60 acast.com Life After Death https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/life-after-death en Philip T Brewster life after death, mental health, heartbreak, death, love, salvation,healing Philip T Brewster Life After Death attempts to explore, and come to terms with the trauma and heartbreak of losing a loved one to a place of peace.

My mum died a year ago. It was the worst year of my life, a year of heartbreak trauma that sent me spiralling into previously unfamiliar depths of misery. But it has also been a journey of retrospection and of discovery; of myself, Mum and life. I share it as much as a salute to Mum but also so that the listener, maybe with their own lives torn apart, may also find a measure of comfort.

In this podcast I will share my experiences, heartaches and what wisdom I have discovered as well as some of the “next steps” that follow a death. However, this won’t be a maudlin, woe-is-me, podcast, but an exploration of how grief may be managed so that by the end an answer is found to the question; is there life after death for those left behind?

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]]> Life After Death attempts to explore, and come to terms with the trauma and heartbreak of losing a loved one to a place of peace.

My mum died a year ago. It was the worst year of my life, a year of heartbreak trauma that sent me spiralling into previously unfamiliar depths of misery. But it has also been a journey of retrospection and of discovery; of myself, Mum and life. I share it as much as a salute to Mum but also so that the listener, maybe with their own lives torn apart, may also find a measure of comfort.

In this podcast I will share my experiences, heartaches and what wisdom I have discovered as well as some of the “next steps” that follow a death. However, this won’t be a maudlin, woe-is-me, podcast, but an exploration of how grief may be managed so that by the end an answer is found to the question; is there life after death for those left behind?

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]]> false Philip T Brewster info+6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c@mg-eu.acast.com 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c life-after-death episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1721222719685-64b2f30fa0f534d7f0838b70bc658d24.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/life-after-death Life After Death Wife, Mother and Grandmother Wife, Mother and Grandmother Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:00:43 GMT 9:55 6697d3bb3fac6c42420b994e false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697d3bb3fac6c42420b994e 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 10 Philip’s short, and personal podcast journey concludes.

How he feels. A summation of what he has learnt. Where he goes from here.


Organisations that offer Bereavement Support information

(alphabetical order)

Please note, I have not used them myself as I never thought to look online. You live and learn.

Please perform your own due diligence / research.

 

Age UK

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/bereavement/

HM Government

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support

Sue Ryder

https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/online-bereavement-support/

Very Well Mind

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-traumatic-grief-therapy-5097276

NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

 

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]]> Philip’s short, and personal podcast journey concludes.

How he feels. A summation of what he has learnt. Where he goes from here.


Organisations that offer Bereavement Support information

(alphabetical order)

Please note, I have not used them myself as I never thought to look online. You live and learn.

Please perform your own due diligence / research.

 

Age UK

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/bereavement/

HM Government

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/bereavement-help-and-support

Sue Ryder

https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/online-bereavement-support/

Very Well Mind

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-traumatic-grief-therapy-5097276

NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

 

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Music: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> Return Of The Cheeky Little Boy Return Of The Cheeky Little Boy Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:00:51 GMT 8:55 6697d2d33fac6c42420b4ca2 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697d2d33fac6c42420b4ca2 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 9 This episode explores how a Mother’s work is never done.

Philip explores his own relationship with life and how his mother was influential in shaping his outlook on the world and how he, as an individual, has control over how he wants to live.


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]]> This episode explores how a Mother’s work is never done.

Philip explores his own relationship with life and how his mother was influential in shaping his outlook on the world and how he, as an individual, has control over how he wants to live.


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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> No Complaints Mum No Complaints Mum Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:00:45 GMT 11:10 6697d2592521c5391a328616 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697d2592521c5391a328616 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 8 Philip discuses what, in his eyes, makes a great mum. The character traits and the diligence required and how he has applied that to his own life. And how a loving and safe childhood is the best thing any parent can do for their child.

He also explores how within those seemingly strict guidelines of nurturing his Mum’s adventurous spirit found avenues of expression and one, which fifty years later would be instrumental in his own healing process.


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]]> Philip discuses what, in his eyes, makes a great mum. The character traits and the diligence required and how he has applied that to his own life. And how a loving and safe childhood is the best thing any parent can do for their child.

He also explores how within those seemingly strict guidelines of nurturing his Mum’s adventurous spirit found avenues of expression and one, which fifty years later would be instrumental in his own healing process.


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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> Time, It Went So Fast Time, It Went So Fast Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:00:19 GMT 9:23 6697d1c4c86d4486beaca740 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697d1c4c86d4486beaca740 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 7 Philip examines the importance to be “present” in life, not only for your own life, but for those around you.

And the importance of “banking” memories and discusses the idiosyncratic traits that makes some memories stand out from all the rest.


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]]> Philip examines the importance to be “present” in life, not only for your own life, but for those around you.

