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.
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Welcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. 💛 Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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’. 💛 Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.co...
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 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 for even more grief support. T...
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. 💛 Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Welcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. 💛 Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. 💛 Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acas...
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. 💛 Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Sign up to our newsletter here for even more grief support. Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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 . 💛 Has Good Mourning helped you? Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Welcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. 💛 Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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) 💛 If the podcast has helped you, help us keep it going by becoming a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
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. 💛 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 c...
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. 💛 If the podcast has helped you, help us keep it going by becoming a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Welcome to the Grievers Anonymous hotline, a new segment where we share your deepest, griefiest confessions and questions. 💛 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 for even more grief support. Thanks for being part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted ...
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. 💛 If the podcast has helped you, help us keep it going by becoming a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/goodmourning Hosted o...
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. 💛 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....
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywher...
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! 💛 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 ac...
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. 💛 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 . Than...
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, c...
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us kee...
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. 💛 Want more? We’ve got you. If the podcast h...
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patre...
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 thei...
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. 💛 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 for even more grief...
In today’s conversation with renowned grief expert and author, David Kessler, we explore the concept of “acceptance” and what it really means. 💛 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/pr...
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. 💛 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 for even more grief support....
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmournin...
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us ...
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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helpe...
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. 💛 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 mon...
