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This week on Keep It Grief, Jonny and Neil have an honest, thought-provoking conversation about the signs we think we see after someone dies, and whether our loved ones might still find ways to let us know they’re with us. From unexplained coincidences and meaningful dreams to moments that feel like more than chance, the hosts explore the experiences that can bring comfort, raise questions, and offer a sense of connection with those we’ve lost. The episode delves into the complicated relationship between grief, belief, and the hope of an afterlife, exploring why certain moments can feel so significant when we’re missing someone and how these experiences can shape the way we live with loss. If you’ve ever felt the presence of someone you’ve lost, experienced something you couldn’t quite explain, or wondered whether the people we love can still send us signs, this conversation offers space to reflect, question, and find comfort in the mystery of grief. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: ⁠ https://estate-registry.co.uk 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: / keepitgriefhq TikTok: / keepitgriefhq Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

This week on Keep It Grief, Jonny and Neil have an honest, heartfelt conversation about anticipatory grief and the complicated emotions of grieving a loved one while they are still here. Responding to an email from listener Charlotte, the hosts explore her story of navigating the loss of her mum alongside a sudden, life-altering accident involving her husband, Liam. From the weight of holding your breath during a long illness to the silent pressure grieving people face to perform happiness for others, this episode dives deep into when grief truly begins and how it impacts everyday life. If you've ever struggled with a long goodbye, wondered how to support someone facing loss, or felt the heavy burden of living in limbo, this conversation offers comfort, perspective, and understanding Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: / keepitgriefhq TikTok: / keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

This week on Keep It Grief, Jonny and Neil have an honest, heartfelt conversation about navigating life after loss, responding to a listener's powerful email about feeling lost without their mum, and learning to find meaning in life again when grief changes everything. From emotional memories and special moments with family to the little signs that make us feel our loved ones are still close, this episode explores the complicated, beautiful reality of carrying on without forgetting those we've lost. Jonny and Neil also share some deeply personal stories, including an emotional experience at a Hans Zimmer concert, unexpected reminders of loved ones, and why living life to the fullest can be a way of keeping their memory alive. Because grief doesn't have a finish line, and finding purpose doesn't mean moving on or leaving someone behind. Sometimes, it's about finding a way to carry them with us as we continue living. If you've ever wondered what life is for after loss, struggled to find your purpose, or experienced a moment that made you feel your loved one was still around, this conversation is for you. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠ TikTok: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM...⁠ 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITSProduced by Cold FriesMusic & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

This week’s episode of Keep It Grief explores the many different sides of loneliness after loss, beginning with a powerful listener email from someone who describes feeling completely alone while grieving alongside the very people living under the same roof. After spending three weeks travelling through France in his van, Neil opens up about the loneliness he experienced being on his own, the fear of growing older without Lottie, and the uncertainty of a future that looks completely different from the one he had imagined. Jonny reflects on his own experience of losing his mum, and the different ways we can miss not just a person, but the role they played in our lives. Together, the hosts unpack the different layers of grief in the loneliness test - missing the person themselves, missing the everyday routines, missing having someone who knows you inside out, missing the ordinary conversations, and grieving the future you thought you were going to have. They also discuss why phrases like “everything happens for a reason” can feel so painful after loss, and whether loneliness ever really disappears. Plus, the boys launch their first ever Keep It Grief giveaway, offering one listener the chance to escape for a few days at Gladwin's Farm in Suffolk - because sometimes grief can't be fixed, but sometimes you just need somewhere to breathe. YOU CAN FIND ⁠THE GIVEAWAY T&C'S HERE⁠ Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

Chanita Stephenson from MAFS joins Jonny for this week's episode of Keep It Grief. A qualified social worker, content creator and Married at First Sight favourite, Chanita opens up about losing her mum to cancer and the ways grief has changed her life almost three years on. Chanita shares the story behind the 50th birthday party she organised for her mum, bringing friends and family together to celebrate her life, share memories and keep her spirit at the centre of the day. Together, Jonny and Chanita explore the idea that there is no "right" way to grieve, and how birthdays, anniversaries and other significant dates can bring a complicated mix of joy, anxiety and sadness. They also discuss the trauma of watching a parent become seriously ill and die, the pressure people can feel to be there for their loved one at the end, and the lasting memories that can stay with you afterwards. From dark humour and crying at unexpected moments to the little rituals that keep a loved one's memory alive, Jonny and Chanita talk about what it really means to carry someone with you after they're gone - and how, slowly, you can begin to step back out into the world as a different version of yourself. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: ⁠https://estate-registry.co.uk/⁠ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: ⁠ / keepitgriefhq ⁠ TikTok: ⁠ / keepitgriefhq ⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

