Grieving Greatly: Life After Sudden and Traumatic Loss

Jen Connors
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Grieving Greatly is a podcast for anyone navigating life after sudden and traumatic loss. Hosted by grief counsellor Jen Connors, this podcast offers compassionate conversations about grief, trauma, healing, and the long road of learning to live after someone you love dies unexpectedly. After losing her son Harry suddenly, Jen understands firsthand how disorienting and overwhelming traumatic grief can be. Through personal reflections, professional insights, and honest conversations, she explores the realities of grief that many people feel but rarely talk about. Each episode offers gentle support, practical tools, and reassurance for those navigating suicide loss, overdose loss, sudden death, or any loss that has changed life forever. If grief has reshaped your world, you are not alone. This is a space where grief can be spoken about honestly — and where healing can begin.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 9 - Keeping Their Memory Alive Without Falling Apart

    In this deeply personal episode of Grieving Greatly Podcast, Jen talks about one of the most painful and confusing parts of grief — how to keep the memory of someone you love alive without becoming completely consumed by the pain of missing them. Through her own experience after losing Harry, Jen explores the fear of forgetting, the heartbreak of remembering, and the complicated push and pull many grieving people experience between wanting to hold on tightly to memories while also desperately needing relief from the pain. This episode gently explores:  • the fear of losing memories after loss  • why photos, videos, and reminders can feel both comforting and unbearable  • the guilt many people feel when grief begins to soften  • how grief and love can exist together  • learning to move in and out of grief safely  • ways to stay connected to loved ones without remaining trapped in suffering With warmth, honesty, and therapeutic insight, this conversation offers reassurance to anyone struggling to carry love forward after loss. Because healing does not mean forgetting. 🕊️ This episode is for anyone grieving someone deeply loved. Harrys Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling - Jen Connors - 0431212575 #GrievingGreatly #GriefPodcast #ChildLoss #BereavementSupport #HealingAfterLoss #GriefSupport #TraumaticGrief #GriefJourney

    1 min

  2. May 29

    Episode 8 - Who Am I Now? Identity After Loss

    When you lose someone you love…  you don’t just lose them. You can lose parts of yourself too. In this deeply personal episode of Grieving Greatly, I share the reality of identity after loss — the quiet, often unspoken grief of losing the version of yourself that existed alongside the person you loved. From the loss of everyday roles…  to the painful reminders in ordinary moments…  to the question so many carry— “Who am I now?” This episode gently explores:  The loss of identity and role after grief  The everyday triggers that catch you off guard  The feeling of not recognising yourself anymore  And the slow, tender process of finding yourself again This is a space for anyone who feels changed by loss… and unsure of who they are becoming. You are still you.  You are still their person.  And you are not alone. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Website https://harryshelpinghands.com.au/ Jen Connors - Harrys Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling 0431212575

    11 min

  3. May 22

    Episode 7 - The Silent Grief of Survival - with Nathan Darvill

    In this deeply personal episode of Grieving Greatly, Jenelle sits down with Nathan Darvill — Director of Expressive Mind Therapy, friend, colleague, and someone who has quietly carried many layers of grief throughout his life. Together, they explore a kind of grief that often goes unseen: The grief of surviving. Not just grief through death, but grief through trauma, identity loss, mental health struggles, relationship breakdowns, chronic stress, physical health challenges, and the parts of ourselves we lose along the way. Nathan shares openly about:  Military life and identity loss  Mental health and invisible grief  Relationships, divorce, and isolation  Weight loss and body image  Chronic stress and survival  AFL as both connection and lifeline  Learning how to keep going when life changes you forever This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they lost parts of themselves while trying to survive life. Because grief isn’t always about losing someone. Sometimes it’s about losing who you used to be. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need it. Support Services:  • Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14  • Grief Australia — 1800 642 066 Harrys Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling - Jen Connors - 0431212575 #GrievingGreatly #GriefPodcast #MentalHealth #Trauma #IdentityLoss #InvisibleGrief #MensMentalHealth #Healing #SuddenLoss #GriefSupport

    39 min

  4. May 14

    “Grief Comes in Waves… and the Guilt That Comes With Them”

    Grieving Greatly – Episode 6 “The Guilt No One Talks About in Grief” There are parts of grief people expect…  the sadness, the tears, the longing. But guilt often arrives quietly. The guilt of surviving.  The guilt of laughing again.  The guilt of not doing enough.  The guilt of moments you wish you could change.  And sometimes… the guilt of simply continuing to live when someone you love no longer can. In this deeply personal episode of Grieving Greatly, grief counsellor Jen Connors explores the hidden guilt that so many grieving people carry but rarely speak out loud about. This episode is a gentle reminder that grief and love are deeply connected… and that being human after loss does not mean you loved them any less. If you are grieving someone you love, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone. 🎧 Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.  Please subscribe, share, or send this episode to someone who may need it today. Jen Connors - Harrys Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling 0431212575 #GrievingGreatly #GriefSupport #TraumaticLoss #SuddenLoss #GriefPodcast #MentalHealth #BereavementSupport

