Passing Thoughts
Passing Thoughts
Passing Thoughts is a podcast that tackles everything in life’s final chapter. Hosted by Rob Kaldor, this series explores the raw edges of grief, the ethics of voluntary assisted dying, the intricacies of palliative care, aged care, wills, and the deep mysteries surrounding the afterlife and near-death experiences. For too long, death has been treated as a taboo. Passing Thoughts aims to shift th…Social links:
A VAD Journey with Lex Marinos
In Episode Ten of Passing Thoughts,Jane Mundy speaks with Anne Marinos about her husband, the beloved entertainer Lex Marinos, and his decision to use Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD). Anne reflects on the emotional, practical and deeply personal moments that shaped Lex’s final days, offering an open…
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Caring for your 'Next of Kin' with Casey Beros
In Episode Nine of Passing Thoughts, host Barbara Sullivan shares an in depth conversation with author Casey Beros, about the nature of being a carer to someone in their final stages of life. Casey shares the story of caring for her beloved dad through terminal cancer. In the Before We Go section R…
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Love and Grief
In Episode Eight of Passing Thoughts, host Connie Mason shares a heartfelt conversation with Christopher Hall, CEO of Grief Australia, exploring the complex nature of grief and its profound impact on our lives. Together, they unpack the intimate connection between love and loss, reflecting on the t…
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Taking Death Home
In Episode Seven of Passing Thoughts, Jane Mundy speaks with Bec Lyons, a death doula and educator, about the growing movement of home funerals. Together they explore what it means to reclaim the rituals of death — to slow down, to care, and to find beauty in the final farewell. Bec shares her exp…
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Life Lessons from Near-Death Experiences: A Second Act
In Episode Six of "Passing Thoughts," Connie Mason talks with Dr. Matt Morgan, a seasoned ICU doctor and author of “A Second Act: What Nearly Dying Teaches Us About Really Living". The conversation revolves around the profound insights that patients who have experienced cardiac arrest can offer us…
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Cafe Mortal
In Episode Five of "Passing Thoughts," Jane Mundy dives into an enlightening conversation with the passionate members of Cafe Mortal, Marg, Hazel, and Jude. Recorded at Cafe Piatto in McMahon's Point, Sydney, the discussion centers around the group's origins and their ongoing exploration of death,…
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Bill Crews & What happens When Homeless People Die?
In Episode Four of "Passing Thoughts," Barbara Sullivan explores the intersections of death, dignity, and community with the "Radio Reverend," Bill Crews. Renowned for his tireless work supporting Sydney's homeless, Crews delves into the stories of those who die without traditional family structure…
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Navigating the Medical System - Ken Hillman
In Episode Three of Passing Thoughts, Connie Mason talks with ProfessorKen Hillman about the challenge of navigating the medical system for those who are dying. In our Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor looks at the life and music of satrist, Tom Lehrer. Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life’s …
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Your Life Stories with Emma Rossi
In Episode Two of Passing Thoughts, Jane Mundy talks with journalist Emma Rossi who shares her unique work as Biography Services Manager at St Vincent’s Hospital’s Sacred Heart Palliative Care team, helping people reflect on and record their life stories. Discover how capturing these memories offer…
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A Time to Live and a Time to Die: Teresa Plane on Embracing the End
In the opening episode of Passing Thoughts, we feature the extraordinary Teresa Plane, former NSW Senior Australian of the Year and pioneer of modern palliative care in Australia. In conversation with Barbara Sullivan, Teresa shares profound insights from her 40-year career, including why talking a…
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