The Healing Power of Humour in Grief with Cariad Lloyd

Oct 22, 2025

Cariad Lloyd, a talented comedian and host of Griefcast, delves into the profound intersection of grief and humor. She shares raw insights about her father's death and how comedy became her refuge, transforming pain into laughter. Cariad emphasizes the importance of honesty in raising her children about loss and the healing power of shared stories. With her unique perspective, she explores how humor can make the absurdity of death more bearable and discusses crafting children's books that address grief with sensitivity.

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ANECDOTE

Hippie Parents And A Theatrical Church

Cariad grew up with a mix of church, EST/Landmark Forum and woo-woo practices in her family.
She remembers All Hallows church as theatrical and formative, blending spirituality with performance.

INSIGHT

Academic Study Reframes Faith

Studying religious studies shifted Cariad from institution-based faith to a more personal, fluid spirituality.
She realised sacred feeling needn't depend on institutional authority or scripture.

ANECDOTE

A Father's Absence As Tectonic Presence

Cariad says her father’s absence became a constant tectonic feature after he died when she was 15.
She notices his absence most at anniversaries and when her children ask about him.

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Grief, peace, and the search for steadiness of soul - comedian, writer and Griefcast host Cariad Lloyd joins Elizabeth Oldfield to talk about the gift and absurdity of grief.

Cariad opens up about her father’s death, comedy as survival, and the small, sacred acts that keep her grounded. She also shares what it means to raise her kids with honesty about loss and how humour helps us stay human in the face of death.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:42 What is Sacred to you? Cariad Lloyd answers

11:43 Growing up spiritual

18:30 Grief, Spirituality and Doubt

24:32 Grief becomes a part of you

27:14 The Role of Comedy in Grief

35:00 Sharing Grief Stories

38:52 How to be there for people who are grieving

44:07 Are there gifts in grief?

50:02 Death in children's books?

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