Good Mourning shines a light on what grief is really like with honesty, hope and humour. Hosts Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn are two mates who are real, truthful, a little bit sweary and on a mission to help others feel less alone after loss. No topic is off limits as they speak to inspiring guests about all things grief and share tips and advice on how to cope from their community of fellow grievers across the globe. A grief support group in a podcast, it’s a space where you’ll feel understood, connected to others and even have the odd ‘aha!’ moment where everything you’re experiencing starts to make more sense. Most importantly, you’ll feel less alone.
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Young Widowhood, Signs & Postmortem Sperm Retrieval with Ellidy Pullin & Lotte Bowser
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 left a huge imprint in the lives and hearts of everyone who knew them. Shortly after Chumpy’s sudden death while out spearfishing in July 2020, Ellidy announced a miracle pregnancy with his baby after finding out about a procedure called postmortem sperm retrieval. After two rounds of IVF, Ellidy gave birth to Minnie Alex Pullin in October 2021.Lotte recounts her harrowing experience of when she flew to Mexico in October 2020 where Ben was undergoing alternative cancer treatments to try and save his life. One morning Ben was rushed into hospital and separated from Lotte after contracting Covid-19. Devastatingly, this was the last time she saw him alive. Lotte and Ellidy are also both experiencing cumulative grief, after losing their dads only a short time after their partners died. Their bravery and resilience is nothing short of admirable, and this conversation is one that we are both thankful to have been a part of. We received loads of questions from our community for Lotte and El and have tried to include as many as possible. We also discuss: What it’s like to be young and widowedSudden death versus anticipatory griefThe power of asking for signs from the other sideCumulative grief (dealing with multiple losses)Different grieving styles – grieving on the go vs sitting with the feelingsWhat is postmortem sperm retrieval?Future relationships after the loss of your partnerPrepare to be inspired by these two incredible women.Links and further readingBuy Lotte and Ellidy’s ‘Now, What?’ Grief Workbook Connect with Lotte on Instagram at @lottebowserConnect with Ellidy on Instagram @ellidy_ 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.
2/24/2022 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 4 seconds
Grieving someone who is still alive with Kelly Terranova
Today we are talking with the ever-inspiring Kelly Terranova. Kelly’s mum, Jenny, has Huntington's Disease, which is an incurable degenerative neurological disease that is hereditary.Nothing is off-limits in this chat as we discuss Kelly’s experience with anticipatory grief – a topic that we know has impacted a lot of our listeners but isn’t as widely discussed. It occurs before death is common among people who are facing the eventual death of a loved one, or their own end of life.It’s an incredibly difficult thing to watch someone you love slowly decline in health – something that Kelly is very open about sharing. In this candid conversation, Kelly is incredibly open about the realities of anticipatory grief and seeing her mum decline in health and change over time. She shares how she struggled to come to terms with her mum’s diagnosis, how she put off getting tested, and how she had to hit rock bottom to rebuild her life. She also share some tips and advice for those supporting someone caring for a loved one.For anyone who is experiencing anticipatory grief, this conversation is for you.Come say hello to us on Instagram @goodmourningpodcast.www.goodmourning.com.auIf you would like a safe space to honour your loved one or to connect with others, you can join our private Good Mourning Grief Community Facebook group here.Connect with Kelly on Instagram @kellyterranova_Find out more, or purchase, The Bees Knees Journal here: https://thebeesknees.co/If you are concerned about your health, please contact a medical professional. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In emergencies, call 000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
