
Good Mourning
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. Join the Good Mourning community for additional support. Connect with us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or visit www.goodmourning.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 24, 2021 • 51min
The ‘AfterGrief’ with Hope Edelman
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 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 information.

Jun 10, 2021 • 44min
UP CLOSE & GRIEFY: Coping with grief and guilt aka "gruilt"
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 our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2021 • 57min
The Afterlife with David The Medium
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.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 information.

May 13, 2021 • 46min
Finding Light after Suicide Loss with Stepha Doyle
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 how after her passing she found strength to keep going.💛 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2021 • 42min
UP CLOSE & GRIEFY: Grief and anxiety
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.💛 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 information.

Apr 15, 2021 • 59min
The Long Goodbye with Alicia Gardiner
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 part of our community, we're so glad you're here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2021 • 60min
Unexpectedly Orphaned with Rebecca Soffer
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 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 information.

Mar 18, 2021 • 49min
UP CLOSE & GRIEFY: The impact of loss on relationships
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 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 information.

Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
The Devastating Impact of Covid-19 with Annie Horton
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 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.

Feb 18, 2021 • 1h 14min
Widowed Overnight with Jo Betz
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 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 information.