A new podcast hosted by Heart FM DJ Jonny Meah will explore grief in all its forms, from sudden loss and anticipatory grief to how bereavement affects work, relationships, identity and mental health.
Bereavement notification and estate management service provider The Estate Registry is headline partner of the Keep it Grief podcast, which the organisation says will help make support for those experiencing loss “more open and human”.
“The new partnership reflects a shared belief that support through grief should be accessible, compassionate and part of everyday life, addressing both the emotional and practical realities that follow loss,” The Estate Registry said.
The podcast – which will air weekly from 18th February – aims to challenge long-standing taboos around grief through open, honest conversation, while remaining warm, human and relatable.
Hosted by Meah (pictured), who presents a daily show on Heart Radio and regularly appears on BBC One, the series will feature selected public figures, listener stories and occasional expert voices, helping to build a supportive community around grief.
Meah will be joined by his close friend Neil Collins on the show, with the pair bringing their lived experiences to the broadcast, following the loss of Meah’s mother to breast cancer and the sudden death of Collins’ fiancée in 2023.
“Grief is something every single one of us experiences at some point, yet we’re still so uncomfortable talking about it,” Meah said.
“Keep It Grief is about changing that – being honest, being human, and recognising that even in the heaviest moments, connection, openness, discussion and expressing your emotions really matter and can help you through those worst moments in life.
“We intend to persuade well-known public figures and listeners to talk more openly about loss without sugar-coating it, while remaining human, relatable and, believe it or not, with a touch of humour too!”
Howard Enders is chief operating officer at The Estate Registry. He said:
“Grief doesn’t begin and end with paperwork, and it certainly doesn’t follow a neat timeline. At The Estate Registry, we see every day how loss affects people emotionally and practically, often at the same time, and often when they feel least equipped to cope.
“That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with Keep It Grief. This new podcast will create the kind of honest, compassionate space that is still missing from many public conversations about loss.
“It recognises that grief is human, complex and ongoing – and that people need both emotional understanding and practical support, not one without the other.
“In partnership with Jonny and Neil, we’re backing a project that treats grief with realism, warmth and respect, and will help to make conversations about loss more open, not something to be hidden away or only addressed in moments of crisis.”
Alongside the audio series, Meah hopes the project will grow into a broader nationwide community, with future live events and audience-led discussions already part of the long-term vision.
The Keep it Grief podcast will be available on all major platforms from 18th February.