    11 min

  5. May 8

    Holding Us While We Fell Apart

    Episode 5 — The Grief No One Sees: A Grandmother’s Perspective In this deeply personal episode of Grieving Greatly, I sit down with my mum to talk about a side of grief that is rarely spoken about the grief carried by the people trying to hold everyone else together. After losing my son Harry, I was consumed by my own pain. What I didn’t fully understand at the time was the heartbreak my mum was carrying while watching her daughter and family fall apart around her. Together, we speak openly about:  losing a grandchild  helplessness and survival  silent grief within families  being “the strong one”  anger, fear and emotional exhaustion  friendships changing after loss  and how grief continues to shape life years later This conversation is raw, honest and filled with love. It is for anyone who has ever tried to stay strong for others while hurting deeply themselves. Because grief doesn’t just live in one person… it moves through entire families. If this episode resonates with you, please know you are not alone. 🎙️ Grieving Greatly is hosted by Harry’s Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling Jen Connors supporting people navigating grief, trauma and sudden loss. 0431212575 #GrievingGreatly #GriefPodcast #ChildLoss #FamilyGrief #MentalHealth #TraumaticGrief #BereavementSupport

    11 min

  6. Apr 30

    When the World Moves On… But You Don’t

    In the beginning, everyone is there. The messages.  The flowers.  The check-ins. But slowly…  the world starts to move on. And you don’t. This episode explores the quiet, deeply painful part of grief that often comes after the initial support fades —  when life returns to normal for everyone else… but you’re still living with loss. We talk about: The loneliness that follows grief Feeling forgotten or left behind The pressure to “be okay” Why grief has no timeline And how to find support when the world doesn’t understand If this is where you are right now…  this episode is for you. 🤍 You are not doing grief wrong. Jen Connors - Harrys Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling 0431212575

    15 min

  7. Apr 24

    When Grief Changes Everything Between You

    Grief doesn’t just change how you feel  it changes your relationships sometimes in ways you never expected. In this episode of Grieving Greatly, I talk about the quiet, often unspoken shifts that happen after loss, between partners, family members, friends… and even within yourself. Why does it feel like people grieve so differently?  Why do some relationships grow stronger, while others feel like they’re falling apart?  And why can you feel so alone, even when you're not? This episode explores: The impact of grief on relationships and connection Differences in grieving styles and misunderstandings The pressure to “move on” vs. your lived reality Feeling disconnected from others—and from yourself Learning how to navigate relationships while grieving If you’ve ever felt like no one quite understands your grief this episode is for you. 🤍 You are not too much  🤍 You are not alone  🤍 And you are allowed to grieve in your own way Jen Connors - Harrys Helping Hands Counselling - 0431212575

    9 min

  8. Apr 17

    The Days After: Planning a Funeral for Your Child

    What happens after the shock… when reality starts to set in? In this episode of Grieving Greatly, I share what it was like in the days after losing my son, Harry—when the world expected us to start making decisions, planning a funeral, and somehow keep going while completely falling apart. This is the part of grief no one prepares you for. The practical reality.  The conversations.  The unbearable weight of making choices for someone you love who should still be here. I talk about what those days felt like for me and my family—how we navigated saying goodbye to Harry, and how grief and responsibility collided in ways that felt impossible to carry. If you’ve been through this, you’ll know how disorienting and surreal it can be.  If you haven’t, this episode may help you better understand what someone in grief is truly experiencing beneath the surface. You don’t have to have the right words.  You just have to be there. 🎧 Listen now. Jen Connors - Harrys Helping Hands Counselling 0431212575

    11 min
  9. The Day the World Kept Going Without Harry

    Apr 10

    The Day the World Kept Going Without Harry

    What does grief feel like in the very beginning… when everything still feels unreal? In this deeply personal first episode of Grieving Greatly, I share the story of losing my son, Harry, suddenly—just before Christmas—and the shock that followed. The world kept moving. People kept talking. Life continued as if nothing had changed. But mine had completely stopped. Harry was the most beautiful little boy—he loved animals, especially ladybugs and turtles, and he brought so much light into our lives. When he died, that light was gone, and our family was left shattered. I open up about what those early days of grief really felt like—the numbness, the disorientation, and the unbearable reality of learning to live without him. I also talk about the well-meaning things people say in grief… and why they can feel so isolating when you’re in the middle of it. If you’re grieving, or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you feel less alone—and better understand what grief truly looks like at the beginning. This is not about fixing grief.  It’s about sitting in it… together.  Hosted by Jen Connors, from Harry’s Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling 0431212575 This gently connects your podcast to your work without feeling promotional. 🎧 Listen now.

    16 min

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    Grieving Greatly is a podcast for anyone navigating life after sudden and traumatic loss. Hosted by grief counsellor Jen Connors, this podcast offers compassionate conversations about grief, trauma, healing, and the long road of learning to live after someone you love dies unexpectedly. After losing her son Harry suddenly, Jen understands firsthand how disorienting and overwhelming traumatic grief can be. Through personal reflections, professional insights, and honest conversations, she explores the realities of grief that many people feel but rarely talk about. Each episode offers gentle support, practical tools, and reassurance for those navigating suicide loss, overdose loss, sudden death, or any loss that has changed life forever. If grief has reshaped your world, you are not alone. This is a space where grief can be spoken about honestly — and where healing can begin.

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Grieving Greatly is a podcast for anyone navigating life after sudden and traumatic loss. Hosted by grief counsellor Jen Connors, this podcast offers compassionate conversations about grief, trauma, healing, and the long road of learning to live after someone you love dies unexpectedly. After losing her son Harry suddenly, Jen understands firsthand how disorienting and overwhelming traumatic grief can be. Through personal reflections, professional insights, and honest conversations, she explores the realities of grief that many people feel but rarely talk about. Each episode offers gentle support, practical tools, and reassurance for those navigating suicide loss, overdose loss, sudden death, or any loss that has changed life forever. If grief has reshaped your world, you are not alone. This is a space where grief can be spoken about honestly — and where healing can begin.

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