Send us Fan Mail In this moving special edition of The Grief Ocean Podcast, producer Kellie takes the reins to interview her father-in-law Keith, a proud Vietnam Veteran, in honour of Anzac Day. Keith shares heartfelt reflections on the meaning and importance of Anzac Day, his own experiences serving in Vietnam, and the deep pride he felt for his father, who also served his country. Spanning generations of service, sacrifice, and remembrance, this powerful conversation offers personal insight...

Send us Fan Mail In our season finale, we’re closing with a conversation that gets right to the heart of what this podcast is all about — the power of connection in grief, and how deeply we need one another when life cracks open. Today, I’m joined by the lovely Aimee, who generously shares her story of losing her mum — not only her mother, but her very best friend. Her loss reshaped her world in ways she’s still learning to understand, and in this episode, she opens up about what those early ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Grief Ocean Podcast, we dive into a powerful and often overlooked aspect of grief—the collective kind that lives within communities. I’m joined by Julian Canny, director and creative force behind Euphorium, a vibrant collective dedicated to building big-thinking communities through creativity, play, and co-creation. Julian works at the intersection of imagination and social change, helping communities unlock their creative potential so they’re better eq...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we exploring a different kind of transition; one that touches the lives of so many women yet is still so often left unspoken. After Kellie courageously shared her experience of “perimenopause - the unexpected storm of isolation" we’re joined by Julie Marchetti - a passionate advocate, educator, and perimenopause specialist. Julie brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and practical tools to help women navigate this often turbulent stage with greater unders...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, our very own podcast producer Kellie courageously opens up about her raw and often silent journey through perimenopause — an experience many women endure in isolation. It was such a special and meaningful experience to have Kellie, who works so closely behind the scenes of this show, step forward to share her personal story with such honesty and grace. Kellie speaks to the deep grief and sense of loss that accompanied this transition — when your mind...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, Kellie, the producer of The Grief Ocean, steps into the host’s seat and puts Christie in the hot seat for a change. Together, they reflect on how The Grief Ocean came to life - from its first ripple of an idea to the powerful community it’s become. Christie opens up about her passion for grief work, what inspired her to create a space for these conversations, and how the podcast continues to evolve with heart, honesty, and hope.

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring and candid episode of The Grief Ocean Podcast, we explore a form of grief that often goes unspoken — the grief that comes with losing your sense of health, certainty, and control. Christie sits down with Lorraine, a breast cancer survivor with a wonderful sense of humor and a deeply resilient spirit. Lorraine doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff — instead, she affectionately refers to her breast cancer journey as her “adventure.” With warmth and wit, she sha...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m joined by two incredible colleagues and friends - Amy from In 3 Minds Psychology Services and Kate from Foster Your Mind. Together, we’ve created Think • Feel • Heal, a community initiative raising awareness about mental health in youth sport across Geraldton and the Midwest. In this episode, we dive into why sport is such an important space for mental health conversations, the story behind our green shoelaces campaign, and the ways local clubs and families can...

Send us Fan Mail In this moving episode, I sit down with Michelle, founder of Living with Purpose and Intention, to explore the tender yet powerful ways women can reconnect with themselves after seasons of loss, silence, or self-abandonment. Michelle shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her work, offering wisdom on what it means to rediscover the woman within when roles like mother, partner, or provider have taken center stage. Together, we explore the grief that surfaces in...

Send us Fan Mail In this moving episode, I sit down with Anthony Sobb author of My Business is Now North, to explore love, loss, and the power of resilience. Anthony opens his heart about the final moments he shared with his wife Kim in Mexico, the choice they made to fight for every precious day together, and the journey of raising three sons while walking through unimaginable grief. We talk about the meaning behind the phrase “My Business is Now North,” how storytelling can be a path throug...