Grief is one of the most universal human experiences—and yet it can feel incredibly lonely. In this episode of Loneliless, we speak with Bianca Neumann, Clinical Director at the UK nonprofit Sue Ryder, about the powerful connection between grief and loneliness. When we lose someone, our world can suddenly feel unfamiliar and unstable, and the absence of a loved one can leave us feeling disconnected from others and from the life we once knew. Bianca explains why grief is often invisible, why many people don’t know how to support someone who is grieving, and why the widely known “stages of grief” can actually be misleading. She also shares practical insights on how to support someone in grief, how to stay connected to a loved one who has died, and small ways to soothe yourself when the loneliness of loss feels overwhelming. Whether you are currently grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand the experience of loss, this episode offers compassion, understanding, and gentle guidance. About our guest: Bianca Neumann is Director of Grief and Bereavement at Sue Ryder (UK) and a PhD researcher in Palliative Care at the End of Life Observatory, Lancaster University. She leads the strategic development of Sue Ryder’s national bereavement support and public education work, integrating service delivery, research, and public health approaches to grief. Bianca helped build the foundations of the Grief Kind campaign, develop educational Grief Kind resources, and establish the clinical and ethical basis for Sue Ryder’s first public health focused television campaign on grief.