Winter on the Farm presenter Jules Hudson opens up about personal losses

Jules Hudson, the presenter of Winter on the Farm, has shared his experience of dealing with multiple losses in a short period of time. The TV show host has been heartbroken since the passing of his father Clifford a year ago, and more recently, the death of his two beloved dogs.

Processing grief and focusing on practical tasks

After the loss of his father, Jules admitted that he initially found it difficult to process his feelings of grief. Instead, he chose to focus on the practical tasks that needed to be done. He acknowledged that it was a challenging experience, saying, "I don't think you ever quite prepare yourself for it. I haven't experienced a huge personal loss like that in my life. I'm lucky to have gotten through to my 50s before having to confront these things."

Jules shared that he made the mistake of trying to push his grief to the back of his mind. He found himself caught up in the administrative tasks that come with the loss of a loved one. "I probably didn't spend enough time dealing with it," he admitted. "I find myself now having to catch up a bit, and it's catching me quite unaware. You can get quite emotional when you least expect it."

The impact of losing beloved pets

Jules also emphasized the significant impact of losing his two black Labradors to cancer. He believes that the death of a pet can be just as devastating as the loss of a person. "You absolutely can put the death of a pet on a par with people," he said. "They are a huge part of our lives."

Confronting grief in nature

In a new episode of Winter on the Farm, Jules went on a mental health walk in the Forest of Dean to confront his grief. He expressed how being in nature allowed him to let go of day-to-day distractions and truly face his emotions. "A walk like that, getting out into the natural world, allows you to get rid of all the day-to-day distractions most of us rely upon to cheer us up," he explained. "You confront these things and it was quite emotional."

Dealing with loss is a personal journey, and Jules Hudson's openness about his own experience can resonate with others who may be going through a similar situation. By sharing his story, he reminds us of the importance of acknowledging and addressing our emotions during times of grief.