Deadly Serious Conversations

In this episode of Deadly Serious Conversations , I’m joined by Megan Sheldon, a cultural mythologist, a humanist celebrant and end-of-life doula based in North Vancouver, Canada. Megan has a deep understanding of the...

Funeral directors play a pivotal role in guiding families through one of the most difficult times in their lives. But how do you choose the right one? What should you look for and what can you expect from them? Together...

Today I am joined on the podcast by Simon and Sameiko from Candour Funerals - a Melbourne-based funeral company. Together, we have a wonderful chat about something very special and deeply meaningful; the first sea...

Many people assume the Irish wake is just an excuse for a drinking session, but in reality, it’s so much more than that. The traditions surrounding death in Ireland run deep, woven into the fabric of the culture and...

Every life is a collection of stories—big and small, joyful and heartbreaking, ordinary and extraordinary. These stories shape who we are and how we’re remembered. Eastern Palliative Care runs an award-winning biography...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you had a loved one die overseas? Or, perhaps it is their wish for their body to be transported back to their home country? Today I am chatting to Ghislaine from a family-run...

In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the deeply sensitive and seldom-discussed topic of baby loss — a subject that makes many uncomfortable yet is so vitally important. These are sobering statistics. M iscarriage occurs in...

Welcome to another episode of Deadly Serious Conversations , where today we are joined by Dr. Susan Palmer from Gather My Crew, an incredible organisation dedicated to helping people rally around loved ones during times...

When someone dies suddenly there is so much death administration to start taking care of. It’s hard to know where to start. Many people are surprised to learn that it can be a very long & sometimes complicated process...

Today, I have a special episode featuring Dan from 'All about me films '- a Melbourne-based company dedicated to preserving life stories on Film for future generations. We delve into the importance of storytelling for...

I am often asked how to support children who are grieving I am no expert but I am delighted to share this episode of the podcast, where I have a chat to Scott Andrews from the National Centre for Childhood grief...

Most people are familiar with the traditional burial and cremation practices, such as using a cemetery, or storing the ashes in an urn. Some people choose to scatter their loved ones ashes but do not realise that this...

On this episode of the podcast, I have a wonderful conversation with Lesley who works as the co-ordinator of the Body Donation program at Melbourne Uni. Body donation is when someone chooses to donate their body after...

This episode of the podcast is one that challenges the conventional narratives surrounding end-of-life ceremonies and funerals. In it, I have a wonderful chat with Tim and Paul, whose mum Mary Anne decided to face her...

We hear it all the time that life changes in a second, and nothing can prepare us for it when that does happen. We all think and hope it will never happen to us. Jacinda has been living with the loss of her son Harper...