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The Life & Loss Podcast

The Life & Loss Podcast

By: Forest Holme Hospice Charity
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 ‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief. Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses and grief.© 2025 Forest Holme Hospice Charity Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S3 Ep16 - Dr Beverly Lee – The truth about opioids

    S3 Ep16 - Dr Beverly Lee – The truth about opioids
    Aug 22 2025

    Today on the Life and Loss podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Beverley Lee, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Forest Holme Hospice. Opioids, particularly morphine, play a crucial role in palliative and end-of-life care, but they’re often misunderstood.

    Many people worry about addiction, tolerance, sedation, and even the fear that opioids could hasten death. Bev is here to help separate fact from fiction and reassure families and patients about the safe and compassionate use of opioids in hospice care.
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    14 mins
  • S3 Ep15 - Tiffany Watson - Coping with a muscle wasting disease

    S3 Ep15 - Tiffany Watson - Coping with a muscle wasting disease
    Aug 15 2025

    Tiffany Watson explaining how her muscle wasting disease affects her life.
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    12 mins
  • S3 Ep14 - Coping with the Emotional Impact of Terminal Illness - Melissa Girling

    S3 Ep14 - Coping with the Emotional Impact of Terminal Illness - Melissa Girling
    Aug 8 2025

    Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. Today, we’re discussing the emotional impact of a terminal diagnosis, a time that can feel overwhelming for both the patient and their loved ones.

    I’m joined by Melissa Girling, a Clinical Psychologist based at Forest Holme Hospice. Melissa, thank you for being here.
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    17 mins
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