Good Mourning (Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn)

All panic, no disco? Us too. Join us for this honest, no-holds-barred conversation where we deep dive into a big topic that can be common if you’re grieving: ANXIETY.

In our latest Up Close and Griefy, we go all out on grief and anxiety, sharing our own personal experiences on how it has affected us both since our mums died. We share how it impacts us including health anxieties, that ever present worry that someone has died, keeping overly busy (to our detriment) and PTSD...and how we manage it.

We also share stories and tips from our amazing Instagram community and answer your questions based on our personal experience. 

E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.au

Instagram: @goodmourningpodcast

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Links

Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell Smith

Some of our recommended products that have helped us manage our anxiety:

Alexis Smart Wholehearted drops

Grief a Guided Journal by Jo Betz

Polarity screens

An extensive list of grief support resources here.

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In this episode, photographer Stepha Doyle bravely shares her story about what it was like to grow up with a parent with a mental illness.

Stepha’s mum, Coleen, was diagnosed with bipolar when Stepha was in her teens. After being hospitalised several times, she tragically took her own life, when Stepha was only 17 years old.

We discuss how she navigated a difficult dynamic, often feeling like a parent to her mother rather than a child, how she coped with her mum’s unpredictable behaviour, and how after her passing she found strength to keep going.

Through such tragedy, Stepha has discovered acceptance through self-expression and has created a life for herself that she loves, despite dealing with such tragedy early in life.

Prepare to be inspired by this courageous, wonderful and sparkly woman. 

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

Links

Lifeline 24/7: 13 11 14, www.lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467, www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Connect with Stepha on Instagram @stepha_doyle

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The day is here! We are pumped to bring you our conversation with one of Australia’s most highly rated psychic clairvoyant and spiritual mediums, David The Medium. As a psychic medium, he has the ability to connect with spirits in the afterlife, and is able to receive messages and provide incredible comfort for people grieving the loss of a loved one.

In this episode, you’ll hear all about how David became a psychic medium, his beliefs about what happens when we cross over, receiving signs from our loved ones, and how we can nurture our own psychic abilities.

We were both incredibly lucky enough to have a session with David shortly after the recording, and in the intro, we debrief on our own personal readings, which were nothing short of mindblowing!

We also put the question out to our Good Mourning community about what you would like us to ask David in our interview, so tune in to find out if your question was answered! 

Whether you’re a sceptic or a fully fledged member of the psychic medium fan club, this conversation is enlightening and uplifting. 

Prepare to feel inspired by this magical man.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

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Links

Connect with David on social media and don’t forget to keep an eye out for his next appointment round in late July 2021.

Instagram @davidthemedium

Facebook /davidthemedium

If you want to learn more about receiving signs, we highly recommend one of our favourite books by Laura Lynn Jackson: Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynn Jackson

Here is the link to our panel discussussion at this year's Vivid Sydney. Tickets go on sale on the 2nd of June, so stay tuned!

www.vividsydney.com/event/ideas/good-mourning-a-new-way-to-think-about-grief

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In this episode, we talk about a big component of grief that isn’t often talked about, and this is guilt.

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Join us as we deep dive into our own personal experiences with grief and guilt and how it has manifested for us. 

We also put a shout out to our community on Instagram to submit your questions, experiences and tips around the topic. We had a massive response. We share your tips, stories and answer your questions on the podcast, so be sure to tune in!

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It seems that guilt is something lots of you are experiencing, so we are really hoping that by covering this topic, you find it helpful.⁠

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Just to say, if you are suffering from feelings of worry and guilt and it is impacting your day-to-day, we do recommend seeking some professional help. It has helped us both massively in our personal lives. 

E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.au

Instagram: @goodmourningpodcast

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The Big Grief Instagram

Grief and Guilt Homework

'Death Guilt' via the Grief Compass

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We are joined by New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Motherless Daughters movement, Hope Edelman, to discuss her latest book, The AfterGrief: Finding Your Way Along the Long Arc of Loss and why grief isn't something to get over, get past, or move beyond.

We discuss how grief can ebb and flow but this doesn't mean that we're 'doing it wrong’ and  why grieving may be a lifelong process, it doesn’t have to be a struggle.

