In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Barbara Sullivan explores the Buddhist approach to death and the profound practice of accepting life's impermanence. She speaks with Venerable Tsultrim, an Australian Tibetan Buddhist nun, counselor, and educator who generously shares her insights on navigating the end of life. 

🌟 Before We Go In the Before We Go segment, Rob dives into the hit TV series Dying for Sex, exploring the concept of an unconventional bucket list and how confronting a terminal diagnosis can push us to discover what we truly want out of our remaining time.

📩 Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out:


Email: You can email us at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au

In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Barbara Sullivan explores the Buddhist approach to death and the profound practice of accepting life's impermanence. She speaks with Venerable Tsultrim, an Australian Tibetan Buddhist nun, counselor, and educator who generously shares her insights on navigating the end of life.&nbsp;
🌟 Before We Go In the Before We Go segment, Rob dives into the hit TV series Dying for Sex, exploring the concept of an unconventional bucket list and how confronting a terminal diagnosis can push us to discover what we truly want out of our remaining time.
📩 Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out:
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Passing Thoughts is an Australian podcast about death, dying, grief, and everything that comes with life’s final chapter. Hosted by Rob Kaldor, each episode covers topics Australians are increasingly asking about — palliative care, voluntary assisted dying, aged care, wills, near-death experiences, and the grief journey. Honest, warm, and sometimes surprisingly funny. Funded by the Wicking Trust, produced with Radio 2RPH.

For too long, death has been treated as a taboo. Passing Thoughts aims to shift that by improving death literacy through honest, engaging, and sometimes surprising conversations. Expect laughter, a few tears, and a whole lot of real talk. Funded by the Wicking Trust and produced with the support of Radio 2RPH, Passing Thoughts opens up the final chapter of life with warmth, curiosity, and humanity.

Our regular contributers are Barbara Sullivan, Jane Mundy and Connie Mason.

Passing Thoughts is an Australian podcast about death, dying, grief, and everything that comes with life&rsquo;s final chapter. Hosted by Rob Kaldor, each episode covers topics Australians are increasingly asking about &mdash; palliative care, voluntary assisted dying, aged care, wills, near-death experiences, and the grief journey. Honest, warm, and sometimes surprisingly funny. Funded by the Wicking Trust, produced with Radio 2RPH.
For too long, death has been treated as a taboo. Passing Thoughts aims to shift that by improving death literacy through honest, engaging, and sometimes surprising conversations. Expect laughter, a few tears, and a whole lot of real talk. Funded by the Wicking Trust and produced with the support of Radio 2RPH, Passing Thoughts opens up the final chapter of life with warmth, curiosity, and humanity.
Our regular contributers are Barbara Sullivan, Jane Mundy and Connie Mason.

Passing Thoughts

Death and Dying for Buddhists 

In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Connie Mason speaks with Jesse Bering, an author and psychology professor, who shares his insights from researching his book 'The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Stevenson', delving into reincarnation, poltergeists, and the meticulous paranormal investigations of Dr. Ian Stevenson.

Jesse Bering's books available at https://www.jessebering.com/

🌟 Before We Go

In the Before We Go segment, Rob takes listeners on a nostalgic trip through 1980s spooky movies. He explores the different depictions of the paranormal in pop culture classics like Poltergeist and Ghostbusters, contrasting the terrifying manifestations of spirits with comedic takes, and reflects on how these films shaped modern perceptions of the supernatural.

📩 Connect With Us
We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out:
You can email us at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au

In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Connie Mason speaks with Jesse Bering, an author and psychology professor, who shares his insights from researching his book 'The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Stevenson', delving into reincarnation, poltergeists, and the meticulous paranormal investigations of Dr. Ian Stevenson.
Jesse Bering's books available at <a href="https://www.jessebering.com/">https://www.jessebering.com/</a>
🌟 Before We Go
In the Before We Go segment, Rob takes listeners on a nostalgic trip through 1980s spooky movies. He explores the different depictions of the paranormal in pop culture classics like Poltergeist and Ghostbusters, contrasting the terrifying manifestations of spirits with comedic takes, and reflects on how these films shaped modern perceptions of the supernatural.
📩 Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out: You can email us at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au

Ghosts, Poltergeists and all things creepy

This week Dementia Action Week 2026 with the theme "It's time to talk about dementia - we are re-releasing our Epiosode with Henry Brodaty.

