
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
Gretel le Maître
Gretel le Maître is an ordinary, curious lady who has just lost her beloved mother.
Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world of loss. This is an audio-journal about life, loss and love, using visits to places and readings from history and literature to produce some calm time. It’s unscripted, it’s ad-free, and you’re invited to join in. There’s space in the warm tent for everyone; there’s tea in the pot 🫖.
Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people. And so is determined to walk this path with light footsteps and with humour and warmth. 🌞
Please follow me on X @leshuguenots. 🌳
“Gretel le Maitre is a podcaster and host of the series Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and Other Guests . The podcast explores themes of grief, life transitions, and introspection, particularly focusing on her experiences as she anticipates the loss of her mother. In the series, she combines historical reflections—often inspired by the works of the Venerable Bede, an English monk and historian—with her own musings on architecture, literature, and the natural world. Gretel approaches these deep topics with warmth and humor, aiming to provide listeners a comforting space to explore complex emotions .
If you’re interested, you can listen to her podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, where she shares her reflections in episodes filled with gentle insights and an invitation to journey with her through challenging times .”
In a fast-paced world, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss provides a much-needed pause and sanctuary for those navigating life’s transitions and searching for deeper meaning. Hosted by Gretel Le Maitre, this unique podcast blends personal storytelling with historical insights from figures like the Venerable Bede, offering listeners an inspiring journey of healing and hope.
With themes of grief, transformation, and spirituality, the podcast has earned praise for its calming tone, authenticity, and ability to connect on a deeply human level. As one listener shared, it feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who understands.
Perfect for audiences seeking introspection, comfort, or simply a quiet moment of reflection, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss is available now on all major platforms.
Please note, I get daily ad offers that I turn down to keep this an ad-free podcast. So I’d be delighted if you could subscribe to help with my pot of tea and cake on my church crawls 🤗



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Darkness and Light after Death; and Tom Holland brings some Comfort 🌷
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
02/27/25 • 25 min


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Monday good cheer and Bede
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/21/24 • 12 min


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A potter with Bede around Corton Denham
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/13/24 • 24 min


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Welcome to Sunday rain, The Cheshire Cheese and Bede
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/20/24 • 12 min
Please join me on a damp Sunday as I ponder on the perils of alcohol and read about hostelries in London and Bede takes us to the abyss.
Love Gretel 🌝


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Bonsoir mes amis. 🌞 Paris, the National Anthem and Monsieur Bede
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/22/24 • 11 min


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Eleanor Farjeon and Bede share a platform on this eighth day of podpondering with Gretel 🙋♀️🌳
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/15/24 • 11 min


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Oh Let us have Valiant Hearts; Gratitude for Kindness; and the Legacy of Hilde
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
02/26/25 • 20 min
Dear friends
Thank you for staying with me on this path.
My very best wishes to you.
🌷🕯️🫖
Love Gretel 🌝


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Shine on Harvest Moon with autumn 🍂 sunshine, Gretel and Bede
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/17/24 • 14 min
So I tried to be fancy by uploading an apt song to the start but couldn’t work out how to do it just for one episode without also only having the end music for just one episode. So for today only I think every episode starts and ends with music. 🎵
💁♀️
Love Gretel 🌝


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A jittery Saturday from Bede to Tyburn Gallows
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/19/24 • 13 min
Hello and welcome back to the world of ponderings, Bede’s Ecclesiastical History and a little more of Baedeker.
Love Gretel 🌝


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Gretel, Grief and Bede. Let's kick things off..
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests
10/08/24 • 9 min
Hello I'm Gretel. I'm sharing my grief (pre-grief?) for me and I'm sharing Bede (the venerable, of course) for you. Or is it the other way around? Please drop by into my little library. The little green lamp is on, a pot of tea is on the table, and I hope this teeny podcast will help keep a candle lit for me, for my mum, and for everyone grieving. A good evening to you all from the south west of England.
Love Gretel 🌝


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How many episodes does Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests have?
Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests currently has 172 episodes available.
What topics does Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests cover?
The podcast is about Peace, Kindness, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Faith, Beauty, History, Curiosity, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Loss, Hope and Life.
What is the most popular episode on Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests?
The episode title 'Monday good cheer and Bede' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests?
The average episode length on Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests is 19 minutes.
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When was the first episode of Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests?
The first episode of Gretel Le Maître Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and other guests was released on Oct 8, 2024.
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