We also dive into Hope’s own personal experience of becoming a mum after losing her mum  when she was 17, how her grief has evolved over time, and how we can reframe the experience of mothering without a mother.

Whether you are curious to know how to navigate grief as the years stretch by, or are perhaps interested in hearing her perspective as a motherless daughter and mum, this conversation will educate and inspire you.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

Links

Buy Hope’s latest book, The AfterGrief: Finding Your Way Along the Long Arc of Loss

And some of her other books we’d recommend are...

Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman

Motherless Mothers by Hope Edelman

https://www.motherlessdaughters.com/

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This week we are joined by Rebecca Jax to talk about sibling loss, and the importance of releasing trauma that is trapped in your body. 

Rebecca shares her story of losing her younger brother, Jack to suicide, and how this experience was a huge catalyst for her healing journey. We talk about how to navigate sibling loss and why it can sometimes be a lesser acknowledged form of grief. 

She shares how she had to hit rock bottom and take herself to the depths of what Jack felt, and how from there left everything behind to spend years on a spiritual journey, learning about somatic healing and how to heal the spirit, mind and body. Today, Rebecca is a trauma informed grief and suicide loss mentor, guiding suicide loss survivors through their healing journey using holistic healing art forms and spiritual principles.

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If you are grieving in lockdown, this bonus episode is for you. We catch up on how long we’ve been in house arrest, how it’s impacting our grief, what we’ve been up to and what’s been getting us through.

We also share some wonderful tips and words of encouragement from our community to get you through this difficult time.

We reveal details about our new private Facebook group, Good Mourning Grief Community. 

You can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1340956019638182

If, like Sal, you feel inspired to blast some 90s dance anthems to boost your lockdown mood, we’ve curated a list of our favourite tunes for you here (and feel free to tag us in your solo dance party Insta stories): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Zoh6N8NktnVO9IHajCpIi

Check out our yoga for grief simple routine created by friend of the podcast, Flo: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSIOCbrhMGy/?utm_medium=copy_link

Check out What's Your Grief's on-line courses: https://whatsyourgrief.com/online-courses/

Here’s a great box breathing tutorial: https://youtu.be/xTy49RSxOGw

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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⁠Guys, we are back with Season 3! To kick things off, here is our conversation with Leslie Kean, investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence For An Afterlife, which also inspired the hit Netflix documentary, Surviving Death.

We talk to Leslie about her fascinating exploration into whether consciousness survives death and discuss the research and evidence that shaped her belief that consciousness lives on after we die.

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We are joined by TV presenter and actress, Lauren Brant Hall, who shares how her sister-in-law, Sandy’s cancer diagnosis and recent passing have reshaped her life’s purpose. 

We talk about what it looks like when you're supporting a family member facing the end of their life. Lauren tells us how she made it her mission to give Sandy the best mental and spiritual support in her last month of life and what that looked like, including a surprise marriage proposal and impromptu wedding.

We talk about all things signs and how Lauren connects with Sandy spiritually. We share tips on how to ask friends and your community for support – something that isn’t always easy to do when you’re grieving. We also discuss the importance of having a “grief sesh” and how to process all the feelings that come with a loss.

Sandra’s dying request was to spread awareness of both what a gift life is and raise awareness of testing for bowel cancer, something that Lauren is doing beautifully.

Be prepared to be moved and inspired by this enlightening conversation.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

Join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

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Links

https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/

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This bonus episode is for you guys – all of you who are remembering a father, father figure, grandfather, husband or child this Father’s Day. We put a shout on our socials to share your tips on how you cope, how you’ll be honouring them and your favourite memories and messages for them. There were so many beautiful responses so thank you to you all. 

We hope that it brings some comfort on a difficult day.

We also put a shoutout on Instagram for the songs that remind you of your Dads and have put them all together in a dedicated Father’s Day Tribute playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Svfkp6hpKj4rQMit1UzUk

If you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

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Welcome to our new weekly segment, Grief Tip Tuesday! This is a shorter episode format and it’s by you all, for you all. Each week we’ll be sharing tips around a specific grief-related topic to provide support from others in our community who are going through a similar experience.

Today's topic is grief and anger, from the deep rage you can feel after someone you love dies, to outbursts over small things. We hope these tips and advice from our community members on how they manage anger will help you.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

Don’t forget, if you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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We’re celebrating one year since we launched the Good Mourning podcast...and what a year it’s been!

We thought we’d record a special anniversary episode where we interview each other about our grief and share a little bit about ourselves. We get a lot of messages from our community asking about our backgrounds and where we’re from, so we thought we’d spill the tea on our personal journeys.

We also share some exciting news about a project we’ve been working on with one of our community members that we can’t wait to bring to you all soon.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for your support of Good Mourning this past year. We love you all and appreciate you being with us along this griefy journey.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

Don’t forget, if you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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Welcome to our new weekly segment, Grief Tip Tuesday! This is a shorter episode format and it’s by you all, for you all. 

Today's topic is grief and loneliness. From feeling isolated in your grief to friends dropping away after the initial months after the death, feeling alone in grief can be common. The purpose of this episode is to remind you that you are not, and provide you with some tips and advice from our community members on how they cope with feelings of loneliness after a loss.

Each week we’ll be sharing tips around a specific grief-related topic to provide from others in our community who are going through a similar experience. If you’d like to get involved, keep an eye out for our Instagram stories!

Don’t forget, if you would like a safe space to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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Welcome back to Grief Tip Tuesday – our weekly episodes full of tips and experiences by you all, for you all.

Today's topic is grief and jealousy. Jealousy can show up in a lot of ways when you are going through a loss. 

You may feel resentment toward people if they seem happy in their life, or you may wonder why you had to experience a big loss and they didn’t. Know that it can be a common emotion in grief and is part of the grieving process. Don’t be afraid to allow it to arise and to feel it!

We hope these tips and advice from our community members on how they cope with grief and jealousy will help you.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

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If you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000

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Today we are talking with the ever-inspiring Kelly Terranova. Kelly’s mum, Jenny, has Huntington's Disease, which is an incurable degenerative neurological disease that is hereditary.

Nothing is off-limits in this chat as we discuss Kelly’s experience with anticipatory grief – a topic that we know has impacted a lot of our listeners but isn’t as widely discussed. It occurs before death is common among people who are facing the eventual death of a loved one, or their own end of life.

It’s an incredibly difficult thing to watch someone you love slowly decline in health – something that Kelly is very open about sharing. 

In this candid conversation, Kelly is incredibly open about the realities of anticipatory grief and seeing her mum decline in health and change over time. She shares how she struggled to come to terms with her mum’s diagnosis, how she put off getting tested, and how she had to hit rock bottom to rebuild her life. She also share some tips and advice for those supporting someone caring for a loved one.

For anyone who is experiencing anticipatory grief, this conversation is for you.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

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If you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

Connect with Kelly on Instagram @kellyterranova_

Find out more, or purchase, The Bees Knees Journal here: https://thebeesknees.co/

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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In today’s episode, we share your experiences and coping strategies for grief triggers, aka “grief bombs”. For those not familiar, a “grief bomb” is what we call when a wave of grief hits you – it can be unexpectedly triggered by something, or come out of nowhere and catch you off guard. 

Thanks to everyone who responded to our call-out on Instagram to share their experience and tips on this topic, we hope that this episode helps you.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

Don’t forget, if you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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Today we are talking with director and producer, Tahyna MacManus, about her experience of having multiple miscarriages and the grief that comes with early pregnancy loss. 

Even though 1 in 4 pregnancies will end in miscarriage, this type of loss can feel like a taboo to talk openly about. After experiencing her first miscarriage in 2017, Tahyna began filming her feature documentary Misunderstandings Of Miscarriage (MuM), which documents her personal journey to understand the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of miscarriage. 

In this deeply personal conversation, we discuss the disenfranchised grief associated with baby loss and how society doesn’t always acknowledge it – even though it is something that many women experience. We talk about how Tahyna overcame her feelings of shame and isolation, tips for partners, and how as a society we can better support and approach this important topic.

Whether you have experienced baby loss or want to support someone who has, we hope this conversation will comfort, educate and inspire you.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

If you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

Links and resources

You can connect with Tahyna on Instagram here: @tahynamacmanus

Watch Misunderstandings of Miscarriage here: www.mumdocumentary.com/the-film

Find out more about The Pink Elephants Support Network and the work they do in supporting women who have experienced miscarriage and early pregnancy loss: www.pinkelephants.org.au/

For some extra support, you might want to connect with these amazing ladies:

Our previous guest and friend of the podcast, Priyanka Saha, is the founder of the Lily Calvert Foundation and The Murmuring of Ten Million, which shares first-hand accounts of pregnancy and baby loss. Connect with Priyanka on Instagram at @the_lilyflower, listen to our podcast interview with her here, or visit www.priyankasaha.com.au.

