Best Sinead Lynch Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 111 Vicky Linnane on Sibling Loss and Anticipatory Grief 1:08:38

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In this episode, Vicky Linnane discusses the profound and often overlooked experience of sibling loss and the impact of sibling loss on her identity, relationships and sense of self. Vicky’s brother, Gary, who died in a house fire - was described as a character who always lived life on the edge, having multiple incidents and accidents that always l…

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Ep. 110 Mary Kennelly on the Losses of Menopause 1:21:16

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In this episode Mary discusses the multifaceted aspects of menopause, the losses associated with menopause, ambiguous loss as well as the release of her new book; Seven Steps to Birth a Crone. She explores the physical and emotional changes, the challenges and triumphs and the unique ways she’s embraced this transition . This episode focuses on the…

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Ep.109 Tasha Smith - Can you just sit with me 55:50

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We are back with a new episode of our podcast! Listen in via any major podcast streaming platform! In this episode, Tasha opens up about her experience of pregnancy loss and then loosing another child to adoption, and how that impacted her life as a young teenager. Tasha discusses her experience of the #DisenfranchisedGrief she suffered for years, …

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Ep. 108 Collective Grief: Mourning Sinead O'Connor 28:41

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Sinead O'Connor was many things to many people. On 8th August, her funeral procession brought her back to her former hometown Bray, Co. Wicklow, where her community could pay their condolences and express their love and gratitude for this beloved woman. I travelled to Bray to speak to some of the mourners. #grief #collectivegrief #sineadoconnor #si…

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Ep. 107 Caoimhe Butterly on Supporting Refugees & Humanitarian Work 1:23:17

1y ago1:23:17

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June 20th is World Refugee Day I am so lucky and privileged to live in a country that is not threatened by war. My children are safe, have access to good education and have their human rights supported and protected. Not everyone is so lucky. Many people in the world live under the daily threat of war, violence or poverty. When home is no longer sa…

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Ep. 106 Lucy on being widowed young & the cultural impacts on her grief 1:24:11

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No twenty three year old, starting out on married life, expects to be widowed so young, but that is what happened Lucy. After her husband died, not only did she lose him, but also the family and friends that surrounded her - she was from the 'wrong' tribe. Lucy generously shares her experience of her life after loss, navigating domestic violence an…

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Ep. 105 Mandy Gosling on Adults Bereaved as Children 1:03:42

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This is such an important perspective that hasn't yet been explicitly been explored by the podcast. In this episode, Mandy Gosling shares her experience of being a bereaved child after her mother died when she was aged 9. We explore how this early loss can impact a person's life, affecting their relationships and sense of self in the world. Grief h…

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Ep. 104 Tony Lynch on anger & finding purpose following the death of his son 1:00:22

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The pain of losing a child can trigger immensely distressing emotions. In the aftermath of a child's death, it is common for bereaved parents to feel that life no longer has purpose or meaning. In this conversation, Tony generously shares the story of his son Jake's sudden death, how Tony's past and environment shaped his experience of grief, how h…

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Ep. 103 Kate on her little sister Hanna's illness and death 46:30

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Often called 'The forgotten grievers', there is no name for someone who has lost a sibling. They regularly hear 'how is your mum?' or 'how is your dad?', but rarely 'how are you?'. For a sibling, the loss can be enormous. Not only have they been bereaved of someone they have known probably for most or all of their lives, but they have also lost a v…

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Ep. 102 Jackie Furlong on Delayed Grief following the death of her daughter 1:08:27

1+ y ago1:08:27

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Jackie Furlong describes the immense psychological and emotional challenges of coping with the profound impact of her daughter's death, without the benefit of emotional literacy. It would be years after her loss that Jackie would learn how to grieve. Jackie's thesis was an autobiography - Giving Voice to Grief. The question she researched - Is ther…

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Ep 101 Kathy Donaghy on Multiple Miscarriage & Finding Healing in Nature 59:46

