Cariad talks to Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, a psychotherapist who established the charity, Grief Encounter in 2003 to help children cope with grief and bereavement. Shelley also talked about her own grief, from the death of her parents. Her Mother who died of cancer when she was four and her Father, who died when she was nine of a heart attack. As ever they talk grief, talking to grieving children + Mr Good Grief.

You can find information about Grief Encounter on twitter @griefencounter or on their website www.griefencounter.org.uk, where you can find information on their helpline and resources. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us, thegriefcast@gmail.com, because you are not alone.

Griefcast won Gold (always believe in your soul) in Best Entertainment, Best Interview + also Podcast of the Year 2018 at the British Podcast Awards. It is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble.

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