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The Grief Gang

The Grief Gang

By Amber Jeffrey

Welcome to The Grief Gang podcast, the show normalising the topic of conversation that is grief.
Grief is something that inevitably we will all experience in our life, so why aren't we talking about it? This show was created to break down those taboos by sharing my own experiences of loss along with phenomenal guest episodes sharing theirs too.
You will laugh, you will cry, but above all I hope that you learn from this show. I hope you learn that you are never alone in your feelings and that you can live a happy life and be grieving (The two can co-exist!)

Big love,
Amber x
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“We weren’t left a letter. It was just a full stop”. The story of Suicide&Co with Emma and Amelia.

“We weren’t left a letter. It was just a full stop”. The story of Suicide&Co with Emma and Amelia.

Welcome back to this weeks episode of the Grief Gang episode. 

This week I’m joined by the 2 founders of charity Suicide&Co, Emma Morrisroe and Amelia Wrighton. 

I am obsessed and totally inspired by these two phenomenal women and it has been an honour to have them on the show and to witness their journey and their bright future with the charity. In this episode you’ll hear them both recount the losses of their parents, Emma’s dad and Amelia’s mum. How they came to meet and the wonderful lightbulb moment that changed it all. What it’s really like to be young and bereaved by suicide and their mission to support the loved ones of the families affected by this loss. 

The girls are making real change and this is only the beginning. 

Find them over on Instagram at @suicideandco and on their website too. There you will find resources such as signposting as well as funded counselling, not to mention their “Mixed Feelings” t-shirt campaign that is back for limited time only, so be sure to not miss out! 

Big love, 

Amber xxx

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Thank you! Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.

Jul 12, 202158:04
For the Dad's we miss, for the Dad's missing someone...This ones for you. Fathers day 2021 starring you.

For the Dad's we miss, for the Dad's missing someone...This ones for you. Fathers day 2021 starring you.

Welcome to your Father's day episode, starring you.

I can't thank you enough for choosing to share whoever it is you're missing today, with me. So many beautiful and precious moments and memories shared. All I hope is that this episode brings you peace and knowledge that you're never alone, ever ever ever. That your love for them goes way beyond goodbye.


Big love,

Amber xxx

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If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and review, it really means a lot.

Thank you! Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.


Jun 20, 202101:24:16
Supporting the bereaved when you're bereaved: A therapists perspective with Laura Main.

Supporting the bereaved when you're bereaved: A therapists perspective with Laura Main.

This week I'm speaking to Laura Main, a grief and drama therapist under a contemporary mental health service.

Laura came to this episode to speak about her parents. Her dad who passed 17 years ago and her mum, 4 years ago. This episode is beautiful in more ways than one. Laura speaks about her parents love for each other, the infatuation they had, her childhood, becoming a mum without mum and what that looks and so much more. It is an absolute TREAT of an episode.

She delves into her work as a grief therapist and what it is truly like supporting the bereaved when you, yourself, are bereaved too.

Thank you Laura for being such a delightful guest, my god how we laughed and really cried together. You're the stuff made of dreams darling!

Big love, Amber xxx

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Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.

Jun 14, 202101:30:10
The Death Dilemmas: F**k your expectations of what I post about my dead loved one.

The Death Dilemmas: F**k your expectations of what I post about my dead loved one.

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

This week, it's a Death Dilemma episode! Ayyyy! The episode where I and The Grief Gang community help tackle your Death Dilemma's together.

An episode for you to offload those problems but to also share those happy and proud moments that spur you on in your grief. I love connecting with you all via these episodes. In this episode we cover a dilemma about expectations about what is and isn't acceptable to post on social media and how quite frankly, that expectation can get in the bin. A dilemma on conflicting feelings about what really brings you comfort in your grief and some beautiful shared stories on achievements and journeys. It's a good'en!

If you would like to write in a dilemma, story or all round grief share, please email me at amber.jeffrey@thegriefgang.com. I look forward to your email!

Happy listening!

Big love, Amber xxx

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Thank you! Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.