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Liz and Kathy talk about Kathy's experience of multiple miscarriages and how devastating it was to not have a much-wanted third child. Kathy talks about how harmful the process became for her and how she found her sanity again, in the wilds of Donegal. Buy Kathy's newly published book 'Finding my Wild' from Easons here. ‘Life had brought me to the …

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Ep. 100 Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor on Grieving as a Learning Process, The Grieving Brain 1:09:20

1+ y ago1:09:20

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I have been following the research of Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor for almost a decade now, so I was absolutely delighted when she published her book ‘The Grieving Brain’ last year. I am always hungry to learn about grief and specifically, what can the science tell us about how to make sure we are supporting the bereaved in the most compassionate and e…

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Ep. 99 Phoenix on managing the Grief of LGBTQ+ Estrangement with ADHD & AUTISM 1:11:18

1+ y ago1:11:18

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Phoenix talks about their grief following family estrangement because of their LGBTQ identity. This is a kind of disenfranchised grief that many LGBTQ+ people experience with little to no recognition or support from society. Life can change in an instant, yet the loss remains ambiguous because nobody has died. #ambiguousloss #disenfranchisedgrief "…

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Ep. 98 Sacha Langton-Gilks on Childhood Cancer & Anticipatory Grief 1:29:20

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Sacha and Liz discuss childhood cancer, anticipatory grief and the misunderstandings that often surround incurable disease. They talk about the different meanings between incurable, terminal, palliative care and end-of-life. Sacha describes what is was like going through anticipatory grief and how her son wanted to speak about his death in ways tha…

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Ep. 97 Melissa & Emma talk about Grief.Coach, a texting service for bereaved people 54:07

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A conversation about some of the needs of bereaved people and why Grief.Coach texting service could be a wonderful balm for people during their most vulnerable months and years. About Shapes of Grief: Shapes of Grief is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to enhancing competency around loss, grief and bereavement literacy. Curated …

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Ep. 96 Mary Shine Thompson, Poems for when you can't find the words 1:21:10

2y ago1:21:10

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Order your copy of ‘Poems for when you can’t find the words’ here In this episode, I speak to Mary Shine Thompson about the power of poetry at end-of-life and during times of grief. We also talk about her personal experiences of loss; how the death of her brother as young adults reshaped her life, and how the death of her mother at age 93, brought …

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Ep. 95 Adriana Marchione on Addiction, Cancer, Dance & Grief 1:07:54

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Sometimes I wish the world were a little smaller, so I could meet my guests in person. Adriana is one of those people who I’d love to spend time with. This, for me, was a beautiful, insightful, honest and tender conversation about humanity, addiction, love, capacity to show up in the face off death, or not, and finding our feet again, literally, af…

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Ep. 94 Damien Quinn on Addiction, Prison & Rebuilding Life after loss 54:44

2y ago54:44

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This interview really hit me in the guts. It is sometimes a roll of the dice how our lives can unfold. Damien’s story is an incredible story of resilience and determination in the face of loss and hopelessness. Following a significant childhood trauma, at the age of 14, Damien found himself sole carer for his younger brother in a new country withou…

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Ep. 93 Rosie Mankes on losing her Mom to Dementia 55:30

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Rosie Mankes’s mother has had dementia for ten years. She had to be transitioned into assisted living, and then into memory care. And little by little, Rosie has had to watch her mother go. She recently wrote an article (https://thriveglobal.com/stories/what-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-transitioned-my-mom-into-an-assisted-living-facility/) about this deep…

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Ep. 92 Mary Kennelly on Grief & Dementia, Caring & Anticipatory Grief 1:35:28

2y ago1:35:28

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Mary brings a whole other perspective to the podcast with this very tender and beautiful episode. Two ‘giants’ in her life, Fr John and Brendan were more than Uncles to Mary. They were constant forces of good, founts of wisdom and a huge part of her life. When Fr John developed vascular dementia, Mary found herself in the role of carer. Shortly aft…

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Ep. 91 Alan Creedon on the impact of disenfranchised childhood grief 1:07:35

