In this episode, Sadie shares something deeply personal. On the second anniversary of her husband’s death, she returned to the beach in Norfolk, a place filled with memories and where she always feels connected to him. She spent time with her morning rituals – journaling, pulling cards, and sitting with her grief. The words she pulled that day were gather, wonder, and love. They felt powerful as she gathered her thoughts and memories, wondered where he might be and if he would be proud of her, and sat with the love that will always remain.

Grief is heavy, and anniversaries can feel especially hard. But what Sadie is learning, and what she hopes this episode offers listeners, is that love can sit alongside the pain. We can gather our broken pieces, hold space for wonder, and lean into love as we remember those we’ve lost.

For anyone navigating grief, feeling the weight of anniversaries, or needing to know they are not alone, this episode offers compassion, connection, and hope.

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In this deeply personal episode Sadie shares how her returning to Holkham Hall, a place full of family memories, to lead three sessions at the Gone Wild Festival this year. The event comes just days before the second anniversary of her husband Chris’s death making it a powerful and emotional time.

Sadie talks honestly about showing up and holding space for others while still living with her own grief. She explores how even when you are not fully healed you can still be there for others and why places that hold our memories can also hold our healing. This episode touches on her life as a widow to a guide.

This episode is for anyone navigating loss supporting someone through grief or searching for hope in the messiness of healing.

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In this deeply moving episode of The Grief Lounge, Sadie shares her honest experience of navigating the difficult emotions around her son’s 18th birthday, a milestone made heavier by loss and the absence of his father. As a solo parent, she talks about the unique challenges of marking significant moments while carrying the weight of grief alone. Sadie reflects on how birthdays and other milestones can bring unexpected waves of sorrow and reflection, especially when trying to create some sense of normality for her son amid family struggles.

Listeners will hear about the power of remembrance and storytelling in keeping loved ones close, even when they are no longer physically present. Sadie highlights that grief does not follow a clear timeline and often changes shape during key life events, encouraging families and communities to have open conversations about loss. This episode offers emotional support, practical coping ideas, and a reminder that it is okay to take time for yourself while working through the ongoing process of healing.

If you have experienced loss or are supporting someone through grief, this episode provides a compassionate perspective on holding space for both joy and sorrow, especially within the realities of solo parenting and family milestones.

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In this episode of The Grief Lounge, Sadie sits down with artist Natalia Millman to explore how grief can be expressed and reimagined through creativity. Natalia shares the story behind her powerful project, Letters to Forever — an upcoming exhibition in St Albans that brings together 215 personal letters written by people about their grief. Through her creative process, Natalia transforms these words into visual pieces, allowing memory, sorrow, and love to take shape in ways that go beyond words.

Together, they reflect on what it means to feel seen in grief, the quiet strength in expressing pain, and the connection that comes from shared stories. Natalia also talks about losing her father in 2019, how that shaped her work, and how her earlier exhibition at the Crypt Gallery in London led to this next chapter.

The exhibition will also include daily workshops — from grief yoga to clay-making, offering a gentle and creative space for people to show up with whatever they’re carrying.

This is a tender and honest conversation about grief, creativity, and what it means to make something meaningful from loss, for anyone who’s ever searched for a way to say the unsayable.

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In this heartfelt episode of The Grief Lounge, host Sadie opens up about the emotional struggles of solo parenting after the loss of a partner, especially during life’s big milestones. As her son graduates without his father by his side, Sadie shares the grief, envy, and quiet heartbreak that surface in moments that should feel joyful. She explores the unique weight of navigating grief while raising children with additional needs, and the daily challenges of showing up for your kids when you're carrying your own pain. This episode is a raw, honest reflection on parenting through loss, the emotional toll of milestone moments like graduation, and finding resilience in shared experiences. Whether you're a grieving parent or know someone who is, this conversation offers compassion, connection, and a reminder that you're not alone.

takeaways

• Grief can manifest during significant milestones.
• It's normal to feel envious of others' experiences.
• Parenting children with additional needs brings its own grief.
• Every day can feel like a battle when advocating for children.
• Acknowledging one's feelings is an important step in coping.
• The absence of a loved one is felt deeply during family events.
• It's okay to struggle while trying to support your children.
• Community support is vital for those experiencing grief.
• Sharing experiences can help normalize difficult conversations.
• Finding strength in shared struggles can be empowering.

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In this soul-baring return to The Grief Lounge, Sadie speaks from the heart about the relentless layers of grief — the kind that doesn't wait for you to catch your breath.

As she supports a loved one through a new cancer diagnosis — all while honouring the fifth anniversary of her late husband’s — she shares what it means to hold it all: the heartbreak, the responsibilities, the memories, the longing… and still, somehow, herself.

This episode is a tender, unfiltered reflection on what it means to survive without disappearing. Sadie opens up about how freedom felt impossible — until a solitary walk on a quiet beach cracked her heart open just enough to feel the breeze again.

If you're carrying grief while still trying to live, dream, and matter — this is your reminder that you’re not broken, you’re becoming.

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In this episode of The Grief Lounge, Sadie explores the powerful, enduring nature of love, especially in the midst of grief and loss. She reminds us that love doesn't disappear with death; it transforms and remains a vital part of our journey. Sadie touches on the delicate balance between grief and love—how it’s possible to hold both in our hearts, even when it feels heavy. Through personal stories and reflective practices, she encourages listeners to honour their loved ones while also taking the time to nurture their own hearts. The episode concludes with a calming guided meditation to help reconnect with love, find peace, and continue healing.

21:35 Reflective Practices for Healing

23:21 Guided Meditation for Connection

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Grief isn’t just something you “get over”—it transforms you. In this episode ofThe Grief Lounge, host Sadie opens up about the profound impact of loss and how grief changes every part of who we are. She shares the emotional and physical toll grief takes, the loneliness it can bring, and the unspoken truth that society often pressures us to “move on” too quickly. But what if there was another way?

Sadie introduces hergrief retreats—safe, intimate spaces designed for women who are navigating loss and seeking healing. Throughjournalling, breathwork, sound healing, and community support, these retreats offer a chance to pause, process, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels right for you.

Grief is love with nowhere to go, and creating space for that love is essential. Whether you're in the early days of loss or years down the line, this episode is a reminder thathealing is not about moving on—it’s about moving forward with love, intention, and support.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about the realities of grief, the importance of honouring your emotions, and how these retreats can be a transformative step in your healing journey.

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