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.Nick was a fit and healthy man, with no pre-existing medical conditions. Annie explains the harrowing reality of what it is like to witness a loved one fight for their life, and the devastating impact that coronavirus has had on her family.We also discuss what it is like to grieve the loss of someone that is in the public eye, and how media speculation, sensationalism and unsolicited comments from online trolls, can be extremely difficult for family members to cope with.Annie is unfortunately no stranger to grief. Over the past five years she has had to deal with multiple losses. Annie’s father Carl, died of a sudden heart attack, when he was away on a business trip. Annie fell pregnant shortly after the death of her dad and struggled with juggling grief and motherhood. Annie’s grief manifested in health anxieties, which were starting to become debilitating for her. She talks us through how she had to work really hard to regain control of her life, as a result.This conversation is important, educational and a must listen for anyone who hasn’t been directly affected by the devastating impacts of Covid-19.E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.auInstagram: @goodmourningpodcastwww.goodmourning.com.auLinksThe World Health Organisation’s information hub: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019Connect with Annie on Instagram: @emerging.grief and @itsanniehortonFind out about the important work Bob Kemp Hospice do here: https://kemphospice.org/We talked about Claire Bidwell-Smith’s incredible book, ‘Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief’. You can order it here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Jo tells her unbelievable story of how her life completely changed in the blink of an eye, and how she navigated an entirely new existence without her main support. We discuss how to explain death to a child, why putting on a brave face doesn’t mean you’re ‘over it’, keeping busy as a coping mechanism and how she is using her experience to give grief a voice.Get ready to laugh, cry and feel inspired by this amazing woman.E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.auInstagram: @goodmourningpodcastwww.goodmourning.com.auLinksConnect with Jo on Instagram: @jo.betzJo’s book ‘Grief: a Guided Journal’ is available to buy hereHere’s a helpful resource on explaining death to a child:https://www.childbereavementuk.org/telling-a-child-that-someone-has-died Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.We also talk about what to do with your loved ones ashes, and why it’s totally fine to take your time in scattering them.Also...can you guess which one of us went to court over a parking fine this week, and which one ate half a giant block of Toblerone for breakfast?! Grab a wine and tune in to find out. E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.auInstagram: @goodmourningpodcastwww.goodmourning.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 passed...and why you should always be specific when you manifest!E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.auInstagram: @goodmourningpodcastwww.goodmourning.com.auLinksStory and co: https://storyandco.com.au/Jo’s free guided meditations: https://storyandco.com.au/meditationsConnect with Jo on Instagram: @storyandcoJo’s meditations are also available on her YouTube channel, hereOur favourite book by Laura Lynn Jackon on receiving signs: Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynn JacksonGabby Bernstein interview on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast: Happy Place: Gabby Bernstein on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Elle’s Dad, aka Bobby P, died in 2017 after a long battle with his health after he had a workplace accident when Elle was only 12 years old. She shares her story on what it’s been like having to grow up very quickly while caring for a sick parent and also dealing with the absence of her mother from a young age.Elle also shares some amazing insights into dealing with a parent’s substance abuse and coping strategies to keep yourself grounded through uncertain times, and how to let hardships become a bright source of light in the world for others to turn to in times of darkness.She’s a wise and wonderful human and there are so many inspiring nuggets of wisdom we hope you’ll take away from this enlightening and heartfelt conversation.E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.auInstagram: @goodmourningpodcastwww.goodmourning.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Leigh, who has four boys, explains how she approached the topic of death with her young children in the wake of her mum’s passing, and how she navigates motherhood without her mum. She also shares the inspiration behind her book Without My Mum and why she believes there is a real sisterhood amongst motherless mothers. E-mail: hello@goodmourning.com.auInstagram: @goodmourningpodcastwww.goodmourning.com.auLinks:You can buy Leigh's book Without my Mum here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Without-Mum-Leigh-Van-Horst/dp/192520944XBook: The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of TraumaWithout My Mum Facebook Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. He shares how he has coped with the festive season over the years - which can be tough when you’re grieving - and how to support a bereaved child around Christmas time.We also discuss how intergenerational trauma from grief and loss can impact families for generations and what it has been like for Stu trying to break that cycle. FREE EVENT REPLAY: Feeling the weight of grief? Discover how energy healing and breathwork can help you cope. Watch our exclusive session here: http://tiny.cc/gmeventreplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.FREE EVENT REPLAY: Feeling the weight of grief? Discover how energy healing and breathwork can help you cope. Watch our exclusive session here: http://tiny.cc/gmeventreplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 navigated life after his death with her young son.FREE EVENT REPLAY: Feeling the weight of grief? Discover how energy healing and breathwork can help you cope. Watch our exclusive session here: http://tiny.cc/gmeventreplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.FREE EVENT REPLAY: Feeling the weight of grief? Discover how energy healing and breathwork can help you cope. Watch our exclusive session here: http://tiny.cc/gmeventreplay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.