Jun 07, 202133:37
Dad, Death and Degrees. Losing dad the morning of my GCSE's with Jess Bacon.

Dad, Death and Degrees. Losing dad the morning of my GCSE's with Jess Bacon.

Welcome back to this week's episode of The Grief Gang podcast. This week I was joined by Jess Bacon, writer and journalist. It was so wonderful to sit and chat with Jess about all things dad. Jess lost her dad just over 8 years ago. What made Jess's story so moving yet inspiring to me, was that her dad passed away on the morning of her first GCSE exam. Now, for those that remember sitting their GCSE's, it's not a fun experience, let alone entering your first exam with the heaviest of hearts. In this episode you will hear Jess recount that day, what her young adulthood looked like after the death of dad and how his own career in education has spurred her through her higher education and moulded her life choices. It was a pleasure to chat with Jess and I hope you enjoy the episode! You can find Jess over on instagram : @jesskbacon Listen to her podcast: The Guide to Life After University podcast 

Big love, Amber xxx

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Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.

May 24, 202101:02:30
Creating a business out of my grief with Frankie Davies.

Creating a business out of my grief with Frankie Davies.

This week I was joined by Frankie Davies, the wonder-woman behind the shop Pixie Divine.

Like all good things, Pixie Divine was created with purpose. Frankie decided to create her shop after the loss of her mum, Sue, to a brain tumour in May last year. It's gone from strength to strength with Frankie broadening her inventory with different products.

It was lush to chat with Frankie, especially about those conflicting feelings of creating something in memory of a loved one and when that thing itself becomes successful. How when those really amazing moments happen, we both agreed the one person we want to call, is mum.

Please, please, please check out Frankie's fantastic shop on:

Etsy- PixieDivineHome

Instagram- pixie.divine

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.


May 11, 202149:33
"Riaan means little king". Our son who never stopped smiling with Raj Chagger.

"Riaan means little king". Our son who never stopped smiling with Raj Chagger.

Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast with me, your host, Amber Jeffrey.

This week I was joined by Raj Chagger to remember his son Riaan who passed away November last year at only 7 months. In this episode, Raj will take you back to that dreadful night where his and his wife Sharan's journey began. 

I loved listening to Raj tell me about Riaan. Although his time here was short, he made a huge impact on people. When the days got tough, Raj says how Riaan would give both him and Sharan a look to say "I'm ok" alongside a gorgeous little smile, giving them the strength to carry on.

Raj and Sharan are both doing tremendous work in name of their son, giving back to the services and support systems that helped them in their darkest hour. I am in awe of both of you!

For Riaan, the little king. 

Find Raj and Sharan over on instagram @riaan_remembers

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.

May 03, 202151:51
3 boys, 3 budding careers, 1 fatal accident. Losing my friends at the age of 17 with Emmanuel Awoyelu.

3 boys, 3 budding careers, 1 fatal accident. Losing my friends at the age of 17 with Emmanuel Awoyelu.

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast. Thank you for being here!

This week I was joined by Emmanuel Awoyelu as we speak about his 3 best friends, Jess, Idris and Raymond who he lost to a fatal car accident back when he was 17. A powerful conversation on the meaning of friendship and what theirs meant to him. Through those poignant moments in Emmanuel's teen life there was one running theme, his boys were always there.

I loved listening to Emmanuel speak about their friendship, growing up together and the boys budding future football careers. With Raymond being signed for QPR and Idris and Jess being accepted into Fulham academy, the world was truly at their feet.

Thank you Emmanuel for sharing Jess, Idris and Raymond with me and The Grief Gang audience. It was a pleasure.

You can find Emmanuel on IG on:

@mannyawo 

Member of- @goodmanfactory

Director of -@thereachoutproject

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.

Apr 26, 202101:23:50
Losing Pops to Covid & finding community with Helen Smith.

Losing Pops to Covid & finding community with Helen Smith.

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast. Thank you for being here.

