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   S9 · E166 · 8 Jun 2022 · 51 min

   Emily Bevan

   This week Cariad talks to actor and writer, Emily Bevan, about her dad, Nick, who died of cancer in 2014. As ever we talk grief, writing it all down + boats with names on. You can follow Emily on twitter @EmilyGraceBevan and her book, 'The Diary of Losing Dad', is published by Unbound and available now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded remotely in Cariad's living room, artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone. Rose D'or…

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   S9 · E165 · 1 Jun 2022 · 52 min

   Kenny Ethan Jones

   This week Cariad talks to writer and advocate Kenny Ethan Jones, about his mum and his dad. As ever we talk grief, unconditional love + the gaps in the past. You can follow Kenny on Instagram @KennyEthanJones and find more about his work here: https://www.kennyethanjones.com You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone. Rose D'or…

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   S9 · E164 · 25 May 2022 · 41 min

   Kat Lister

   This week Cariad talks to writer and journalist, Kat Lister, about her husband Pat, who died from brain cancer when he was just 41 and she was 35. As ever we talk grief, the return of the libido + Scottish Widows. Kat's brilliant book, The Elements : A Widowhood , is available to buy now, published by Icon Books. You can follow on twitter @Madame_George You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is…

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   S9 · E163 · 18 May 2022 · 47 min

   Yewande Omotoso

   This week Cariad talks to brilliant South African based writer, Yewande Omotoso, (Bom Boy, The Woman Next Door) about her mother, who died of cancer in 2003. As ever we talk grief, architecture + forging new relationships after grief. All of Yewande's books are available to buy now. 'An Unusual Grief' is the one we discuss at the start and is an incredible piece of writing. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde…

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   S9 · E162 · 11 May 2022 · 48 min

   Isabel Allende

   This week Cariad talks to internationally acclaimed writer, Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits, Paula, The Soul of a Woman). Isabel spoke about her daughter, Paula, who died when she was just twenty-nine and her mother, who died in 2018. As ever they talk grief, generosity + fabulous clothes. Isabels's new book, The Soul of a Woman, is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the…

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   S8 · E160 · 22 Dec 2021 · 55 min

   Yrsa Daley-Ward

   This week Cariad talks to writer Yrsa Daley-Ward ( The How, Beyonce's Black is King, Bone ) about her mum, who died when she was twenty-two and her grandmother, who helped raise her and passed away this year. As ever we talk about grief, death lessons + commonality of pain. You can follow Yrsa on Instagram @yrsadaleyward and her new book, The How, is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast This is the last episode of season 8, thank you so much for listening and we'll be back in the New Year! Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate…

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   S8 · E159 · 15 Dec 2021 · 1 hr 8 min

   Jimmy Carr

   This week Cariad talks to stand-up comedian, writer + TV presenter Jimmy Carr about his mum, who died of pancreatitis when Jimmy was in his twenties. Jimmy has recently written a book, Before and Laughter , about his experience of being a stand-up and how his mum's death taught him to value the present moment. As ever we talk grief, acceptance + Spotify playlists. You can follow Jimmy on twitter @JimmyCarr and his book, Before And Laughter, is available to buy now. For more information on Jimmy's stand up, touring + writing, click here: https://linktr.ee/JimmyCarr You can follow the…

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   S8 · E158 · 8 Dec 2021 · 43 min

   Hilma Wolitzer

   This week Cariad talks to writer Hilma Wolitzer (Today A Woman Went Mad In The Supermarket) about her husband, Morty, who died from Covid at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Hilma also suffered from Covid herself, but survived and at ninety-one was inspired to write again after Morty's death. As ever we talk grief, the kindness of doctors + finding pyjamas. You can follow Hilma on twitter @HilmaWolitzer and her book is available to buy now, You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown…

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   S8 · E157 · 30 Nov 2021 · 1 hr 10 min

   Séamas O'Reilly

   This week Cariad talks to writer + journalist Séamas O'Reilly (Have Ye Heard Mammy Died?) about his mum, who died from breast cancer when Séamas was just five years old. Séamas is one of eleven children, and talks this week about how they coped as a family and how his dad held the world together for them all. as ever we talk grief, surviving using humour + toilet rolls. You can follow Séamas on twitter @shockproofbeats and his book is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded…

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    S8 · E156 · 24 Nov 2021 · 54 min

    Sara Seager

    This week Cariad talks to astrophysicist and planetary scientist at MIT, Sara Seager. Sara is the author of the beautiful memoir, The Smallest Lights in the Universe . Sara spoke to me about the death of her husband from cancer when she was just forty. As ever we talk grief, exoplanets + the emotional debt of grief. You can follow Sara on twitter @ProfSaraSeager, her book is published by Penguin Random House and is available to buy now. You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcast Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown…