A Gift for Grief with Louise Bates
A compassionate podcast for anyone navigating the pain of loss and looking for connection, comfort, and healing.
Grief can feel isolating—but you are not alone. In A Gift for Grief, Louise Bates creates a safe, honest, and empathetic space for conversations about bereavement, grief, and life after loss. Each episode features deeply moving stories from individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one—offering hope, support, and real-life insight into the grieving process.
Having lost her son Matthew, Louise brings a personal understanding of the darkness and depth that grief can bring. Her gentle, real, and open approach provides a beacon for listeners searching for meaning, comfort, or simply someone who understands.
If you are currently experiencing grief or you feel stuck in your journey, please know that you are not alone. Welcome to this safe and compassionate community.
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A Gift for Grief with Louise Bates
A compassionate podcast for anyone navigating the pain of loss and looking for connection, comfort, and healing.
Grief can feel isolating—but you are not alone. In A Gift for Grief, Louise Bates creates a safe, honest, and empathetic space for conversations about bereavement, grief, and life after loss. Each episode features deeply moving stories from individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one—offering hope, support, and real-life insight into the grieving process.
Having lost her son Matthew, Louise brings a personal understanding of the darkness and depth that grief can bring. Her gentle, real, and open approach provides a beacon for listeners searching for meaning, comfort, or simply someone who understands.
If you are currently experiencing grief or you feel stuck in your journey, please know that you are not alone. Welcome to this safe and compassionate community.
👉 Subscribe and follow A Gift for Grief on Acast or your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of connection and comfort.
🔗 Explore more resources: https://linktr.ee/louisebates
#GriefPodcast #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport #ChildLoss #BereavementJourney #GriefHealing #GriefAwareness #LossSupport #MentalHealth #AFriendInGrief
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In this episode, I speak with Vanessa May, a London-based writer, holistic grief coach, and certified grief educator.
As a bereaved mother and widow, Vanessa has endured more loss than most could imagine in one lifetime, yet she’s transformed her pain into purpose.
After losing her son Harry, her husband Anthony, and her father in quick succession, Vanessa dedicated her life to helping others navigate the landscape of grief.
Known for her raw honesty, compassion, and wisdom, Vanessa embodies the 'wounded healer', reminding us that grief isn’t something to get over, it’s something we learn to live alongside.
This episode dives deep into the spiritual beliefs that continue to support her, including soul contracts and signs from the other side.
Books:
Finding Meaning by David Kessler
Journey of Souls by Michael Newton
It's OK That You're Not OK by Megan Devine
Groups:
The Compassionate Friends: https://www.tcf.org.uk/professional/
Therapy:
Havening: https://www.havening.org/
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing
Breath Work
Yoga for grief
Connect with Vanessa:
Author website: https://www.vanessamay.co.uk/
Holistic Grief Coaching: https://wellbeingandnutrition.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/may.wellbeing.griefsupport/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticgriefsupport
When Grief Takes Everything: A Survival Guide To Devastating Loss:
Connect with your host Louise Bates: https://linktr.ee/louisebates
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