This week I was joined by yet again another wonderful guest who I have come to know and admire. Introducing Helen Smith, the lady behind @lockdowngrief on instagram.

Helen lost her dad, Ian, over a year ago to covid-19. In this episode you will hear Helen recount how quickly things spiralled out of control, how helpless Helen felt during this time and the stark reality that is the virus we have come to know this past year. Helen decided to turn her pain into purpose, and therefore lockdown grief was born. A space for her to write freely about the thoughts in her head and feelings in her heart. A space for others bereaved during this time to come together and find community. She is truly amazing.

I loved talking and listening to Helen and felt truly inspired after our chat. I hope you do too.

Find Helen over on instagram by searching- @lockdowngrief

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Co-produced by Goodgoodgood Media.

Apr 19, 202158:51
The Death Dilemmas: Help?! It's the first anniversary and I don't know what to do!

The Death Dilemmas: Help?! It's the first anniversary and I don't know what to do!

Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast with me your host, Amber Jeffrey

Your first episode of "The Death Dilemmas" (Not 100% on the subtitle, feedback is GREATLY appreciated ha!)

This episode is the ep where the people of the GG community write in about their dilemmas, situations, scenarios and I do my best to help them out, be a listening ear and just hold the space. I am not a professional and nor do I claim to be. But as they say, a problem shared is a problem halved.

You'll hear in this episode an array of dilemmas, varying from what to do for the first anniversary, worries about forgetting our loved one and relationship worries. 

A huge thank you to those who wrote in and for sharing your vulnerability with me, and not only that, your trust in me. I'll always try to do my best by you all.

If you feel like writing in, please send me a DM via Instagram (details below) or an email at amber.jeffrey@thegriefgang.com.

Happy listening!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Mar 29, 202101:00:57
Mother's Day 2021, featuring you.

Mother's Day 2021, featuring you.

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

Can you believe it's that time again, bloody Mother's Day! It's been a whole year since I started doing the feature podcast episodes and passing the mic to you, the audience, to share all things about your lovely mums. As ever, I am so thankful you all choose to share these memories and words with me, thank you.

It's a tough day for us, those missing a mum and those who are mum's missing somebody. It's just 24 hours, we will get through it, together.

This episode is stunning beyond words, I had a laugh and a cry or two! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

All my love today and always,

Amber xxx

Mar 14, 202101:00:57
The Christmas episode...starring you!

The Christmas episode...starring you!

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast with me, Amber Jeffrey, your host!

It's Christmas, and this year I wanted to give you, the listeners a chance to share a bit of your loved one with me and the audience.

I asked on GG's instagram to all those interested, to share either a favourite Christmas memory with their loved one, a message for them...or both!

The submission's that rolled in were absolutely stunningly beautiful and moving. This episode is a compilation of all those submissions.

Thank you to each and every one of you who wrote in, the honour is always mine. By you sharing bits and pieces of them, know that they will never truly be gone. Speak their name, speak of their life, speak of your life together. You are all hero's in my eyes.

Wishing you all a peaceful, safe and loving Christmas.

All my love today and always,

Amber xxx

Dec 25, 202042:48
Shuma-Spoken Grief

Shuma-Spoken Grief

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

This week I was joined by one of the most wonderful and giving people in the online grief community, Shuma, the queen behind the account Spoken Grief.

The reason why I say giving, is truly because I haven't come across someone who dedicates so much of their time and energy into providing a safe online space for the bereaved. Her page is full of useful tips, guides and thought provoking quotes. You'd be a fool not to check her out.

In this episode, Shuma speaks so eloquently and in detail about the loss of her mum. Me being me, was a blubbering mess as Shuma spoke about those final moments with mum, the conversations that were had and witnessing her parents have their final moment together. Shuma touches on how quickly after mums death, that the preparations for her funeral began and how it was coping with doing so.

Thank you Shuma for being such a wonderful guest.

Find Shuma on Instagram at @spokengrief 


Big love,

Amber xxx

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Nov 30, 202001:19:04
Cos you gotta have faith?...Or do I?

