Good Mourning
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsGood Mourning shines a light on what loss is really like with honesty, hope and humour. Hosts Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn are two mates who are authentic, truthful, a little bit sweary, and on a mission to help others feel less alone.
Sal and Im chat with inspiring guests about grief, mental health, resilience, and self-development – no topic is taboo. It's more than just a podcast; it's a supportive community where you'll find understanding and connection. Whether you're seeking honest advice, relatable stories, or transformative support for life's challenges, Good Mourning is your go-to resource.
Join the Good Mourning community for additional support. Connect with us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or visit www.goodmourning.com.au.
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Coping When Relationships and Friendships End
April 18, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this highly requested episode, we dive into all the different emotions and challenges people face when relationships end with romantic partners, close friends, or family members. Through candid conversations we share practical coping strategies and community experiences, offering a beacon of hope for those grappling with the aftermath of relationship loss. A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful Funerals Join our grief support membership waitlist here. Buy our book ...
The Power of Grief Dreams with Dr Joshua Black
April 04, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 47.6 MBIf you've ever wanted to know more about your grief dreams and what they are, today's guest will fascinate you. Dr. Joshua Black is a grief researcher, host of the Grief Dreams Podcast and the leading academic expert in grief dreams whose work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. We explore what grief dreams can mean, what they teach us, the most common types, the difference between grief dreams and visitation dreams, and more. Connect with J...
How to Cope with Grief at Work
March 21, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes - 44.4 MBReturning to work after a loss can be one of the most challenging experiences. Given that we spend a third of our lives at work, it’s essential to know how to cope with grief at work. In this episode, we share the experiences and advice from our community about grieving and working and how to support yourself and others. Whether you’re coping with loss or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen. A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful Funerals Connect wi...
Grief, Sleep and Understanding Your Chronotype with Olivia Arezzolo
March 14, 2024 18:00 - 45 minutes - 36 MBIn today's BONUS episode, Olivia Arezzolo, Australia's leading sleep expert, joins us. We pick Olivia's brains about why grief impacts our sleep, common sleep misconceptions, identifying your chronotype and how that can be a game-changer, and sleep hygiene's do's and don'ts. Olivia dissects sleep science into easily digestible advice. Whether you're grieving or not, we can all learn a lot from this conversation. Connect with Olivia at oliviaarezzolo.com.au. Connect with us Join our grie...
The Neuroscience of the Grieving Brain with Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor
March 07, 2024 18:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBHave you ever wondered how grief impacts your brain? Today, we are joined by the renowned grief neuroscientist and psychologist Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor, author of The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. Mary Frances is the authority on the neurology of grief, and in this conversation, she shares her scientific research and practical knowledge about how our brains respond to loss. It's a fascinating must-listen for anyone coping with grief or supportin...
Imogen’s Untold Story: Unravelling a Web of Lies
February 29, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWe’re back with a brand new season of Good Mourning, and in this first episode, Im delves into the untold parts of her story following her mother’s suicide in February 2020. In the depths of her grief, Im unearthed a devastating revelation – the person her mother had married was not at all who she said she was. In the following months, Im went on to investigate who this woman was, and what she uncovered was unbelievable. She shared her story with Journalist Emily Baker late last year on...
BONUS: How to Survive Christmas When You’re Grieving
December 14, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 26.3 MBAh, Christmas – it’s a tough time of year when you’re grieving. So today we’re sharing your experiences and tips on how to get through the festive season. If you need some griefy solidarity or to hear you’re not alone, then this episode is for you. Connect with us Visit our website for more support and resources here Join our grief support membership waitlist here. Buy a SIGNED COPY of our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: https://goodmourning.com.au/sh...
Our 100th Episode! How Grief Evolves – Our Reflections and Yours!
November 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIt’s our 100th episode and Season 7 finale! To honour this milestone, we reflect on how our grief has evolved since starting the podcast three years ago. We also share messages and reflections from our community of listeners on their grief journey. Connect with us Join our grief support membership waitlist here. Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcast Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast Share your story on My ...
A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife with Eben Alexander
October 26, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 41 MBHarvard Neurosurgeon Eben Alexander joins us to share his incredible near-death experience and what it taught him about life. Eben is the author of several incredible books, including the bestselling Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife, which he joins us to talk about. In 2008, he was put into a medically induced coma after falling gravely ill with acute bacterial meningoencephalitis, which has a 90% mortality rate. What happened from there is against all odds. His...
BONUS: Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Samantha Payne
October 14, 2023 18:19 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBWe are joined by Samantha Payne, co-founder and CEO of The Pink Elephants Support Network, for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Sam shares the impact of miscarriage, how to support yourself and others, and how she’s advocating for change. Join our grief support membership waitlist here. Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcast Check out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.au Hosted o...
