In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, sits down with Amber Jeffery to discuss grief.

Amber Jeffrey is a celebrated podcast host, mentor and community facilitator. Her work & podcast, The Grief Gang, specialises in breaking down the stigma around the topic that is grief one conversation at a time, by sharing her own experiences of loss as well as the stories of others on both her show and online platforms.

Through Amber’s passionate voice she has gone on to deliver talks & panel discussions at the University of Cambridge, Oxford, Westminster for the UK commission on bereavement and many other corporate entities.

The podcast has gained traction in its life span of 5 years and has been recognised and amplified by many news & media outlets such as The BBC, Vogue, Women’s health, The Guardian and many more. With interviews on Woman’s hour, Channel 5 & BBC 1Xtra, Amber is no stranger to being behind the mic and delivering compelling, insightful and humorous interviews on the topic of grief.

In this conversation Amber helps us better understand the complexities of grief, how there is no one size fits all approach and how there is no such thing as a timeline when it comes to grief.

Key Takeaways:

- Amber’s first experience of grief and her inspiration for the grief gang.
- The expectations that can come with grief.
- Dealing with grief in the short term vs the long term
- Navigating relationships and grief

Special Thanks:

A heartfelt thank you to Amber Jeffery for her openness in sharing her story with us and her for providing the listeners of the preventable podcast with so much helpful advice when it comes to grief.

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Resources:

To find out more about The Grief Gang:
https://www.thegriefgang.com/.

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

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Chapters:

00:00 - Jingle
00:38 - Episode Introduction
02:27 - Where Amber first experienced grief
05:05 - Experiencing grief at a a young age
06:06 - The importance of talking about the people you have lost
11:36 - Life immediately after losing someone
16:30 - How you perspective (and relationships) shifts after losing someone
22:03 - How the death of a family member changes the family structure
26:49 - Sponsor Ad, Colony Coworking
29:42 - Is being a stoic helpful in grief?
36:32 - What is the grief gang?
42:12 - Grief is not just one topic
43:35 - What is normal when it comes to grief?
44:40 - Managing expectations when it comes to grief
50:28 - Sponsor Ad, Hugh James
52:10 - The importance of communicating how you feel when you are grieving
56:53 - Practical tips to help you with your grief
01:08:40 - Closing quickfire questions

In this episode, Director of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, Fiona Moss, sits down with Miles Powell, who opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his mother in 2011 due to a brain haemorrhage.

Miles shares the emotional story of what happened to his mum, the sudden impact it had on him and his family, and the challenges they faced in coping with such an unexpected tragedy.

Through this deeply personal conversation, Miles reflects on how the loss shaped his view on life, the ways he has learned to navigate grief, and how the experience transformed his perspective on what truly matters.

This episode offers a powerful message of resilience, hope, and finding strength in the face of loss, but also demonstrates the trauma and destruction that brain haemorrhages sadly create in their wake.

Key Takeaways:

• Miles Powell’s story of losing his mother to a brain haemorrhage in 2011.
• The immediate and long-term emotional effects this loss had on him and his family.
• How Miles coped with the grief and found ways to heal.
• The transformation in his outlook on life following the tragedy.
• How to find strength, meaning, and hope after losing a loved one.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

Special Thanks:

A heartfelt thank you to Miles Powell for his openness and courage in sharing his story with us. His insights offer comfort and inspiration to anyone who has experienced loss.

Resources:

Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk

Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Facebook, Linkedin

Chapters:

00:00 - Jingle
00:38 - Episode Introduction
07:25 - The day my mum had a brain haemorrhage
16:45 - The confusing reality of brain haemorrhages
19:51 - Navigating grief after losing my mum to a brain haemorrhage
24:13 - Sponsors Ad, Colony Coworking
25:16 - Dealing with anxiety and grief
31:34 - Grieving as a family
35:15 - Grieving as a male
38:22 - How your perspective on life changes
43:20 - Life now - 13 years on
45:45 - Closing Quickfire questions
47:47 - A poem for those who have lost someone to a brain haemorrhage

In this episode of ‘Prevent the Preventable’ we speak to David Lee, clinical director at Sleep Unlimited.

Dave discusses the importance of sleep in the context of managing blood pressure and how it could potentially help to prevent brain haemorrhages. He also discusses how sleep can benefit those who have already had a haemorrhagic stroke and aid their recovery.

A massive thank you to Dave Lee for supporting this episode.

Key Takeaways:

• Why do we sleep?
• What is happening to our bodies when we sleep?
• The impact of not getting enough good sleep
• How we can improve our sleep and therefore our health.

Resources:

• Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk
• To learn more about Dave Lee and his work at Sleep Unlimited www.sleepunlimited.co.uk
• To read Dave’s Book ‘Teaching the world to sleep’ - access now
• Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:

Instagram , Facebook , Linkedin

• Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre

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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

Chapters:
00:00 - Jingle
00:38 - Episode Introduction
02:19 - Who is Dave Lee and how does he help people with sleep?
05:40 - Why sleep is so important?
08:57 - How much sleep do you need?
09:40 - Recovering from a brain injury and sleep
12:33 - What happens to your body during the different stages of sleep
15:58 - How poor sleep can impact your physical health in the short term and long term and can lead to high blood pressure
21:50 - The link between lifestyle and your health
23:06 - Sponsor Ad: Colony Coworking
24:10 - The importance of maintaining your circadium rhythm when working on shifts
28:28 - The impact of sunlight on your sleep
30:29 - The impact of the modern lifestyle on our sleep and our health
40:19 - Sponsor Ad: Hugh James Solicitors
40:53 - How does sleep benefit the rehabilitation of those who have had a brain injury
47:47 - What are some easy steps you can take to improve your sleep?
59:43 - Closing Quickfire Questions