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.

Tiffany Watson explaining how her muscle wasting disease affects her life.

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.

Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. Today, we’re focusing on a topic that affects many in their grief journey—how grief impacts sleep. I’m joined by Ben, a counsellor based at Forest Holme Hospice, who works closely with those navigating the emotional and physical challenges of grief. Ben, thank you for being here today

Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast, today I’m joined by Tiff, who will be sharing her experience of losing both of her parents, Ian and Sylvia, within two years of each other. Both were cared for at Forest Holme Hospice in their final days. We’ll talk about what those experiences were like, how hospice care shaped her grief, and how she has navigated life after loss.

Welcome to the Life and Loss Podcast where we seek to normalise conversations about illness and grief, helping individuals feel less isolated and alone. Today, I’m joined by two nurses from Forest Holme Hospice, Louise and Rose. Between them, they have years of experience providing compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families through the most difficult time of their lives.

Hospice care is often misunderstood, and there are so many myths out there that can make people feel fearful or hesitant about accessing support. So today, we’re tackling those misconceptions head-on.

In this episode we turn the tables on the Forest Holme Hospice CEO Hannah O'Hare. The Interviewer Shonali, on work experience at the time of this recording, is now a permanent member of staff as the Marketing Assistant at Forest Holme.

Welcome to the Life and Loss Podcast. In our last conversation, Mary shared her personal journey of grief following the loss of her husband, Eric. Today, we’re exploring how she found comfort in writing, particularly poetry, and how creative expression can help us navigate loss.

For many, grief feels impossible to put into words. But for Mary, poetry became a way to process emotions, find meaning, and help others.