Cos you gotta have faith?...Or do I?

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast with me, your host, Amber Jeffrey.

This week it's just little old me waffling away in your ear. More specifically, waffling away in your ear about religion and faith after the loss of a loved one.

It's been something I've wanted to discuss on the podcast for a while, but was a bit sceptical. So I've taken the plunge, and asked you to do it with me too! In this episode you'll hear not only my own experience of my wonky relationship with the big man upstairs, but also from listeners who kindly shared their own journeys with their faith too.

I'd like to make it very clear that this episode is not in any way attempting to sway you into a decision as to where you should/shouldn't stand when it comes to faith/religion and your grief. If you follow a faith/ religion, good for you. If you don't, good for you too. Let's not be dickheads yeah? Keep the peace.

In the beginning of this episode, you'll hear me speak of some beautiful prints made by @TheWaveMethod. Naomi creates the most stunning prints in memory of our loved ones. I'm obsessed with mine and can't wait to frame it!

Head over to her Etsy page to get 2 for 1 on any print with FREE personalisation by using the code GRIEFGANGWAVE at checkout. After checkout, simply contact Naomi over on her IG page (@thewavemethod) with what name or phrase you would like personalised on your beaut new print!

The Wave Method Etsy Shop-https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/thewavemethod

Big love,

Amber x

Nov 16, 202051:53
Rachael Chadwick - 60 Postcards.

Rachael Chadwick - 60 Postcards.

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by the fantastic Rachael Chadwick, the woman behind 60 postcards.

In this episode, Rach and I speak on the loss of her mum Vivienne 8 years ago, how 60 postcards came to be and how she got Duchess Megan Markle involved! You will not want to miss out on this fantastic story.

You can find Rachael and her beautiful journey that is 60 postcards by following @60postcards on instagram. There you will find more information on how you can take part too.


Happy listening!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Nov 02, 202039:13
It's all about August-Louisa Harris.

It's all about August-Louisa Harris.

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by Louisa Harris, the lady behind the account It's All About August. 

Louisa and her partner Liam sadly lost their baby girl August to Group B Strep, resulting in Louisa delivering August stillborn. 

We recorded this episode 4 months to the date of August's birth. I sat in absolute awe as Louisa so bravely shared her story with me at my dinner table. Louisa set up her instagram page to raise awareness of group B strep and stillbirth. 

 For those that don't know, strep b is not routinely checked for in a pregnancy unless detected in other tests such as urine samples. Yet it can be so life threatening to baby. August would be here today if it was picked up and Louisa was prescribed an £11 antibiotic. The injustice of it all is something I have no words for. 

Since Louisa has shared her story online, she has motivated expectant mums to push to get tested for strep B. Some stating that they tested positive for it and are so thankful that they went and got checked.  Louisa, amongst all of her grief hopes that sharing her story will prevent something like this happening again. A true wonderwoman.

And for August, wherever you may be little darling angel, I hope you know that you are changing the world. Your Mummy and Daddy are making sure of it, Rest easy.

Big love, Amber x

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Oct 12, 202052:29
Afua Adom

Afua Adom

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by the fabulous guest journalist, broadcaster, presenter and commentator, Afua Adom!

You might recognise this beautiful woman if you have an obsession for ITV This Morning like I do, where she is absolutely smashing it on her appearances. It was a pleasure to sit down with her!

In this episode, Afua and I discuss the loss of her dad Samuel Acheampong. Afua speaks so beautifully about their relationship and their unwavering bond. How those days in her early grief when she just couldn't fathom getting out of bed, but how the pull of being a mother to her darling daughter Naima was what got her through. I was in awe just listening to her.

Guest appearance from James Mcbunninson too...AKA the sweetest bunny I've ever laid eyes on!

Find Afua and her incredible work by following her on Instagram at - @afuathescot

Big love,

Amber xxx

Sep 28, 202040:36
Ben Acquaah and Jermaine Omoregie-Thinking Out Loud Pod.

