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. Buy Rosie’s new book, Hope, here. White Ribbon...

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.  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 Good...

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. Connect with...

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. A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful Funerals Connect with...

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. Connect with Olivia at oliviaarezzolo.com.au. Connect with us Join our grief...

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...

We’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...

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. Connect with us Visit our website for more support and resources hereJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy a SIGNED COPY of our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here:...

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. Connect with us Join our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcastShare your story on My Tributes...

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...

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. Join our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastCheck out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.au Hosted on...

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. Find out more about Karen here. Connect with us Share your story...

We’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/goodmourningpodcastShare your story on My Tributes here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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.😅 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...

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. Connect with us GRAB A TICKET to our grief and the body  workshop hereJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastCheck out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.auFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast Hosted...

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.  Connect with us GRAB A TICKET to our grief and the body  workshop hereJoin...

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...

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!  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 hereBuy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastCheck out our affirmation cards for...

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...

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.  We loved this conversation about how to cope with anxiety and grief and hope you do,...

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...

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. Find out more about Lisa, buy her books, and connect with her here.   Connect with us Buy our book Good Mourning:...

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...