60 acast.com The Grief Podcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-grief-podcast en grief,bereavement,mental health,mourning,death,cancer Welcome to the grief podcast for young adults. Meet Sasha, your host: "I'm Sasha. My mum died of breast cancer when I was 17, and it changed my life. Every bereavement is different. And while different circumstances brought us here, in this podcast we talk about death, grief, love, memories… and everything in between."


The Grief Podcast is brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and SkyCity Auckland Community Trust. Kenzie’s Gift exists because of Conor’s mum, Nic Russell, who founded the charity after Kenzie died of cancer at age three. Nic saw firsthand how little support there was for grieving children and their whānau, and she made it her mission to change that. This podcast is here to bring real kōrero about grief into the open—so no young Kiwi has to feel alone. 

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]]> Welcome to the grief podcast for young adults. Meet Sasha, your host: "I'm Sasha. My mum died of breast cancer when I was 17, and it changed my life. Every bereavement is different. And while different circumstances brought us here, in this podcast we talk about death, grief, love, memories… and everything in between."


The Grief Podcast is brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and SkyCity Auckland Community Trust. Kenzie’s Gift exists because of Conor’s mum, Nic Russell, who founded the charity after Kenzie died of cancer at age three. Nic saw firsthand how little support there was for grieving children and their whānau, and she made it her mission to change that. This podcast is here to bring real kōrero about grief into the open—so no young Kiwi has to feel alone. 

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]]> false info+6698b017552e90f08e2f0759@mg-eu.acast.com 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 the-grief-podcast serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6698b017552e90f08e2f0759/1721342463083-d8a7ba81074eab45a63eebfdfd8dfe8e.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-grief-podcast The Grief Podcast Nic: Living With Grief and Creating Kenzie’s Gift Nic: Living With Grief and Creating Kenzie’s Gift Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 31:11 69b774ab63444515f99db53f false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/69b774ab63444515f99db53f 69b774ab63444515f99db53f 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 full 2 2 Nic, founder of Kenzie’s Gift, joins Bijoux to share the story behind Kenzie’s Gift, the charity and the experiences that shaped it. She reflects on her daughter Kenzie’s illness and death, supporting Kenzie’s brother Connor through saying goodbye, and the lessons that led to helping grieving children across New Zealand. Nic also speaks about living with Parkinson’s and a heart transplant, how grief evolves over time, and finding moments of joy while carrying death.


This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift.

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]]> Nic, founder of Kenzie’s Gift, joins Bijoux to share the story behind Kenzie’s Gift, the charity and the experiences that shaped it. She reflects on her daughter Kenzie’s illness and death, supporting Kenzie’s brother Connor through saying goodbye, and the lessons that led to helping grieving children across New Zealand. Nic also speaks about living with Parkinson’s and a heart transplant, how grief evolves over time, and finding moments of joy while carrying death.


This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift.

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]]> Hugh: Navigating Christmas Without His Dad Hugh: Navigating Christmas Without His Dad Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:16:55 GMT 16:20 6935ece538a11f5f3ebdb4df false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/6935ece538a11f5f3ebdb4df 6935ece538a11f5f3ebdb4df 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 Hugh was just three years old when his dad died from a brain tumour full 2 1 Hugh was just three years old when his dad died from a brain tumour. In this episode, Bijoux sits down with him to explore what Christmas has looked like since — from navigating the holidays while grieving, to growing up without traditional celebrations, to how his relationship with Christmas has changed over time.


This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift.


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]]> Hugh was just three years old when his dad died from a brain tumour. In this episode, Bijoux sits down with him to explore what Christmas has looked like since — from navigating the holidays while grieving, to growing up without traditional celebrations, to how his relationship with Christmas has changed over time.


This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift.


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]]> Luka: Creativity, Grief, and Remembering Her Brother Kosta Luka: Creativity, Grief, and Remembering Her Brother Kosta Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT 41:11 67beac6906696c28f752e383 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/67beac6906696c28f752e383 67beac6906696c28f752e383 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 Luka was 12 when her younger brother Kosta died of brain cancer full 1 6 Luka was 12 when her younger brother Kosta died of brain cancer. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up with grief, how creativity became her outlet, and how she continues to honour Kosta in her everyday life. 

