Too Young to Grieve

Grief doesn’t just change how you feel…It changes your relationships too.In this episode, I sit down with Sally Douglas to talk about why people don’t always show up when you’re grieving, how friendships and family dynamics shift after loss, and how your perspective on people can completely change.We also get into the reality of grief itself: what it actually feels like day to day, why it’s so hard to explain, and the parts no one really prepares you for.A really honest conversation about both the internal experience of grief and the external impact it has on the people around you.Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@goodmourningpodcast @sallydouglasgrief

In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, I’m joined by Bucket List Boy Shane, who shares how losing his mum completely changed the way he lives.After losing his mum, Shane made a decision to create a bucket list filled with activities from childhood to navigate his grief journey in a playful and hopeful way. In this episode we discuss:​Losing a parent and the impact it has​Why he created a bucket list​The shift from surviving to living​Why grief and joy can coexist​What grief teaches you about life​How humour can help you during griefThis episode is a powerful reminder that while grief changes you, it can also change how you choose to live.🎧 New episodes every SundayFollow Too Young To Grieve to stay connected.Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@bucketlistboyshane@lukealfano11

In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, I’m joined by Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell - a clincal psychologists and author of the fantastic grief book The Loss Prescription - for a powerful conversation about how grief changes who you are.After loss, many people feel like they should go back to who they were before. The reality is, grief often reshapes your identity in ways you don’t expect.In this episode we discuss:• Why you don’t go back to who you were before loss• How grief changes your identity• The emotional patterns that come with grief• What “healing” really means• Learning to live with change after lossIf you’ve ever felt different after grief, this episode will help you understand why.🎧 New episodes every SundayFollow Too Young To Grieve to stay connected.

In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, I’m joined by Travis Holp, an evidential medium whose work explores the connection between grief and the possibility of life after death.Many grieving people find themselves searching for signs or moments that feel like a connection to the person they’ve lost.In this conversation we explore why grief often brings those questions to the surface.We discuss:• Why people search for signs after loss• The emotional reality of grief• What people experience during medium readings• The tension between skepticism and hope• How grief changes belief systemsThis episode is a thoughtful exploration of grief, connection, and the questions that follow loss.Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@traviswarriorunicorn@lukealfano11

In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, I’m joined by Dr Erin Hope MBE — Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Loss Foundation, a national cancer bereavement charity.We dive into the reality of grief after losing someone to cancer, how it can impact you at any age, and what support actually helps when life feels completely shaken.Dr Erin shares both professional insight and personal perspective following the death of her father to cancer, and explains why bereavement support in the UK still has significant gaps.In this episode, we talk about:• How grief after cancer can show up differently• What people misunderstand about bereavement especially after feeling anticipatory grief• Why young people can feel especially isolated in grief• The biggest gaps in bereavement support right now• What genuinely helps when you’re in the fog of loss• The work The Loss Foundation is doing to support familiesIf you’ve been affected by cancer loss, or you’re trying to support someone who has, this conversation will help you feel less alone and better understood 🤍New episode every Sunday at 5pm🕊️ If you’re struggling with loss or feeling stuck, I write once a week for people rebuilding quietly after grief:https://mailchi.mp/3a89e0b5e293/shk7zzbuls👉 Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@lukealfano11@dr_erin_hope

In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, I’m joined by Daniela Martinez, also known as @amakeupfairy, for a deeply honest conversation about mum grief and the mother–daughter bond.We talk about what it feels like to lose your mum young, how it changes your sense of safety, and what it’s like growing into womanhood without the person who was meant to guide you through it.This is a gentle, real conversation about love, identity, faith, and the early days of grief.In this episode, we discuss:– The mother–daughter bond and why it’s so unique– What mum grief feels like in the early stages– Growing into adulthood without your mum– Identity, faith, and finding strength after loss– The emotional safety mums provide– How grief changes your perspective on lifeIf you’ve lost your mum, or love someone who has, this episode will make you feel seen.If you've ever felt misunderstood on your grief journey, you're safe here. Feel free to follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need it.Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@amakeupfairy@lukealfano11

