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There are some losses we never officially acknowledge.

Not the kind that comes with a funeral, flowers, or a clear ending. But the kind that quietly reshapes a life. A diagnosis. A caregiving role. A sudden accident. A future that no longer looks the way we thought it would.

In this episode, I speak with Linda Rowley, a wellbeing consultant, coach and facilitator based in regional Victoria. Linda has spent more than 20 years supporting people through change, loss, and uncertainty. Her work focuses on something many people have experienced but rarely have words for: ambiguous loss.

Linda’s professional expertise is deeply informed by her own life experiences, including being diagnosed with stage three cancer in her thirties while raising a young daughter. That journey, alongside supporting her mother through cancer at the same time, reshaped the way she understands resilience, identity, and what it means to rebuild life when everything changes.

Together, we explore how loss doesn’t always come with clear endings, why many of the most difficult life changes go unrecognised by society, and how we can support both ourselves and others through these complex transitions.

Remember; You may not be ready to die, but at least you can be prepared.

Take care,
Catherine

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Join us on May 12 at 7pm at Hotel Lona in Frankston, as part of the South Side Festival.

Come solo and join a team, or bring your own crew — and compete for great prizes.

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Because this isn’t about planning for “someday” —
it’s about being ready for whatever life throws your way.

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The Kind of Grief Society Doesn’t Recognise With Linda Rowley