Ben Kennedy (founder of His Grief UK) joins Jonny for this week's episode of Keep It Grief, while Neil is away. They read an email from listener Emma, who reflects on the devastating sudden loss of her husband three years ago and the complex struggle of rebuilding life as a young single mother without feeling like she is leaving him behind. Connecting over shared experiences, Ben opens up about the sudden passing of his 29-week pregnant wife, Jo, and their unborn baby son, detailing the overwhelming shock of that night and the heartbreaking reality of having to deliver the news to his four-year-old son, George, the next morning. Together, Jonny and Ben discuss the unique challenges men and fathers face when navigating sudden loss - touching on the frustrating legal and administrative hurdles ("sadmin"), the concept of moving forward rather than "moving on," and why allowing children to see both tears and laughter is key to carrying a loved one's memory forward Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: ⁠https://estate-registry.co.uk/⁠ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEFInstagram: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠TikTok: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... ⁠💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONEmail Jonny & Neil: [email protected] read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

This week's episode of Keep It Grief opens up with a poignant listener email from Steven, who reflects on the devastating sudden loss of his wife, Mandy. Reconnecting over shared experiences of unexpected loss, Neil reflects on the initial shock, police proceedings, and overwhelming emotions following his partner Lottie's passing. Moving through the personal realities of daily life after loss, Jonny describes the emotional experience of dropping his son off at preschool - stepping into the very same room he attended as a child - and navigating the bittersweet longing for his late mother to share in those moments. Together, the hosts discuss the concept of viewing loss as an unwanted breakup, the struggle with "grief guilt" during good days, and why moving forward isn't about leaving loved ones behind, but carrying their memory with you. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠ TikTok: ⁠  / keepitgriefhq  ⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM... 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

In this week's episode of Keep It Grief, Jonny & Neil are joined by listener Holly and Louise Williams from the charity Suicide&Co.  Marking World Suicide Prevention Day, they open up a vital and deeply personal conversation about navigating grief after suicide, overcoming the unique silence, shock, and isolation that families often carry. Holly shares touching memories of her sister Bryony and details her experience losing her 14 years ago, while Louise reflects on the loss of her sister, Lynsay.  Together, they discuss the clinical complexities of suicide bereavement - from dealing with coroners and autopsies to shifting the language we use and processing the overwhelming weight of pain.  If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place. You can find Suicide&Co here: https://www.suicideandco.org/ Do you need to speak to someone? You can find Samaritans here: https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them at 116 123. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEFInstagram:   / keepitgriefhq  TikTok:   / keepitgriefhq  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM...💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONEmail Jonny & Neil: [email protected] read everything and your stories help shape future episodes.👍 Like the video if it connected with you🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITSProduced by Cold FriesMusic & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

This week on Keep It Grief, Jonny and Neil share a heartwarming email from a listener, Shelly, about how tracking the little things can keep a loved one's memory alive.  It sparks a raw conversation about the realisation that "grief is a thief," leaving families feeling robbed of future opportunities and milestones.  They talk about Neil's recent emotional blowout, the struggle of putting too much pressure on yourself, and how easy it is to completely neglect your own physical health and well-being when focusing on fixing or caring for a partner through illness.  With the recent passing of Dolly Parton, Jonny and Neil reflect on her generous legacy and universal love, closing things out with a sobering reminder that while grief is a rubbish gift, it ultimately gives you a fragile but precious perspective on life If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

This week on Keep It Grief, Jonny and Neil read out a beautiful email from a listener, Sarah, about grieving quietly and the guilt of feeling like everyone else has stopped wanting to hear about the person you've lost. It sparks a raw conversation about survivor's guilt, why "why me?" might be the wrong question, and why the answer might really be "why them?" They talk about building a life without the people who should be there to hear about it, and share a dream that finally brought two people who never got to meet face to face. With National Grief Awareness Day just days away, Jonny and Neil talk about what they wish everyone understood about grief and close things out with a poem that very nearly finished them both off. If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