In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, I sit down with Dev to talk about how grief changes you over time, and how it’s still possible to live a full, loving and meaningful life after loss.This isn’t about the moment everything broke.It’s about the years after, through lived experience. We talk about how grief reshapes your identity, how happiness and sadness can exist together, and what it really looks like to rebuild purpose, routine, and relationships after loss — including navigating parenting and responsibility while still carrying your own grief.In this episode, we explore:– How grief shows up differently years later– Why you don’t go back to who you were before– Learning to live fully without forgetting who you lost– Parenting and responsibility after grief– The role of fitness and movement in healing– Why choosing positivity isn’t betrayalIf you’ve ever wondered,“Will I ever feel like myself again?”This conversation is for you.🎧 Out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@lukealfano11

Losing a parent is life-changing. Losing both while you’re in your early 20s reshapes everything.In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, I sit down with Freddie — a runner, content creator, and someone who lost both of his parents at a young age — to talk honestly about grief, identity, rebuilding, and learning how to keep living after loss.We talk about:• Navigating your 20s and 30s after losing parents• How grief changes who you become• Running as a way to cope and rebuild• What grief looks like years later• Letters from his mum and carrying connection forward• Sharing grief online and finding community• Learning how to live fully after lossThis isn’t about “moving on”.It’s about learning how to live again.If you’ve lost someone young, or feel like life changed too early for you — this conversation is for you.👉 Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@lukealfano11

The new year is supposed to feel hopeful.A fresh start. A reset.But when you’re grieving, it can feel heavy instead.In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, we talk honestly about what it’s like to enter a new year carrying loss, why it can feel harder than expected, what emotions often show up, and how to approach the year ahead without pressure or guilt.This episode covers:• Why the new year can be difficult when you’re grieving• The pressure to “start fresh” and why it doesn’t work for grief• Common emotions you might feel in January and why they’re normal• What not to force when you’re grieving• What to focus on instead of resolutions and big goals• A gentler way to move forward, one day at a timeIf the new year feels different this time, you’re not behind or broken - you’re grieving.👉 Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@lukealfano11

Grief doesn’t just affect how you feel, it affects how you love, how you connect, and how you show up in relationships.**Content note: This episode includes discussion around grief, mental health, and suicide. Please take care while listening.In this episode of Too Young To Grieve, Luke is joined by Madeline Eastwood, a grief and fitness-based content creator, for an honest conversation about how loss shows up in romantic relationships, mental health, and everyday life especially when you’re young.Together, we talk about:• Losing a sibling and the unique weight of sibling grief• Being in a relationship while grieving• How grief can change attachment, trust, and emotional safety• Mental health and the silence around men’s mental health• How to live fully to honour someone you’ve lostThis episode is for anyone navigating grief while trying to love, live, and move forward even when it feels complicated.👉 Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@lukealfano11@madshalffull💬 “You don’t have to stop living to honour someone. You carry them forward.”

Losing someone changes everything, including you.In this episode, we talk about what it really means to rebuild your life after loss. Not “bouncing back” or pretending you’re okay… but slowly finding your feet again when everything feels different.This isn’t a roadmap, it’s a reminder that there’s no right timeline and no perfect way to heal.In this episode, we cover:🧠 Why grief changes your identity💭 Feeling lost after loss🛠 How to rebuild your life slowly🌱 What purpose really looks like after grief🤝 Why connection matters more than motivation🚶‍♂️ Small steps that actually help💜 How to live again without feeling guiltyIf you feel stuck, directionless or like the old you doesn’t fit anymore, this episode is for you.👉 Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@lukealfano11💬 “Grief doesn’t end your story. It’s where your rebuild begins.”

Anxiety after grief hits completely differently.It’s not just stress it’s fear, uncertainty, overthinking, and feeling like life can flip again at any moment.In this episode, Luke talks about what anxiety feels like after losing someone young, including his own first panic attacks at uni and how he kept everything bottled up instead of talking about it.We break down:🧠 Why grief triggers anxiety🫁 Luke’s first panic attack and why he never told anyone💭 The link between uncertainty, loss, and overthinking👤 Why young men stay silent🧩 The psychology behind “threat response” after grief🪫 How anxiety shows up in everyday life🏃‍♂️ Practical things that actually help🤝 Why you’re not “broken” and you’re reacting to painIf anxiety has become louder since your loss, or you don’t feel like yourself anymore, this episode will help you understand what’s happening and why you’re not alone.👉 Connect with us:@tooyoungtogrieve@lukealfano11💬 “Grief doesn’t end your story. It’s where your rebuild begins.”