Griefcast

Hollie McNish

Feb 1, 2023

01:01:22

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Honoring lost loved ones by embracing shared experiences keeps their presence alive.

Exploring family dynamics post-loss reveals the multifaceted roles individuals play in relationships.

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Remembering Lost Loved Ones Through Memories and Shared Experiences

Embracing memories and shared experiences of lost loved ones helps in keeping their presence alive. Engaging in activities that they would have enjoyed, like traveling to Italy or drinking coffee, becomes a way to honor their unfulfilled desires. Through poems and conversations, the essence of those no longer here is celebrated, treasuring the marks they left on our lives and the joy they brought.

The Lockdown Funeral

01:43

It Doesn't Make It Easier to Face Your Grief

02:27

Oh, What's Going to Say, Nice?

02:58

Introduction

4min

My Grandmother Died in the First Lockdown Period

2min

Is That a Good Death?

3min

My Gaga Was Not Ready

5min

It Doesn't Make It Easier to Face Your Grief

2min

I Don't Mind the Word Death

2min

I'm So Sad for You. I'll Make Dinner. I Don't Want That.

3min

Are You Going to Die?

2min

Is Father Christmas Coming Around?

2min

10.

You Could Fly in the Air and Feel That One With the Whole Existence

3min

11.

I'll Just Wear the Pink One

3min

12.

Griefcast With Carrie Adloyd

4min

13.

What Was Her Reaction When You Turned Up Dressed as Her?

2min

14.

The Lockdown Funeral

2min

15.

I Can't Get Your Hit Together, Babe. You've Lost a Follow

4min

16.

You're Like a Ghost, You Feel Like a Ghost

3min

17.

You See the Point of the Funerals?

3min

18.

I've Lost All Concept of of of Time

2min

19.

You've Got a Name, a First Name

2min

20.

You Know, I'm Not Just Me Now, Fix

3min

21.

Grandpa or Auntie?

4min

22.

Oh, What's Going to Say, Nice?

3min

This week Cariad talks to the brilliant Hollie McNish about her Gran, who died during the 1st lockdown. As ever we talk grief, dressing up and the original Santa.

Please note: This episode mentions Father Christmas - you may want to avoid listening with young children around!

You can follow Hollie on Instagram @holliepoetry and Twitter @holliepoetry

You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast. Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin, stop motion social media clips by Alice Loveday and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.

Cariad's book,You Are Not Alone, is published by Bloomsbury Tonic and available now.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/you-are-not-alone/cariad-lloyd/9781526621832

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