Grief expert Julia Samuel: ‘Have the conversations well before anyone is ill’ - Why We Need to Talk about Death

Gabriella is joined by psychotherapist, author and grief expert Julia Samuel MBE. She is the founder / patron of Child Bereavement UK and the author of best selling books: Grief Works, This Too Shall Pass and Every Family Tells a Story. In 2015 Julia received an MBE for her services to bereaved children.

Gabriella and Julia discuss growing up with an awareness of loss before they understood it, the role of 'forget and move on’ in our cultural history as well as the non linear process of grief, its role in our lives, and why the love and support of others is so crucial when we are suffering.

Julia speaks about the importance of having conversations within families before people are ill, and why we need to be courageous in connecting with people who are dying and grieving.

We hope you enjoy the episode🦋

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Content note: MORTAL contains conversations around death, bereavement and loss 🕊️

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Julia’s website which includes details of her books and other resources & support: https://www.juliasamuel.co.uk

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Producers: Gabriella Wilde & Olivia Percival

Editors: Olivia Percival & Alexandra Quinn

Music composed by Robert Logan

Comms: Jordan Maxwell

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