The Grief Ocean
Christie Collard, Grief Counsellor and founder of the Grief Ocean interviews a wide range of guests to delve deep into the diverse landscapes of grief, navigating through the turbulent waters with a varied array of guests sharing their individual narratives.
From exploring men's grief to diving into the realms of drug addiction, this podcast is a powerful journey of shedding light on important and often taboo topics surrounding the universal human experience of loss and mourning.
The Grief Ocean
Imagining Our Way Through Grief
In this episode of The Grief Ocean Podcast, we dive into a powerful and often overlooked aspect of grief—the collective kind that lives within communities. I’m joined by Julian Canny, director and creative force behind Euphorium, a vibrant collective dedicated to building big-thinking communities through creativity, play, and co-creation.
Julian works at the intersection of imagination and social change, helping communities unlock their creative potential so they’re better equipped to face challenges, navigate transitions, and imagine new possibilities together. From festivals and trainings to grassroots projects, Euphorium’s work is rooted in one belief: creativity can liberate culture.
Together, we explore how grief emerges not only in our personal lives but also within the changing identities of the places we call home—whether through economic disruption, cultural shifts, or the fading of shared stories and traditions. Julian offers a thoughtful lens on how naming communal grief can help communities honour what’s been lost, create space for renewal, strengthen resilience, and imagine what comes next.
In our conversation, Julian shares a powerful insight he’s learned through his work: "the ability to collectively grieve is a skill we will need for the future" .
To find out more about Julian and his teams amazing work with communities you can visit:
https://www.euphorium.com.au/