In Series 2, Episode Four of Passing Thoughts, Jane Mundy speaks with Senior Australian of the Year, Professor Henry Brodaty. They discuss the latest developments in dementia research and his plans during his year in the role.

In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor talks to our presenter Jane Mundy about what it is likre to work on Passing Thoughts and if it has changed her.

Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life’s final chapter told with honesty, compassion, and heart. It’s a space to talk about what we often avoid, because facing death and grief might just teach us how to live better.

📧 Contact the team at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au

👍 Like us on Facebook and connect with others exploring these conversations. 🎧

 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust and Radio 2RPH

This week Dementia Action Week 2026 with the theme "It's time to talk about dementia - we are re-releasing our Epiosode with Henry Brodaty.
In Series 2, Episode Four of Passing Thoughts, Jane Mundy speaks with Senior Australian of the Year, Professor Henry Brodaty. They discuss the latest developments in dementia research and his plans during his year in the role.
In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor talks to our presenter Jane Mundy about what it is likre to work on Passing Thoughts and if it has changed her.
Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life&rsquo;s final chapter told with honesty, compassion, and heart. It&rsquo;s a space to talk about what we often avoid, because facing death and grief might just teach us how to live better.
📧 Contact the team at <a href="mailto:passingthoughts@2rph.org.au">passingthoughts@2rph.org.au</a> 
👍 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578856716570">Like us on Facebook and connect</a> with others exploring these conversations. 🎧
&nbsp;This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust and Radio 2RPH

DEMENTIA WEEK 2026 Henry Brodaty - Senior Australian of the Year

In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Rob Kaldor explores the darker, often avoided realities of mortality and survival. He speaks with Julian Morgans, a documentary filmmaker and host of the podcast *What It Was Like*, who generously shares his insights from interviewing individuals who have survived extreme, near-death events.

Listen to What It Was Like on Spotify, Apple or Youtube

Follow the show on TikTok or Instagram

You can follow Julian Morgans here

🌟 Before We Go


In the Before We Go segment, Rob takes listeners on an audio trip through Japan, exploring the concept of *mujo* (impermanence) and the country's beautifully integrated approach to death, dying, and remembering. From quiet neighborhood shrines and the relentless discipline of sumo training stables to the poignant Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, discover how Japanese traditions weave the memory of those who have passed into the fabric of everyday life.

📩 Connect With Us
We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out:

You can email us at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au

In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Rob Kaldor explores the darker, often avoided realities of mortality and survival. He speaks with Julian Morgans, a documentary filmmaker and host of the podcast *What It Was Like*, who generously shares his insights from interviewing individuals who have survived extreme, near-death events.
Listen to What It Was Like on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0PJApQiyrmfrpTW7jIbJWo?si=0b16594debdd496f" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/show/0PJApQiyrmfrpTW7jIbJWo?si%3D0b16594debdd496f&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789030753000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Gt6_NHfRNblILrYK8OO51">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-it-was-like/id1614354774" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-it-was-like/id1614354774&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789030753000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JOgOInaSAU3poS8Fkxwhc">Apple</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789030753000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3js3SrNIwnU7--zP2uve4x">Youtube</a>
Follow the show on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789030753000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oAOXy1YoHTmSyHIx_RKUD">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789030753000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3cTTl4STbf9w6siVvllNu1">Instagram</a>
You can follow Julian Morgans <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julianmorgans?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/julianmorgans?utm_source%3Dig_web_button_share_sheet%26igsh%3DZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789030753000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jHKS6JR9zKhE0b5294qdz">here</a>
🌟 Before We Go
 In the Before We Go segment, Rob takes listeners on an audio trip through Japan, exploring the concept of *mujo* (impermanence) and the country's beautifully integrated approach to death, dying, and remembering. From quiet neighborhood shrines and the relentless discipline of sumo training stables to the poignant Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, discover how Japanese traditions weave the memory of those who have passed into the fabric of everyday life.
📩 Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out:
You can email us at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au

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