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Rediscover Joy
Welcome to "Rediscover Joy, the podcast where we navigate the complex landscape of death, dying, and grief together.
I’m your host, Cait Wotherspoon and each in episode I’ll be exploring how to cope, heal, and ultimately find joy while living alongside grief.
During each episode, I’ll bring you conversations with professionals in the fields of psychology, counselling and hospice care, alongside the heartfelt stories of everyday people who have faced loss and emerged stronger.
My goal is to create a compassionate, safe space where we can all share experiences, gain insights, and discover practical tools for living a fulfilling life, even as you carry the weight of grief.
Join me as I uncover the resilience of the human spirit and learn how to honour your loved ones while embracing the beauty of life. Whether you’re grieving yourself or supporting someone who is, "Rediscover Joy while living alongside grief" is here to offer hope, understanding, and a reminder that you’re not alone.
Rediscover Joy
Danielle Snelling's Journey: Building Motherless Daughters Australia (MDA)
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Danielle Snelling, who faced the profound loss of her mother, Rosa, to cancer at 23. Struggling to find support tailored to daughters grieving maternal loss, Danielle co-founded Motherless Daughters Australia (MDA). This charity now connects over 13,000 women, offering a supportive community through online groups, programs, events, and resources. Danielle shares her personal journey, the impact of her mother’s death, and how MDA has become a lifeline for many.
Topics Covered:
- Danielle’s Experience: An intimate discussion on maternal loss.
- Impact on Daughters: Exploring unique grief challenges.
- Motherless Daughters Australia: The founding story and mission.
- How Grief Shows Up: Understanding varied expressions of grief.
- Grief is Not a Mental Illness: Why grief is a natural process.
- Mother’s Day: Reflecting on its origins and significance.
- Resources & Events: Tools and events to support women.
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- Motherless Daughters Australia: motherlessdaughters.com.au
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Listen to More Episodes:
- Chris Bogue's Journey: Comedian and Family Historian
- Karen Bieman's Resilient Journey Through Grief
- Noelene Brown's Inspiring Sobriety Coaching Journey
- Namrata Rohack: Healing Through Yoga Therapy
About the Host:
Hello, I'm Cait Wotherspoon, your host. My show is a compassionate space discussing often-taboo topics like death, dying, and grief. I provide a platform for both those experiencing grief and professionals supporting them. My mission is to normalize these conversations, encouraging deep dialogue about experiences and emotions usually kept private. This podcast aims to inspire deeper, meaningful conversations in your life.
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