Life After Death attempts to explore, and come to terms with the trauma and heartbreak of losing a loved one to a place of peace.
My mum died a year ago. It was the worst year of my life, a year of heartbreak trauma that sent me spiralling into previously unfamiliar depths of misery. But it has also been a journey of retrospection and of discovery; of myself, Mum and life. I share it as much as a salute to Mum but also so that the listener, maybe with their own lives torn apart, may also find a measure of comfort.
In this podcast I will share my experiences, heartaches and what wisdom I have discovered as well as some of the “next steps” that follow a death. However, this won’t be a maudlin, woe-is-me, podcast, but an exploration of how grief may be managed so that by the end an answer is found to the question; is there life after death for those left behind?
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Philip’s short, and personal podcast journey concludes.
How he feels. A summation of what he has learnt. Where he goes from here.
Organisations that offer Bereavement Support information
(alphabetical order)
Please note, I have not used them myself as I never thought to look online. You live and learn.
Please perform your own due diligence / research.
Age UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/bereavement/ (https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/bereavement/)
HM Government
https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support (https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support)
NHS advice on dealing with bereavement, grief and loss (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/)
Cruse Bereavement Support to learn more about the grieving process (https://www.cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/)
National Bereavement Service (https://thenbs.org/emotional-support/the-experience-of-grief) for ways to manage grief
The Good Grief Trust (https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/need-know-info/from-us-to-you/for-newly-bereaved/) for support if you are newly bereaved
Sue Ryder
https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/online-bereavement-support/ (https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/online-bereavement-support/)
Very Well Mind
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-traumatic-grief-therapy-5097276 (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-traumatic-grief-therapy-5097276)
NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/ (https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/)
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Music: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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15 Sept 2024
Return Of The Cheeky Little Boy
This episode explores how a Mother’s work is never done.
Philip explores his own relationship with life and how his mother was influential in shaping his outlook on the world and how he, as an individual, has control over how he wants to live.
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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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8 Sept 2024
No Complaints Mum
Philip discuses what, in his eyes, makes a great mum. The character traits and the diligence required and how he has applied that to his own life. And how a loving and safe childhood is the best thing any parent can do for their child.
He also explores how within those seemingly strict guidelines of nurturing his Mum’s adventurous spirit found avenues of expression and one, which fifty years later would be instrumental in his own healing process.
Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai (http://www.hotpot.ai)
Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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1 Sept 2024
Time, It Went So Fast
Philip examines the importance to be “present” in life, not only for your own life, but for those around you.
And the importance of “banking” memories and discusses the idiosyncratic traits that makes some memories stand out from all the rest.
Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai (http://www.hotpot.ai)
Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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25 Aug 2024
Dementia
Here Philip explores some of the changes that occurred in his Mum following her dementia diagnosis, his thoughts based on several days when he acted as his Mum’s primary carer and an interpretation of his Mum’s actions that is pivotal to his understanding.
Show Notes:
Oliver James, called “Contented Dementia” (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contented-Dementia-Revolutionary-Wraparound-Well-being/dp/0091901812)
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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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18 Aug 2024
Who Was Mum, Really?
A retrospective review of the person behind the “Mum” persona and what makes a great mum and how this has lead him to realise that he has embraced many of her “soft skill” teachings.
Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai (http://www.hotpot.ai)
Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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11 Aug 2024
Mum's Last Challenge
Recalling the more quirky side of his Mum’s final wishes Philip reveals a measure of the “can do” attitude required to find solutions to ensure all is satisfactory.
As well as revealing his thoughts and feelings on the day his mother is laid to rest.
Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai (http://www.hotpot.ai)
Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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4 Aug 2024
Tell Us Once
Philip reviews the UK Government’s “Tell Us Once” service, what you need to know and how it works.
In addition he recounts his experience of being an Executor for the first time.
Show notes:
Link to the UK Government’s Tell Us Once service:
https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once (https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once)
If you missed the deadline, the Do It Yourself link:
https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/report-without-tell-us-once (https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/report-without-tell-us-once)
Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai (http://www.hotpot.ai)
Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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28 Jul 2024
It's Okay To Cry
Drawing upon past experiences, tempered by modern world attitudes, Philip makes the bold decision to not suppress his emotions.
He also briefly examines the various stages of grief and explores what they mean to him, and why not all apply.
Shownotes:
https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief#5-stages (https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief#5-stages)
Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai (http://www.hotpot.ai)
Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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21 Jul 2024
Heartbroken
The sudden and unexpected death of the podcast Host’s mother leaves him heartbroken and retrospective.
In this first episode, podcast-host Philip examines his relationship, laying down the foundations of his journey to determine if there is life after her death.
This is a very personal account of one man’s healing from a trauma that has or will befall almost everyone at sometime in their lives.
Show Notes
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) re NHS (https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/)
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/ (https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/)
Oliver James, called “Contented Dementia” (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contented-Dementia-Revolutionary-Wraparound-Well-being/dp/0091901812)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contented-Dementia-Revolutionary-Wraparound-Well-being/dp/0091901812 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contented-Dementia-Revolutionary-Wraparound-Well-being/dp/0091901812)
Workhouse (https://www.britannica.com/topic/workhouse)
https://www.britannica.com/topic/workhouse (https://www.britannica.com/topic/workhouse)
Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai (http://www.hotpot.ai)
Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)
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