We’re ending the year with a wrap-up of our best (and funniest) bits from the podcast. 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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywh...
Dec 16, 2021•58 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. S...
Nov 29, 2021•28 min
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. 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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Pat...
Nov 25, 2021•49 min
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. Instagram @ goodmourningpodcast. www.goodmourning.com.au Join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here . If you are concer...
Nov 15, 2021•29 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks f...
Nov 11, 2021•57 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part of o...
Nov 01, 2021•30 min
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! 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Oct 28, 2021•59 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for ...
Oct 18, 2021•21 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hoste...
Oct 14, 2021•48 min
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. 💛 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 ...
Oct 04, 2021•22 min
Today we are talking with the ever-inspiring Kelly Terranova, about life with her mum Jenny, who has Huntington's Disease. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part o...
Sep 27, 2021•14 min
Welcome to our new weekly segment, Grief Tip Tuesday! This is a shorter episode format and it’s by you all, for you all. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Sep 20, 2021•13 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help...
Sep 16, 2021•46 min
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. 💛 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 ...
Sep 13, 2021•12 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. ...
Sep 04, 2021•50 min
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. 💛 If Good Mo...
Sep 02, 2021•52 min
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 . 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief ...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter he...
Aug 15, 2021•29 min
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 lef...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly gr...
Jun 24, 2021•51 min
In this episode, we talk about a big component of grief that isn’t often talked about, and this is guilt. Join us as we deep dive into our own personal experiences with grief and guilt and how it has manifested for us. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being part of...
Jun 10, 2021•44 min
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere...
May 27, 2021•57 min
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 ho...
May 13, 2021•46 min
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....
Apr 29, 2021•42 min
We sit down with actor, singer and all round legend, Alicia Gardiner, who shares her story of watching her mum, Pam, decline from early onset Alzhiemer’s disease and the anticipatory grief that comes with “the long goodbye”. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support membership here . Thanks for being p...
Apr 15, 2021•59 min
In this episode, we interview Rebecca Soffer, the Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Loss and Co-Author of Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. When Rebecca was 30 years old, her mum Shelby, died in a tragic car accident one hour after dropping Rebecca home from a family camping trip. Four years later, her dad died from a sudden heart attack while on a cruise to the Bahamas, leaving Rebecca orphaned at the age of 34 and feeling “untethered from any foundation”. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped ...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr
In this episode, we go all out on a topic that isn’t discussed enough – grief and relationships. We delve into how our relationships, friendships and familial relationships have shifted since our mums died – the good, the bad...and the downright unbelievable! 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Join our monthly grief support m...
Mar 18, 2021•49 min
In this eye-opening episode, we interview Annie Horton, who is the sister-in-law of Broadway star and Tony Award-nominated actor, Nick Cordero. Nick died after an almost 100-day battle with Covid-19. He was only 41 years old. 💛 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 membership here . Sign up to our newsletter here ...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Jo Betz went to bed one night with a husband, and started the next day as a widow and single mother. Her husband Craig had a fatal and unexpected asthma attack in the middle of the night, leaving Jo to navigate his shocking sudden death and explain what had happened to their 4 year old daughter. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief supp...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 14 min