Laura and Bex host the award-winning podcast, The Worst Girl Gang Ever (TWGGE). They also have a fantastic Instagram account full of supportive resources. You can connect with them at @the_worstgirlgang_ever or check out everything they offer at https://linktr.ee/theworstgirlgangever.

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In today's episode, we talk about a topic that is common in grief, but one we might not always openly discuss: brain fog.

Forgetfulness, feeling like you're walking through thick tar, not being able to think clearly - sound familiar? It turns out it's something many of you have experienced...and it's pretty common.

We share your experiences, tips, and advice on managing feelings of fatigue, memory loss, lack of concentration, and more.

We hope these tips and advice will help you.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

www.goodmourning.com.au

If you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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Today's episode of Up Close and Griefy is a little different from our usual grief topics, it is about receiving spiritual signs from the other side.

This is a popular topic that has been requested by so many of you. We asked our Instagram community over at @goodmourningpodcast to share your experiences and stories with signs and the response was huge. So if you are interested in signs, this is for you! 

We talk in-depth about what signs actually are and our favourite medium Laura Lynne Jackson’s advice on how to ask for them when you are coping with loss. Plus, we share what to do if you have asked for one but have not yet received it. We also share some amazing stories from our grief community about receiving signs from the other side.

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In this bumper episode, we share advice from our community on how to support yourself if you are workin’ and grievin’. We also share tips and ideas for managers and colleagues on how to support those navigating loss.

This conversation is a hotly requested topic from our community, so we hope it will help you support yourself at work.

Alternatively, if you are a colleague or manager, we hope that this episode will inform and educate you on how you can be there for someone in the workplace going through grief.

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

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If you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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Today’s conversation is a powerful one. Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor, psychologist and expert in the treatment of post-traumatic stress. At 94 years old, she has some incredible words of wisdom, courage and comfort to share.

No stranger to grief and trauma, Edith and her family were sent to Auschwitz in 1944 when she was only 16 years old. She has gone on to share her incredible story of trauma, resilience, hope and survival in two bestselling books: The Choice and The Gift. Her work provides powerful lessons on healing and the power of choice and hope – things that many of us need after experiencing loss.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Eger shares her wisdom on how we can help ourselves heal from traumatic experiences in life and why the key is in our pocket. We discuss the gift of forgiveness, the importance of not being a victim in life and how you can find hope in hopelessness, plus much more.

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We share experiences and suggestions from our community on the rituals we can do to honour our loved ones, both every day and on milestone days. Plus we share some of our own personal stories.

Thanks to everyone who responded to our call-out on Instagram to share their thoughts on this topic. We hope that this episode brings some comfort and inspiration.

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Join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000.

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Today’s fascinating conversation on finding balance in grief is with Mary Hoang, Founder and Head Psychologist at The Indigo Project, an online psychology practice that thinks creatively about mental health. 

She is also the author of Darkness is Golden, a book that explores the painful parts of our lives that we tend to gloss over, like grief and trauma.

Mary shares so many profound nuggets of wisdom throughout this conversation. A key message from this episode is how important it is to take a break from grief and not let your loss define you. She shares why it’s key to find balance, which isn’t always easy, but something we need to do when processing loss.

Mary shares her perspective on how to cope with numbing distractions that might be holding up our healing. We discuss the two-factor model of grief that many of us can identify with, which is either distracting ourselves from grief or leaning into grief too much. We also explore why a loss might bring up other unmet grief and the psychology around why we don’t easily allow ourselves to feel joy when we are grieving. 

We had a big “A-HA” moment around this, so make sure you tune in all the way through, there are some wonderful insights in this conversation.

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Knowing how to show up for someone grieving is so important. Today’s episode is full of tips from our community about how to support someone who is grieving. Whether that’s a friend, partner, family member, neighbour or colleague.