And the importance of “banking” memories and discusses the idiosyncratic traits that makes some memories stand out from all the rest.


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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> Dementia Dementia Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:00:17 GMT 10:15 6697d14a59e64afc1b1735a5 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697d14a59e64afc1b1735a5 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 6 Here Philip explores some of the changes that occurred in his Mum following her dementia diagnosis, his thoughts based on several days when he acted as his Mum’s primary carer and an interpretation of his Mum’s actions that is pivotal to his understanding.

 

Show Notes:

Oliver James, called “Contented Dementia”


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]]> Here Philip explores some of the changes that occurred in his Mum following her dementia diagnosis, his thoughts based on several days when he acted as his Mum’s primary carer and an interpretation of his Mum’s actions that is pivotal to his understanding.

 

Show Notes:

Oliver James, called “Contented Dementia”


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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> Who Was Mum, Really? Who Was Mum, Really? Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:00:23 GMT 10:55 6697d09b7c668526005ab6c3 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697d09b7c668526005ab6c3 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 5 A retrospective review of the person behind the “Mum” persona and what makes a great mum and how this has lead him to realise that he has embraced many of her “soft skill” teachings.


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]]> A retrospective review of the person behind the “Mum” persona and what makes a great mum and how this has lead him to realise that he has embraced many of her “soft skill” teachings.


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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> <![CDATA[Mum's Last Challenge]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:00:13 GMT 8:56 6697d01b7c668526005a9e07 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697d01b7c668526005a9e07 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 4 Recalling the more quirky side of his Mum’s final wishes Philip reveals a measure of the “can do” attitude required to find solutions to ensure all is satisfactory.

As well as revealing his thoughts and feelings on the day his mother is laid to rest.


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]]> Recalling the more quirky side of his Mum’s final wishes Philip reveals a measure of the “can do” attitude required to find solutions to ensure all is satisfactory.

As well as revealing his thoughts and feelings on the day his mother is laid to rest.


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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> Tell Us Once Tell Us Once Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:00:08 GMT 12:54 6697cf9f2521c5391a31f9fe false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697cf9f2521c5391a31f9fe 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 3 Philip reviews the UK Government’s “Tell Us Once” service, what you need to know and how it works.

In addition he recounts his experience of being an Executor for the first time.

 

Show notes:

Link to the UK Government’s Tell Us Once service:

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once

If you missed the deadline, the Do It Yourself link:

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/report-without-tell-us-once

 

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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

 

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]]> Philip reviews the UK Government’s “Tell Us Once” service, what you need to know and how it works.

In addition he recounts his experience of being an Executor for the first time.

 

Show notes:

Link to the UK Government’s Tell Us Once service:

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once

If you missed the deadline, the Do It Yourself link:

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/report-without-tell-us-once

 

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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

 

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]]> <![CDATA[It's Okay To Cry]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:00:09 GMT 11:06 6697cf2d7c668526005a6fb7 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697cf2d7c668526005a6fb7 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 2 Drawing upon past experiences, tempered by modern world attitudes, Philip makes the bold decision to not suppress his emotions.

He also briefly examines the various stages of grief and explores what they mean to him, and why not all apply.


Shownotes:

https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief#5-stages

 

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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> Drawing upon past experiences, tempered by modern world attitudes, Philip makes the bold decision to not suppress his emotions.

He also briefly examines the various stages of grief and explores what they mean to him, and why not all apply.


Shownotes:

https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief#5-stages

 

Artwork is AI derived; by : www.hotpot.ai

Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> Heartbroken Heartbroken Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:00:51 GMT 10:44 6697cca73fac6c4242090355 false https://www.niftynewt.com/podcast 6697cca73fac6c4242090355 6697c7dbc86d4486bea9494c full 1 1 The sudden and unexpected death of the podcast Host’s mother leaves him heartbroken and retrospective.

In this first episode, podcast-host Philip examines his relationship, laying down the foundations of his journey to determine if there is life after her death.

This is a very personal account of one man’s healing from a trauma that has or will befall almost everyone at sometime in their lives.


Show Notes

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) re NHS

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

 

Oliver James, called “Contented Dementia”

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contented-Dementia-Revolutionary-Wraparound-Well-being/dp/0091901812

 

Workhouse

https://www.britannica.com/topic/workhouse

 

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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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]]> The sudden and unexpected death of the podcast Host’s mother leaves him heartbroken and retrospective.

In this first episode, podcast-host Philip examines his relationship, laying down the foundations of his journey to determine if there is life after her death.

This is a very personal account of one man’s healing from a trauma that has or will befall almost everyone at sometime in their lives.


Show Notes

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) re NHS

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

 

Oliver James, called “Contented Dementia”

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contented-Dementia-Revolutionary-Wraparound-Well-being/dp/0091901812

 

Workhouse

https://www.britannica.com/topic/workhouse

 

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Music extract: Dvorak’s Largo (From “New World Symphony”)

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