It's A Death Sentence: Death, Dying, Grief and Living After Loss

Dr Emma Johnson talks to the podcast about her wonderfully interesting life, from working as a prison officer to her journey into clinical psychology. Dr Johnson gives us her unique perspective on death and talks about her own experiences of life, education and working in acute mental health services.

In this episode Carrie & Emma discuss suicide, the global concern and one of the biggest causes of death for men under 50 years of age. The ladies discuss their own views on suicide and talk from their own experience around the subject. Some sensitive information and not suitable for younger listeners.

Its a death sentence podcast welcomes Sophie Kirkwood who works for Childhood Bereavement Charity Winston's Wish. Sophie discusses how Winston's Wish are leading the way in digital support for young adults and children in the UK. A fascinating insight into whats available in terms of support for our young people who have lost someone and are dealing with grief, Sophie discusses her own view on death and what happens after we die.

The podcast gives a warm welcome to Revered Chris Kennedy today, we were lucky enough for Chris to join us and get involved in those difficult conversations we are trying to encourage. Reverend Kennedy was open, honest and interesting, as a man of god its important to get his perspective on death and what happens when we die! An absolute pleasure.

The podcast discusses the Assisted Dying Bill and debates if we should be allowed the right to choose to end our own lives should we be diagnosed with a terminal illness?  What do you think? We would love to talk to you about this hot topic!!! Please get in touch at . Please note these are the hosts own opinions and not to be confused for facts - we respect all points of view and encourage open discussions.

This week the podcast talks to Sean, a young man who has had a world of experience when it comes to loss. Sean discusses with us death and what he thinks happens when we die!  We talk about his plans for the future , An authentic and heartwarming interview, Sean really was a pleasure to talk and a joy to listen to.

We Welcomed primrose hospice to the podcast for a fascinating discussion on death and dying. The ladies from primrose hospice were thoughtful, funny and insightful about death and dealing with people who are facing a death sentence.  It was so interesting  to get the perspective of those who are faced with the very realness of death on a daily basis.  Some bad language and strong content, not for younger listeners.

In this episode we meet Laura, a young beauty business owner who talks about the loss of her mother and moving on with life after loss at a young age. Laura discusses her spirituality and  the answer to that age old question what happens when we die?? Some bad langauge from the outset, not suitable for younger listeners.

This episode we welcome Helen Tomblin and Jess Allan from Brum YODO  as we start the wind up to the A matter of life and death festival Birmingham. This festival takes place every year in May during Dying Matters Awareness Week which is celebrated nationally. A fascinating and funny interview with a twist - we loved talking to these ladies. To take part in everything they have to offer go to brumyodo.org.uk.

The podcast welcomes Nyla this week as she talks openly about the sad loss of her husband after a short lived illness. Nyla has a frank and open conversation about getting use to the new normal, things moving on after death and what happens when we die.

In this episode we look at laughter , the funny parts of dealing with death. We explore how sometimes serious things can be funny, and how people can use laughter to cope with grief. Adult themes and satire from the start, not ment to cause offence.

In this episode we talk to Jo, she tells us about the sad loss of her father, how she copes with grief and what she thinks happens to us when we die, as we continue to explore death and all its mystery.

This episode looks at the sadness we all face when dealing with grief and loss of a loved one, we focus on the pain of life returning to the new normal. Adult themes and bad language throughout, not suitable for younger listeners. Satire from the outset.

In this episode we talk to a young woman about the sad loss of losing her mother to cancer and how she deals with her ongoing grief. Faye talks about her spirituality and coping techniques.

In this episode Carrie and Emma talk about fear around death and dying, how death is portrayed in film and media v's the reality of it. This episode may contain bad language and satire from the outset.