We share your amazing insights into the things people might not realise about grief and loads of great ideas about what you can do to be there for someone, no matter how long it’s been. Thanks as always to everyone who contributed and shared their tips. ❤️

So if you know anyone who might be interested to learn, share this post and the episode. The more awareness we can raise about grief and how to show up, the better! 

Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.

Join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.

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We’re ending the year with a wrap-up of our best (and funniest) bits from the podcast in 2021. Boy, have we had a year!

Throughout this past year, we have had some life-changing conversations with healers, learned from some of the world leaders on grief and trauma, delved into the spiritual side of loss, and got really, really real. We wanted to share some of the highlight moments with you from our incredible guests. Thanks to you all for being with us on this journey of tears, connection, and many, many laughs. We hope this episode brings some comfort, wisdom or at the very least, a good chuckle.

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Trigger warning: this conversation includes the topic of suicide. Welcome back to season four of Good Mourning! This week, psychotherapist, grief expert, author and all-around brilliant human, Julia Samuel MBE, joins us to dig deep into big questions around the grieving process. We discuss:

• Living losses – what they are and how we can learn to accept them 
• Complicated grief disorder – is it ok to grieve for a long time?
• How to cultivate resilience in grief
• How grief shapes our identity and self-esteem 
• Dealing with difficult emotions
• How grief can be passed down in families, generation to generation

We hope you take as much away from this thought-provoking and wickedly witty conversation as we did.

Thank you so much for listening, supporting, and spreading the word about Good Mourning. If you enjoy the pod and find it helpful, we’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the incredible guests we have coming up! 🎧

Links and further reading

• Julia has created the amazing The Grief Works App. Find out more and use this link for 10% off
• Pre-Order Every Family Has A Story: How We Inherit Love And Loss by Julia Samuel
• Buy Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death and Surviving by Julia Samuel.
• Buy This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings by Julia Samuel.

Connect with us

Grief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you’re grieving, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.

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This week we are joined by two incredible ladies, whose stories you won’t believe until you hear them. Ell Pullin and Lotte Bowser are two friends brought together by the unimaginable loss of their partners, world champion snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, and UK music agent Ben Kouijzer. Both Ben and Chumpy are known for their magnetic energy, their passion for life and music, and they have both left a huge imprint in the lives and hearts of everyone who knew them. 

Shortly after Chumpy’s sudden death while out spearfishing in July 2020, Ellidy announced a miracle pregnancy with his baby after finding out about a procedure called postmortem sperm retrieval. After two rounds of IVF, Ellidy gave birth to Minnie Alex Pullin in October 2021.

Lotte recounts her harrowing experience of when she flew to Mexico in October 2020 where Ben was undergoing alternative cancer treatments to try and save his life. One morning Ben was rushed into hospital and separated from Lotte after contracting Covid-19. Devastatingly, this was the last time she saw him alive. 

Lotte and Ellidy are also both experiencing cumulative grief, after losing their dads only a short time after their partners died. Their bravery and resilience is nothing short of admirable, and this conversation is one that we are both thankful to have been a part of. 

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Friendships play a big part in the role of recovery after loss. But, experiencing shifts in your inner circle can be common. In this episode, we share stories, tips, and perspectives from our community on how to cope when friendships change. We chat about how to navigate awkward situations with others, the importance of setting boundaries and why grief can mean a new season of friends. 

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Our conversation with manifesting coach and body positivity queen, Allira Potter, will inspire how you think about self-love and boundary setting in grief. No stranger to loss, Allira shares how losing her mum at 17 and hitting rock bottom set her on the path to where she is now. She shares how to tap into your spiritual side and utilise the power of manifesting to help you get through tough times.

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In today’s episode, we talk about the expectations versus the reality of grief. We share our personal experiences with the surprising parts of grief, as well as tips and stories from our community.

Some of the many misconceptions we cover are:

• Feeling sad 100% of the time
• Different grieving styles 
• Finding meaning from grief
• That the death loss is the only form of grief
• The five stages of grief 
• Getting “over” grief, or “moving on”
• Being intimate after losing a partner

Resources mentioned:

Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell-Smith

Anxiety Josh on Instagram @anxietyjosh

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In today’s conversation with renowned grief expert and author, David Kessler, we explore the concept of “acceptance” and what it really means.

