🌟Season 2, Episode 8: ''Ewing Sarcoma: Leah’s Story (Part 2)'' 💛🎗️In this emotional season finale, Lauren is joined once again by Jenny and Liam as they share the heartbreaking yet powerful continuation of Leah Smith’s journey.This episode delves into Leah’s final months, her funeral, and how her family is navigating life without her. Through their grief, they continue to honor Leah’s legacy, keeping her spirit alive and inspiring others just as she did.💬 A raw and moving conversation about loss, love, and life after loss.🎧 Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and all major platforms. Tap the link in bio to listen or watch.
✨Season 2, Episode 7 💛🎗️
Hosted by Lauren, this episode features Jenny and Liam, who share the inspiring story of Leah Smith—a daughter, sister, and TikTok sensation who bravely documented her battle with Ewing sarcoma.
Leah used her platform to raise awareness, normalize her condition, and stay positive, openly sharing her symptoms and treatments to help others facing similar journeys. Her courage and resilience touched thousands, offering hope and inspiration to so many.
💬 A powerful and emotional story of strength, positivity, and advocacy.
🎧 Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and all major platforms. Tap the link in bio to watch or listen!
🌟Season 2, Episode 6: "Surviving a Narcissistic Parent" 💔
Hosted by Connor, this episode features Sarah, who shares her deeply personal journey of growing up with a narcissistic father. Through childhood and parenthood, she endured his manipulation—only after his passing did she fully realize the extent of his impact.
💬 A powerful conversation about trauma, healing, and breaking free.
🎧 Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and all major platforms. Tap the link in bio to watch or listen!
In this powerful episode, Ryan, Connor’s best friend, opens up about his and Liane’s emotional 5-year battle with infertility. After enduring the heartbreak of three failed IVF attempts, they struggled with the pain of not being able to conceive. Just when they had begun to accept their fate, something incredible happened—a miracle birth that changed everything. 💬 In this episode, we discuss: The emotional toll of infertility and failed IVF The impact on relationships and mental health Finding acceptance after loss The unexpected joy of their miracle baby 📺 Now available on YouTube, Spotify, and other major platforms. 💬 Join the conversation! Like, comment, and share to help spread awareness and support for those facing similar challenges.
🌟 Season 2, Episode 3: "My Ectopic Pregnancy Loss" 🌟
In this insightful and educational episode, host Lauren is joined by Kaylie, who shares her experience with ectopic pregnancy. Kaylie provides a thoughtful and detailed account of her journey, offering both personal insights and practical advice to raise awareness about this important topic.
💬 What you'll learn in this episode:
-What ectopic pregnancy is and its potential risks
-The signs and symptoms to look out for
-The importance of early medical attention and support
-Kaylie’s advice for those facing similar challenges
-This episode is a compassionate and informative discussion aimed at breaking stigmas, spreading awareness, and providing support to those who may be struggling.
💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts! Like, comment, and share this episode to help spread awareness.
Season 2, Episode 2: "A Grandparent's Perspective & My Mum Had Dementia" 💔✨
In this powerful episode, Peter—Connor’s dad—shares his journey:
🕊️ Watching his child navigate the challenges of their own child’s cancer journey.
🕊️ Coping with the loss of his mum, a fiercely independent single parent, to dementia.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, resilience, and the strength found in family during life’s most difficult moments.
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to spread awareness and support!
Kicking off Season 2, we have Lauren and her friend Bethany sharing her story of losing her dad to suicide when she was only 13 years old — Bethany has more of an accepting and understanding approach to her grief whilst using dark humour to process it.
This conversation is a reminder that no one has to face these struggles alone. 💙
💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and share this episode to spread awareness.
The holidays can be a magical time, but for those of us missing a loved one, Christmas can also bring deep emotions and memories. In this special bonus episode, we open up about our own experiences of navigating grief during the festive season.
We share heartfelt reflections, practical tips, and comforting ideas that may resonate with anyone feeling the absence of someone special this Christmas. Whether you're looking for support, understanding, or just a reminder that you're not alone, this episode is here for you.
💬 We'd love to hear how you navigate grief during the holidays. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below—together, we can support one another.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who might need it.
Season Finale: Navigating Relationship Struggles While Grieving | The Truth of Grief Podcast In this season finale, Connor and Lauren open up about the challenges they’ve faced in their relationship while dealing with profound grief. From miscommunication to emotional misunderstandings, grieving has brought both struggle and growth to their partnership. In this heartfelt episode, they discuss the toll that loss can take on a relationship and share what they’ve learned about resilience, compassion, and reconnecting through difficult times. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or seeking insight on supporting a loved one, this episode sheds light on the complexities of love, loss, and healing. Thank you for being part of this journey with us—we hope it brings you comfort and understanding. 🔔Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment to share your thoughts with us!
In this episode, host Connor and co-host Russell dive deep into the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They break down common misconceptions and provide insights into the experiences of those living with PTSD, offering both personal perspectives and expert knowledge. Whether you or someone you know is dealing with PTSD, or you simply want to learn more, this is the episode for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more episodes like this!
Lauren opens up about her mental health journey, sharing how it impacted her from childhood through adulthood. She talks about battling anxiety, feeling isolated, and the pressures of adulthood, which led her to prioritise mental health. Through therapy and self-care, Lauren found healing and now advocates for open conversations to break the stigma. She hopes her story inspires others to seek support and remember they’re not alone.
This weeks episode see's connor and russell talk about whats next for the podcast, while covering off some questions seen in previous episodes. We thank you for all the support so far, and we hope you enjoy todays episode. We look forward to seeing you next week
Join us for this week's episode of the truth of grief. This week, Lauren joins us after a popular request to hear her side of Nellie's journey and how she has coped during this time.
Welcome back to The Truth of Grief podcast. In today’s episode, we continue Nellie’s powerful story with part two of her journey, following up from episode 2. This episode was especially challenging to film and edit, but we hope it resonates with you.If you find value in our podcast, please subscribe and share. Your support helps us grow and continue to bring these important stories of grief and healing to light
In this poignant episode, we delve into a critical turning point in Nellie’s life.
Highlights:
• A Fortunate Encounter: How a chance meeting with a familiar consultant became a potentially life-saving moment.
• A Critical Decision: The swift actions that led to the discovery of something we could never have anticipated.
• The Heart-breaking Diagnosis: The moment we learned of Nellie’s diagnosis and the devastating news that followed.
• Facing the Unthinkable: The emotional impact of realising the battle was far from over.Join us as we navigate the unexpected twists in Nellie’s story and the stark reality of her struggle.
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Welcome to The Truth of Grief Podcast
Join us for our very first episode as we step into the podcast world! In this episode, we introduce what The Truth of Grief is all about and share our vision for what we hope this podcast can become. While we don’t dive too deep just yet, this episode is all about setting the stage for the journey ahead. We believe these conversations can help and support those navigating grief, and we’re excited to bring you along.
Stay tuned for more in-depth discussions, personal stories, and a safe space to explore grief in all its forms.
