Good Mourning

We are joined by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, best-selling author, professor, and expert on traumatic death, and the foremothers of grief education. 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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a...

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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhere. Sign up to our n...

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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becomin...

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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter:...

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.&nbsp...

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!  💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/goodmourning 💛 Help us keep supporting grievers everywhe...

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

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. 💛 If Good Mourning has helped you, consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/go...

Today we are sharing your experiences and tips on parenting after a loss and talking to kids about grief, and  💛 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...

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. 💛 Become a supporter...

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 super...

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...

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...

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 m...

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: patreo...

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 goi...

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...

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 Hos...

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 newslet...

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 h...

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 h...