Good Mourning

Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn•www.goodmourning.com.au

Good 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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Episodes

UP CLOSE & GRIEFY: Managing milestones

We are super excited to bring you a new little podcast format today...just the two of us having a good old griefy chat and a laugh. Once a month we'll be bringing you an up close chat where we deep drive into different elements of grief. In this episode we chat about grief and milestones, and our experience navigating the big days, how we cope and things you might like to do if you’ve got a milestone coming up. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.co...

Feb 04, 2021•39 min

Signs, Manifesting and Connecting with Loved Ones with Jo Zammit

In our first episode of 2021, we bring you an enlightening conversation with Jo Zammit, of Story & Co. Jo shares her story about what it was like to lose her mum suddenly to a heart attack, on the exact same day she found out she was pregnant with her first born. Now a mother to three children, Jo sheds light on how she connects with her mum spiritually, and keeps her mum’s memory alive for her children. We talk about asking for signs, the power of meditation to connect with those who have p...

Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min

Turning Pain into Pride with Elle Quintal

In our last episode of 2020 we talk to someone very special: Elle Quintal...aka Imogen’s bestie! Not only has Elle been a huge part of Imogen’s life and an amazing support especially during her grieving, but she also has an incredible story. So it felt only right that we get her on to share it with you all. Elle has known grief most of her life. She has been faced with adversity since a young age and is a living testament of turning your pain into pride. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consi...

Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min

Raising Four Boys Through Grief with Leigh Van Der Horst

In this episode, we chat to Leigh Van Der Horst, author of the book Without My Mum . In this candid interview, Leigh shares her story of coping with her mum Joanne’s long battle with cancer, and the ups and downs she faced. She tells us how she dealt with losing her mum at the age of 32 and how her grief led to her rediscovering and redefining her own identity. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers ...

Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min

Growing Up Without a Mum with Stu Henshall

In this episode we talk to Stu Henshall, friend of the podcast and all round funny guy, about his experience of losing his mum Pauline, to cervical cancer when he was nine years old. Stu talks about what it was like to navigate his grief as a young child and during the 26 years since, and how he coped with his sexuality and coming out, without his mum there for support. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting ...

Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min

Defining your Life and Career After Loss with Sarah Tarca

Sarah Tarca, writer and co-founder of The Wayward and Gloss etc, shares her inspirational story on what it was like to lose her stepdad, Daryl, who was the single greatest influence in her life, to colon cancer in 2005 when she was 23. In something many of us can relate to, she shares how she coped with her grief while also trying to establish herself in a career and why we need to talk more openly about grief in the workplace. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supp...

Nov 12, 2020•50 min

Sacrificing it All to Save the Man You Love with Rach Torti

Rach Torti, brand director and the brains behind Hello Friend Creative, shares her brave love story of meeting the man of her dreams, Rome, only for him to be diagnosed with a grade five brain tumour two months later. We hear Rach’s story of her long long fight to try and save her husband’s life and find a cure, and the many sacrifices she had to make along the way. She shares what it was like to have a baby with a terminally ill partner, Rome’s unconventional (and brilliant) funeral and how she...

Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min

Breaking the Silence Around Baby Loss with Priyanka Saha

Priyanka Saha, founder of the Lily Calvert Foundation and mum to Lily and Jasper, shares her incredibly brave story of being faced with every mother’s worst nightmare, losing her lovely baby daughter Lily at 10 and a half months old due to an incurable brain condition known as Miller-Dieker syndrome. She shares how she came to find out about Lily’s diagnosis in the late stages of her pregnancy and how she and her husband coped with parenting their terminally ill child. 💛 If Good Mourning has he...

Oct 15, 2020•57 min

Motherless Daughters with Danielle Snelling

Danielle Snelling, co-founder of Motherless Daughters Australia, shares her story on how losing her mother, Rosa, at the tender age of 23, led to her founding Motherless Daughters Australia, a not for profit organisation that supports girls and women who have experienced mother loss. Which is also how Sally and Imogen met! Danielle talks about how not knowing anyone her own age that had also experienced mother loss left her feeling very lonely, and how after a chance meeting, Motherless Daughter...

Oct 01, 2020•52 min

Grief is so surreal with Sally Steele

In our very first guest episode, we speak to the magnificent Sally Steele, Style and Mindset Mentor, author and host of the podcast the Sally Steele show, about her journey with grief and loss. Sally shares her story with honesty and humour about her father, Ramsay’s battle with a long illness. She also shares her inspiring approach to discussing the topic of death with her two young daughters, and her tips for others who are going through a similar experience. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you...

Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Imogen’s story: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss

Trigger warning: this episode covers the topic of suicide. In this episode, Imogen Carn, co-host of the Good Mourning Podcast, shares her deeply personal story on what her experience has been like dealing with complex grief after losing her mum unexpectedly to suicide. Imogen opens up about her feelings of guilt and hopelessness after receiving the unimaginable news that her mum had taken her own life. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmou...

Sep 17, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Sally’s story: Navigating Sudden Death from the Opposite Side of the World

In this episode, Sally Douglas, co-host of the Good Mourning Podcast, shares her personal story on what it has been like to lose her mum unexpectedly to a sudden seizure, while living on the other side of the world. She talks about how she had to push her grief aside while dealing with the practical side of things that come with a loss, what that first month entailed and how she has navigated her grief since. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/...

Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Good Mourning Podcast Trailer

Welcome to the trailer for Good Mourning, a podcast on a mission to normalise the topic of grief and loss, through candid conversations and shared experiences. Hosts Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn interview interesting guests to hear how loss has shaped their lives. 💛 Want more? We’ve got you. If the podcast has helped you, this is how you can help us keep it going 💛 Shop our grief and loss affirmation cards and mugs here . Grab a copy of our book here . Join our monthly grief support membershi...

Aug 31, 2020•1 min

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