Rephonic
Artwork for Worst Club Ever

Worst Club Ever (A Child Loss Podcast)

Allie Kramer
Grief
Child Loss
Mental Health
Theo
Prolonged Grief
Brain Cancer
DIPG
Community Support
Parenthood
Trauma
Grief Treatment
Psychiatry
Trauma Therapy
Pediatric Health
Family
Support For Dying Children
Death
Grief Counseling
Parenting After Loss
Childhood Cancer Awareness

Welcome to the Worst Club Ever - the club of people who have lost a child. We're really glad you found us, and we're so sorry you're here. Losing a child is a horrific experience unlike any other; if you're looking for understanding, resources and community, you've come to the right place. Join bereaved mom and licensed psychotherapist Allie Kramer as she sets out to rebuild her life after the lo... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes10Foundeda year ago
Categories
Health & FitnessMental Health

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Worst Club Ever

Latest Episodes

What is it like to parent another child after losing a child? To welcome a new baby into a grieving heart?

In the final weeks of Allie's pregnancy, she explores all of the complicated feelings about bringing a new life into the world less than two y... more

Do you ever wish you could ask your therapist what it's like to sit across the couch from you? This week on Worst Club Ever, Allie has this very conversation with her own therapist, Susan Reedy, one of the most essential members of her support system... more

What does it mean to build a grief community? When faced with as devastating and uncommon a loss as the death of one's child, many bereaved parents find themselves seeking others who have walked a similar path, and find so much comfort in joining sup... more

How do you prepare anyone for death, let alone a child? YOUR child? It's something no parent should ever have to face, and yet, many of us have had to.  And when this impossible scenario arises, how on earth do you handle it? Do you tell your child e... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
Pod Save America
Pod Save AmericaCrooked Media
We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard ThingsTreat Media and Glennon Doyle
This American Life
This American LifeThis American Life
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion

Recent Guests

Maya Thompson
Writer and advocate for childhood cancer awareness.
Rockstar Ronan Foundation
Episode: Having Another Child After Loss with Maya Thompson
Larry Carlat
A bereaved father and grief coach who leads child loss support groups.
Author of A Space in the Heart
Episode: Finding a Grief Community with Larry Carlat
Kelsey Mora
Dual-certified child life specialist and licensed therapist
Episode: Supporting a Dying Child with Kelsey Mora
Nancy Turret
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in prolonged grief and trauma
Center for Prolonged Grief
Episode: Prolonged Grief with Nancy Turret

Host

Allie Kramer
Host of the Worst Club Ever, a licensed psychotherapist and bereaved mother, Allie Kramer shares her personal journey after losing her son and the insights gained from her professional background to help navigate grief.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • A massively important conversation about grief and child loss

    Taking pain and turning it into art and community is one of my favorite things about human beings. Allie and Mike have done exactly that X 1000.

    I can imagine this gorgeous podcast offering comfort and validation for other bereaved parents and families and hope it reaches anyone who needs it.

    Thank you for sharing Theo’s story with all of us. It is deeply moving and profoundly human. The world is a better place for knowing Theo’s light and your immeasurable love for him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    airbear0424
    United States7 months ago
  • Beyond powerful

    This podcast is not just for parents who are or who have navigated such a harrowing and beyond devastating experience- it’s for anyone who wants or needs their heart to crack wide open. The thoughtful, tender and brave way you take the listener in to your beautiful, wise, light filled Theo and to your own inner lives to is so powerful and transformative. I

    have been changed by listening. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel6010
    United States7 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    Allie & Mike put all of their collective talents to work to honor the memory of their son Theo & to help other families who face similar journeys. As a former radio broadcaster & seasoned podcast producer, I can tell you that it didn’t get better than this in terms of authenticity, honesty, production values, music composition & everything else. It should win awards but, more importantly, it is a great gift to all of us. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yoshfay
    United States7 months ago
  • Theo

    Thank you for sharing Theo with us. His beautiful soul inspires me. The flower will stabilize. His little voice caring for the flower.

    And Why not today.

    Sending lots of love to Theo’s sweet family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4 the love of 4
    United States7 months ago
  • Love

    I’m incredible moved by Theo and your family. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G Hayes
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The production quality is noted as exceptional, often highlighted for its emotional depth and the skillful weaving of music and memories that enhance the storytelling.
This podcast is a beautifully authentic exploration of grief and the complexities surrounding child loss, striking a chord with listeners who relate to its heartfelt narratives.
Listeners appreciate the balance of personal stories with professional insights, finding a rare source of connection and understanding in the discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Having Another Child After Loss with Maya Thompson
Q: What was your feelings when you got pregnant?
Initially excited, but then reality set in that every possibility felt like a ticking time bomb.
Finding a Grief Community with Larry Carlat
Q: What would you tell newly bereaved parents?
Whatever you're feeling in the beginning, that's what you should be feeling.
Supporting a Dying Child with Kelsey Mora
Q: What do you see commonly regarding parents withholding information about how dire their child's situation is?
Parents often withhold information about the diagnosis, impacting communication.
Supporting a Dying Child with Kelsey Mora
Q: How does a parent support their kid through this?
By reframing how they typically support their child to adjust to the critical illness state.
Supporting a Dying Child with Kelsey Mora
Q: How do you even approach beginning a session with a parent whose child is dying or has the possibility of dying?
Meeting parents right where they're at and establishing trust first.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Worst Club Ever

What is Worst Club Ever about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast addresses the deeply painful experience of losing a child and offers support, resources, and community for those navigating grief. The host, a bereaved mother and licensed psychotherapist, shares her journey after the devastating loss of her own child to brain cancer, looking to rebuild her life while fostering connections with other parents and professionals. Conversations with grief experts, therapists, and fellow bereaved parents explore the complex landscape of child loss, examining themes of love, loss, trauma, and recovery. The heartfelt narratives and emotional depth present a significant source of comfort and understanding for listeners facing similar hardships, highlighting the importance of community in healing from s... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Worst Club Ever?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Worst Club Ever. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Worst Club Ever and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Worst Club Ever get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Worst Club Ever, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Worst Club Ever?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Worst Club Ever, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Worst Club Ever have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Worst Club Ever has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Worst Club Ever?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Worst Club Ever:

1. The Daily
2. Pod Save America
3. We Can Do Hard Things
4. This American Life
5. The Ezra Klein Show

How many episodes of Worst Club Ever are there?

Worst Club Ever launched a year ago and published 10 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Worst Club Ever?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Worst Club Ever?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Worst Club Ever from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Worst Club Ever?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Worst Club Ever. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Worst Club Ever?

Recent guests on Worst Club Ever include:

1. Maya Thompson
2. Larry Carlat
3. Kelsey Mora
4. Nancy Turret

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days