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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.
Episodes
22 episodes
My Journey: From grief therapy to Creative healing
In this episode, I sit down with my Online Business Manager, Catherine Mason, who turns the tables and interviews me. We talk about my journey, how I started in grief therapy, the experiences that shaped my work, and the exciting shifts happeni...
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Rediscovering Joy: My Heart-to-Heart with Di on compassion and empowerment
Recently, I have had the pleasure of sitting down with Di Geddes, a warm, caring registered nurse with nearly 40 years of experience who’s all about spreading compassion and joy. In January 2021, Di founded Exceptional Care For You, and she’s b...
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Patrick Monette Shares His Emotional Story About Losing His Dad During Covid
n this emotional episode, Patrick Monette opens up about the profound loss of his father during the Covid-19 pandemic. He shares the challenges he faced organising a funeral under strict restrictions and the isolation of grieving during a lockd...
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Meet Katie Duncan – Death Care Coach
Today’s guest is Katie Duncan, a Nurse Practitioner, End of Life Coach, Doula, Educator, and Speaker. She’s the Founder & CEO of Death Care Coach, where she helps people better understand death and dying through consultations, family educat...
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Jane from Tranquillo Place – Trauma-Informed Healing and Holistic Care
Today’s guest is Jane, founder of Tranquillo Place, a trauma-informed counselling practice in Mona Vale. With years of experience and professional training, Jane supports people through trauma recovery, anxiety, stress, grief, and loss. Now bas...
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How to navigate Christmas while grieving
Welcome back to Rediscover Joy. In this episode, I’m exploring something that weighs heavily for many of us—the holidays can be a tough time, especially when you’re grieving. Christmas often brings up memories of loved ones we miss, an...
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Inside the Mind of Sally Williams – A Nutritionist’s Journey to Health
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sally Williams, a dedicated clinical nutritionist who is passionate about empowering people through the healing power of food. Sally opens up about her personal journey, including how she ove...
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Matt Jacobson – Building Lifebooks.io to Preserve Family Memories Forever
In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Matt Jacobson, the founder of Lifebooks.io, a platform dedicated to preserving family memories through beautifully printed books. Matt shares his inspiring journey, from his roots i...
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An Insightful Journey with Elizabeth Trevan – From Celebrant to Funeral Director
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Elizabeth Trevan, who brings over 20 years of experience as a Funeral Celebrant here in Sydney. Since 2016, she has transitioned into the role of Funeral Director with Our Funeral Dir...
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Rediscovering Joy – Expressing Grief Through Creation
In this episode, I discuss how to embrace the messiness of grief, recognising that everyone's journey is different. Even during the darkest moments, there are still glimpses of joy. I believe acts of creation, like dancing and cooking, can help...
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Episode 14
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Understanding Autism with Chelsea Luker
In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea Luker, a dedicated psychologist living in Northern NSW, Australia, who proudly acknowledges Bundjalung Country. Chelsea’s work through her practice, Connect Us Psychology, is focused on support...
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Episode 9
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Grief, Healing, and Mental Health Advocacy with Jack Davis
n this heart-wrenching yet powerful episode, I sit down with Jack Davis as he opens up about the immense grief he faced after losing his girlfriend, Ellie, to suicide. Jack shares his deeply personal journey of emotional healing and how it led ...
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Episode 11
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Breaking the Taboo: Funeral Planning and Life Reflections with Lisa Herbert
In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Herbert, a renowned author and journalist, to explore the often-taboo topic of death conversations and funeral planning. Lisa’s unique approach blends humor and respect, helping individuals reflect on life ...
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Episode 10
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Calming Your Mind: Meditation Techniques with Liz Tobin | Cait Wotherspoon
In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Liz Tobin, a seasoned meditation teacher and mental health consultant. Liz has a deep passion for helping people unlock the power of meditation to calm their minds, especially when navigating grief ...
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Episode 9
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Sarah Roberts: Navigating Involuntary Childlessness and Founding The Empty Cradle
In this episode, I am joined by Sarah Roberts, a lived experience counsellor, trainer, and founder of The Empty Cradle, an online counselling and support service for women transitioning from hopeful of motherhood to permanent involuntary childl...
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Episode 8
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Sonja Pototzki-Raymond: The Search Queen and Fertility Advocate
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Sonja Pototzki-Raymond, known to many as Sonja - The Search Queen. Sonja is a CEO, Google search expert, keynote speaker, and passionate fertility advocate. In 2018, she founded The Search R...
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Episode 7
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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 Au...
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Episode 6
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Chris Bogue's Journey: Comedian, Family Historian, and Digitisation
Join me as I engage in a captivating conversation with Chris Bogue, a unique blend of comedian, business owner, and family historian. In this episode, Chris shares his incredible journey of digitising his family's old films, turning nostalgic m...
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Episode 5
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Karen Bieman's Resilient Journey Through Grief and Healing
In this episode, our guest, Karen Bieman, shares her deeply personal journey through grief, beginning with the tragic loss of her second child just hours after birth. This devastating event, marked by a finding of gross negligence, set Karen on...
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Episode 4
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Namrata Rohack: Healing Through Yoga Therapy
Namrata Rohack, a dedicated yoga therapist in training, shares her 8-year journey of practicing and 3 years of teaching yoga. Visit my website for more:
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Episode 3
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Noelene Brown's Inspiring Sobriety Coaching Journey in Rural Australia
Noelene Brown, with 20 years of personal struggle with alcohol, now channels her experience and expertise as an accredited sobriety coach to aid people in rural and remote Australia. Visit my website for more:
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Episode 2
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Dalya Shaw: Transforming Grief into Strength
Dalya Shaw faced the unthinkable in 2017 with the sudden loss of her only child Ben at just 15 years old. Visit my website for more: https://caitwotherspoon.com.au/Transforming her pain into a mission, Dalya passionately supports young ...
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