In this heartfelt episode of The Corporate Escapists Podcast, host Christine Innes sits down with Suzanne Read, grief mentor and founder of Life Beyond the Grief.

At 46, Suzanne’s life was forever changed when she lost her husband to leukemia. What followed was a journey through pain, identity shifts, and ultimately—resilience. Today, Suzanne supports others through 1:1 grief mentoring, healing retreats, family constellations, and her signature “Grief Couch” sessions.

💫 In this conversation, Suzanne opens up about:

• Her personal story of widowhood and rebuilding her life.
  
  
• The hidden challenges of young widows and why grief often deepens in the second year.
  
  
• How practices like mirror work, gratitude journaling, and self-love rituals helped her transform.
  
  
• Why identity shifts are crucial after loss—and how to navigate them with grace.
  
  
• The importance of genuine empathy, not “grief comparison,” in supporting loved ones.
  
  
• Finding joy again and stepping into a new purpose.
  
  

Christine and Suzanne also explore powerful themes of healing, self-love, transformation, and resilience, leaving listeners with both hope and practical tools to move through loss.

👉 Connect with Suzanne:
🌐 Website: www.suzannegomes.com.au
📘 Facebook: Life Beyond the Grief

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