42 | Death, distress and the unknown with Joan Prentice, chair yoga & meditation teacher, grandmother & mother of three

Strangely death is the only thing that is certain about our life, and yet it is one of the things we rarely talk about and find incredibly difficult to understand. In this episode, my guest, Joan Prentice, shares about the devastating time of her life when her son died suddenly, aged 17. This is a conversation where we honour what happened, and allow Joan to talk about this distressing time of her life that she's rarely talked about. It's a reminder that whilst there's so much in life that will be unknown, it's not a reason to stop living. Joan shares about: The despair and shock when there was so much that was unknown regarding his death The importance of seeking help when we need it The cost of hiding and covering up pain Finding hope, light and pleasure in the dark times. If you feel distressed by this content, it may be best to skip this episode or reach out to people you know and trust, and professionals who can assist you. In the first instance, there are incredible services available with helplines and online resources. Lifeline Australia: Phone: 13 11 11 Lifeline Australia⁠ Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Beyond Blue Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Suicide Call Back Service⁠ Headspace (for ages 12-25): 1800 650 890 ⁠Headspace QLife (LGBTI+ support): QLife 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 1800RESPECT Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia (RDVSA):1800 211 028 Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) Sexual Assault Support Services Blue Knot Foundation - National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma 1300 657 380 Blue Knot Foundation Bravehearts: 1800 272 831: Bravehearts Outside of Australia: Befrienders Worldwide provides a directory of helplines worldwide. Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential support via text messaging. Available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland. International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) offers resources and information about suicide prevention worldwide. Mental Health Europe provides information and resources for mental health support across Europe.