In this episode, host Karen Lafferty, talks to Emma McElhinney about the journey many women go through in Perimenopause and Menopause and how this often results in feelings of grief and loss. Karen and Emma also discuss the parallels between grief and Menopause and Emma shares advice on what women can do to support themselves as they navigate this journey. 


The Grief no one talks about: Menopause and Women’s Sense of Self.

Trouble with Sunshine, The
Written by Yamile Saied Méndez
Narrated by Frankie Corzo	

A heartwarming story about grief and new beginnings, by Pura Belpré Award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez.

THE TROUBLE WITH SUNSHINE IS IT COMES EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON'T DESERVE IT.

Dorani's mom, Isa, taught her to be bold and challenge the rules if they don't seem fair. People are more important than rules. But she never taught Dorani how to do it all without her. So, when Isa dies on the way to speak with the principal about Dori's latest revolution, Dori loses her voice. Her grief and guilt become the loudest parts of her.

Moving from vibrant Miami to quiet, middle-of-nowhere Wyoming with her aunt feels like the punishment she deserves. She spends most of her time with their newest horse, Sunshine. Sunshine was involved in an accident that's left her skittish and hard to care for. Tia Ivette knows her behavior comes from fear, and she is trying everything to make Sunshine brave again. But Dori knows grief can feel like fear... and grief is just love with no place to go.

Speaking up for Sunshine reminds Dori that the very best parts of her mother live on through her, and so when she starts to notice that the rules at her new school unfairly target specific students, she knows just want her mother would do...

Print edition published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.  Text copyright 2025 by Yamile Saied Méndez.  Production copyright 2025 by Scholastic Inc.  All rights reserved.

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The Trouble With The Sunishine - Audiobook Clip

Part 2 of NHS Mental Health Service Mess. 

NHS Mental Health Service Mess - 2

Differences and different our-looks do not necessarily doom a relationship - might make it tricky...

I Was Never Good Enough

Yes, I like to party, stay at late and be loud
You liked to sit at home, quiet and try and avoid the crowd
I liked the spot-light, I liked to be right
And would never back down

I never write love songs 
but I wrote this song for you
I was never good enough for you and 
You were never bad enough for me

You were a delicate beauty, just like a butterfly
Always drawn to gorgeous things gorgeous in your eye
Always looking for perfection always searching them out
So why did in Hells-name dis you choose me

I never write love songs 
but I wrote this song for you
I was never good enough for you 
You were never bad enough for me

Despite all this we got along, we got along alright
Yes, we used to fight and we often disagree
But we were together for many years and for that there was no guarantee
And in the end we were together, so entwined  so tight

I never write love songs 
but I wrote this song for you
I was never good enough for you 
You were never bad enough, bad enough for me


Not Good Enough

HIGH PLAINS (Bereavement)

This emotional piano instrumental evokes feelings of loss and bereavement with a quiet sense of hope and healing.  Perfect for scenes depicting people comforting those who are grieving and people coming to terms with loss.  Also good for nature and outdoor scenes.

Fly Away Little Hannah

"'The enemy nearly had me in checkmate but God had one more move for me,' said Michelin Star chef, Charles Mcdermid when his life had fallen apart due to drugs and alcohol. Charles’ father was abusive, yet he loved him. His father died when Charles was 16.This badly affected him.  Charles was soon to embark on a career in catering and became a sort after chef. Sadly, his life was marred by substance abuse until Jesus called him by name."

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The Reality with Charles Mcdermid - He Has One More Move for Me

Young, bright female vocalist Daisy returns with another delightful song. This time she reflects on a care-free childhood with a best friend or loving partner. The humorous, mischievous & poignant lyrics are supported by a jaunty retro sounding backing track. (Stem files available.) This is the official follow up to her popular Dream Valley Music track, ‘Follow Me’. Daisy also features in the Dream Valley Music tracks, ‘Falling’, ‘Paint Me Blue’ & ‘My Own Little Heaven’.

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Dream Valley Music - Missing You (Vocal version)

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I Miss when You were Here - Instrumental

I make Christian songs from my Memories, Dreams or Commissions. I have Notebooks filled with my Dreams, so I'll be making a good amount of Music of all kinds :)
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Dudley Anderson was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. After graduating from Bible College in 1990, God opened the way for Dudley to branch out into Christian radio. As a musician and worship leader he developed a heart for Christian music, which became the main thrust of his radio work in South Africa. 

 In 1996 God called Dudley and his family to the United Kingdom where he now works as a radio programme producer and presenter. Dudley also writes a FREE weekly e-mail devotional called, GodTracker, available at surereality.net

Dudley Anderson is married to Karen-Leigh and has two adult children, Kerryn and Ryan.

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This is just small space to speak about the biggest taboo subject in life: death. :-) 
Something we ALL will experience and we all will experience loss. But we silence death to death. Soundcliud is limited, I'm working on another platform to dedicate to this taboo subject we all face.
My # 1 subject is to STOP making bereaved people feel guilty when people without crisis want to have a good time but feel the bereaved spoil their party! Stop putting the burden and blame on bereaved, on sick, on vulnerable people so you can feel selfish. I cover a lot of anger, and it's time for bereaved people to keep speaking out. Louder.

A non-singer songwriter! Writing a series of songs (Double Album) about western philosophy and philosophers while trying to keep them rockin'. These song explore western philosophy inspire by Nigel Warburton's Book "A Little History of Philosophy" and I started writing them to aid my poor muddle memory.

Picked up the Electric Guitar during lockdown after 20 years and haven't looked back - why did I put it away!

Looking at recruiting a proper singer and other band members to make live music once again.

Writing music and playing guitars (inc bass) keeping me sane in a mad world!

Main influence is 70s Rock, but into blues, soul, funk and jazz. I also play the spanish guitar classical guitar and dabble with the ukelele!

Drums provided by Roland "The Boss"

All songs recorded mainly in my kitchen on a Boss BR 80 and refined/remixed (badly) on Audacity!

New tracks tagged #bereavement