Grief, Joy and the Energy That Turns the Lights On with Georgina Jones

What if your energy is more than just a feeling? What if it’s your currency? In this conversation, host Claire Fitzsimmons speaks with Georgina Jones about the invisible threads that connect us: joy, grief, presence, and the power of what happens when we stop trying to fix and start feeling. They explore how energy shapes how we show up, how we hold space for others, and how movement, music and humour help us access the full range of our emotions especially the ones we don’t have words for. Georgina speaks powerfully about holding joy and grief in the same space, and the everyday tools that can help us reconnect to ourselves in low-energy, disconnected times. In this episode, they talk about:

• Why your energy is your emotional currency
• The surprising companionship of joy and grief
• How Georgina created “Grief Discos” 
• Rewriting the story of what grief has to look like
• What it really means to “turn someone’s lights on” 

Timestamps

02:59 The Power of Energy and Presence

11:42 The Three Circles of Energy

24:42 The Healing Power of Grief Discos

25:43 Balancing Joy and Grief

30:05 Challenging Grief Narratives

Resources: Turn Lights On, Georgina Jones / Patsy Rodenburg's “Three Circles of Energy” / The Joy Reset, MaryCatherine McDonald / Grief Disco / Happy Startup Summer Camp / Ted Lasso / Mojo Moves

About Georgina Jones:  Georgina Jones is a speaker, coach, facilitator, and the co-founder of Grief Disco — a movement that helps people honour their loved ones, process grief, and make space for joy again through music, movement, and community. Her mission changed profoundly after the death of her son Osian. Navigating grief while still reaching toward joy transformed not only her life but her work. Georgina now supports grieving people to rebuild confidence, reconnect with themselves, and create meaningful, purpose-led lives and she empowers others to run their own Grief Discos in their communities. Instagram | LinkedIn | Substack