No stranger to grief, David lost his son to addiction in 2016. He candidly talks about how to cope with feelings of shame and guilt that can accompany this type of loss. We discuss feeling pressure to create purpose from pain and pick David's brains about what finding meaning in loss actually looks like. Spoiler alert – it's much simpler than you think. ​​

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One of the most surprising parts of grief is just how absolutely exhausting it can be, often it feels like a constant full-body fatigue. We share stories and tips from our community on things that can help. 

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In today’s episode, we are exploring all things widowhood and what it’s like to find love again after losing your significant other. Our guests Nikki Shah and Nick Kelly met and fell in love after both being widowed years apart, and they joined us to candidly share their experiences.

Nikki’s partner, Mike, died from cancer in January 2018. Nick’s wife, Nicole, died in January 2020 from a rare form of cancer, leaving Nick to be a single parent with their young son, Xander. As well as sharing their personal experiences with grief, we cover so many elements including what it’s like to date again, managing the opinions of others, and introducing children to new partners.

If you’d like to find more information about Nikki and the important work she does, visit www.mymuse.com.au.

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Mother's Day can be a tough one to get through, so this is a bumper episode packed full of solidarity for you, no matter what you're situation – if you are remembering your mother, child, grandmother, a mother figure, an estranged relationship or longing to be a mum this Mother’s Day. We share your tributes, tips on how you cope, and your favourite memories and messages for them. We hope that it brings some comfort on a difficult day.

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Grief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you’re grieving, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.

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In today’s conversation, we are joined by author, co-founder of Modern Loss, and all-around “grief veteran”, Rebecca Soffer. As witty as she is wise, she knows a thing or two about grief – by the time she was 34, both of Rebecca’s parents had died a few years apart. We talk about how grief is a sneaky b*tch, and to manage the fear and anxiety that can manifest when it creeps up on you, especially when multiple people die within a short space of time. 

We also cover:

• Cumulative grief 
• How to cope with feeling guilty if you miss one person more than another at times
• The mind-body connection and trauma healing
• The physical exhaustion of grief
• How to take care of yourself in grief
• Coping with digital grief triggers
• Ways to continue the bond

We hope you enjoy this honest and funny conversation as much as we did.

Links 

• Buy Rebecca’s new book The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience here
• Find out more about Modern Loss here

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Grief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you need some extra grief support, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.

Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you could leave us a rating or review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss any of our future episodes! 🎧

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If you need a little bit of hope, solidarity, or a gentle reminder that you can get through really tough sh*t, this episode is for you. We get personal on our journeys with grief to date and look back on how it has evolved. We answer your big questions on things like how we live alongside grief, the biggest changes we’ve noticed, how long the shock lasted, and what’s helped us cope.  

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Grief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you need some extra grief support, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.

Shop our affirmation cards for grief and loss here.

Subscribe to our monthly Grief Debrief newsletter here.

Learn more about Psychopharmacology here.

Want to check out Vitamin B? You can find some here.

Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you could leave us a rating or review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss any of our future episodes! 🎧

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Have you lost a sibling but feel like a “forgotten mourner?” You are not alone. Welcome to part one of our bonus sibling loss special. Even though we share life-long and amazing bonds with our brothers and sisters, the grief of siblings is often under-acknowledged. We share the experiences and perspectives of our community on sibling loss and how it’s impacted them, misconceptions plus advice and tips on how to cope if you are grieving the loss of a sibling. 

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Welcome to part two of our bonus sibling loss special. A massive part of sibling loss is feeling like your grief takes a backseat or that you have to push it aside to stay strong for other family members. If this is you, you’re not alone. In this episode we take a look at the shift in family dynamics, feeling like you have to remain “strong” for your parents, and share the experience, perspectives, and tips of our community on how to cope if you are going through the loss of a sibling.

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We receive so many signs stories from you all, and we know you find so much comfort in hearing them, so we thought we’d dedicate a mini-episode to them! 

This is a great bite-sized signs segment for anyone needing a quick little feel-good episode to listen to.

If you’d like to share your signs story to be featured in the pod, send us a DM on Instagram or email us at hello@goodmourning.com.au.

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Grief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you’re grieving, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.