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]]> Luka was 12 when her younger brother Kosta died of brain cancer. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up with grief, how creativity became her outlet, and how she continues to honour Kosta in her everyday life. 

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Nina: Keeping Mum Close - Honouring Values and Culture Nina: Keeping Mum Close - Honouring Values and Culture Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT 26:59 67beac1903ca0341bdaf53aa false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/67beac1903ca0341bdaf53aa 67beac1903ca0341bdaf53aa 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 Nina’s mum died suddenly when she was 21 full 1 5 Nina’s mum died suddenly when she was 21. In this episode, she opens up about navigating milestones without her, creating rituals to keep her close, and how gratitude has been a powerful tool in her grief. 

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Nina’s mum died suddenly when she was 21. In this episode, she opens up about navigating milestones without her, creating rituals to keep her close, and how gratitude has been a powerful tool in her grief. 

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Lucy: From Pain to Peace - How my Memories of Dad Have Changed Lucy: From Pain to Peace - How my Memories of Dad Have Changed Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT 34:25 67beaae72dbc20e82c72c04a false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/67beaae72dbc20e82c72c04a 67beaae72dbc20e82c72c04a 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 Lucy was 11 when her dad died full 1 4 Lucy was 11 when her dad died, and for years, certain places and memories felt too painful to face. Now 20, she reflects on how those same memories have become a source of comfort, and how she’s learned to move forward while keeping him close.

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]]> Lucy was 11 when her dad died, and for years, certain places and memories felt too painful to face. Now 20, she reflects on how those same memories have become a source of comfort, and how she’s learned to move forward while keeping him close.

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Guy: Grieving Mum and Wednesday - Introspection and Moving Forward Guy: Grieving Mum and Wednesday - Introspection and Moving Forward Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT 31:17 67bea8e606696c28f752564d false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/67bea8e606696c28f752564d 67bea8e606696c28f752564d 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 full 1 3 Guy was just seven when his mum died, and at 26, his girlfriend Wednesday died in a tragic accident. In this episode, he shares how introspection, therapy, and time in nature have helped him navigate grief.

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Guy was just seven when his mum died, and at 26, his girlfriend Wednesday died in a tragic accident. In this episode, he shares how introspection, therapy, and time in nature have helped him navigate grief.

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Bijoux: Carrying Dad’s Love - Music and Finding Strength Bijoux: Carrying Dad’s Love - Music and Finding Strength Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:22:52 GMT 35:24 67bea72f2dbc20e82c7227ce false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/67bea72f2dbc20e82c7227ce 67bea72f2dbc20e82c7227ce 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 Bijoux was 19 when her dad died suddenly full 1 2 Bijoux was 19 when her dad died suddenly. As a musician, she’s found powerful ways to honour his memory and reflect on the love he left behind. In this episode, she shares how grief has shaped her, the role of music in healing, and the unexpected ways love continues.

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Bijoux was 19 when her dad died suddenly. As a musician, she’s found powerful ways to honour his memory and reflect on the love he left behind. In this episode, she shares how grief has shaped her, the role of music in healing, and the unexpected ways love continues.

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Conor: Life After Kenzie’s death — Grief and Perspective Conor: Life After Kenzie’s death — Grief and Perspective Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT 28:00 67bbf70219249d0c1a4bf010 false https://shows.acast.com/the-grief-podcast/episodes/67bbf70219249d0c1a4bf010 67bbf70219249d0c1a4bf010 6698b017552e90f08e2f0759 Conor was just five when his little sister Kenzie died full 1 1 Conor was just five when his little sister Kenzie died. Now 24, he reflects on how his understanding of grief has evolved, the ways Kenzie shaped him, and how he's learned to live with grief, one step at a time.

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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]]> Conor was just five when his little sister Kenzie died. Now 24, he reflects on how his understanding of grief has evolved, the ways Kenzie shaped him, and how he's learned to live with grief, one step at a time.

This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and funded by SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.

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