In episode 9 of Series 2, Barbara Sullivan speak Jen Seyderhelm regarding grief in the workplace. They discuss how loss continues to affect employees long after standard bereavement leave ends, and why the silence surrounding grief at work can be so isolating. Jen introduces the concept of "Grief First Aid" a framework designed to help employers and colleagues show up for grieving team members and navigate the fear of saying the wrong thing. They also shed light on "unrecognized grief," validating the profound pain of losing a beloved pet or experiencing a major life change.

🌟 Before We Go

Stick around for our Before We Go segment, where Rob explores how one of the world’s greatest artists channeled deep personal loss into a legendary musical catalog. He reflects on U2 lead singer Bono, whose mother, Iris, died suddenly when he was just 14 years old. Rob discusses how this profound grief mapped the evolution of his music over the decades, echoing through iconic songs like I Will Follow, Mofo, and Lemon.

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This podcast has been produced with the support of the Wicking Trust and the team at 2RPH.