A Guide to After Life

In this final episode of mini series on relationships after loss, Dr. Monika Wieliczko discusses the complexities of dating after the loss of a spouse. She emphasises the importance of honouring the memory of a late...

Dr. Monika Wieliczko discusses the challenges of facing societal opinions, setting boundaries with friends and family, and the importance of self-reflection in the grief journey. The conversation emphasises that grief...

In this conversation, Dr. Monika Wieliczko discusses the complexities of dating after loss, focusing on how to navigate conversations about a deceased partner and the challenges faced by parents dating again. She...

In this episode, Dr. Monika Wieliczko discusses the practical aspects of dating after loss, focusing on modern dating apps, preparing for first dates, and identifying red flags. She emphasises the importance of...

Episode 2: Navigating Guilt and Emotional Conflicts In this episode of 'A Guide to After Life', Dr. Monika Wieliczko discusses the complexities of dating after loss, focusing on the feelings of guilt that...

In this episode of 'A Guide to Love After Loss', Dr. Monika Wieliczko shares her personal journey of navigating love after the loss of her husband. She discusses the emotional complexities of dating after loss, the...

Season 2 Reflections We've reached the end of Season 2! Over these past six months, we've heard from 23 incredible voices - psychologists, artists, fellow widows, writers, parents, and researchers. Each person brought...

This week’s conversation is with Natalia Millman—a Ukrainian-born, UK-based artist—whose exhibition Letters to Forever transforms grief into a deeply immersive, multisensory experience. After losing her father in...

This week on A Guide to After Life, Dr. Monika Wieliczko is joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Claire Plumbly to explore the often-overlooked intersection between grief and burnout. Together, they unpack...

What happens when grief is more than just sadness—when it floods your entire system, leaving you feeling unsafe in your own body and mind? This week on A Guide to After Life, Dr. Monika Wieliczko sits down with Dr....

 Grief obliterates the scaffolding of who we once were and we all ask this basic question in the aftermath of a profound loss: what is left of me after you are gone? This is the topic of this week's conversation with...

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why do I still feel so stuck?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?”—this conversation is for you. In this episode, I speak with Karen Sutton, grief coach and widow, about...