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. 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.

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.  Connect with usGrief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you need some extra grief support, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.Shop our affirmation cards for grief and loss here.Subscribe to our monthly Grief Debrief newsletter here.Learn more about Psychopharmacology here.Want to check out Vitamin B? You can find some here.Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you could leave us a rating or review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss any of our future episodes! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. We also cover:Cumulative grief How to cope with feeling guilty if you miss one person more than another at timesThe mind-body connection and trauma healingThe physical exhaustion of griefHow to take care of yourself in griefCoping with digital grief triggersWays to continue the bondWe hope you enjoy this honest and funny conversation as much as we did.Links Buy Rebecca’s new book The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience hereFind out more about Modern Loss hereConnect with usGrief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you need some extra grief support, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you could leave us a rating or review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss any of our future episodes! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Connect with usGrief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you’re grieving, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.Thank you so much for listening, supporting, and spreading the word about Good Mourning. If you enjoy the pod and find it helpful, we’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the incredible guests we have coming up! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 their personal experiences with grief, we cover so many elements including what it’s like to date again, managing the opinions of others, and introducing children to new partners.If you’d like to find more information about Nikki and the important work she does, visit www.mymuse.com.au.SHOP OUR LIMITED GOOD MOURNING MERCH: https://goodmourningmerch.myshopify.com/ (available until 30 October, 6pm AEDT) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. SHOP OUR LIMITED GOOD MOURNING MERCH: https://goodmourningmerch.myshopify.com/ (available until 30 October, 6pm AEDT) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s conversation with renowned grief expert and author, David Kessler, we explore the concept of “acceptance” and what it really means.No stranger to grief, David lost his son to addiction in 2016. He candidly talks about how to cope with feelings of shame and guilt that can accompany this type of loss. We discuss feeling pressure to create purpose from pain and pick David's brains about what finding meaning in loss actually looks like. Spoiler alert – it's much simpler than you think. ​​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.

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.Some of the many misconceptions we cover are:Feeling sad 100% of the timeDifferent grieving styles Finding meaning from griefThat the death loss is the only form of griefThe five stages of grief Getting “over” grief, or “moving on”Being intimate after losing a partnerResources mentioned:Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell-SmithAnxiety Josh on Instagram @anxietyjoshConnect with us:Grief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you’re grieving, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.Thank you so much for listening, supporting and spreading the word about Good Mourning. If you enjoy the pod and find it helpful, we’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the incredible guests we have coming up! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.

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. Connect with usGrief is the price we pay for love, but it can be lonely. If you need some grief support, join our private Facebook support group, Good Mourning Grief Community, here, follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast or drop us a line here.Thank you so much for listening, supporting and spreading the word about Good Mourning. If you enjoy the pod and find it helpful, we’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the incredible guests we have coming up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.