‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief. Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting ill ...
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Martin Edwards, Chief Executive for Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire Children’s hospices, shares his insights on bereavement, remembrance and finding a way forward when your child has died. He discusses the emotions parents and family members might experience in the early days of grief and how it evolves over time, while offering advice and …
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Kathy, a counsellor at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses the personal journeys of those who are dying. She explains how different people cope and whether they find hope and joy on their journey, as well as offering insight into how people can feel about hearing commonly used phrases such as ‘being brave’ and ‘fighting cancer’. ....... About Forest Ho…
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Leo, a Social Worker based at Forest Holme Hospice, explores how children understand and cope with death. He shares advice about how to break the news of death to a child and the subsequent grief support and gives real life insights into how grief can impact a family, while also offering guidance on the resources and support available for children.…
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Mary discusses her personal experiences of grief following the loss of her husband Eric and offers her insights and strategies for navigating loss and finding healing. She talks about her initial feelings of denial, anger and chaos in the immediate aftermath of Eric’s death and discusses strategies that helped her cope day-to-day as she explored ne…
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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice Charity in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Jennie shares her experience of grief and finding purpose again following the loss of her Dad in 2013 just two weeks after her wedding, where her Dad's presence was her greatest wish. She explains how through …
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Palliative care and quality of life – Dr Amy Pharaoh
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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Dr Amy, Lead Consultant at Forest Holme Hospice, explores the role of palliative care in enhancing the quality of life. She explains the meaning of ‘Palliative Care’ and what and holistic approach to care involves, as…
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EVERLASTING LOVE; CLIVE’S JOURNEY AFTER LOSS
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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Clive discusses his experience of love and loss of his wife Sandie as they faced the unexpected challenges of both ME and cancer after 30 years of marriage. He explains journey of initial triumphs and then downturns w…
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The importance of end-of-life care planning
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Welcome to the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Liz, an End-of-Life Care Educator based at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses what should be included in an End-of-Life Care plan and why they are so important to patients, and their loved ones. She explains some common misconceptions abou…
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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Natalie shares her journey of love, loss, and resilience following the tragic loss of her husband, Nick, to Head and Neck Cancer in 2021 at the young age of 43. In this deeply personal conversation, she opens up about…
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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Kathy, a counsellor at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses the emotional impact of receiving a terminal diagnosis, or palliative prognosis and shares some coping strategies. She explains the meaning of a ‘terminal diagnos…
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Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Caroline talks about navigating grief within stoic families that uphold the "stiff upper lip" mentality, particularly focusing on the challenge of being unable to cry when someone dies. She discusses her personal grie…
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Insights from community palliative care nurses
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Tory and Sarah, two experienced community specialist palliative care nurses at Forest Holme, offer invaluable insights into their profession and share their personal journeys into palliative care, shedding light on the complexities of their roles within the community. The pair talk about how they entered their profession and explain the differences…
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Dania, a bereavement counsellor at Forest Holme Hospice, explains the diverse ways individuals experience grief and how it can affect people both emotionally and physically. She also discusses the ‘wheel’ used by many professionals to illustrate the grieving journey and offers advice and signposting to resources for anyone seeking additional suppor…
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Sue discusses the death of her son Karl in 2019, aged just 39, following a 9-year battle with Melanoma, the subsequent grief and how she keeps his memory alive. She talks about experiencing a parent’s worst nightmare of losing a child, the significance of a grasshopper in the family and how hosting a special event with Karl’s best friends had a cat…
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Talking to children about a life limiting or terminal illness
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🎙️ Talking to children about a life-limiting or terminal illness - Leo Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Leo, a Social Worker based at Forest Holme Hospice, discusses when and how to begin discussing a terminal diagnosis with a child, sharing advice o…
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Grieving As a Young Adult - with Jasmine Wall Dive into the complex journey of grief with Jasmine as she shares her story. Everyone's grieving process is unique, and Jasmine's perspective sheds light on navigating grief as a young adult.Av Forest Holme Hospice Charity
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From Strangers to Soulmates: A Journey Through Love and Loss
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From Strangers to Soulmates: A Journey Through Love and Loss - with Christine Cross Join Christine as she fondly reminisces about her beloved husband Des. With honesty and courage, she openly discusses the journey from his cancer diagnosis to his final moments at Forest Holme Hospice. She also reflects on her own journey, finding strength amidst he…
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How Complementary Therapies Enhance Hospice Care
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How Complementary Therapies Enhance Hospice Care" - with Dr. Kate Smeaton Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Kate Smeaton as we explore the invaluable benefits of complementary therapies and their importance within traditional healthcare settings. Listen in as we delve into the challenges of communicating difficult news to both patie…
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"Living With A Brain Tumour" - with Mark Hayward Mark discusses his journey from diagnosis through to cancer treatment and the impact that had on him and his young family and how illness has shaped his future. He reflects on life before and after his diagnosis, the treatment he’s received and offered advice for those who may have received a similar…
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Palliative Care and Navigating Death w/ Dr. Amy Pharaoh
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What Does Dying Look Like?" - with Dr. Amy Pharaoh Welcome to the first episode of the Life & Loss Podcast. We're joined by Dr Amy Pharaoh, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Clinical Lead at Forest Holme Hospice. Dr. Pharaoh delves into the profound role of palliative care in enhancing quality of life, offering invaluable insights into the end-…
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