Episode 59

Healing Grief Through Coaching, Song Writing, Visiting Antarctica & Humour with Sara O’Connor

In this episode, Ian chats with a classical musician, jazz and country singer, co-writer, and producing partner in Phil Stack, Sara O'Connor. Sara brings her musical background to the heart of her songwriting and sound, which inspires you to express, understand, and develop a more positive and healthier version of yourself.

Don't miss:

  • How Sara mirrors the coaching journey for personal development through songwriting and singing
  • Surrounding yourself with positive people
  • People have different processes which can help in personal development
  • Learning to love your mindset
  • Following your instincts and experiencing moments like nobody else
  • Releasing what is holding you back and sharing your healing journey in euphoria
  • Breaking through and learning from the lessons you have encountered for personal development


About the Guest:

Sara O'Connor


Sara has an impressive and varied musical CV, a new face to country music. She trained as a classical musician, then spent 20 years performing as a jazz singer and found her home in country music. Sara brings her musical background to the heart of her songwriting and sound. Her style honors the classic Country & folk singer-songwriters of the '70s.


Sara has an exceptional co-writing and producing partner Phil Stack (ARIA winning Thirsty Merc). Together with lyricist Teressa Marie Allen, they have produced an EP - Rollin' - and a full album - Dark All Day. Both recordings reflect her travels to Antarctica and the Artic.


She has entertained audiences at The Factory Theatre, The Basement, Metro in Sydney, The Forum (Melbourne), Tivoli Theatre (Brisbane), to name a few.


Her current single, Dark All Day, has had plenty of radio airplay, and the film clip Sleepwalkin' is on Country Music Channel (Foxtel).


About the Host:

Ian Hawkins is the Founder and Host of The Grief Code. Dealing with grief firsthand with the passing of his father back in 2005 planted the seed in Ian to discover what personal freedom and legacy truly is. This experience was the start of his journey to heal the unresolved and unknown grief that were negatively impacting every area of his life. Leaning into his own intuition led him to leave corporate and follow his purpose of creating connection for himself and others. The Grief Code is a divinely guided process that enables every living person to uncover their unresolved and unknown grief and dramatically change their life and the lives of those they love. Thousands of people have now moved from loss to light following this exact process.


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Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.