In this episode, I chat with Fabi about losing her dad at 16 – right in the middle of her GCSEs. His passing was sudden and traumatic, happening in their family home, and it changed everything. We reflect on the struggles of grieving while still in school and how isolating it can feel when no one quite knows how to support you.

Fabi shares how she found strength in her support network – from her close-knit family, who, despite grieving in their own ways, came together to help each other through the hardest moments, to her friends who were a constant source of comfort and understanding. We also bond over dark humour as a coping mechanism and laugh about those odd, often bizarre grief conversations that only make sense to others who’ve been through it. If you’re not crying, you may as well laugh at the absurdity of it all, right?

We also talk about how tricky it is to tell new people about our loved ones passing. Sometimes we bend the truth or use humour to avoid the awkwardness. And don’t even get us started on the grammar of death – “dead,” “died,” “passed away” – we’ve got our favourites and least favourites.

Fabi now works as a paediatric intensive care nurse, and we explore how so many of us who’ve experienced trauma end up in caring professions. Is it healing, or is it madness? We’ll never know!

We also touch on the beauty of finding "grief friends" – people who just get it without needing explanations. It’s raw, real connection in a world that often doesn’t know what to say.

Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or just curious about how loss shapes lives, this episode is full of laughs, real talk, and the strange hope that comes from sharing stories.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Grieving during school
• The power of dark humour in grief
• Laughing at weird grief conversations
• Turning trauma into career passion (hello, paeds ICU)
• Bending the truth and choosing the right words for loss
• The comfort of grief friendships

💌 If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who might need it. You’re not alone – and it’s okay to cry, laugh, or both at the same time.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Amelia, co-founder of the charity Suicide&Co, as she shares her deeply personal journey of grief after losing her mum to suicide. Amelia opens up about the unique challenges of processing loss in the wake of suicide, especially as a young adult, and the ways in which her own experience inspired her, and co-founder Emma, to create a much-needed support system for others.

We explore how media representation, language, and societal perceptions around suicide and grief can either help or hinder the healing process. Amelia offers insight into why help-seeking behaviours and mental health resources – like counselling – are so crucial, yet often underutilised.

She also speaks about the mission behind Suicide&Co, a charity dedicated to supporting those bereaved by suicide through free counselling, accessible resources, and community.

Whether you've experienced loss yourself or want to better support someone who has, this conversation brings compassion, clarity, and hope to one of the most misunderstood forms of grief.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Amelia’s personal journey of grief after her mother’s death by suicide

• The founding story and mission of Suicide&Co

• Why suicide-related grief is often misunderstood, especially among young adults

• The powerful impact of media portrayal on how we process and perceive suicide loss and grief

• How language shapes the stigma, and understanding, of suicide

• Why seeking support (especially counselling) is a vital part of the grief journey

• Barriers that prevent people from accessing mental health care after loss

• The role of community and connection in navigating bereavement

• Amelia’s emphasis on self-care, patience, and permission to grieve in your own way

Amelia’s story is a brave, tender, and an important reminder that we are not meant to carry grief alone but must put ourselves first and seek that help to start our healing journey. The work of Suicide&Co is transforming how we support one another through unimaginable loss, and lighting the way forward with empathy and hope.

Learn more about Suicide and Co:

https://www.suicideandco.org

Know that help is there, you just need to seek it – You are not alone.

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In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, I sit back down with Reiki Healer Jenny to chat about her journey as a Spiritual Medium. We explore the unique and often misunderstood world of mediumship – especially as it relates to grief, healing, and connection with loved ones who’ve passed.

Jenny shares the difference between a spiritual medium and a psychic medium, and opens up about her personal journey into discovering and embracing her gift. She describes the role of a spiritual medium as a bridge between the physical world and the spirit world, helping to deliver messages that bring comfort, closure, and clarity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The true definition of a spiritual medium — and how it differs from a psychic
• Jenny’s personal path into mediumship and how her relationship with her gift has evolved over time
• The various ways mediums receive and interpret messages from spirits
• Why energy plays a crucial role in spiritual communication
• How Jenny has learned to set boundaries and gain control over her abilities
• The healing and positive purpose behind spirit communication — far from the fear and stigma often portrayed in horror movies
• Why spiritual connections are always meant to serve the highest good
• The belief that everyone has innate psychic abilities – it's just a matter of choosing whether or not to explore them

Jenny’s message is one of peace, love, and healing – and she offers a gentle, grounded perspective on how spirit communication can be a profound part of the grief journey.

Whether you're curious, skeptical, or seeking comfort after loss, this episode offers such thoughtful insights into the world beyond the veil!

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