My goal right from the beginning was that I wanted it to be a podcast that, when it stopped, you didn’t feel worse,” says Cariad Lloyd, host of Griefcast, a weekly interview podcast where media personalities share stories about loved ones they've lost. “We’re all in this club that no one asked to join, and it’s really helpful when you realize there’s other people in the club. Part of grief is feeling quite isolated, so when you realize, ‘Oh, it's not just me,’ It does help.” In each episode, Lloyd makes space for natural, unhurried conversations for her guests to talk about death where, in her words, “Nobody’s going to change the subject.”In 2016, the British actor, comedian, and writer came up with the idea of starting the show when she realized a lot of her comedian friends were doing podcasts. It coincided with her talking about her dad publicly, who passed away from pancreatic cancer when she was 15. “I’d kept it this hidden thing,” she says. "So once I started the podcast, and once people knew, people wanted to talk to me about it. It became this place where I could finally have those conversations I yearned to have...
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episode 120: #120 Monty Don
This week Cariad talks writer, broadcaster + gardener Monty Don, about his dog Nigel, and other griefs he’s suffered along the way. As ever they talk grief, ceremonies + how to say goodbye.You can follow Monty on twitter @TheMontyDon and you can follo...
episode 119: #119 Adam Buxton
This week Cariad talks to comedian, writer + podcast legend Adam Buxton, about his Mum, who passed away during lockdown.As ever they talk grief, pandemics + Charlie Kaufman.You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast.Grie...
episode 118: #118 Amanda Palmer
This week Cariad talks to author, songwriter and fellow podcaster Amanda Palmer about her thoughts on loss, grief + whiskey in the seaYou can follow Amanda on twitter and instagram @amandapalmer.You can follow the Griefcast on twitter and instagram...
episode 117: #117 Sabrina Grant
This week Cariad speaks to TV Presenter Sabrina Grant about her sister Raquel, who she lost to suicide. As ever they talk grief, acceptance + writing poems.You can follow Sabrina on twitter and instagram @TheSabrinaGrant. You can follow the Griefcast ...
episode 116: #116 Sarah Brown
This week I'm talking to Sarah Brown about her baby daughter, Jennifer. As ever we talk, grief, research + allowing yourself to change.This week is also Baby Loss Awareness Week so please do follow @SayingGoodbyeUK for more help.Sarah is the cha...
episode 115: #115 Olivia Potts
This week Cariad talks to writer, chef, and former barrister Olivia Potts about her Mum. As ever they're talking grief, chaos and cakes.You can follow Olivia on twitter at @_Poots_ and on instagram @ahalfbakedidea. Olivia's debut food book, ...
episode 114: #114 Dr Pragya Agarwal
This week Cariad talks to behavioural scientist + author Dr Pragya Agarwal about her cat, Harry. As ever talk grief, IVF + keeping mementos.You can follow Pragya on Twitter on @DrPragyaAgarwal and Pragya's book SWAY: Unravelling Unconscious Bia...
episode 113: #113 Garrett Millerick
This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian Garrett Millerick about his wife's miscarriage, which unbeknownst to them was also an ectopic pregnancy. As ever they talk grief, Edinburgh, and Pizza Express.You can follow Garrett on Twitter and Ins...
episode 112: #112 Lee Lawrence
This week Cariad talks to writer and social entrepreneur, Lee Lawrence (The Louder I Will Sing), about his experience of injustice and grief for his mum, Cherry Groce, who was wrongly shot in her Brixton home by police in 1985. The bullet shattered her...
episode 111: #111 Gavanndra Hodge
This week Cariad talks to writer & journalist Gavanndra Hodge (The Consequences of Love) about her sister Candy, who died when she was nine whilst on holiday in Tunisia and also her Dad, who died many years later. As ever they talk Grief, sweets + ...