Dead Parent Club
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How do you grieve someone you've never known? with Charlotte Dore
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte's mum died when she was just 14 moths old, after her mum refused cancer treatment whilst she was pregnant.We were so interested to hear how ...
All the bereaved children please stand up. Navigating childhood grief & Becoming an adult; with Anna Gibson
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's Kat's turn to interview solo. She's joined by another hilarious guest, Anna. (How is everyone in the DPC so funny?!) It's been 25 ...
The Great British Wake Off. Changing perspective & always finding the good; with Victoria Knowles-Lacks
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sam chats to the lovely Victoria about losing her Dad after his 5 year cancer journey. This was such an in depth and inspiring discussion; talkin...
Knock Knock! Who's there? Not Dad. Sudden loss and navigating family change; with Vanessa Mullin
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We loved recording this hilarious episode with Vanessa! Originally from Canada, she's lived in the UK for four years. Her Dad died suddenly from a hea...
"Death is like the middle of a donut" The realities of grief; with Poppy Chancellor
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by the amazingly talented and hilarious Poppy Chancellor, she's the talent behind @poppyspapercuts and @thegriefcase; another g...
Mother's Day, Ricky Gervais and Exciting News!
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The day that many of us in the DPC dread. How do you even handle Mother's Day in the DPC? What do you? Do you post on Facebook? Is it weird to spend i...
"I was strong for too long". Positivity, Authenticity & Silver Linings; with Laura Duck
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laura is part of the amazing, and growing, grief community on Instagram, her tag line being 'positivity in loss & grief'. Her feed is amazing and ...
Parenting, Marriage and DPC Top Trumps; with Tom Green
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by a different type of guest than usual, Tom is the oldest member of the DPC that we've had on the pod. His Dad died 26 years a...
'Pain knows pain'. Group therapy, self care and grieving gently; with Jamie-Marie
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie-Marie is the owner of the Instagram account 'Honestly Grieving'. If you have Instagram we definitely recommend giving her a follow for daily ins...
The stigma surrounding men and their grief and encouraging people to listen to understand; with Chris Platt
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris contacted us after listening to our segment on BBC Nottingham in January and we’re extremely grateful. As you may have noticed, men don’t ap...
Feeling true happiness, doing things with purpose & DPC Speed Dating; with Meera Elbay [Part 2]
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're bringing you part 2 of our amazing chat with Meera from @yournewnormal1. If you haven't listened to part one yet, you should absolutel...
Your New Normal; with Meera Elba [Part 1]
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a real treat for you this week! We had such amazing chat with Meera from @yournewnormal1, that we are bringing you our first ever two-parter...
The importance of accepting help and why grief is like glitter; with Daisy Allen
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daisy's Dad died almost exactly a year ago, after a fall at home led to him experiencing two strokes in hospital.We were surprised to hear how much wi...
Why NOT me? The pros & cons of losing a parent at a young age; with Kayleigh Walmsley
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kayleigh's mum died from bone cancer when she was just 11 years old, she's now 22. So she's almost lived more years without her mum than she did with....
"I have no idea what you're going through". Why honesty is the best policy; with Laura Insley
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laura reached out to us on Facebook before Christmas and we could not wait to get her on the pod. Her Dad died in May 2018 and she's already so full o...
Your Mum would be so proud". Reflecting on 2018 & DPC goals for the new year
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we reflect on those moments from 2018 that someone has said "Your would be so proud", and as we look forward to 2019. The start o...
New Year, Same Grief. Advice From The DPC - Bumper Edition
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year!!! What better way to start the year than with some DPC wisdom?! Trick question of course... there isn't a better way! We've compiled a...
Everyone copes differently, even sisters. Finding what works for you; with Tobey Vidler
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome our youngest guest of the pod so far, Sam's youngest sister, Tobey. Tobey's 21 now and her Dad died when she was 17. It's so inte...
'Tis the season to grieve! How to survive Christmas in the DPC
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's Griefmas!! This week we're bringing you another #DPCDiscussion. Find out how our Christmas' have changed since being in the DPC, how crying is a ...
Parental suicide, resetting &; finding your passion; with Chris Penn
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Kat's cousin Chris Penn to the podcast.Chris' story is one that we've not yet heard on the DPC Podcast. His...
Being unapologetically you, learning forgiveness and sharing the love; with Emma Jones (real-life celeb!)
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're in double figures!! This week Kat sat down with the fabulous, multi-talented Emma Jones (if you're in the North of England, you may just recogni...
Let Yourself Feel The Grief; with Breda Eilis
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing someone we only officially met THROUGH the DPC podcast!! Sam and I 'met' Breda through our friend T...
DPC Discussions: Self Care & How to look after yourself in grief
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's Self Care Week! You may have noticed (or seen on our Instagram) that last week we took a week off podcasting. Sometimes life gets in the way and ...
My Dad organised his own funeral; with Sam Vidler
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's time for me (Sam) to sit in the hot seat. It's always difficult to talk about my Dad's death, and yes, there is both laughter and tears...
Don't wait for your friend's parents to die before you make them a brew; with DPC bezzies
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what to say when your friend's parent dies?Would you even know where to begin?Do you even want to bring it up in front of them, in fear of...
The only gay in the DPC?; with Beth Rendall
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by the wonderful and hilarious Beth Rendall (don't even try to call her Bethany), whose Mum died almost 3 years ago. Beth recen...
Talking is the best therapy; with host Kat Hooker
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY! This week I (Sam) asked Kat (and when I say asked, I mean I sprung it on her with no warning) if she would be willing to...
It’s gonna be shit, but it’s gonna be alright
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kat is joined by our second guest - Chris Barnard. Chris' Dad died suddenly after a heart attack in March 2017; Chris was 25 and in the midd...
Losing a parent at 18, being an emotional male and why the DPC is like Star Wars
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have our first guest on the podcast - Sam Jones. Sam's Mum died of cancer when he was just 18 years old. In this podcast he will tal...