Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

In this episode of Grief Unedited, Karen Lafferty is joined by holistic therapist Emma Toms for an honest conversation about grief beyond bereavement. Together they explore the emotional and physical impact of chronic illness, loss of identity, and nervous system overwhelm, and reflect on healing through somatic practices, self-connection, and learning to live gently again.

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Emma here:

https://www.emmatoms.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000160905732

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-toms-1b1234200

https://emmatoms.substack.com

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

In this episode of Grief Unedited, Karen speaks with Dr. Suzy Peach about what truly happens in the final days and hours of life. Suzy explains the natural physical changes the body goes through like increased sleep, reduced eating, confusion, breathing changes, and the “death rattle” and reassures listeners that these signs are usually not distressing for the dying person. They discuss how families can bring comfort, why early conversations and care planning matter, and how understanding the dying process can reduce fear and trauma for loved ones.

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Dr Suzy here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-wellness

https://peachwellnessacademy.com

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Grief Unedited, host and grief counsellor Karen Lafferty sits down with Lisa McCabe, better known as The Dog Witch, to explore a topic rarely spoken about but deeply felt: how dogs experience grief.

Drawing on her work as a holistic canine wellbeing consultant and her own profound losses, Lisa shares how deeply intuitive dogs are, how they mourn the death of humans and other pets, and the ways grief can show up in their bodies, behaviour, and routines. From changes in appetite to separation anxiety and physical symptoms, Lisa explains how canine grief mirrors our own more closely than most people realise.

If you’ve ever loved an animal, this conversation will stay with you.

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Lisa here:

https://thedogwitch.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/the_dogwitch

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

In this powerful episode of Grief Unedited, host Karen Lafferty talks with Nikki Stock, who shares her extraordinary journey through loss, illness, and recovery. After losing her partner to cancer and surviving a near-fatal illness herself, Nikki reflects on grief, resilience, and learning to live fully. She discusses parenting through trauma, letting go of “the small stuff,” and creating My Life Manual to help others navigate life’s hardest moments.

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Nikki here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkistockgrowthspecialist

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

In this deeply personal episode, Karen sits down with Clare Baillie, to talk about her experience of miscarriage and baby loss. Clare shares her honest and emotional journey, from the shock of discovering the loss, to navigating grief, guilt, and the slow process of healing.

She opens up about the silent pain of miscarriage, the insensitivity of some well-meaning comments, and the importance of recognising both parents’ grief. Clare also reflects on the anxiety and emotional toll of her subsequent pregnancies and how she learned to balance fear with gratitude.

The conversation highlights the reality of “grieving the future” , mourning not just a baby, but the imagined life, milestones, and memories that never came to be.

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Clare here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-baillie

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

In this moving episode, Karen Lafferty speaks with Helena Morais, mother and baby loss activist, about the stillbirth of her daughter Maila. Helena shares her raw experience of grief, the silence surrounding baby loss, and why she continues to parent Maila in meaningful ways. A powerful conversation released ahead of Baby Loss Awareness Week, reminding us that grief deserves space, honesty, and compassion.

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Helena here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-morais-6420a4136

https://www.instagram.com/mailaspresent

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

In this powerful episode of Grief Unedited, Ashley shares her deeply personal journey of losing five friends in her life to suicide over the past seven years. She opens up about grief, guilt, and the ongoing impact of sudden loss, while highlighting the urgent need for compassion and awareness around men’s mental health. A raw, honest, and heartfelt conversation you won’t forget

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Ashley here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-white-assocrics-406aa830/

https://www.facebook.com/ashley.arena.58

Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.

This episode explores how GPs can support people through bereavement beyond prescribing medication. Dr. Suzy Peach discusses the importance of building an early relationship with your GP, using clear communication, and accessing local resources.

You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling

You can connect with Dr Suzy here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-wellness

https://peachwellnessacademy.com