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A Gift For Grief

A Gift For Grief

By: Louise Bates
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A Gift for Grief with Louise Bates

A compassionate podcast for anyone navigating the pain of loss and looking for connection, comfort, and healing.

Grief can feel isolating—but you are not alone. In A Gift for Grief, Louise Bates creates a safe, honest, and empathetic space for conversations about bereavement, grief, and life after loss. Each episode features deeply moving stories from individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one—offering hope, support, and real-life insight into the grieving process.

Having lost her son Matthew, Louise brings a personal understanding of the darkness and depth that grief can bring. Her gentle, real, and open approach provides a beacon for listeners searching for meaning, comfort, or simply someone who understands.

If you are currently experiencing grief or you feel stuck in your journey, please know that you are not alone. Welcome to this safe and compassionate community.

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Episodes
  • EP 29 - Walking Through Grief: Finding Healing Together.
    Jun 3 2025

    Clare Spiers has dedicated her career to supporting individuals navigating the complex journey of grief, drawing from her own diverse experiences with loss. Having personally faced various forms of grief, she understands the profound impact it can have on one’s life. Through her own therapeutic journey, Clare was able to address and resolve her unresolved grief, ultimately becoming a certified Grief Recovery Specialist.


    In her practice, Clare offers innovative walk-and-talk grief groups and retreats, providing a compassionate space for individuals to process their emotions in a supportive environment. Many of the most effective therapists are those who have endured significant emotional challenges themselves; they transform their pain into purpose. Clare exemplifies this transformative journey, using her experiences to guide others toward healing and hope.


    Website: www.peopleboost.co.uk


    Books recommended: The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman


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    43 mins
  • Ep 28 - Positive Grief: Navigating Loss, Huntington’s Disease, and Finding Hope.
    May 20 2025

    Paramjit experienced a haunting premonition about her husband’s funeral, shortly before receiving the devastating news that he had been involved in a traffic accident. Following a head injury, he underwent a brain scan, which revealed the presence of Huntington's disease. Tragically, Paramjit’s husband succumbed to this illness in October 2002. Just a day later, their daughter, Sheenam, was diagnosed with juvenile Huntington’s disease, a far more aggressive variant of the condition.


    In the wake of profound loss and the ongoing anticipatory grief surrounding her daughter’s diagnosis, Paramjit has emerged as a remarkable authority on the complexities of grief. Despite these overwhelming challenges, she is affectionately known as "Positive Paramjit," embodying resilience and hope in the face of adversity.


    Recommended books:

    Why Me, Why This, Why Now? by Robin Norwood


    Books paramjit has been a contributing author.

    Golden Threads by Sue Williams

    Huntingtons's heroes - chapter titled Sheenams wish

    Turning points moments - chapter titled opening the gifts of care

    Women of Spirit - ordinary women extraordinary lives chapter titled - Thank you Daddy I'm no longer afraid of dying.


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  • Ep 27 - Messages From Beyond: Can Mediumship Help Us Heal From Grief?
    May 6 2025

    My guest today, Dayle Adams eloquently talks about her role as a psychic medium and how it can support people who are grieving.

    Mediumship is a controversial topic among believers and sceptics alike.

    While some may dismiss this practice as mere trickery - many individuals find solace in connecting with their departed loved ones.

    Mediums claim to communicate with spirits of the deceased, providing comfort and closure to those left behind.

    They work like a cosmic phone line connecting and delivering messages from the other side.

    The idea that our loved ones continue to exist in some form after death can bring a sense of peace and reassurance during times of intense sorrow.

    Dealing with grief is never easy, but some people turn to mediumship as a way to cope with the loss of a loved one.

    Whether you believe in the validity of mediumship or not, it is undeniable that it offers a unique perspective on how we can navigate the complex emotions of grief and find healing in different ways.


    Anything that brings us comfort it is a good thing.

    Recommended book: E-Squared by Pam Grout

    E-Squared is a lab manual with simple experiments to prove once and for all that there really is a good, loving, totally hip force in the universe.

    Rather than take it on faith, you are invited to conduct ten 48-hour experiments to prove each of the principles in this book.

    Yes, you read that right. It says prove.

    For more information about Dayle and the services and training

    she provides, check out her website: www.dayleadams.com


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    49 mins
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