Good Mourning

Today's guest is the social media star and palliative care nurse Hadley Vlahos (aka Nurse Hadley), who shares her fascinating insights into end-of-life care. She recounts experiences where patients have seen their deceased loved ones, how these encounters have deeply influenced her belief in the afterlife, and the profound impact of these moments on both patients and caregivers.Hadley's personal journey, marked by a significant death that reshaped her religious beliefs, is the inspiration behind her book, The Inbetween. In it, she shares how end-of-life care can teach us valuable lessons about living, demonstrating the transformative power of confronting mortality. A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful Funerals.Connect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast

Loss impacts relationships—some grow stronger, some strain, and some fracture entirely. So, how can we cultivate relationships that feel secure and safe as we navigate life’s challenges?Our guest today helps us explore just that. Julie Menanno is the author of Secure Love and a Family Therapist, which specialises in emotionally focused therapy for couples. She shares how we can create healthier relationships, how different attachment styles behave and react to others, how to break codependency cycles, and how to work towards a secure relationship.A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful Funerals.Connect with Julie at: thesecurerelationship.com.Connect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast

In today's episode, we're sharing untold parts of Sal's story and how losing her mum came at a time when she was making a pivotal life choice of whether or not to have children. Sal shares her journey of grappling with the decision. From early doubts to a pivotal miscarriage that made her question her desires and societal expectations, the loneliness she felt and how she coped without having her mum to talk to. Despite fears of judgement and feeling like an outlier, Sal's decision has been grounded in a deep sense of self-awareness. We hope this conversation will resonate with anyone else who has been grappling with one of life's most significant decisions.A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful Funerals.Connect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast

For this bonus Mother’s Day episode, Zoe Marshall, host of The Deep podcast, joins us to talk about the long-lasting impacts of mother loss. Zoe gets vulnerable about losing her mum, Jan, when she was 20. From coping with toxic family dynamics to raising children without your mum, this conversation explores the heartache – and hope – of life without your mum.Connect with Zoe on Instagram at @zoebmarshall.A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful FuneralsConnect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcast

After tragedy, how do we find hope? We explore That question with today's incredible guest, Rosie Batty. Rosie is a Domestic Violence Campaigner and Author of two books, including her latest, Hope. In 2014, Rosie's son, Luke, was murdered in front of her by his father. Ten years later, Rosie wrote a memoir about what it takes to get through the worst of times and – although she once felt she had lost all hope – how she is finding it again.Buy Rosie’s new book, Hope, here.White Ribbon Australia - Domestic and Family Violence HotlineThe Benevolent Society Domestic and Family Violence Support services1800RESPECT Confidential information, counselling and support serviceA big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful FuneralsConnect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast

In this highly requested episode, we dive into all the different emotions and challenges people face when relationships end with romantic partners, close friends, or family members. Through candid conversations we share practical coping strategies and community experiences, offering a beacon of hope for those grappling with the aftermath of relationship loss. A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful FuneralsJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastCheck out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.auFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast

If you've ever wanted to know more about your grief dreams and what they are, today's guest will fascinate you. Dr. Joshua Black is a grief researcher, host of the Grief Dreams Podcast and the leading academic expert in grief dreams whose work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. We explore what grief dreams can mean, what they teach us, the most common types, the difference between grief dreams and visitation dreams, and more.Connect with Joshua at www.griefdreams.ca.A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful FuneralsConnect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastCheck out our affirmation cards for grief and loss at www.goodmourning.com.auFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast

Returning to work after a loss can be one of the most challenging experiences. Given that we spend a third of our lives at work, it’s essential to know how to cope with grief at work. In this episode, we share the experiences and advice from our community about grieving and working and how to support yourself and others. Whether you’re coping with loss or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.A big thanks to this season’s sponsor Picaluna Beautiful FuneralsConnect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Check out our shop or buy a signed copy of our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss here: goodmourning.com.au/shop/Follow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast

In today's BONUS episode, Olivia Arezzolo, Australia's leading sleep expert, joins us. We pick Olivia's brains about why grief impacts our sleep, common sleep misconceptions, identifying your chronotype and how that can be a game-changer, and sleep hygiene's do's and don'ts. Olivia dissects sleep science into easily digestible advice. Whether you're grieving or not, we can all learn a lot from this conversation.Connect with Olivia at oliviaarezzolo.com.au.Connect with usJoin our grief support membership waitlist here.Buy our book Good Mourning: Honest Conversations About Grief and Loss, here: linktr.ee/goodmourningpodcastFollow us on Instagram at @goodmourningpodcast