Listen "Tending and Befriending Grief"
Episode Synopsis
In this deeply personal episode, Jonathan Sackier speaks with Zoe Strickland, author of To Grief With Love, about how she navigated the loss of her son and found space for healing through creative expression and connection. They reflect on the evolving nature of grief, the importance of making space for sadness, and the small but powerful ways we can support ourselves and each other through loss. Zoe's story is one of honesty, vulnerability, and hope, inviting listeners into a compassionate conversation about grief, meaning, and remembrance. Timestamps (00:00) – Introduction (04:14) – Journalling and the birth of Doodle Lady (10:00) – Mindfulness and slowing down (15:20) – Helping others through shared experience (17:10) – Revisiting the five stages of grief (18:10) – A more fluid view: coping, learning, and growing (22:27) – Finding meaning through creativity and community (26:35) – The role of divinity in healing (30:47) – The Grief Room Door – honouring stillness (34:47) – Why time and space matter after loss (36:32) – The value of therapy and support (39:29) – Living with anniversaries (44:00) – Understanding suicide beyond labels (46:54) – Theory of Constraints and supporting prevention (51:26) – Finding resources and safe spaces (53:54) – A gentle closing reflection
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