Young men grieve too - with Alfie Watts

Added 03/02/2025

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Young men grieve too - with Alfie Watts | S3 Ep 2

Hayden (16), whose nan died when he was 14, addresses the stigma surrounding young male grief with Alfie Watts, Ambassador, from Race Across the World 2024. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers navigating grief with autism, masking mental health around friends, and finding your passion for the future.

Content warning: death and grief.

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This episode was recorded over Zoom.

Young men grieve too - with Alfie Watts | S3 Ep 2

New Year, same grief, more seasoned | S3 Ep 1

If We Don't Laugh, We'll Grieve in Common | S2 BONUS

Jealousy, what ifs, and growing up grieving | S2 09

Expectations, triggers, and representation of grief in the media | S2 10

Navigating adulthood as grieving young people | S2 08

Getting real with mum: grieving before dad died | S2 07

Dad’s suicide - open mother-daughter conversations | S2 06

Birthdays, anniversaries, and firsts without dad | S2 05

Death, dating and stepparents - experiences after a parent dies | S2 04

How to talk about grief – advice from a Bereavement Support Worker | S2 03

Remembering your person through the waves of grief | S2 02

Growing up with grief and how it shapes young people | S2 01

How do you cope with grief at Christmas? | SPECIAL

Is it okay to feel hope when you’re grieving? | 11

How does grief affect going travelling? | 10

How do you deal with grief at school? | 09

How can grief affect relationships? | 08

Is it okay to laugh about your grief? | 07

How do you deal with grief at university? | 06

What is grief OCD? | BONUS

Can grief cause anxiety? | 05

How do you tell friends you’re grieving? | 04

Do you ever get over grief? | 03

Why is it taboo to talk about grief? | 02

Can you grieve for someone you’ve never met? | 01