Thank you so much for listening, supporting, and spreading the word about Good Mourning. If you enjoy the pod and find it helpful, we’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the incredible guests we have coming up! 🎧

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What happens when we die? It’s the question many of us ask. We’re joined by one of the world’s leading experts on Near-Death Experiences, Dr. Bruce Greyson, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences and author of After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond.  Bruce has been studying NDEs for over 50 years. In this absolutely fascinating conversation, we talk about how Bruce came to study this topic, what he’s learned from studying thousands of cases, the stories that have blown him away, and why he’s no longer afraid of death.

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We’re joined by therapist and author of Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief, Claire Bidwell Smith to talk about the link between grief and anxiety.

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We’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. 

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Welcome 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 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.

Links

Baggage Reclaim by Natalie Lue

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Want 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 the low down on fascinating stories from people she’s worked with, including commonalities of NDES, and what these experiences can teach us all about the afterlife. 

Our sponsor for today’s episode, Grief – a guided journal by Jo Betz can be purchased from www.jobetz.com.au. Listeners can use code GOODMOURNING10 for a 10% discount. 

Links

Find Kimberly’s book After the Light: The Spiritual Path to Purpose here

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In 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.

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Our 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 support programs and services, visit griefline.org.au. 

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Welcome 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 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

Thanks to our sponsor for today's episode, KOJO Studios' new dark comedy, 'A Beginner's Guide to Grief'. Created by Anna Lindner, this must-watch series dives head first into the chaotic and nauseating fun-park that is grief. Now streaming in Australia on SBS On Demand.

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In 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:

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We 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.

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Be 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-death experience, and also how he coped with the suicide of his girlfriend, Lainey.

We also talk about supporting someone doing it tough, and he shares a perspective from which we could all learn a thing or two.

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Shock 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.

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Welcome 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 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

Thanks to our sponsor for today's episode, KOJO Studios' new dark comedy, 'A Beginner's Guide to Grief'. Created by Anna Lindner, this must-watch series dives head first into the chaotic and nauseating fun park that is grief. Now streaming in Australia on SBS On Demand.

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We’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 podcast Judging Meghan here.
• Connect with Meghan on Instagram at @judgingmeghan

Thanks to today’s sponsor, Griefline. To check out Griefline’s new Knowledge Program, visit knowledge.griefline.org.au.

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We’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’. 

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Welcome 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 message here for a chance to feature on an upcoming episode of Grievers Anonymous. No names are mentioned – your secret's safe with us!

Listen to our Grief Tip Tuesday on Grief and Friendships here.

Thanks to our sponsor for today's episode, All the Skies – the modern sympathy shop.

In this online boutique, you’ll find gifts to leave a lasting impression, whether that’s sending to someone you know going through loss, or as a little treat for yourself. Find out more at shopalltheskies.com.

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In 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.au or check out our resource on how to support a grieving friend here. 

Connect with Gwen on TikTok here and learn more about her grief support group Falling Forward here.

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Today 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.

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We 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.

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Today we are sharing your experiences and tips on how to cope with Christmas when you’re grieving. 

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We’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! 

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In 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. 

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Our 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.

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We’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.

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Today 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.

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We 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.

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Today’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. 

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In 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!  

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Weddings, 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…

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We’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 with complicated grief, how grief makes us people pleasers, how to set boundaries, coping with difficult relationships, and much more.  

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18 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.

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We’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 are so many powerful insights in this conversation that we can all learn from. 

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We’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. 

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In 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 griever. All in all, this chat is not one to be missed!

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Today 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! 

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How 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 after loss, dealing with judgement from others, different coping styles in a marriage, and so much more. This insightful conversation is for everyone, no matter where you are in your healing journey. 

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This 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. 

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Coping 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.

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We’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.😅

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In 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 situation, this conversation has something for everyone.

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We’re back for part two, sharing more of your signs and spirituality stories.

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In 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.

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We 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.

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Harvard 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 neocortex was so damaged he should not have been dreaming or having any type of dream-like experience, yet he had an NDE. 

The experience profoundly altered his view of life and its meaning, and he shares his incredible story and many valuable lessons to inspire us all.

Find out more about Eben here.

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It’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.

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Ah, 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.

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Have 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 supporting someone who is.

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In 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.

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Returning 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.

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If 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.