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When Alan Creedon was a young boy, his sister Aoife was quietly removed from their home and placed in a home for children with disabilities, as was the 'done thing' in rural Ireland. This ambiguous loss and the resultant disenfranchised grief would play a significant part in how Alan would engage with life and other people. After decades of depress…

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Ep 90 Dorothy Holinger on The Anatomy of Grief 1:08:05

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Psychologist Dorothy Holinger, author of 'The Anatomy of Grief', talks to Liz about her early experience of loss and how it shaped her life as a psychologist. They discuss Prolonged Grief Disorder, how grief affects the body, the heart, the brain, how some people make meaning from their loss and experience psychological growth, while others do not.…

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Ep. 89 Addison Brasil on Compound Grief & an LGBTQ perspective on loss 1:37:12

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I absolutely loved this conversation with Addison Brasil. It is so full of wisdom and possibilities in the face of profound, multiple losses. It will not be for everyone, but if you’re someone who doesn’t want your losses to define your entire life moving forward, then sit down and tune in to this one. "Addison Brasil's new book is a must-read for …

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Ep 88 Sandra Adams on the aftermath of loss, part 2 1:21:39

2y ago1:21:39

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This is part 2 of the conversation I had with Sandy Adams, about how she navigated grief when her fiancé John died suddenly. We talk about choice in grief, expectations of others, good support and finding ourselves again, after profound loss. How do we survive and then thrive when our assumptions about the future are shattered? Another rich, rich c…

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Ep. 87 Sandra Adams on the sudden death of her partner John & how grief manifested 56:54

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I really enjoyed this conversation with Sandy Adams about how she navigated her grief following her partner's sudden and unexpected death. In fact, it was so interesting, I asked her to do a part 2! Sandra has a lot of wisdom to share, so this is well worth listening to. Most of all, she offers a voice of hope after profound loss. I was particularl…

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Ep. 86 Recording of the Shapes Of Grief Launch event at the Whale Theatre, 31st March 2022 1:51:38

2y ago1:51:38

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The official launch of Shapes Of Grief was a truly powerful evening, last Thursday, March 31st 2022. Branwen Kavanagh opened and closed the event with her beautiful music. Introduction was given by Liz Gleeson, who shared a personal story of loss and then talked about the many Shapes Of Grief. Ruth Fitzmaurice read three pieces, including from her …

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Ep. 85 Andy Gilats and Liz discuss Prolonged Grief Disorder 1:10:31

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We know that grief never really goes away, we learn to live with it and accommodate it in our lives. For some people, about 5-10%, their grief can remain very intense and cause major disruption in their lives for a prolonged period of time; years and even decades. It is normal for grief to endure for years, but when it is debilitating and people fi…

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Ep. 84 Linda Allen talks about her son dying by suicide & the grief that followed 1:03:46

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A very insightful conversation with Linda Allen about her grief following her son’s death by suicide. We explore the physicality of grief, the importance of connection in grief, as well as moments of choice we may have in the grieving process. Article written by Linda https://www.alustforlife.com/voice/personal-stories/see-you-in-two-minutes-ma-a-m…

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Ep. 83 Deena Goldstein on her father’s dying & death 44:16

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Deena Goldstein talks about her father's dying process, death and how writing about her grief helped her through. #dying #death #bereavement #hospice #deathprocess #whatisdying #oklittlebird #deenagoldstein About Shapes of Grief: Shapes of Grief is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to enhancing competency around loss, grief and b…

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Ep 82 Tahseen Rizvi on the impact of early loss, bereavement overload & shattered religious beliefs 46:46

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By the age of 15, Tahseen Rizvi had lost both her parents and was sent to live with relatives in another country, another continent, another culture. What followed was another series of significant losses which would negatively affect every relationship Tahseen would enter, including with her children. This is her story of loss and reconstructing h…

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Ep. 81 Clemmie Clough, childhood bereavement & life after the tsunami 1:04:16

