Today, I have the privilege of speaking with two hospice nurses, Carmel and Tina, who have dedicated their careers to providing care, comfort, and dignity at the end of life. Today we’ll hear about their most memorable experiences, the toughest days, and the moments that have stayed with them throughout their careers.

Welcome back to the Life and Loss podcast, where we explore the many emotions and experiences that come with grief. I'm Hannah and today we're discussing anger. Grief brings with it a whole range of emotions, and anger can be one of the most confusing and difficult to navigate.
To help us unpack this, I’m joined by Victoria, a Clinical Psychologist based at Forest Holme Hospice. Together, we’ll explore why anger shows up in grief and how to cope with it in a healthy way.

Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. In this episode, we’ll explore the essential but often overlooked aspects of death planning.

It’s something many of us avoid, but getting our affairs in order can be one of the greatest gifts we give to our loved ones. Joining me today is Kristie Scott, also known as The Death Planner. She’s a specialist in estate planning, helping people make these difficult but necessary decisions. We’ll be talking about what documents are essential, what happens if we don’t plan ahead, and how this process isn’t just about paperwork, it’s about making things easier for the people we care about.

Today I am delighted to welcome back Dania, a Counsellor based at Forest Holme Hospice and in this interview, we will uncover if there is a such a thing as moving on following loss?

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram: / forestholmehospice

● Facebook: / forestholme

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● LinkedIn: / forest-holme-hospice-charity

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Marbellys has faced not only the heartbreak of losing a partner but also the immense challenge of caring for Michael while raising a family, all while navigating her own cancer diagnosis.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram: / forestholmehospice

● Facebook: / forestholme

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn: / forest-holme-hospice-charity

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

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/ @forestholmehospicecharity

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Ben Davies, a counsellor based at Forest Holme Hospice, talks about how to support a friend or loved-one who has received a cancer diagnosis.

He explains how to begin conversations about cancer in a way that is supportive and respectful, as well as the challenges faced when someone is in denial or refusing treatment, while offering tips to offer support without being intrusive or impacting their own emotional wellbeing.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram: / forestholmehospice

● Facebook: / forestholme

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn: / forest-holme-hospice-charity

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes and updates:

/ @forestholmehospicecharity

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Sarah shares her experience of caring for her beloved husband, Steve, and the impact of transitioning him from home to hospice care.

She recalls her fondest memories, the impact of caring him at home and explains the dilemma they faced over accepting hospice care, while also sharing the story of completing her own personal challenge that she’d promised Steve before he died.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram: / forestholmehospice

● Facebook: / forestholme

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn: / forest-holme-hospice-charity

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes and updates:

/ @forestholmehospicecharity

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Do neurodiverse individuals experience and cope with grief differently?

Laura Clifford, a Psychotherapist and life coach, offers insights into how neurodiverse individuals experience and cope with grief.

She explains what neurodiversity is, the differences a neurodivergent individual might experience understanding death and how they might express and cope with their grief. Laura also offers bereavement advice to neurodivergent individuals and their families.

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:

● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

● Instagram: / forestholmehospice

● Facebook: / forestholme

● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme

● LinkedIn: / forest-holme-hospice-charity

● Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/lifeandlosspodcast

🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes and updates:

/ @forestholmehospicecharity

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