Rebuilding Your Life as a Widow with Karen Sutton
October 12, 2023 20:37 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Karen Sutton, who lost her husband Simon suddenly in 2016. As the UK’s first widow coach, she shares the tools and strategies she’s learned to rebuild her life as a single parent to two young girls. We explore the magnitude of secondary losses as a widow, navigating changing social dynamics, the most common experiences she hears from her widowed clients, and why there are no stages of grief. Find out more about Karen here. Connect with us Share your s...
Your INCREDIBLE Signs Stories (Part 2)
September 28, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBWe’re back for part two, sharing more of your signs and spirituality stories. Connect with us Join our grief support membership waitlist here. Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcast Share your story on My Tributes here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grief, Relationships and Boundaries with Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams (aka What’s Your Grief)
September 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams, who some of you may recognise as founders of the popular grief support website What’s Your Grief, and authors of the book under the same name. As mental health professionals working in the field of grief and loss, we got to pick their brains about why relationships change after loss, grieving complicated relationships (ambiguous grief), grieving styles, and the importance of boundaries and how to set them. No matter your ...
Signs and spirituality plus incredible community stories
September 07, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 29.6 MBWe’re back discussing another fan-favourite topic – signs and spirituality. Join us to hear about our recent signs stories, Im's psychic reading, and hear some incredible community signs stories. Heads up – we absolutely lose it at the end. Apologies in advance.😅 A huge thanks to today’s sponsor, LONITÉ. With LONITÉ, families can find solace in knowing that their loved one's memory will be preserved in the most thoughtful and personalised manner. To find out more about their incredible me...
Coping with Pet Loss with Dr Katie Lawlor
August 31, 2023 21:44 - 32 minutes - 28.7 MBCoping with Pet Loss with Dr Katie Lawlor We are joined by pet loss psychologist, Dr Katie Lawlor, to talk about how to cope with pet grief. Connect with us GRAB A TICKET to our grief and the body workshop here Join our grief support membership waitlist here. Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcast Check out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.au Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodc...
Our other halves, Ant and Ben, are on the pod!
August 24, 2023 19:00 - 59 minutes - 45.9 MBThis is a hilarious (and also very important) conversation. Today, we’re joined by our other halves, Ant and Ben, to get their perspectives on grief as the person supporting. We find out their take on the day that changed our lives, what their grief journey has been like, how they coped with being there for us, what they’ve learnt and the advice they’d give for partners and spouses supporting someone who is grieving. Connect with us GRAB A TICKET to our grief and the body workshop here ...
Resilient Grieving with Dr Lucy Hone
August 17, 2023 19:00 - 59 minutes - 45 MBHow can you cultivate resilience in the face of loss? That's the topic of today's conversation, and we're joined by TED speaker and author of Resilient Grieving, Dr Lucy Hone. An award-winning 'pracademic' and Director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience, Lucy knows the magnitude of grief well. In 2014, her 12-year-old daughter Abi died in a car crash – a tragedy that led Lucy to turn her focus to resilience and grief. We discuss taking an active approach to recovery a...
“Is it wrong to say that I feel okay?”
August 10, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes - 34.5 MBToday it’s just the two of us catching up on all things grief. We answer a listener's question about feeling okay five years into her loss and share messages and advice from you all. Plus, we share some exciting news! Connect with us Join our grief support membership waitlist here. Leave us a voice note/ask us a question to be featured on the pod here Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcast Check out our affirmation car...
Getting Real About Grief with Cariad Lloyd
August 03, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Cariad Lloyd, host of Griefcast and author of You Are Not Alone. We have a good natter about all things coping with grief and loss, the importance of humour as a coping tool, and we put the world to rights about some common grief misconceptions (hello, Five Stages). Cariad also shares the impact that losing her Dad, Peter, at 13 had on her, the guilt that followed, and how her grief has evolved. She also has some great advice for those supporting a young ...
Untangling Anxiety with Joshua Fletcher
June 01, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWe’re joined by Joshua Fletcher, aka ‘Anxiety Josh’, a UK-based psychotherapist specialising in working with anxiety disorders, and founder of The School of Anxiety. No stranger to grief, Josh shares his personal journey with anxiety, why we experience anxiety, especially after a loss, how we can reframe our experience with anxiety, coping with panic and fears, and simple tools that he recommends to clients. We loved this conversation about how to cope with anxiety and grief and hope you d...
