The Forest Holme Life & Loss Podcast has been running for three seasons and there is now an archive of over sixty informative, poignant and deeply moving videos. This last episode of Season 3 is a compilation based around the themes of;
Coping Strategies During Bereavement
What Grief Feels Like
End Of Life Care

Welcome back to the Life and Loss podcast, where we have honest conversations about illness and grief. Today we're talking about experiencing multiple losses and the impact of compounded grief.

My guest today is Debbie who has endured unimaginable loss, saying goodbye to her best friend, partner, mother, father, and stepfather over the past 19 years. Each loss has been different, bringing its own emotions, challenges, and unanswered questions. As she navigates grief after grief, she’s found that there is no guidebook, no single way to process it all, and no clear endpoint.

In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to carry the weight of multiple losses.

Welcome to the Life and Loss Podcast. Hospices are often thought of as places of sadness, but those who work in them know they are also places of warmth, dignity, and even joy. The care given goes beyond medical treatment, it’s about supporting people to live as well as possible, for as long as possible.

Today, I’m joined by Claire, a Physiotherapist and Libby at Therapy Assistant, who work within Forest Holme hospice, providing hands-on care, movement, and comfort to patients. They’ll be sharing what it’s really like to work in a hospice, the special moments that stay with them, and why their roles are so important.

Today on the Life and Loss podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Beverley Lee, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Forest Holme Hospice. Opioids, particularly morphine, play a crucial role in palliative and end-of-life care, but they’re often misunderstood.

Many people worry about addiction, tolerance, sedation, and even the fear that opioids could hasten death. Bev is here to help separate fact from fiction and reassure families and patients about the safe and compassionate use of opioids in hospice care.

Tiffany Watson explaining how her muscle wasting disease affects her life.

Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. Today, we’re discussing the emotional impact of a terminal diagnosis, a time that can feel overwhelming for both the patient and their loved ones.

I’m joined by Melissa Girling, a Clinical Psychologist based at Forest Holme Hospice. Melissa, thank you for being here.

Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. Today, we’re focusing on a topic that affects many in their grief journey—how grief impacts sleep. I’m joined by Ben, a counsellor based at Forest Holme Hospice, who works closely with those navigating the emotional and physical challenges of grief. Ben, thank you for being here today

Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast, today I’m joined by Tiff, who will be sharing her experience of losing both of her parents, Ian and Sylvia, within two years of each other. Both were cared for at Forest Holme Hospice in their final days. We’ll talk about what those experiences were like, how hospice care shaped her grief, and how she has navigated life after loss.