Intoduction to Those Left Behind

What happens when you lose your mum at just 12 years old? And how does grief change when, twenty years later, you lose your dad too?In this episode of Those Left Behind, James sits down with his friend Keeley for an emotional, honest and occasionally funny conversation about growing up without her mum, experiencing loss all over again as an adult, and the memories that continue to keep both her parents close.But Keeley’s story has another fascinating side.Keeley is also a medium, someone who believes she can hear and communicate with those who have died. James shares his own deeply personal experience with Keeley following the sudden loss of his mum, including the extraordinary details and messages that brought him comfort when he needed it most.From childhood grief and family memories to spiritual connections and the possibility that love continues beyond death, this is a conversation that may challenge your beliefs, make you smile and possibly bring a tear to your eye.Because whatever you believe happens after we die, the love we leave behind is very real.Those Left Behind — Conversations About Love, Loss and Everything That Comes After.Recorded via Riverside Studios 22nd Oct 2026Special Thanks to Chesney Hawkes for Giving Permission for me to use His Song For my Theme Tune."Loud" is available to download on all streaming platforms now.https://music.apple.com/gb/song/loud/1781106810Created by 22 Recordings , a branch ofBipolar Disco Productions.

In this episode of Those Left Behind, James talks to Claire about her daughter, Natalie, whose life was taken suddenly by meningococcal septicaemia in December 2015.Claire talks about how quickly an illness that initially seemed ordinary became something devastating, the questions and guilt that can follow such a sudden loss, and the unbearable reality of trying to understand how life can change in just a few hours.But this is not simply a conversation about how Natalie died.It is about the girl her family describe as happy, funny, kind and full of life — with a “radiant infectious smile”, a huge heart, and a future full of plans.Claire also talks about the messages the family received after Natalie’s death from people whose lives she had touched, and how grief has since become intertwined with a determination to raise awareness of meningococcal disease and help prevent other families experiencing the same devastation. A deeply moving conversation about sudden loss, parenthood, memory, and keeping Natalie’s light shining.If you would like to donate to the 'Remembering Natalie Scott page for Meningitis Research click on this link https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/remember-natalie?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLFor more information please visit https://www.meningitis.org/Recorded via Riverside Studios 6th Oct 2026Special Thanks to Chesney Hawkes for Giving Permission for me to use His Song For my Theme Tune."Loud" is available to download on all streaming platforms now.https://music.apple.com/gb/song/loud/1781106810Created by 22 Recordings , a branch ofBipolar Disco Productions.

In this heartfelt episode, Michelle shares the sudden loss of her brother Dan to cancer of an unknown primary, exploring their relationship, the rapid progression of his illness, and the emotional toll on their family during the COVID pandemic. In this heartfelt interview, Michelle shares her profound journey through her brother Dan's illness and passing, highlighting the emotional challenges, support systems, and the enduring bond of sibling love. Her story offers valuable insights for anyone navigating grief and loss.In this heartfelt episode, Michelle shares the sudden loss of her brother Dan to cancer of an unknown primary, exploring their relationship, the rapid progression of his illness, and the emotional toll on their family during the COVID pandemic. In this heartfelt interview, Michelle shares her profound journey through her brother Dan's illness and passing, highlighting the emotional challenges, support systems, and the enduring bond of sibling love. Her story offers valuable insights for anyone navigating grief and loss.Recorded via Riverside Studios 23 Sept 2026Special Thanks to Chesney Hawkes for Giving Permission for me to use His Song For my Theme Tune."Loud" is available to download on all streaming platforms now.https://music.apple.com/gb/song/loud/1781106810Created by 22 Recordings , a branch ofBipolar Disco Productions.

When a mother’s gut says something is wrong, what happens when the system doesn’t listen? Sabrina shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son Leo at 32 weeks, and the devastating days, questions, and silence that followed.Host James Beckley sits with Sabrina for a raw, compassionate conversation about stillbirth, self-blame, and the different ways parents grieve the same child. Sabrina opens up about the moment she knew Leo wasn’t moving, the shock of being told there was no heartbeat, and the unimaginable reality of going home still carrying her baby before returning to give birth to him days later.You’ll hear how grief touched every part of her life, from shutting down emotionally to trying to stay strong for her two daughters, and why she and her husband Craig coped so differently in the aftermath. Sabrina also shares the memories that matter most: holding Leo, dressing him, taking a photo, and making sure he was surrounded by love in his brief time earthside.We break down the guilt that can haunt bereaved parents for years, the weight of being told you’re “lucky” to have other children, and why phrases like “it wasn’t meant to be” can cut deeper than people realize. Sabrina also reflects on the support that helped her survive, including writing to Leo, and the annual family tradition that keeps his memory alive.This episode contains open discussion of stillbirth and baby loss. It’s essential listening for anyone navigating pregnancy after loss, supporting a grieving parent, or wanting a deeper understanding of what baby loss really looks like inside a family. Leo is remembered here not for how he died, but for how deeply he was loved.Recorded via Riverside Studios 23 Sept 2026Special Thanks to Chesney Hawkes for Giving Permission for me to use His Song For my Theme Tune."Loud" is available to download on all streaming platforms now.https://music.apple.com/gb/song/loud/1781106810Created by 22 Recordings ,a branch ofBipolar Disco Productions.

This is an introduction to my new (and first) podcast Those Left Behind. Those Left Behind is a warm, honest podcast about grief, memory and the people we carry with us after they’re gone. Each episode is a relaxed conversation about who someone lost, what grief was really like, what helped, what didn’t, and the little things that still bring that person back. The tone is emotional but not bleak — reflective, human and full of love, humour and memory.