Persevering: Grief As Told By Young People
By Persevering Podcast
Persevering: Grief As Told By Young People is an award-winning podcast brought to you by those who have experienced loss at a young age. Breaking down the taboo through personal stories and talking to special guests, they aim to offer support and solidarity to other young people going through bereavement.
Winner of the Great British Podcasts Specialist Award 2023.
A project by the youth board at national charity Let's Talk About Loss, with thanks to funding from the Coop Foundation. Follow @perseveringpodcast on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts.
Winner of the Great British Podcasts Specialist Award 2023.
A project by the youth board at national charity Let's Talk About Loss, with thanks to funding from the Coop Foundation. Follow @perseveringpodcast on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts.
Latest episode
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Final Reflections About Grief
How does your relationship with grief change over time? A lot has happened over the two years of this project, and Harin, Katy and Emily take a moment to reflect on the evolution of their grief during this period. From going to university to… -
Medical Students Talk About Loss
Over a quarter of students have already experienced a loss before medical school, and as Katy and Izzy unpack, it's a degree that can intersect with your grief in unexpected ways. They share their perspectives that include encountering cadav… -
Grief And School
Returning to school when a loved one has died can be difficult to navigate, and something that's likely to be different for everyone. In this episode, Harin and Emily share what their school experience was like after losing a parent, and off… -
Anticipatory Grief During A Terminal Illness
Anticipatory grief is common when a loved one is diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, but what is it like grieving a person who is still alive? Chloe, Ruby and Emily share their stories and the impact of anticipatory grief on them as yo… -
Strengthening My Muslim Faith After Loss with Shuma Rouf
8 years after losing her mum to cancer, Shuma Rouf reflects on how finding a stronger connection with Islam helped in her grief journey. In this episode, she shares her personal experiences including learning how to make her mum's traditiona… -
Dealing With Sudden Loss
This episode focuses on the emotions and challenges when someone dies suddenly, and the different ways it may affect a child or teenager in contrast to having time to process an upcoming death. Having lost loved ones suddenly at a young age,… -
Christian Perspectives On Grief
Religion can hugely affect the way you process a death, and this week Katy, Izzy and Hannah share their Christian perspectives on loss at a young age. Conversation topics include the afterlife, visiting the grave, and tips for Christmas with… -
Grief When The Relationship Was Complicated
How do you start to comprehend someone's death when the relationship you had with them was complicated? When your most prominent feelings are guilt, anger or jealousy rather than the sadness people often associate with death, it can be diffi… -
Quick Tips For Those Experiencing Fresh Grief
Got 5 minutes? Words of wisdom for when you need it: a group of 16-20 year olds share their advice for for those who are newly bereaved. Themes include surprise initial emotions, changing as a person, and helping others to help you. … -
Learnings From Losing My Mum with Amber Jeffrey
Amber Jeffrey was 19 when her mum died suddenly, and over the last three years has created @thegriefgang community as a supportive place for those who have been bereaved. In this episod…
