Kelsey Parker: Living Through the Unthinkable

Kelsey Parker: Living Through the Unthinkable

From Pretty Covered by Polly

October 24, 2025 · 45 min · Episode 1

About this episode

Kelsey Parker shares her journey of love, loss, and resilience after the death of her husband, Tom Parker.

Today we're joined by Kelsey Parker, podcaster, entrepreneur, mum and widow of Tom Parker, as she shares her story of love, loss, grief, and the strength she found when being strong was her only option. Kelsey opens up about talking honestly about death, dealing with judgment, and her experience of having cover in place when she needed it most.💗 This episode is brought to you by Polly.If you need life insurance or critical illness cover, find us here:👉 Polly💫 Find our lovely guest and our details here to stay up to date:✨ Kelsey Parker → @being_kelsey✨ Host - Jess Silva → @jess.silva.wild✨ Follow the show → @pretty_covered_pod✨ Learn more about Polly → Polly⏱️ Chapters00:00 Welcome to Pretty Covered01:20 Meeting Tom & their early love story03:18 Building a life together05:54 Lockdown, pregnancy & laughter08:24 When everything changed — diagnosis12:12 Facing loss & finding resilience16:09 Why having cover mattered18:42 Talking to children about grief24:42 Judgment, healing & moving forward42:36 What Kelsey wants you to take away💖 Thanks for watching Pretty Covered 💖Subscribe for more real stories, heartfelt conversations, and empowering moments that remind us…

People in this episode

Host: Jess Silva

Guest: Kelsey Parker

Topics covered

  • grief
  • loss
  • resilience
  • parenting
  • life insurance
  • mental health

Keywords

  • grief
  • loss
  • Kelsey Parker
  • life insurance
  • parenting
  • resilience
  • mental health

Sponsors

Polly

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CLARK Insurance UK Ltd, Financial Conduct Authority

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