Visitation Dreams and Connecting to the Other Side with Elisa Donovan
May 18, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWe’re joined by iconic 90s comedy queen, Elisa Donovan, who is the author of Wake Me When You Leave: Love and Encouragement Via Dreams from the Other Side. Elisa shares how visitation dreams played a huge role in her grief, enabling her to create a new relationship with her dad on the other side. She tells us how grief dreams and signs acted as the catalyst for her surrendering to her healing journey, deepening her spiritual experience and giving her a view of life’s bigger picture. There ar...
18 Rounds of IVF, Surrogacy and Hope with Lisa Messenger
May 04, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 38.6 MB18 Rounds of IVF, Surrogacy, and Hope with Lisa Messenger We’re joined by entrepreneur and founder of the Collective Hub, Lisa Messenger, to talk about coming back from rock bottom and building an empire. Lisa walks us through her 8-year journey of 18 rounds of IVF leading to surrogacy, the loss of her Dad suddenly, and what she’s learned about being resilient during hard times. Find out more about Lisa, buy her books, and connect with her here. Connect with us Buy our book Good Mourn...
Boundaries, Grief and the Joy of Saying No with Natalie Lue
April 20, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBWe’re joined by Natalie Lue, boundaries expert and author of The Joy Of Saying No which is a simple plan to stop people pleasing, reclaim boundaries, and say yes to the life you want. This is SUCH a juicy episode. So often in grief, we can feel stretched thin and our relationships change, and we may not know how to set boundaries or that we even need them. In this conversation we learn ALL about pleasing people, and how to spot if you are one. Natalie also shares her personal experience wi...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: Big life event coming up? Listen to this…
April 10, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 22.9 MBWeddings, birthdays, and family holidays (to name a few) can quickly go from being really exciting to absolute anxiety-inducing and triggering events that you dread because your person is no longer here. You are not alone. We asked our community how they cope with big life events after loss and what to do if a grief bomb hits when you're watching your best mate walk down the aisle with their dad when yours is no longer here… Connect with us Grab a ticket to our upcoming event at Vivid Sydn...
Healing trauma and anxiety and the power of signs with Gabby Bernstein
April 06, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 26.9 MBIn today’s episode, we’re joined by New York Times best-selling author and renowned spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein. We discuss addiction and how it manifests itself, overcoming trauma and core wounds, identifying socially acceptable destructive patterns, the mind-body connection, and the power of somatic healing. Gabby even shares a special tool she’s been working on for coping with anxiety, so be sure to listen out for it! Gabby is the queen of manifesting and trusting in the univer...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: Grief and Sex
March 28, 2023 11:44 - 40 minutes - 27.1 MBToday’s episode is focused on a big topic that can sometimes feel a little taboo to talk about still (although it shouldn’t be)...grief and sex. Sex is such a huge part of life, and after a loss, some people can’t entertain the thought, while for others sex is a coping tool. Join us for a fascinating deep dive into your experiences, tips, and advice on sex and grief. Connect with us Grab your copy of our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/g...
Grief, Trauma and Bearing the Unbearable with Dr Joanne Cacciatore
March 23, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe are joined by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, best-selling author, professor, and expert on traumatic death, and the foremothers of grief education. She is also the founder of the MISS Foundation and the Selah Care Farm and a Zen priest. We talk about defining traumatic loss, how our body reacts to trauma, how she coped with the death of her baby daughter, coping after losing an animal, how to grow your “grief muscle”, plus much more. Find out more about Jo and connect with her at centerforlossa...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: Coping when people say the wrong thing
March 13, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.95 MBToday we are talking about how to handle platitudes – you know, the clichés and ill-fitting statements. We share tips and advice from our community on how to cope with seemingly well-meaning (but a little offhand) comments from others. Want to get involved with our next Grief Tip Tuesday? Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast to find out how. Connect with us Our book, Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, is OUT NOW. Grab your copy here: linktr.ee/goodmournin...
We Need to Talk About Heartbreak Grief with Jessie Stephens
March 09, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34 MBWe’re joined by Jessie Stephens, writer and author of Heartsick. In this conversation, we unpack why heartbreak is a form of grief that doesn’t get as much airtime but is just as valid. We talk about how a broken heart impacts us, how to cope with the intense pain, what heartache has taught her and how to support someone grieving a relationship. Grab a copy of Jessie’s incredible book, Heartsick, here. Connect with us Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, ...
A Special ‘Tell-All’ Book Launch Episode!
