This week on Grief Is My New Hobby, I sit down with the incredible Josephine.

Josie lost her older sister at just 14 years old. A decade later—just as she was beginning to feel grounded, confident, and excited about her life—she was hit by another devastating loss: her younger brother died.

In this conversation, Josie shares what it’s been like to rediscover herself through grief, the unexpected ways her boyfriend supported her in her darkest moments, and why she has absolutely no time for online trolls. Josie brings a lightness and joy despite some of the hardest situations and is on a journey for 1% better every day.

Josie is doing some incredible work that she will talk about in the episode and you can find out more by following her socials:

- @josephinesjournall

- @thetruthbehindinquests

TW: In this episode I talk about mental health issues including depression & anxiety.

In this episode of Grief is my New Hobby, I dive into the unpredictable waves of grief. The highs that catch us off guard, the lows that anchor us down, and the confusing guilt that arises when joy finds its way in. I open up about the inner conflict of laughing while mourning, and how feeling happiness doesn’t mean you’ve stopped grieving, it means you've decided to keep going.

I also explore the daily, intentional decision to choose happiness, even when it feels out of reach. Because healing isn’t passive, it’s a choice we make, one morning at a time.

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.