This week, I'm joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends, Laura.
Together, we talk about the heartbreaking loss of her mum — who truly was a legend — and the complex ways Laura has navigated anticipatory grief throughout her life. She opens up about some of her most treasured memories, the moments of love, laughter and singing, and the weight of stepping into a mothering role whilst her mum Ang lived with multiple sclerosis — a condition Laura herself now lives with.

This episode dives deep. We touch on some raw, brutal thoughts around grief, but also share some of the most grounding and powerful advice I’ve ever heard — whether you're grieving yourself or supporting someone who is.

In this personal episode, I open up about my journey of healing after the profound losses of both my parents — losing my dad at just 15 and my mum at 29. I talk about what it means to reconnect with my inner child, the emotional aftermath of early grief, and the long, often messy road to healing.

Through reflection, a bit of fear, and honesty, I explore how grief shaped my identity, how I learned to hold space for my younger self, and what tools have helped me find peace in the aftermath of loss. Whether you’ve experienced grief or are supporting someone who has, this episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear — but it is possible. Sometimes you just need to show some love to that younger version of yourself who is lost and afraid.

In this special episode of Grief is my New Hobby, I sit down with my first guest—my big brother Gary. Together, we open up about the shared experience of losing both of our parents at a young age. This conversation is raw, honest, and reflective of our journeys and what we have learnt along the way.

We talk about how grief has shaped us differently, what we’ve learned from each other, and how we’re still figuring it all out.

Gary shares why it is so important that we encourage men to talk about their feelings and tips on helping your friends to open up.

Whether you’ve lost someone, know someone who has, or are just trying to understand grief a little better, this episode offers a deeply personal look at the ways we carry loss—and each other.