{"podcast":{"title":"The Grief Gang","slug":"the-grief-gang-1198525","podcast_index_feed_id":1198525,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ee7dfac/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.thegriefgang.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61853de864f92b00193bfaae/1650466342686-bc1ccbf07f4fc1dfbb8eefaabc5bf993.jpeg","author":"Amber Jeffrey","episode_count":140,"summary":"Welcome to the gang, the one you never asked to be part of. The Grief Gang podcast was born from heartbreak but thrives on connection. Created by host Amber Jeffrey after the unexpected loss of her mother at just 19, this show dives headfirst into the messy, confusing, and sometimes even humorous world of grief. Amber started this journey to find people who “just get it” and to share the ever-changing experience of living with loss. Through raw and relatable storytelling, Amber shares her highs, lows, and everything in between—the funny, the frustrating, and the downright overwhelming. Alongside her own journey, the podcast features guests from all walks of life, opening up about their grief—be it the loss of a parent, child, sibling, partner, or others close to their hearts. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a reminder that you’re never alone in your feelings and never have to face grief alone. Expect to cry, laugh (a lot), and walk away with hope—hope that life after loss isn’t just possible but can be extraordinary. Celebrated by the likes of BBC, Channel 5, Vogue, and Women’s Health UK & Australia, The Grief Gang has become a global voice in breaking the silence around grief. Am…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T22:19:07.201180+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grief-gang-1198525"},"episode":{"title":"The Year of Firsts: Grief, Growth, and Starting Over","slug":"the-year-of-firsts-grief-growth-and-starting-over","published_at":"2024-10-22T23:00:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grief-gang-1198525/the-year-of-firsts-grief-growth-and-starting-over","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grief-gang-1198525","url":"https://shows.acast.com/thegriefgang/episodes/the-year-of-firsts-grief-growth-and-starting-over","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/61853de864f92b00193bfaae/e/671771dd30187dfb6c5d323b/media.mp3","summary":"Welcome to season 7! In this episode, I'm diving into the journey of navigating the year of firsts after the death of my friend, Poppy. I explore how grief impacts our personal and professional lives, the ways disassociation can emerge as a coping mechanism and can actually be beneficial, and the unexpected lessons I've learned in healing and personal growth. You’ll also hear for the first time on the podcast what it has been like starting a business in the midst of the most emotionally weighted time of my life. Key Topics Covered: • Grief and the “Year of Firsts”: What navigating the year of firsts has been like for me, even with 8 years of grief under my belt already. My unexpected pleasant experience of Poppy's 1 year anniversary and what it has taught me, once again. • Coping with Disassociation: Understanding and sharing how disassociation as a coping mechanism during intense grief has kept me afloat and it's positives to me. • Building a Business During Grief: My insight into starting a business while navigating personal loss. It feels really good to be back and I hope you enjoy this episode and the season ahead! Big love, Amber x Connect with The Grief Gang community: Enquire about Grief Gang 1:1 and group circle mentoring here Book onto a Grief Gang group circle here Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube TikTok Substack Website If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Share this episode with someone who might need to hear it today! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thegriefgang . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Welcome to season 7! In this episode, I'm diving into the journey of navigating the year of firsts after the death of my friend, Poppy. I explore how grie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3415,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-grief-gang-1198525/episodes/the-year-of-firsts-grief-growth-and-starting-over/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grief-gang-1198525/the-year-of-firsts-grief-growth-and-starting-over.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}