academic world. Delivering talks, panel discussions and workshops at the likes of Cambridge University, Westminster & the first international grief conference in Denmark. Follow on Instagram here. Follow on Facebook here. Follow on Twitter here. Follow on Youtube here. Visit The Grief Gang website here. "Open and honest... Amber navigates the conversation around grief so truthfully. There’s always something I’m able to resonate to and I find this podcast a great comfort. Thank you!" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Description:

Welcome to the gang...the one you never asked to be part of. The Grief Gang podcast was created after host Amber Jeffrey, Mother died unexpectedly at the age of 19. Struggling with her grief and feelings, she set out to find people who just got it and to share the continuous whirlwind experience of this thing called grief. Through sharing her own experiences, the highs and the really low lows, the funny bits, the naff bits and the really confusing bits, this show aims to show you that you are never alone in your grief and feelings. Nor should you have to suffer it alone. You will hear alongside Amber's own experiences on this podcast, an array of guests who honestly & candidly share their own stories of their grief, from all different walks of life and losses. From parent, child, sibling, partner & more, there is hopefully something here for everybody. You will most likely cry, even more likely to laugh when listening to this show, but above all this show aims to provide you with hope. Hope that there is life after loss..and a bloody good one at that. The Grief Gang podcast has been celebrated by the BBC, Channel 5, Vogue, Women's Health UK & Australia and more. Amber's dedicated passion to her community and work of breaking down the taboo conversation of grief, has been recognised globally from media to the academic world. Delivering talks, panel discussions and workshops at the likes of Cambridge University, Westminster & the first international grief conference in Denmark. Follow on Instagram here. Follow on Facebook here. Follow on Twitter here. Follow on Youtube here. Visit The Grief Gang website here. "Open and honest... Amber navigates the conversation around grief so truthfully. There’s always something I’m able to resonate to and I find this podcast a great comfort. Thank you!" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.thegriefgang.com/

Episodes

Ageing older than our loved one

6/6/2024

This week, I'm talking about getting older than your loved one who died. It's been a topic that has come up most recently in my group circles and when sharing this with TGG community, it seemed to be something that was on their brains too. It can be a hugely daunting and unknown feeling reaching the age your person died. These are years and ages they have never seen, how do we hold and navigate that? Listen to this episode to hear directly how TGG audience do and what their experiences are. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:40

Grief walks: Anniversary months, calming my nervous system and The Bear series.

5/28/2024

Join me for a rogue, stompy, out of breath griefy walk. I decided to pick up the phone, head out and just record. Enjoy the waffle as I fill you in on where I'm at with grief at this present moment. I hope you enjoy it! (and the sounds of nature too) Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:57

Talking about death isn't as bad as we think with End of Life Doula Anna Lyons

5/21/2024

This week, I'm speaking with End of Life Doula, Anna Lyons. Anna also fronts the incredible online platform Life, Death, Whatever which was one of the first accounts I came across when I started Grief Gang! In this episode, Anna shares with us what brought her to this line of work, what is the role of an end of life doula and why we find as a society talking about death so difficult. Talking about death and dying isn't as bad as we think it is, we all just need a little support in it. I hope this episode can provide some of that! Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:39

Surfing and the healing powers of the ocean in grief with Dan Fischer, One Last Wave Project founder.

5/7/2024

This week I'm speaking with Dan Fischer, founder of One Last Wave Project. Dan's project caught my eye some years back and I've been besotted ever since. After Dan's father died, he turned to their shared love of adventure and nature. One day, Dan stuck a sticky note to a surf board with his father's name on it and the lightbulb moment happened. That experience for Dan was so transformative and connecting that he shared it with the world, and the world responded back. One Last Wave Project was born. I'll let Dan do the talking on it's origin story and all the heartwarming encounters he has had with the growth of the project. It's truly unbelievable. Find OLWP on Instagram here and their website here to have your loved ones name on a future board. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:53

Anticipatory grief

4/30/2024

This week I'm talking about anticipatory grief. It's been a topic I've wanted to cover for some time, but never quite found the words to share my experience with it. I hope this episode can make all those who resonate with it be seen and heard in their experience! Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:54

BONUS: We can do hard things...my London Marathon experience 2024

4/27/2024

It's an emotional bonus ep today folks, I'm sharing with you my London 2024 marathon experience and my takeaways from the day, and really what it's taught me about my own grief and resilience. Thank you all so much for your love, support and donations. You're the best! Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:58

Grief brain and the nervous system with Meghan Riordan Jarvis.