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In 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. We share practical coping strategies and community experiences, offering a beacon of hope for those grappling with the aftermath of relationship loss. 

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After tragedy, how do we find hope? We explore That question with today's incredible guest, Rosie Batty. Rosie is a Domestic Violence Campaigner and Author of two books, including her latest, Hope. 

In 2014, Rosie's son, Luke, was murdered in front of her by his father. Ten years later, Rosie wrote a memoir about what it takes to get through the worst of times and – although she once felt she had lost all hope – how she is finding it again.

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For this bonus Mother’s Day episode, Zoe Marshall, host of The Deep podcast, joins us to talk about the long-lasting impacts of mother loss. Zoe gets vulnerable about losing her mum, Jan, when she was 20. 

From coping with toxic family dynamics to raising children without your mum, this conversation explores the heartache – and hope – of life without your mum.

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In today's episode, we're sharing untold parts of Sal's story and how losing her mum came at a time when she was making a pivotal life choice of whether or not to have children. Sal shares her journey of grappling with the decision. From early doubts to a pivotal miscarriage that made her question her desires and societal expectations, the loneliness she felt and how she coped without having her mum to talk to. 

Despite fears of judgement and feeling like an outlier, Sal's decision has been grounded in a deep sense of self-awareness. We hope this conversation will resonate with anyone else who has been grappling with one of life's most significant decisions.

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Loss impacts relationships—some grow stronger, some strain, and some fracture entirely. So, how can we cultivate relationships that feel secure and safe as we navigate life’s challenges?

Our guest today helps us explore just that. Julie Menanno is the author of Secure Love and a Family Therapist, which specialises in emotionally focused therapy for couples. She shares how we can create healthier relationships, how different attachment styles behave and react to others, how to break codependency cycles, and how to work towards a secure relationship.

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Today's guest is the social media star and palliative care nurse Hadley Vlahos (aka Nurse Hadley), who shares her fascinating insights into end-of-life care. She recounts experiences where patients have seen their deceased loved ones, how these encounters have deeply influenced her belief in the afterlife, and the profound impact of these moments on both patients and caregivers.

Hadley's personal journey, marked by a significant death that reshaped her religious beliefs, is the inspiration behind her book, The Inbetween. In it, she shares how end-of-life care can teach us valuable lessons about living, demonstrating the transformative power of confronting mortality. 

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We are back for a new season, and to kick off, legendary medium Allison DuBois joins us. 

We catch up on what we've been up to and talk to Allison about how the spirit world communicates with us, how to connect with loved ones who have crossed over, and what exactly it means to tune into your intuition. She also spills the tea on THAT infamous Real Housewives TV scene.

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Join us as we celebrate four years of Good Mourning! In this special episode, we reflect on our personal grief journeys and how our understanding of loss has evolved over time. We’ll dive into the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we’ve faced, and the ways in which grief continues to shape our lives. Plus, we’re honoured to share heartfelt messages from our incredible community, offering insights into how Good Mourning has impacted their own healing.

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Have you ever wondered, What is dying really like? In this compelling and comforting episode we dive deep into the realities of the dying process with Dr. Kathryn Mannix, a leading figure in palliative care. Dr. Mannix shares her profound experiences and stories from her work with dying patients, offering insights that challenge common misconceptions about death and the so-called “death rattle.”

Whether you're curious about what actually happens as we die, or seeking comfort after losing a loved one, this episode provides a compassionate and informative look at the end of life. We also explore how to have meaningful conversations about death and grief, making this a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of loss.

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Grieving isn’t just about emotions, it hits us physically, too. One of the most surprising things about grief that we often aren't prepared for is is just how physical it can be. So in this episode, we're digging into grief brain and how grief impacts the body. From exhaustion and brain fog to heartache, insomnia, and even those annoying chronic aches, the grieving body goes through a lot. We'll share real stories from our community, plus practical tips on how to cope with the impact of grief and other major stressors on the body.

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In today's episode, we're joined by renowned psychic medium, John Edward, for an eye-opening conversation about grief, the afterlife, and how to ask for signs. John shares personal stories of loss why understanding the ‘language of energy’ can help us recognise everyday signs of connection from the other side, and he also shares his powerful perspective on why the second year of grief can be surprisingly harder. Find out more about John’s tour dates here: https://johnedward.net/events/

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