In this episode, Jonny & Neil are joined by Luke Alfano, who shares his story of losing his dad suddenly at just 21 years old while in his final year of university.  Luke opens up about how he channeled his grief into building the "Too Young to Grieve" community to support young adults navigating loss, mental health, and the unique challenges of major life steps without their loved ones.  Plus, the boys discuss new research on the power of nature in processing grief and share a powerful conversation about the personal "signs" that keep our connections alive.  If you’ve ever lost someone, supported someone through grief, or just want real conversations about life’s harder moments, you’re in the right place You can find Luke’s page, Too Young to Grieve here Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEFInstagram:   / keepitgriefhq  TikTok:   / keepitgriefhq  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTM...💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONEmail Jonny & Neil: [email protected] read everything and your stories help shape future episodes.👍 Like the video if it connected with you🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation🎵 CREDITSProduced by Cold FriesMusic & Fonts: EnvatoLicenses: Available on request

Jonny and Neil explore the small, unexpected moments that make us feel connected to the people we've lost. Sparked by a listener's heartbreaking poem about losing her husband to cancer, the guys open up about the "signs" that have found them recently. Along the way, they talk honestly about the exhaustion of carrying grief while putting on a brave face for the world, and why looking for these small moments of connection isn't about closure - it's about staying open to the people we love, even after they're gone. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

In this episode of Keep It Grief, hosts Jonny and Neil dive into a powerful conversation about the finality of life and our tendency to withhold our deepest feelings until it is too late.  Triggered by a request from Jonny’s father, the guys reflect on why eulogies and profound expressions of love are almost always heard by everyone except the person they are actually about.  They urge you at home to break this cycle by having those meaningful conversations, sending a text, or sharing a moment of appreciation out loud across the kitchen table while your loved ones are still here to experience them. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

This episode of Keep It Grief brings a deeply personal and poignant perspective to the table.  Hosts Jonny and Neil open up about the milestones and everyday moments that shape their lives after loss. Jonny shares a heart-melting yet difficult moment from his week when his three-year-old son, Louis, unexpectedly initiated a conversation about death, asking if his late Nana and a family dog were together on a walk.  This leads the guys into an honest discussion about navigating grief with children and overcoming the temptation to hide the finality of loss behind euphemisms. Later in the episode, the guys tackle the uncomfortable realities of social media in the "grief world". They call themselves out on the pressure to create content while balancing the fine line of respect for their loved ones. Together, they dive into a raw and vulnerable conversation about the dangers of opportunistic "grief clickbait-ism," viral TikTok trends, and the "toxic positivity" that often forces a superficial pretense over genuine pain. They also read moving messages from listeners sharing their own fundamental transformations after profound loss, reminding everyone in this "club" that they are not alone. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request

This episode of Keep It Grief brings a deeply personal and poignant perspective to the table. Hosts Jonny and Neil open up about the milestones and everyday moments that shape their lives after loss.  Neil celebrates a major breakthrough as his camper van, Lottie, is finally completed and back on the road. What started as a bittersweet decision after his partner's passing has evolved into a 2.5-year journey toward finding freedom and a space where he can still feel her presence. Later in the episode, Jonny shares his recent experiences DJing on the festival circuit, reflecting on how he uses music as a powerful ritual to invite his late mother into his current world.  Together, the guys dive into a raw and vulnerable conversation about the social awkwardness surrounding grief, and explore why society often shies away from discussing lost family members, despite it being the one thing grievers want most to keep their memories alive. Keep It Grief is proudly in partnership with The Estate Registry, which supports people through the practical realities that follow the loss of a loved one: https://estate-registry.co.uk/ 👋 FOLLOW KEEP IT GRIEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitgriefhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitgriefhq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28Y8eTMEZ86Ccd4R2sgkfW 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Email Jonny & Neil: [email protected] We read everything and your stories help shape future episodes. 👍 Like the video if it connected with you 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week 📢 Share with someone who might need this conversation 🎵 CREDITS Produced by Cold Fries Music & Fonts: Envato Licenses: Available on request