Not So Linear

In this episode I'm joined by George Falck, who lost his twin brother Will when he was 24. Will was diagnosed with terminal cancer and the boys decided they would do as much as they could in the few years that they had left together.
From following England Football matches all over Europe, to Will running a marathon in Amsterdam, they didn't let the anticipatory grief get in their way of quality time together. However, George is very open about how he felt relief once Will passed away, since his last few months and weeks were an extremely difficult time for him.
What I love about George's grief journey is that he works hard to keep Will's memory alive. From taking a flag with Will's name on to sporting events all over the world, to hosting an annual golf tournament in his name. It is these acts that give George strength and help him feel close to Will all these years later.
Don't forget to 'follow' this podcast and you can find me on instagram: @tamsinmillard_

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-so-linear.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey guys! On today's episode I am joined by fellow motherless daughter, Katrina. After experiencing multiple losses within her early life and witnessing the uncomfort and lack of knowledge around her, Katrina began her journey as a grief & loss educator.
Katrina specialises in providing workshops within organisations and businesses. For many people, returning to work after a significant loss can be daunting and anxiety inducing. Therefore, it's so important that our workplaces are able to support those who are grieving and can provide their employees with the tools to deal with such scenarios.
Katrina also talks about how we can support our friends who are grieving and explains the importance of acknowledging them. The last thing we want to do is dismiss another's grief!
You can find more about Katrina on her website www.katrinapreislerweller.com or on her instagram @katrinapweller
Thanks and don't forget to follow me on Instagram @tamsinmillard

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-so-linear.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey guys, welcome back to Episode 9! This week I chat with James, who is the host of 'The Rut pod', a podcast that explores men's mental health. It's important to note that we do talk about depression and suicidal thoughts, in case this is triggering for you.
James speaks so openly about losing his grandad, who he was incredibly close to. Quite often people are floored by the grief of a grandparent, yet society can sometimes dismiss it because of the person being elderly. Please remember, your grief is totally valid and James is great proof of this.
We also speak a lot about his struggle with depression and his advice on how to get back on track, by taking small steps to recovery. James is a believer that we must take responsibility for our mental health and that by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, you can find your way back to peace again.
You can follow him on Instagram here @therutpod and can follow me at @tamsinmillard_

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-so-linear.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions around suicide and self harm.
Craig fought in one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan, where he lost 10 soldiers within his company and a further 10 to suicide upon returning to the UK. He encountered serious blast injuries and had difficulty adjusting back to 'normal' life. How could anybody else understand what he had just witnessed at war?
He then spiraled in to a path of self destruction, which led to drinking, fighting and sadly three attempts of suicide. Craig was then fighting a war on his own mental health and knew he needed to change. So, he turned to sport to give him purpose and meaning again. He competed in Chicago in the Invictus programme and played rugby for the England deaf team. Craig also runs a veterans charity, who offer support to ex military.
Thank you to Craig for sharing his story. You can find him on instagram @monaghan3433 and @veteransgarage
Please see below for phone numbers that could help you, or someone else experiencing suicidal thoughts:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Suicide call back service (Australia): 1300 659 467
Samaritans (UK): 116 123
CALM (UK): 0800 58 58 58

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-so-linear.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode I talk to Beth French, founder of the UK charity 'Let's Talk about Loss'. Beth's mum passed away when she was 20 and found her grief to be both isolating and confusing. She didn't want other young people to go through the same experience, so she set up her own grief support network. We talk about what helps her to cope in the days where she still finds her grief difficult, the weird things people have said to her since her mums death and how horrendously bad bereavement cards are!
You can find Beth on Instagram at @talkaboutloss or follow their website for more details www.letstalkaboutloss.org
You can find me on instagram @tamsinmillard_
Please remember to rate and review, thank you!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/not-so-linear.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.