Ben Acquaah and Jermaine Omoregie-Thinking Out Loud Pod.

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast!

This week I was joined by two fantastic men doing bits in the online male mental health and grief world, Ben and Jermaine, the creators of Thinking Out Loud podcast.

The gents have lost both of their parents. Jermaine losing his parents within a year of each other and Ben losing both by the age of 19.

Their podcast explores many topics. Exploring the unspoken truths from bereavement to masculinity taboos. It was such a breathe of fresh air to 1) Come across these two and 2) have the opportunity to sit down with them both and chat to our hearts content.

You can find their fantastic page on Instagram by searching Thinking Out Loud pod, and can listen their podcast by searching the exact same on wherever you get your podcast fix!

Happy listening and enjoy!

Big love, Amber x

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Sep 14, 202057:47
Poppy Chancellor-Founder of The GriefCase

Poppy Chancellor-Founder of The GriefCase

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang podcast.

It's been a while, but this weeks ep is a GUEST EPISODE!

With none other than the darling Poppy Chancellor, the founder of The GriefCase instagram page and monthly meet ups.We had so much fun recording. If you've watched Poppy and I on our lives, you'll understand why! 

Poppy lost her father, Jock, 4 years ago. Her first 3 years of grieving, she coasted by, thinking she really had this grief thing in the bag! Low and behold, grief came to say hey and Griefcase was born. The Griefcase page consists of beautiful poetry and art, As well as monthly (virtual for the time being) meet ups. Poppy does such a wonderful job at explaining what her community is all about.

Happy listening!

Find Poppy by following @thegriefcase on instagram.

Big love, Amber x

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Aug 10, 202001:37:43
Father's Day.

Father's Day.

Welcome back to the Grief Gang podcast. 

It's Father's Day and it goes without saying, it is a tough day for all of you spending today without dad. 

I decided to dedicate this Father's day episode exactly how I did Mother's day. By passing the mic over to you. Giving you all the opportunity to talk about your wicked Dad's.

I thank each and everyone of you who wrote in about your dad. I hope when you listen, it will give you somewhat peace. And know that you are not alone.

Sending all my love to you today and always.

Big love,

Amber xxx

Jun 21, 202045:26
Enough is Enough

Enough is Enough

Welcome back to another episode from the Grief Gang podcast.

This weeks episode may be something different from what you’re used to hearing from this podcast. But nonetheless, something that needs to be addressed today and always going forward.

That is racism.

In the past few weeks, the band aid has been ripped off, and the world has been forced to look at what the black community deal with every single day. It’s a shame it’s taken this long, but that wound is no longer being covered up. I can only hope and pray, that now it will begin to heal.

In this episode, you will hear a number of entries from the black community on what they grieve and hope for.

It’s powerful. Beyond powerful. I can’t thank everyone who wrote in enough. I thank you for sharing.

If you are non-black person and listen to this, use this a start for your own independent study. Not an excuse to pity your black friends or community, but recognise this as an opportunity to learn about how you contribute to the system which is racism.

Take this episode and make a change. A change in your everyday life. So that podcast episodes like this no longer have to be done.

Big love,

Amber x

Jun 15, 202028:13
As we get older without them.

As we get older without them.

Welcome back to another episode from The Grief Gang Podcast with me, Amber Jeffrey. In this weeks episode, I wanted to discuss getting older. More specifically getting older without our loved one around. I just celebrated my 23rd birthday and thought it was very apt. I talk through some of my previous experiences and attitudes towards my birthdays over the last 3 years, what I've learnt from them and the mentality I have towards them now, and hopefully for the foreseeable.
Everyday we miss them, even more intensely on our birthdays and life's big events. I hope this episodes gives you some hope that better days and frame of mind is coming. I never thought I would be where I am today with the mentality that I do, but here I am! And I'm not going to shut up about it, Because I wish it for all of you too.
Big love,
Amber xxx
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May 18, 202017:57
They're not just a number, or statistic. They are your loved one.

They're not just a number, or statistic. They are your loved one.

Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.

Right now, we are welcoming more members to the Grief community than ever. There are loved friends and family, passing everyday. There is also a mass fear, anxiety and pain for the loved ones of these people who have passed, that they will just become another number, another statistic in the ever rising death toll. But they are not. They are people and their death deserves to be acknowledged individually. In this episode I share an Instagram post from @selfspace, a contemporary mental health service, who really put this whole episode into more articulate words! (Unlike myself). I also read a couple of entries from two people who wrote into me, about the loss of a loved one during this time and the difficult measures that have been put into place for them.

If anything I'd like you, the listener, to take from this episode is that, All of our journeys are different. We already know this. But what "New Grievers" are experiencing right now, is hands down something not a lot of us can even slightly relate to. You may not know the words to comfort them, something like they're upset they can't hold a funeral, but you were actually able to! There will be a lot of things that will most likely stump us! But what we all share, is LOSS. Our stories may be different, in so many ways, but we can all share that unanimous feeling of loss. Empathise with them, love them, support them, ask about their loved one. Let them know that even if they think the world has forgotten, you haven't.

If you're listening to this episode because you have lost a loved one in this current time, and you're fearful they will just fade into a number. Keep saying their name, keep telling everyone you can get your hands on (figuratively) about them!!! With you doing that, their spirit will never die. 

And they will never be a number.


Big love,

Amber x

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Apr 20, 202027:27
Going back to work.

Going back to work.

Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.

This week I wanted to cover going back to work and my own experience with it, good and bad.

How I carry my grief and my everyday working life, together.

Going back to work is one of the hardest and in some cases easiest things to do after losing a loved one. 

We all cope differently in our journeys. There is no manual to this!

Happy listening!

Big love,

Amber xxx

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Mar 30, 202031:48
Our Mother's Day.

Our Mother's Day.

Welcome back to The Grief Gang podcast.

It's Mother's Day and it goes without saying, it's a tough day for all of us Motherless children. If you're following the Grief Gang Instagram page, you will have seen a few weeks ago the idea I had for my mother's day episode.

I wanted it to feature you. You the motherless children who inspire me everyday. 

I asked you all to answer 4 questions

1) What's your mums name?

2) Describe your mum in 3 words.

3) What's 1 thing you're thankful your mum taught you?

4) If she was here this Mother's day, what would you say to her?

The entries were beyond what I could of imagined. Thank you to everyone who sent me an entry, they were all beautiful in their own rights.

I may not be able to take my mum out or buy her flowers like the previous years. But she will always be my mum, and I will always be her daughter. 

Happy Mother's day mum.

Enjoy.

Big love,

Amber xxx

Mar 22, 202017:01
Emma Winterschladen - Writing my way through grief.

Emma Winterschladen - Writing my way through grief.

Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang podcast.

This week I was joined by Emma Winterschladen.

 Emma is an editor for BEAST magazine, a food and travel editor for Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine and a freelance writer and illustrator.

I came across Emma and her stunning writing through Instagram and fell into a deep rabbit hole. Her writing is stunning and moving and hits the nail on the head when it comes to those feelings inside with grief that you just can’t put into words. 

Emma lost her mum, Jenny, when she was 16 to cancer. We speak of what it was like for her and her family, going through womanhood without mum, and how Emma very vividly can pinpoint meals and foods with very key points throughout her mum’s diagnosis and beyond. I left feeling hungry after this episode! 

Happy listening! 

Big love,

 Amber x

 You can find Emma on Instagram at -  @hungryromantic

Sign up to her newsletter "The Hungry Heart" over on - hungryromantic.co.uk

Mar 09, 202001:26:41
Meet Jack Baxter and Ben May, The founders of The New Normal Charity.

Meet Jack Baxter and Ben May, The founders of The New Normal Charity.

Welcome back to another guest episode of the Grief Gang podcast.

This weeks guest, I met up with the founders of the New Normal Charity, Jack Baxter and Ben May.