February 27, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBOur book is OUT NOW in Australia and New Zealand! To celebrate the launch of Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, in this special tell-all episode, we answer your questions all to do with our book, including the (often hilarious) writing process, what you can expect to find in it, plus loads more. Don’t forget, our book will be published in the UK, Ireland, and Europe on 9 March and in the US and Canada on 2 May. Grab your copy HERE. Connect with us Reserve your FR...
How Grief Impacts the Body with Meghan Riordan Jarvis
February 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn today’s episode, we’re talking about how grief impacts the body with trauma-informed grief and loss therapist, writer, and TEDx speaker, Meghan Riordan Jarvis. She shares so much goodness in this conversation about the mind-body connection, how grief impacts us on a cellular level, the different grief coping styles, what’s going on in our brain when we feel anxious, plus so much more. Find out more about Megan and connect with her at Meghanriordanjarvis.com Connect with us RESERVE YO...
WE’RE BACK! Join Sal & Im for a catch-up on all things life & grief!
February 16, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 371 MBWe’re back for a new season! In this episode, we get super vulnerable and catch up on what we’ve been up to and life lately, we reflect on our grief journey and answer your questions. We also share a little sneak peek extract from our upcoming book! Connect with us PRE-ORDER our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcast Check out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.au Follow us on Instagram at @goodmou...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: How to survive Christmas
December 05, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBToday we are sharing your experiences and tips on how to cope with Christmas when you’re grieving. PRE-ORDER our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss here: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9W5W25 Or if you’re in the UK, pre-order it here: https://tinyurl.com/3rwbz8r7 Connect with us Shop our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.au Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast Join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Co...
Signs and the Other Side with Laura Lynne Jackson
December 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWe are joined by one of the world’s most renowned psychic mediums and author of The Light Between Us and Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe, Laura Lynne Jackson. We talk about connecting with the other side, asking for and receiving signs, what soul groups are, her spiritual journey plus so much more. Stay tuned for some BIG news, and a magical moment halfway through. PRE-ORDER our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss on Booktopia here: booktopia.kh4ffx.net...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: Parenting through grief
November 21, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 18.4 MBToday we are sharing your experiences and tips on parenting after a loss and talking to kids about grief, and Want to get involved with our next Grief Tip Tuesday? Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast to find out how. Listen to our previous conversations with Julia Samuel here and Claire Bidwell Smith here that both touch on this topic. Thanks to today’s sponsor Duncan & Stone Paper Co. To find out more about their grief journal and other incredible products visit duncana...
Grief, Addiction and Mental Health with Gwen Dudley
November 17, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn today’s episode, we share a raw and honest conversation with TikTok creator, Gwen Dudley. No stranger to grief in her life, Gwen’s partner, Duffy, died in 2021 from a fentanyl overdose. As a recovering addict herself, Gwen shares how we can all be better at understanding the connection behind past trauma, mental health, and addiction, as well as coping with addiction loss. Thanks to today’s sponsor, Griefline. To check out Griefline’s new Knowledge Program, visit knowledge.griefline.org....
GRIEVERS ANONYMOUS: Wishing other people died, sh*t friends & a message of hope
November 09, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 32.3 MBWelcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals and the advice and responses that we'll be sharing throughout this episode are based on our own experiences and insights. If you're really struggling, we recommend that you do seek professional help. Have a griefy question you’d like us to unpack? Holding onto something that you want to get off your chest? Leave us a messag...
Becoming Unstuck After Trauma with Britt Frank
November 03, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWe’re joined by Psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and author, Britt Frank. In this fascinating (and very funny) conversation, we discuss why we can become stuck in our lives (something we might feel after loss) and how we can break through it. Britt shares what trauma can look like, and how we can help ourselves when we’re coping with trauma and grief. We also talk about why anxiety is our superpower and how we can harness our ‘shadow intelligence’. Buy Britt’s book, The Science of Stuck...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: Help! Will the shock ever fade?!
October 24, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBShock is a side of grief that can be difficult to deal with, even after months or years. In this episode, we share our community’s experiences, tips, and advice on coping with shock after a loss. Want to get involved with our next Grief Tip Tuesday? Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast to find out how. Connect with us Shop our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.au Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast Join our private Facebook support ...
Rebuilding from Rock Bottom After Multiple Losses with Meghan Judge
October 20, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWe’re joined by fellow podcaster Meghan Judge to talk about how she rebuilt her life after hitting rock bottom. She bravely shares her experience dealing with multiple losses and a lot of trauma in her life, and how humour has been a key coping tool for difficult times. We also talk about the impact the death of her best friend Julie, had on her, why friendship loss can sometimes be overlooked, and the pain of female friendship breakups. (TW: suicide mentioned). Listen to Meghan’s podca...
