Good Mourning

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, con...

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 me...

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 ou...

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...

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.   💛...

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, especi...

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 b...

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...

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...

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 .&...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 supp...

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, conside...

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 mem...

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...

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.goodmo...

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 ne...

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...

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 h...

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....

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 monthl...

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 💛...