Adapting in my grief
Adapting in my grief
Playlist by Adapting in my griefGrief – It’s harder than nearly anything we experience in our life and in most cases we are doing it in isolation and trying to cover up how we really feel. I want to explore how we can support thos…Follow the podcast:
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Stuart Diver
Stuart Diver is a name that most Australians over the age of 40 would know. He's the only survivor of the Thredbo tragedy in 1997 which claimed 18 lives, including his wife Sally. Stuart remarried Rosanna a few years later and lived at Thredbo with their daughter Alessia until Rosanna died of br…
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Guy Leech
Guy Leech, Australian Ironman legend and fitness guru, talks about the death of his close friend – Nine Network reporter Charles ‘Chucky ‘ Stewart. Chucky was on the water with Guy and others in the weekly paddling sessions , when he felt unwell and returned to shore. When the group returned to s…
36:48Explicit
Jock Cheetham
Last year I read a piece in The Guardian by Jock Cheetham titled – “When my partner died I couldn’t ask for help. I’m sharing in the hope others will reach out” Jock talks to the struggles he had reaching out to people after the death of Neroli his partner. His article received much reaction from …
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Derek Guille
Derek was hosting his show Evenings on ABC Radio when his producer told him to call his wife. She'd tell him his parents had been tragically killed in a car accident. We pick up the story there. Most of Melbourne and Victoria will know Derek Guille. His recognisable tones, wit and enthusiasm ha…
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Stephen Luby
Stephen Luby and Mark Ruse were both TV producers working from home and unhappy about it. They teamed up to create Ruby Entertainment leasing a small office on Lygon Street in Carlton on 1 January 2000. Steve's producing credits include Big Girl’s Blouse, Jimeoin, Full Frontal, Something Stupid, …
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Sarah Delbosc
Sarah Delbosc has an amazing story. Professionally she has been building an exciting career with PwC, privately it’s been one of tragic sadness and, now, new found happiness. A young couple with so much in front of them – to be confronted with news that changes their lives. PwC - A story of s…
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Joe Powell
Three brothers standing together on the side of the train tracks in Spain. "Still emotional, even 18 years later" said Joe. "But it was really important for us as a family to find him. "You know we, when someone disappears it's hard to fathom, and all sorts of weird and wonderful thoughts go thr…
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Richard Crawley
Born in England, emigrated to Australia in 1973, Richard Crawley is a self-taught photographer, singer in two rock-bands, Grand-father, Father, Widower and great friend of mine. Now living in picturesque Tower Hill, Victoria, there is not much this man can't do. Richard's energy is contagious an…
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Emma and Steve
Steve and Emma Watty, of South West Victoria, lost their baby girl Sylvie in her sleep at just 15 months old, to SIDS. They embark on a raw and open conversation about the tragic death and the moments and weeks after. Now, seven years on, Steve and Emma are living a sunshiny life in honour of t…
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Brett Ratten
Brett Ratten, former AFL player and now head coach, talks openly about the death of his son Cooper in a tragic car accident five years ago. As well as the support he has received from his workplaces and friends. One story that sticks out in particular from the conversation is how St.Kilda F.C. p…
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