Room To Grieve
Two British mothers have raw, unscripted conversations about life after both losing their teenage children to brain cancer in the same year.
This is an unfiltered audio diary of two women navigating the immediate aftermath of unimaginable loss. Karen and Bec treat the podcast as a personal catch-up, discussing the physical and emotional toll of grief, the strain on their health and families, and the absurdity of everyday life continuing. They explicitly reject polished narratives and "political correctness," offering a raw look at the messy, repetitive, and sometimes "boring" reality of their new normal. [6D4cQtQP2Zs]
“The hosts' shared, highly specific trauma—losing a teenage child to the same disease in the same year—creates a unique and deeply empathetic dynamic. Their commitment to showing the unvarnished truth, including their own emotional struggles and admittedly unpolished production, sets it apart from more structured, expert-led grief podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Karen and Bec, "Room To Grieve" is a weekly podcast where two mothers talk through their grief after both losing a child to brain cancer in 2023. Their children, Emily (16) and Bradley (18), are at the center of their ongoing, honest conversations. The hosts share their personal journeys, mixing tears with humor, in an effort to create a supportive space for anyone experiencing loss.
Credentials & credits
- Lived Experience: Bereaved Mother
When new episodes drop
- 01Karen Finally Gets to Say What She Really Thinks About BecJun 8, 2026 · 10 min
- 02The Emotions Nobody Talks About After LossMay 25, 2026 · 30 min
- 03“Grief and Dealing with big issues in every day life”May 11, 2026 · 48 min
- 04"Carrying Love & Honour Through Multiple Family Losses : Esther's Story 'Apr 20, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 05"Grief - Be Curious not Judgemental"Apr 6, 2026 · 59 min
- 06Sleep Patterns when Grieving" - Room to Grieve PodcastMar 30, 2026 · 48 min
Notable episodes
- 01Brad's Story: Doctor's gave up and left Brad to die
Co-host Bec tells the full, harrowing story of her son Bradley's diagnosis and the family's fight for his care. It's a foundational episode for understanding her perspective and the trauma that fuels the podcast.
- 02Mum Shares heart-wrenching story of losing a child to cancer: Emily's Story
Co-host Karen shares the story of her daughter Emily's illness and death. This episode, along with Brad's Story, provides the essential context for the entire podcast series.
- 03The Emotions Nobody Talks About After Loss
This episode exemplifies the show's core premise: a raw, subdued conversation about the conflicting feelings of guilt and happiness, and the physical, gut-wrenching experience of grief triggers.
- 04Karen Finally Gets to Say What She Really Thinks About Bec
Recorded solo by Karen, this episode showcases the hosts' dynamic and the show's philosophy, as she passionately defends the need to be honest about how grief can be repetitive and 'boring,' not just entertaining. [6D4cQtQP2Zs]
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is a simple, two-way conversation that feels like listening in on a private, supportive phone call. The hosts, Karen and Bec, are candid about their low production skills, and the audio can be inconsistent. [7, _tinYCza3mY] Episodes are a mix of intense emotion, tears, and dark humor, often beginning with a simple "How are you?" before diving into the week's struggles. [5B207Jfja4A]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “How are you?”
- “Are you scared that the memories will be gone?”
- “How do you feel about feeling numb?”
- “How much different do you think it would be if [the person] hadn't died?”
- “How do you calm yourself down?”
Signature segments
- · Intro/Outro: "Grab yourself a cuppa, find a comfortable spot, and we'll journey through grief together."
- · Personal health and life updates
- · Gallows humor and inside jokes
- · Discussions about signs from their children
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically others who have experienced profound loss, such as parents who have lost children or spouses, and who are often transforming their grief into advocacy or community support. [rB5C39P2Q-Q, kAp8ZvmB2xk] They also occasionally speak with professionals in the grief and coaching space.
- Estheron "Carrying Love & Honour Through Multiple Family Losses : Esther's Story '
- Jaime Bennetton "Grief - Be Curious not Judgemental"
- Molly Fentonon "Molly - A 23 year olds Raw Truth about living with a Brain Tumour"
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Estimated: The podcast is ad-free. A suitable sponsor would be a brand in the mental health, wellness, or memorial products space. Any partnership would require extreme sensitivity to the subject matter and the hosts' raw, non-commercial approach.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Room To Grieve?
- The hosts are Karen and Bec, two mothers from the UK who both lost a teenage child to brain cancer in 2023.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released every Monday at 8am GMT (UK Time).
- What is the format of the show?
- It's an informal, conversational podcast between the two hosts, often structured as a personal catch-up. They sometimes feature guests who share their own stories of loss.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and podcast platforms like Podbean.
- How can I contact the hosts?
- They provide an email address, [email — gated], and links to their Instagram and Facebook pages in the episode descriptions.
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