Grief brings a storm of emotions and that’s normal. In this powerful conversation with Nicola Marshall, we explore what real support looks like after a death: holding space, listening more than we speak, and resisting the urge to “fix”. Nicola shares candidly about losing her son Lucas, how community showed up, and why emotional honesty (for adults and children) is essential to healing.We discuss:• Practical ways friends, neighbours, teachers and employers can support after the funeral.• Why “I’m here” beats perfect words.• Children’s grief: age-appropriate truth, safety and questions.• The body keeping the score and unpicking old trauma.• Human connection vs AI “comfort” — and why presence matters.• Self-care, boundaries, and building a grief-literate society.This is an honest, deeply moving episode that reminds us that grief isn’t to be hidden or hurried, it’s to be honoured.🙌 OUR SPONSORS National Association of Funeral Directors: https://www.nafd.org.uk/ Westerleigh Group: https://www.westerleighgroup.co.uk/ Obitus: https://www2.obitus.com Laurelo: https://laurelo.co.uk/ Howden: https://www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/small-business/by-business-type/funeral-sector/?int=10805 MuchLoved: https://www.muchloved.com/