4/23/2024

Have I got a corker of an episode for YOU! This week I am speaking with my dear friend, psychotherapist, educator, and consultant, Meghan Riordan Jarvis. We are speaking all things grief, the brain and the nervous system. Meghan offers her abundance of knowledge on how grief can impact our brain in multiple ways in a digestible, thought provoking and humourous way. What's also handy is there are some tips to help you get started on helping your brain and nervous system out! I personally have taken so much from this episode for my own wellbeing so I hope you can too. Find Meghan on Instagram here and her website where all the resources she mentioned in the episode here. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:23

BONUS: Feeling like you made your loved ones up

4/13/2024

For this weeks episode, I'm talking about feeling like I made my loved ones up! It might sound bonkers I know, but I doubt I'm alone in this. Have you ever felt like you made your loved one up? Like they weren't really real? Perhaps like a dream, or part of a story book? Then this is the episode for you. I'm sharing my own experiences on this and hopefully it can bring you some comfort that you're not alone. Big love, Amber x Donate to my London Marathon BHF fundraiser here! Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:01

Dating and grief with Victoria Shalet, Psychotherapist and Relational Life Therapist

4/9/2024

In this weeks episode I'm speaking all things datings and relationships with Victoria Shalet. Victoria is a psychotherapist and relational life therapist. Victoria in this episode offers up her expertise, knowledge and compassion as we discuss some of The Grief Gang's questions around dating and grief. It's a goody and one that has been highly requested for years! You can find Victoria and her brilliant work here on Instagram and her website here. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:45

BONUS: Death Dilemmas - Grieving differently to family and feeling guilt for past arguments with a dead loved one.

4/6/2024

Welcome to this weeks bonus episode, and it's a death dilemma! It's been a while since I've done a DD so it feels good to bring them back. In this episode, I'm sharing two dilemmas that tackle: Want to send in a death dilemma? Email yours to thegriefgang@gmail.com. Happy listening! Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:17

Planning a funeral, rituals and why marking endings is vital with funeral director, Poppy Mardall.

4/2/2024

This week, I'm speaking with Poppy Mardall. Funeral director and owner of Poppy's funerals! In this episode Poppy and I discuss: I thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Poppy, it was a total delight. It's always amazing how talking about the dead and the dying can actually be completely life affirming. Find Poppy and Poppy's funeral services here. Be sure to check out the My Funeral Wishes service here if you're curious about planning what you want at the end of your life, or just to get the conversation going. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:33

BONUS: Thinking about what we want at the end of our lives.

3/30/2024

In this weeks bonus episode, I'm thinking about the end. That's right, the end of our lives! I promise, it's not as morbid as you think. I'm sharing how when we live with the end in mind, how it can actually make us think about how we live, truly. How you can get started documenting what you might or might not want and why it's important to! Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:25:58

Celebrating 100 episodes of The Grief Gang!

3/26/2024

Today I'm celebrating and reminiscing on 100 episodes of The Grief Gang podcast! 100 episodes on grief, wow. You thought I'd have run out of things to say by episode 10, never! Thank you to everyone who shared what TGG means to them for this special episode. The show wouldn't be what is it today without you. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:50

BONUS: Expectations and timelines of grief.

3/23/2024

Welcome to this weeks bonus episode! This week I'm talking about expectations and timelines of grief and how outside expectations might effect how we feel we should be grieving! Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:01

The death of an older child and reinventing yourself with Jane Harris, CO-founder of The Good Grief Project.

3/19/2024

This week I'm speaking with Jane Harris, Co-Founder of The Good Grief Project. I've known Jane and her husband Jimmy for some years now, ever since I started The Grief Gang really. It has been long overdue getting Jane onto the podcast, but here we are. Jane and Jimmy's story is rooted in the grief for their son, Joshua, who died unexpectedly aged 22 in a motorbike accident whilst travelling in Vietnam. Since then, the breadth of Jane and Jimmy's work is extensive and so moving, all in the name of their son Joshua and to help other bereaved parents and siblings. Jane in this episode offers both a personal and professional perspective to what it is like navigating grief for an older child, whilst also being a therapist. How both Jane and Jimmy knew the importance of community very early on in their grief, especially regarding planning Joshua's funeral. And what it's like raising children whilst grieving for a child too. Jane and Jimmy work tirelessly to support other bereaved families, their retreats are a balm for all those who need them. To support their work, find out more and buy their book, please visit their website here. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:53

BONUS: Why we need community in grief.

3/16/2024

In this bonus episode I'm sharing why I believe we need community in grief and more so why we are DESERVING of it. How to immerse yourself into community if you're thinking about it and what community can do for you and your grief. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:06

Grieving for a friend

3/12/2024

This week I'm talking about grieving for a friend. In this episode, I'm sharing what it has been like to grieve for Poppy and the differences or similarities between my dual experiences in grief. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:09

The Mothers Day episode 2024.

3/9/2024

Welcome to the Mothers Day episode 2024! The episode where The Grief Gang community writes and shares about who it is they're missing this Mothers Day. You'll hear precious memories, words of wisdom and beautiful messages to their loved ones. It's truly one of my favourite episodes of the year. All my love today and always to those of us who wish this day meant something else. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:11

Secondary losses

3/5/2024

This week I'm talking all things secondary losses in grief, what they are and how they've impacted me and perhaps, you too! It feels good to return to the podcast after my hiatus, thank you for your patience. Big love, Amber x Follow and be part of The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Website Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:35

Remembering Poppy Chancellor

12/6/2023

Today's episode is one I wish I never had to record. In this episode, I'm remembering my dear friend Poppy Chancellor who died on the 29th of September. As you can imagine, it's rocked my world as well as everyone else who loved and adored Poppy. Our lives are forever altered by her absence and we miss her terribly. It's a bit of a snot-fest episode, but it's my truest and real thoughts about the past few months. I miss you always Poppy. To love and be loved by you is one the greatest gifts life has ever given me. Big love, Amber x Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:15