Both lads lost their dads. Jack's dad Dave, died of Skin Cancer in 2013. Ben's dad Steve, died of a brain tumour in 2016. 

In this episode, we talk about both their individual stories, how the dynamic duo met and the outright bloody incredible charity they have created in the face of their grief and their hopes and dreams for it.

I absolutely adored sitting down with these two and also attended one of their meet ups after we recorded, which I cannot recommend ENOUGH!

Hand on heart, I will be attending again. 

Hope you enjoy listening to this episode just as much as I enjoyed recording!

Big Love,

Amber x

Find The New Normal website at -WWW.thenewnormalcharity.com

Find TNN Instagram at-@tnncharity

Find The Grief Gang Instagram at- @thegriefgang

Feb 17, 202001:15:53
Meet Angharad...AKA The Daddy Issues Podcast!

Meet Angharad...AKA The Daddy Issues Podcast!

Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang Podcast!

This week is another guest episode (You lucky things)

This week I was joined by the fabulous Angharad George Carey, but most of you may know her as the host of The Daddy Issues Podcast. (And if you don’t, you really should)

I met Angharad at a Grief meet up back in November, and we bonded immediately! She is pure electric and I am honoured to of had her as a guest on my podcast💛

Angharad lost her dad over 21 years ago, in a tragic car accident whilst on holiday in Sri Lanka for New Years Eve.

We delve into that deep, traumatic experience and what life held for her and her family afterwards.

From thinking it was all a dream, developing an eating disorder and above all, creating a phenomenal podcast exploring fatherlessness, and specifically fatherlessness in successful people.

Happy listening!

Available on all major platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify🎧

Big love,

Amber x

Jan 29, 202001:09:30
27 and Widowed...WTF?

27 and Widowed...WTF?

Hey Grief Gang,

Welcome back to the Podcast, and the first guest episode of 2020!

It’s not only the first guest episode of 2020, but it’s also the first ep that is exploring a totally different loss other than parental.

We’re going down the widow route.

And I can’t lie, In a messed up way...I’m so happy Grace was my first widow! Lol.

All jokes aside, Grace, you’re a boss.

You’ll listen to the story of how Grace, lost her partner Ryan in August of 2019.

We talk about how they met, Ryan’s cancer and their relationship, Ryan’s bravery and courage in his illness...and Life after Ryan’s death.

I’m not saying anymore because it’s golden and I don’t want to give much away!

Happy listening!

Big love,

Amber xxx

Jan 21, 202001:23:49
New Year, Same Grief.
Jan 06, 202017:16
Merry Christmas...And all that malarky.

Merry Christmas...And all that malarky.

Welcome back to the Grief Gang podcast,

Here's a little christmas special for you all!

I'll keep it short and sweet, we know this day is tough. But I am sending you all big love and support, you got this!

And guess what, if this year is naff....you've always got next year!

Big love as always,

Amber xxx

Dec 26, 201920:32
Meet Gemma - Becoming Mum Without Mum

Meet Gemma - Becoming Mum Without Mum

Hey Grief Gang, and welcome back to this week's episode.

This week, I was joined by the lovely Gemma.

In a nutshell, Gemma lost her mum at the age of 15 down to heart failure, and a previous history of cancer.

Gemma was a young carer for her mum, way before she passed away too.

Gemma had no immediate family to support her during mums illness and after her death. The day her darling mum died, she went back to an empty home, can you imagine?

We discuss everything from that day, what life was like for Gemma after and her finding family again, what it’s like to become a mum without mum...And how bloody amazing she is!

We laughed, we cried, we bared all.

Happy listening,

I hope you enjoy it!

Big love,

Amber/The Grief Gang xxx

Dec 16, 201942:14
Meet Liam Sullivan.

Meet Liam Sullivan.

Hey guys and welcome back to another episode.

This week I was joined by a guest, Liam Sullivan.

Liam lost his dad when he was at the young age of 14 to a cardiac arrest. Tune in to hear Liam recount his mental health battles before and after the loss of his dad, his struggle with substance misuse and his gratitude for the life he lives now. 

