This week I'm talking all things pet loss! Its been a topic I've wanted to talk about for a while but in all honesty have been a bit worried too because of the mess I'll be!Today I'm sharing with you the story of how we lost our family dog of 13 years in 2020. The pure grief that came with it and how it debilitated me, how It brought up old feelings of familiarity when mum died and how I compared the two. Its a snotty recount!I also asked you TGG community to share your stories of your darling pets and you so kindly did. Stick around towards the end of the episode where ill be sharing these stories, so beautiful and heartbreaking.Pet loss and grief is real guys and it shouldn't be undermined! It is such a painful experience and one to be taken seriously. At the end of the episode, I share some useful resources for you to turn to if this is your experience.RESOURCES:@PETLOSSCOMMUNITY - INSTAGRAM@PETLOSSPSYCHOLOGIST - INSTAGRAMBLUE CROSS CHARITY@PETGRIEFLETTERS - INSTAGRAMBig love,Amber xxxFollow and be part of The Grief Gang community:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegriefgangpodcast/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegriefgang?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGriefGangYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCpe5pGmjvqPFteN4L7T_ZATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegriefgangWebsite: https://www.thegriefgang.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the gang, the one you never asked to be part of.The Grief Gang podcast was born from heartbreak but thrives on connection. Created by host Amber Jeffrey after the unexpected loss of her mother at just 19, this show dives headfirst into the messy, confusing, and sometimes even humorous world of grief. Amber started this journey to find people who “just get it” and to share the ever-changing experience of living with loss.Through raw and relatable storytelling, Amber shares her highs, lows, and everything in between—the funny, the frustrating, and the downright overwhelming. Alongside her own journey, the podcast features guests from all walks of life, opening up about their grief—be it the loss of a parent, child, sibling, partner, or others close to their hearts. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a reminder that you’re never alone in your feelings and never have to face grief alone.Expect to cry, laugh (a lot), and walk away with hope—hope that life after loss isn’t just possible but can be extraordinary.Celebrated by the likes of BBC, Channel 5, Vogue, and Women’s Health UK & Australia, The Grief Gang has become a global voice in breaking the silence around grief. Amber’s dedication to this mission has seen her deliver talks, panel discussions, and workshops at institutions like Cambridge and Oxford University, Westminster, and corporations such as Apple and Starbucks.Follow The Grief Gang to join a community where no feeling is too big, and no grief story is too small.📱 Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack. 🌐 Visit our website for more and find ways to work with Amber through 1:1 and group grief mentoring today“Open and honest… Amber navigates the conversation around grief so truthfully. There’s always something I can relate to, and this podcast has been such a comfort. Thank you!”Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.