GRIEVERS ANONYMOUS: Navigating relationships, the absence of emotion & thoughts on closure
October 12, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26.7 MBWelcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals and the advice and responses that we'll be sharing throughout this episode are based on our own experiences and insights. If you're really struggling, we recommend that you do seek professional help. Have a griefy question you’d like us to unpack? Holding onto something that you want to get off your chest? Leave us a messag...
Life, near-death and building a legacy with Samuel Johnson
October 06, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.1 MBBe prepared to be blown away by today’s guest, Gold Logie-winning actor, breast cancer awareness advocate, and all-round legend, Samuel Johnson. He joins us to talk about why he left his acting career to fulfil his life purpose – and his sister Connie’s dying wish – to vanquish cancer in Australia. Through his incredible organisation, Love Your Sister, Sam has helped raise over $15 million dollars for scientific research to date. No stranger to grief, Sam opens up about his recent near-de...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: Managing “dead-min” (aka death admin)
September 26, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13 MBWe share tips and advice from our community on how to cope with the admin following a death, aka “deadmin”, or be better prepared for its eventuality. Want to get involved with our next Grief Tip Tuesday? Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast to find out how. Thanks to our sponsor for today’s episode, WillPro. Find out more about their services at willpro.com.au. Use the code GOODMOURNING for 25% off. Connect with us Shop our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www....
How to Heal Your ‘Grief Brain’ with Neurologist Dr Lisa Shulman
September 22, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 39.6 MBIn today’s episode, we dive into the science behind how grief impacts the brain with a world-renowned neurologist, author, and widow, Dr. Lisa Shulman. Lisa is the Director of the University of Maryland’s Movement Centre and the author of Healing Your Brain After Loss: A Neurologist’s Perspective on Loss, Grief, and Our Brain. We talk about how losing her husband Bill led her to research how our brains respond to loss and trauma, as well as: Why ‘grief brain’ happens Dissociation and anxie...
GRIEVERS ANONYMOUS: HELP! People have forgotten we’re still grieving!
September 12, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, and the advice and responses that we'll be sharing throughout this episode are based on our own experiences and insights. If you're really struggling, we recommend that you do seek professional help. Have a griefy question you’d like us to unpack? Holding onto something that you want to get off your chest? Leave us a messa...
Finding Healing in Unexpected Places with Indira Naidoo
September 08, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 38.2 MBOur conversation today is with journalist, broadcaster, and author Indira Naidoo. She joins us to talk about the loss of her sister Manika and how she found solace and strength by being in nature. We discuss the shock that comes after a traumatic loss, the impact of sibling grief, and how family members cope differently. (TW: suicide mentioned) Buy a copy of Indira's book The Space Between the Stars here. Thanks to today’s sponsor, Griefline. For more information or to access their suppo...
GRIEF TIP TUESDAY: Surviving really sh*t days
August 29, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.98 MBIn this episode, we share tips and advice from our community on how to get through really griefy (aka sh*t) days, when it all feels too hard. As always, we hope the experiences of others help you feel less alone. Want to get involved with our next Grief Tip Tuesday? Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast to find out how. Connect with us Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast Sign up for our newsletter or shop our affirmation cards at www.goodmourning.com.au Join ...
Lessons from a Near-Death Experience with Kimberly Clark Sharp
August 25, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBWant to know what it’s like to have a near-death experience? Then this conversation is for you. We’re joined by the near-death experiencer, author, and co-founder and President of the International Association of Near-Death Studies (IANDS), Kimberly Clark Sharp. She shares details of her near-death experience when she was 22 and the profound lessons it taught her. Also, as a long-standing facilitator for in-person support group meetings for near-death experiencers, she also gives us t...
GRIEVERS ANONYMOUS: Exhaustion, toxic relationships and the BIGGEST grief confession ever!
August 15, 2022 19:04 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWelcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. Got a griefy question you’d like us to unpack? Holding onto something that you want to get off your chest? Leave us a message here for a chance to feature on an upcoming episode of Grievers Anonymous. No names are mentioned – your secret's safe with us! You can learn more about healing from toxic relationships here. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, and t...
It’s OK That You’re Not OK with Megan Devine
August 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBWe’re back with a new season! To kick off, we're joined by best-selling author, psychotherapist, and grief advocate Megan Devine, whose partner Matt died in 2009. We chat about the cultural narrative to make ‘meaning’ from loss (spoiler: you don’t have to), coping with shock, why our self-esteem takes a hit, navigating relationships, and setting boundaries plus much more. Our sponsor for today’s episode, Grief – a guided journal by Jo Betz can be purchased from www.jobetz.com.au. Listeners...