Happy listening!

The Grief Gang 

Dec 09, 201946:25
Places of Rest

Places of Rest

Hey guys,

Welcome back to another episode of The Grief Gang! This episode is all about places of rest. I got thinking about places of rest, and what my mums grave does and doesn't mean to me after I was asked earlier last week by my previous guest, "Where do I most feel connected to my mum?"

Enjoy!

Big love, 

Amber xxx

Nov 26, 201923:23
Meet Megan - Losing Mum to Cancer

Meet Megan - Losing Mum to Cancer

Hey guys and Welcome back to another episode, 

This week I met up with Megan Fairhead. 

I first heard of Megan's story through a mutual friend of ours and I immediately knew I had to meet this girl and have her as a guest on the podcast.

I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as we did recording it.

Big Love,

Amber xxx

Nov 19, 201929:54
My Psychic & Medium Experience

My Psychic & Medium Experience

Hey guys and welcome back to the podcast.

This one is all about my psychic and medium experience.

I do get a bit emotional in this one as my experience was very home hitting. Bare with me and my tears!

Hope you enjoy it.

Big love,

Amber xxx

Nov 11, 201927:43
Living With Guilt

Living With Guilt

Welcome back to another episode of the Grief Gang.

This episode is about living with guilt.

We all experience guilt when grieving, no matter how big or small.

I talk about my own guilt and what I did/ still do to lessen the burden of it.

Big love,

Amber xxx

Nov 04, 201917:37
Family... It's Not Always Smooth Sailing

Family... It's Not Always Smooth Sailing

Welcome back to Episode 4 of the Grief Gang podcast.

This one's all about family. As I’m sure many of you know, grief can change a whole family dynamic in the blink of an eye and change your worlds forever. I hope this episode lets you know that this is normal, and that you and your family aren’t the only ones who may not see eye to eye sometimes!

I also hope it gives you the courage to express your feelings with your family members, I know how hard it can be.

Enjoy!

Don’t forget to subscribe on Spotify and share!

Check out the Instagram page too -The Grief Gang

Big love as always,

Amber xxx

Oct 28, 201936:57
How My Relationship & Grief Coexist (feat. Joe)

How My Relationship & Grief Coexist (feat. Joe)

Hey guys, and welcome to episode 3!

All about my relationship and how grief flipped it upside down and turned it all around...featuring my lovely lover Joe. I really love this episode, I won’t lie. I love the fact that myself and Joe have opened up about our relationship and shared the truths about how grief can really rock a young relationship. I hope you love it as much as we do, and for any couples that are feeling the wrath of grief on your relationship, trust me when I say, things do get better! Ya just gotta be honest baby♥️

Subscribe, like and share this episode pretty please!

Check out The Grief Gang Instagram page too🤗

Big love as always, Amber xxx

Oct 21, 201951:13
Friends, some advice for you.

Friends, some advice for you.

The last part of the Friendship Episode, Part 3! This one is me talking to and about the friends of grieving people. Send this episode to your pals, whether you're the griever or friend! This is a great way to start that conversation if it's not already happening!

Enjoy guys,

Big love, Amber x

Oct 14, 201912:34
Grievers, Communicating Your Wants and Needs

Grievers, Communicating Your Wants and Needs

Welcome back to part two of episode two!

Part two is all about us, the grievers. Here I'm going to talk to you about what I learnt, wanted and needed from my friendships, from previous friendships to current friendships. 

I will cover realistic expectations, unrealistic expectations and the brutal honest truth, because after all that's what this all all about.

Short and sweet, enjoy!


Big Love, Amber x

Oct 13, 201911:52
My Experiences With Friendships

My Experiences With Friendships

Here’s episode 2 part 1, my friendships and experiences. This is a insight to what I have learned through my grief and friendships. I’ve split this episode into 3 parts to cover all ground! Stay tuned for part 2&3. Big love, Amber xx

Oct 11, 201913:40
My Story
Oct 04, 201947:26