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I often hear grieving people describe their experience of grief 'like a tsunami' that just washes over them. This week's guest, Clemmie Clough, experienced the devastation first-hand of the 2004 tsunami when she was just a child. It was an event that would rob her of her mother and change the trajectory of her life. Clemmie talks about how the trau…

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Ep. 80 D Anaya on the death of her daughter and grieving as a black woman in a white community 2:15:41

2+ y ago2:15:41

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A tender episode from D Anaya about the sudden death of her little daughter Phoebe and how difficult it was for her to find grief support as a black woman in a predominantly white community. We also talk about sex after loss and the strain on a married couple when a child dies. #parentalloss #grief #bereavement About Shapes of Grief: Shapes of Grie…

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Ep. 79 Caitriona McMahon on anxiety/depression, the pain of Christmas and surviving suicidal planning 1:20:37

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There's often nothing more helpful to those who are suffering than an open and frank conversation from someone who has survived the abyss of depression, addiction or grief. I loved talking to Caitriona about the common human struggles of fitting in, not having a sense of belonging, being too identified with our thoughts and the often excruciating r…

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Ep. 78 Dr Francis McGivern on 'Life after a partner's suicide attempt' 1:05:28

2+ y ago1:05:28

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In this episode, we speak with Dr Francis McGivern about his recently published book 'Life after a Partners Suicide Attempt'. #suicideattempt #survivingasuicideattempt Life After a Partner's Suicide Attempt is the first publication to document in depth the lived experiences of the partners of individuals who have attempted to take their own lives. …

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Bundle of Grief Books Giveaway for Grief Awareness Week 3:52

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Be in with a chance to win this bundle of ten books, signed by the authors! All you have to do is sign-up to the Shapes of Grief Education Programme during December 2021 to be in with a chance to own this bundle of ten grief books. Use code griefawareness20 for 20% discount during Grief Awareness Week 2021, 2-9th December #griefawareness2021 About …

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Ep. 77 Pat Dollard on Ambiguous loss following his partners' disappearance & lgbtq+ grief 1:19:21

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The experience of grief within the lgbtq+ community can be profoundly painful as a result of past losses connected to sexuality. This can be experienced as bereavement (the AIDS crisis), stigmatisation, marginalisation, tacit acceptance from family & community, outright homophobia or erasure by parents or other family members. Many young Irish peop…

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Ep 76 Rach Underhill on grief following her wife's illness & death (lgbtq+ grief) 1:08:27

2+ y ago1:08:27

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I'm so grateful to Rach Underhill for this really tender and beautiful episode. It's coming up to two years since Rach's beloved wife Kris died from terminal cancer. Rach takes us through the love story, to Kris' diagnosis and eventual death. The love and grief that Rach experienced from firstly meeting Kris, then losing Kris, are palpable. I think…

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Ep 75 Dr Vanessa Lacey on the grief experience of older transgender women and their families. 1:10:30

2+ y ago1:10:30

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Dr Vanessa Lacey recently finished her PhD studies on the grief experienced by older transgender women and their families. In this episode, Vanessa talks about her personal experience of loss, what her research uncovered and how she has cultivated an impressive 'live and let live' attitude, despite various attempts to alienate her from her family a…

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Ep. 74 Stephen Teap on being a young, bereaved father 1:10:57

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Stephen Teap became a young widower when his wife Irene died of cervical cancer, leaving him to parent two young boys age 2 and 4 alone. In this conversation, Stephen talks about the hope, the denial and the devastation of living with terminal cancer and how grief following Irene's death has been for him and his young boys, Oscar and Noah. #grief #…

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Ep 73 Dr Nyasha Grayman, when one twin dies 1:03:58

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Dr Nyasha Grayman speaks to Liz about the premature birth of her sons, navigating a white healthcare system and the death of one of her twins. We talk about why 'nice' therapists need more grief & trauma training and why more black psychologists are needed in America. For a comprehensive grief education, go to www.shapseofgrief.com and sign-up toda…

