A powerful Q&A with Claire, answering your questions on grief, mental health, faith, and healing. 

Today’s episode is a little different - it’s part two of my conversation with Claire from Morro and Co.

If you haven’t listened to part one yet, I really encourage you to start there (S4E4) - it gives context to Claire’s story of resilience, faith and the creation of Morro and Co, as well as her book Standing Well.

In this second part, Claire is completely unfiltered and open to every hard listener question, speaking honestly about her journey through infertility, the loss of her mum to suicide, and what the grieving process has truly looked like for her.

She also shares the questions she wished people did, and didn’t, ask while she was grieving, offering a heartfelt perspective on how we can better support those walking through pain.

It’s raw, emotional, and full of heart. A conversation that reminds us that caring for our mental health is self-care in its truest form.

Before we begin, a gentle note: this episode includes discussion around mental health, infertility, disordered eating, grief, and suicide. Please listen with care, and reach out for support if you need it. You’ll find helpful resources linked in the show notes below.

(00:00) Introduction  

(01:53)  How has your own understanding of mental health evolved over time 

(05:15)  What first inspired you to advocate for mental health

(06:24) Do you think people missed what was really going on at home, and what signs should we look for when a friend might be struggling?

(12:10) How do you continue to prioritise your own mental health

(14:10)  How did you deal with the immense grief of losing your mum and two aunties 

(20:28) What is your favourite part of your book: mirror licence 

(24:26) Opening up to friends vs inter generational family members about harder topics 

(27:30) Candle naming process, dare to dream

(38:39) What was the most meaningful support you received, and what do you wish people had asked you?

(41:31) When did you realise you had an eating disorder, and what was your first step toward getting help?

(45:00)  What advice would you give someone who’s feeling helpless or overwhelmed?

(49:40) Does your family’s mental health history worry you, infertility, and what helps you through the tough moments?

(55:42) Have you ever asked God “why me?” or been asked why He’d allow this to happen?

(1:05:36) Final words and thanks

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Links & Resources:

Lifeline Australia (Mental Health Support) – Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/  Phone: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue (Mental Health Support) – Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/  Phone: 1300 22 4636

Butterfly Foundation (Eating Disorders Support) – Website: https://butterfly.org.au/  Phone: 1800 33 4673

Fertility Support Australia – Website: https://www.fertilitysupport.org.au/  Phone: 0408 267 897

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Thank you for tuning in - and as always, remember to keep showing up for yourself.