The Happya Life with Clare Deacon

Grief Isn't Just Sadness

10 min · 15. Juli 2026
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đŸȘ·If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022688/fan_mail/new] Most people have a picture of what grief is supposed to look like. And when it doesn't match, when it includes anger, numbness, relief, anxiety, confusion, or waves that arrive at the most ordinary moments, it's easy to wonder if you're doing it wrong. You're not. In this episode, Clare explores what grief actually is in its full and honest range. Not the sanitised version. The real one. The one that changes you, that makes you feel unfamiliar to yourself, that asks a question about who you are now that takes a long time to answer. This episode is held gently, because grief deserves that. And because having the full picture of what grief is, and why it feels the way it does, is one of the most genuinely useful things you can offer yourself or someone you love. If you're in grief, you don't have to carry this alone. A Cuppa and Chat is a free conversation with Clare. Find out more at happya.co.uk or search The Happya Life podcast wherever you listen. Let’s Stay Connected: Your Journey Deserves Support Email Clare Directly: clare@happya.co.uk Music by LemonMusicStudio

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Episode Grief Isn't Just Sadness Cover

Grief Isn't Just Sadness

đŸȘ·If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022688/fan_mail/new] Most people have a picture of what grief is supposed to look like. And when it doesn't match, when it includes anger, numbness, relief, anxiety, confusion, or waves that arrive at the most ordinary moments, it's easy to wonder if you're doing it wrong. You're not. In this episode, Clare explores what grief actually is in its full and honest range. Not the sanitised version. The real one. The one that changes you, that makes you feel unfamiliar to yourself, that asks a question about who you are now that takes a long time to answer. This episode is held gently, because grief deserves that. And because having the full picture of what grief is, and why it feels the way it does, is one of the most genuinely useful things you can offer yourself or someone you love. If you're in grief, you don't have to carry this alone. A Cuppa and Chat is a free conversation with Clare. Find out more at happya.co.uk or search The Happya Life podcast wherever you listen. Let’s Stay Connected: Your Journey Deserves Support Email Clare Directly: clare@happya.co.uk Music by LemonMusicStudio

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