EMJ Podcast | Deep Dive
In this deeply personal episode, Jonathan Sackier speaks with Zoe Strickland, author of To Grief With Love, about how she navigated the loss of her son and found space for healing through creative expression and connection. They reflect on the evolving nature of grief, the importance of making space for sadness, and the small but powerful ways we can support ourselves and each other through loss. Zoe’s story is one of honesty, vulnerability, and hope, inviting listeners into a compassionate conversation about grief, meaning, and remembrance.
Speaker Bio:
Zoe Strickland is an author, florist, and grief workshop facilitator living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Originally from East Yorkshire, Zoe’s life changed forever following the loss of her son by suicide. Through her writing, mindfulness practices, floral design, and community work, she has found a way to honour both sorrow and beauty. Her book To Grief With Love offers a poetic and honest exploration of loss, healing, and human connection. Zoe is also an advocate for suicide awareness, working closely with the OLLIE Foundation and supporting others through shared experience and gentle presence.
