Talking Grief is a podcast about what grief really looks like at work, and how we can support one another with more compassion, confidence, and understanding.

Hosted by Rainbow Tomes, Founder of The Grief Therapists, each episode opens an honest conversation with people who’ve experienced grief personally, supported others, or navigated loss within professional spaces. Together, we explore how grief shows up in workplaces, what helps, what doesn’t, and why so many organisations still struggle to respond well.

It’s a space to share stories, challenge myths, and rethink what meaningful support at work can look like.

Talking Grief is for mental health first aiders, managers, leaders, HR professionals, and anyone who wants to build workplaces where people feel seen, understood, and supported, especially when life changes unexpectedly.

• Because grief doesn’t stop at the office door.
• For the people who support people.
• Changing how workplaces understand grief — one story at a time.
• Helping HR, leaders, and teams support grief with confidence and care.

Rainbow Tomes is the Founder of The Grief Therapists and a specialist in grief therapy, education, workplace support, and compassionate leadership. With a background in counselling, coaching, organisational wellbeing, and human-centred training, Rainbow helps individuals and organisations better understand grief and its impact on working life.

Through her work, she teaches leaders, HR professionals, mental health first aiders, and teams how to support people through loss with confidence, clarity, and genuine care.

As the host of Talking Grief, Rainbow brings warmth, insight, and grounded presence to conversations that are often avoided, creating a space where real stories can be shared and meaningful change begins.