Can you create a digital version of yourself that talks to your loved ones after you die? Connie Mason speaks with Chris Williams, founder of Afterlife AI, about griefbots - AI technology that lets people build interactive digital replicas of themselves for family and friends to communicate with after death. What are the ethical questions? Who is using this, and why?

In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor talks to Dr. Predencia Dixon about the Jamaican Nine Nights wake celebration. They explore the cultural significance of this nine-day ritual, the communal support it provides with food and music, and how it helps guide the deceased's spirit to its final resting place. To read more about Nine Nights - here is a link to Predencia's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guide-Jamaican-Death-Rituals/dp/B0FS7BXW8W

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

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

Can you create a digital version of yourself that talks to your loved ones after you die? Connie Mason speaks with Chris Williams, founder of Afterlife AI, about griefbots - AI technology that lets people build interactive digital replicas of themselves for family and friends to communicate with after death. What are the ethical questions? Who is using this, and why?
In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor talks to Dr. Predencia Dixon&nbsp;about the Jamaican Nine Nights wake celebration. They explore the cultural significance of this nine-day ritual, the communal support it provides with food and music, and how it helps guide the deceased's spirit to its final resting place. To read more about Nine Nights - here is a link to Predencia's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guide-Jamaican-Death-Rituals/dp/B0FS7BXW8W
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> 
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Griefbots and Jamaican Nine Nights: AI, Grief, and Ritual

In Series 2, Episode Five of Passing Thoughts, our special guest presenter is world reknowned song-writer and performer Ilan Kidron. Ilan takes us through a unique sonic journey as he sits with Cat as they write a song together to commemorate her late sister Carla. The episode culminates in the playing of the song "Dancing in the Mirror".

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

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

In Series 2, Episode Five of Passing Thoughts, our special guest presenter is world reknowned song-writer and performer Ilan Kidron. Ilan takes us through a unique sonic journey as he sits with Cat as they write a song together to commemorate her late sister Carla. The episode culminates in the playing of the song "Dancing in the Mirror".
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> 
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&nbsp;This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust and Radio 2RPH

The Power of Song

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

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> 
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&nbsp;This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust and Radio 2RPH

Henry Brodaty - Senior Australian of the Year

In Series 2, Episode Three of Passing Thoughts, Jane Mundy speaks with Dr. Catherine Joyce and Christina Matthews about the essential roadmap of advance care planning. It’s a conversation about bridging the gap between clinical medical instructions and deeply personal values to refocus on what truly matters: autonomy, peace of mind, and the "blessing" of ensuring your voice is heard when you can no longer speak for yourself.

In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor explores the concept of a living funeral and the unexpected comedic risks of a "living wake," as seen through the lens of Larry David.

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

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

In Series 2, Episode Three of Passing Thoughts, Jane Mundy speaks with Dr. Catherine Joyce and Christina Matthews about the essential roadmap of advance care planning. It&rsquo;s a conversation about bridging the gap between clinical medical instructions and deeply personal values to refocus on what truly matters: autonomy, peace of mind, and the "blessing" of ensuring your voice is heard when you can no longer speak for yourself.
In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor explores the concept of a living funeral and the unexpected comedic risks of a "living wake," as seen through the lens of Larry David.
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> 
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&nbsp;This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust and Radio 2RPH

Advance Care Planning

In Series 2, Episode Two of Passing Thoughts, Connie Mason speaks with Dr. Margaret Ross and Dr. Justin Dwyer about the transformative potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy for those facing terminal illness. It’s a conversation about bridging the gap between rigorous trials in Melbourne and ancient wisdom in the Amazon to refocus on what truly matters: dignity, perspective, and finding solace in the face of the unknown.

In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor explores the vital role music plays in guiding the journey through life’s final chapter.

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

In Series 2, Episode Two of Passing Thoughts, Connie Mason speaks with Dr. Margaret Ross and Dr. Justin Dwyer about the transformative potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy for those facing terminal illness. It&rsquo;s a conversation about bridging the gap between rigorous trials in Melbourne and ancient wisdom in the Amazon to refocus on what truly matters: dignity, perspective, and finding solace in the face of the unknown.
In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor explores the vital role music plays in guiding the journey through life&rsquo;s final chapter.
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 passingthoughts@2rph.org.au
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🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust and Radio 2RPH

The Other Mushroom Trial

In Series 2, Episode One  of Passing Thoughts,Barbara Sullivan speaks with Sam McConkey from Bare Funerals about rethinking how we approach death, funerals, and the moments that follow loss. Together, Barbara and Sam explore the emotional and practical realities of death, questioning long-held traditions and asking what a more honest, humane farewell might look like. It’s a conversation about stripping away fear and ceremony to focus on what really matters: meaning, love, and leaving well.

In Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor considers the impact of the Bondi Massacre and what the summer of 2025 revealed about grief, courage, and community.

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
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🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust.

In Series 2, Episode One&nbsp; of Passing Thoughts, Barbara Sullivan&nbsp;speaks with Sam McConkey from Bare Funerals about rethinking how we approach death, funerals, and the moments that follow loss. Together, Barbara and Sam explore the emotional and practical realities of death, questioning long-held traditions and asking what a more honest, humane farewell might look like. It&rsquo;s a conversation about stripping away fear and ceremony to focus on what really matters: meaning, love, and leaving well.
In Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor considers the impact of the Bondi Massacre and what the summer of 2025 revealed about grief, courage, and community.
Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life&rsquo;s final chapter &mdash; 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 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.

Redefining the Goodbye - Bare Funerals 

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 and compassionate exploration of what dignity, choice and love look like at the end of life.

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
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🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust.

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&rsquo;s final days, offering an open and compassionate exploration of what dignity, choice and love look like at the end of life.
Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life&rsquo;s final chapter &mdash; 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.
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🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust.

A VAD Journey with Lex Marinos

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 Rob reminisces about the final album of a musical hero. 

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.

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 Rob reminisces about the final album of a musical hero.&nbsp;
Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life&rsquo;s final chapter &mdash; 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.
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🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust.

Caring for your 'Next of Kin' with Casey Beros

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 truth that we grieve simply because we love.

Christopher draws on his deep experience to explain how grief touches both our emotional and physical selves, and why support from others can make such a difference. Through gentle insights and moving stories, he reveals that grief is as unique as our fingerprint — shaped by our relationships, cultures, and the ways we remember. Find out more about Grief Australia at https://www.grief.org.au/

In the Before We Go segment, the unique impact of Oscar the cat is examined. 

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.

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 truth that we grieve simply because we love.
Christopher draws on his deep experience to explain how grief touches both our emotional and physical selves, and why support from others can make such a difference. Through gentle insights and moving stories, he reveals that grief is as unique as our fingerprint &mdash; shaped by our relationships, cultures, and the ways we remember. Find out more about Grief Australia at <a href="https://www.grief.org.au/">https://www.grief.org.au/</a>
In the&nbsp;Before We Go segment, the unique impact of Oscar the cat is examined.&nbsp;
Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life&rsquo;s final chapter &mdash; 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 data-start="1516" data-end="1543">passingthoughts@2rph.org.au</a> 👍 Like us on Facebook and connect with others exploring these conversations.
🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust.

Love and Grief

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 experiences guiding families through home-based end-of-life care and ceremonies, describing how intimacy and agency transform grief into something gentle and deeply human. The conversation opens up practical and emotional insights into washing, dressing, and farewelling loved ones at home — acts of love that bring connection back to death.

In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor revisits the acclaimed TV series Six Feet Under — reflecting on how its dark humour and honesty still shape the way we talk about mortality, family, and the absurdity of life itself.

Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life’s final chapter, told with openness, curiosity, and heart. It’s a space to talk about what we usually avoid — because facing death just might help us 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.

In Episode Seven of&nbsp;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 &mdash; to slow down, to care, and to find beauty in the final farewell.
Bec shares her experiences guiding families through home-based end-of-life care and ceremonies, describing how intimacy and agency transform grief into something gentle and deeply human. The conversation opens up practical and emotional insights into washing, dressing, and farewelling loved ones at home &mdash; acts of love that bring connection back to death.
In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor revisits the acclaimed TV series Six Feet Under &mdash; reflecting on how its dark humour and honesty still shape the way we talk about mortality, family, and the absurdity of life itself.
Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life&rsquo;s final chapter, told with openness, curiosity, and heart. It&rsquo;s a space to talk about what we usually avoid &mdash; because facing death just might help us live better.
Contact the team at: <a href="mailto:passingthoughts@2rph.org.au" data-start="1362" data-end="1389">passingthoughts@2rph.org.au</a> Like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578856716570" data-start="1405" data-end="1471">Facebook</a> and connect with others exploring these conversations.
This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust.

Taking Death Home

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.

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