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.
👉 Subscribe and follow A Gift for Grief on Acast or your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of connection and comfort.
🔗 Explore more resources: https://linktr.ee/louisebates
#GriefPodcast #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport #ChildLoss #BereavementJourney #GriefHealing #GriefAwareness #LossSupport #MentalHealth #AFriendInGrief
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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.
👉 Subscribe and follow A Gift for Grief on Acast or your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of connection and comfort.
🔗 Explore more resources: https://linktr.ee/louisebates
#GriefPodcast #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport #ChildLoss #BereavementJourney #GriefHealing #GriefAwareness #LossSupport #MentalHealth #AFriendInGrief
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this gentle and heartfelt solo episode, I reflect on the first year of grief and the many emotional “firsts” that come with loss: The first birthday, Christmas, holiday, anniversary, and even the first unexpected moment of laughter.
I share personal stories, including how my husband Bill and I honour our son Matthew’s birthday, and why we’ve chosen sunshine over tradition when it comes to Christmas.
I also explore the emotional weight of anticipation, the quiet moments that catch us off guard, and the small, meaningful rituals that help keep love present in our everyday lives.
This episode is for anyone navigating the painful first year, or supporting someone through theirs, or simply trying to understand the complex, unpredictable journey of grief.
You’ll be gently reminded that:
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Connect with your host Louise Bates: https://linktr.ee/louisebates
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