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Ep. 72 Andrew McGinley speaks about finding new purpose following the tragic deaths of his three beloved children 1:06:14

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In January 2020, Andrew McGinley's three children Carla, Darragh and Conor died suddenly and tragically in their home. Following trial, their mother was found not guilty of murder for reason of insanity. In this conversation, Andrew talks about his love for his three children, how he continues his bonds with them through fulfilling promises that he…

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Ep 71 Kristine Carlson on the sudden death of her husband & finding meaning after tragic loss 1:05:17

3y ago1:05:17

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Kristine Carlson and her husband Richard Carlson, author of 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff', which was No 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list for 100 consecutive weeks, were enjoying their success when tragedy struck. Richard died suddenly and unexpectedly while on a flight to New York. In this conversation, Kristine talks to Liz about how life …

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Ep. 70 Caoimhe Butterly on navigating grief in advocacy work 1:25:55

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A rich, rich conversation with the wonderful Caoimhe Butterly about how she has navigated grief through many years of activism and advocacy work and how, as both humans and psychotherapists, we can adequately meet people who are experiencing profound suffering and loss in their lives. #advocacy #activism #humanitarianwork About Shapes of Grief: Sha…

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Ep. 69 Meghann Scully on losing her brother & father as a teenager 1:21:45

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Ep. 69 Meghann Scully talks to Liz about her brother's death when they were teenagers, followed by her father's death a year later. Meghann shares how her grief affected her and how unexpressed grief caught up with her in her twenties through addiction. Podcast is available on all podcasting platforms and on www.shapesofgrief.com. #grief #bereaveme…

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Ep. 68 Clair speaks about living with a terminal illness 56:19

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Have you ever wondered how you would respond to receiving a terminal diagnosis? In this conversation with Clair, we talk about dying, living, available choices when living with a terminal illness and the 'battle' language that often accompanies cancer. Clair is refreshingly honest and a breath of fresh air. Clair's website https://www.dyingwell.uk …

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S2 Episode Twelve: Tempting the Devil with Horror 1:11:35

3y ago1:11:35

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Back from hiatus with some more horror content! We all know the legacy of the famous 'cursed' films... The Omen, The Exorcist, Poltergeist etc. But could the bad vibes surrounding those films been deliberately attracted by another set of iconic films? Ones that involved notorious fan of the occult Christopher Lee? Why did they have to make evil loo…

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Ep. 67 Liz Introduces the Shapes Of Grief Education Programme for Mental Health Practitioners 37:15

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Hi Everyone, I took a little break from the podcast to accompany my lovely Dad on his final weeks on planet earth. After he died, I launched myself into completing a project that I've been curating for the past few months, an online Grief Education Programme for Healthcare Providers and Mental Health practitioners. This episode is an introduction t…

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S2 Episode Eleven: The Elder Scrolls Shifting Reality and Subliminal Beats 51:44

3y ago51:44

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This week featuring Eric Holden from The Goblin's Corner podcast sees us discussing Skyrim's creepy reality-shifting Dragonborn and deep diving into the psyche of Alduin the World-Eater. Bonus theory: are all of Lady Gaga's biggest hits secretly referencing the Elder Scrolls? Is the Wobbajack a disco stick?…

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S2 Episode Ten: The Dark Future of the Muppets 52:48

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Why do the struggling-for-survival fantasy creatures of the Dark Crystal look and sound so much like Muppets? Same production company or something more sinister? Can you really go from modern day television hijinks to magical dystopia simply by shooting Beaker into the sun? Featuring special guest Geoffrey Golden.…

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S2 Episode Nine: Fiddler on the Death Star 49:30

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Could the expansive lore of Star Wars have its roots in the most down-to-earth musical of all time, Fiddler on the Roof? Are Leia's hairstyles a reflection of her East-European heritage? Are there six degrees of separation between Yoda and Yente? Discussion with guest star Shai Korman!By Sinead Lynch/Shai Korman

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