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 about death matters, how palliative care can be a time of healing and growth, and how her personal grief shaped her life's mission.

With warmth and wisdom, Teresa challenges taboos and offers guidance on how to live meaningfully—right to the very end. She shares moving stories of humour, dignity, and connection in dying, and explains why children, families, and communities must be part of the conversation around death.

In our “Before We Go” segment, Rob shares a touching story from Japan, where a trombone became a unique farewell symbol for a life well lived.

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.

Teresa Plane's podcast Aging with Attitude can be found at https://www.2rph.org.au/ageing-with-attitude/  - you can contact the team from Passing Thoughts passingthoughts@2rph.com.au 

Passing Thoughts has been made with the support of the Wicking Trust. Make sure you join our Facebook Group  

In the opening episode of&nbsp;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 about death matters, how palliative care can be a time of healing and growth, and how her personal grief shaped her life's mission.
With warmth and wisdom, Teresa challenges taboos and offers guidance on how to live meaningfully&mdash;right to the very end. She shares moving stories of humour, dignity, and connection in dying, and explains why children, families, and communities must be part of the conversation around death.
In our &ldquo;Before We Go&rdquo; segment, Rob shares a touching story from Japan, where a trombone became a unique farewell symbol for a life well lived.
Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life&rsquo;s final chapter&mdash;told with openness, curiosity, and heart. It&rsquo;s a space to talk about what we usually avoid. Because facing death just might help us live better.
Teresa Plane's podcast Aging with Attitude can be found at <a href="https://www.2rph.org.au/ageing-with-attitude/">https://www.2rph.org.au/ageing-with-attitude/</a>&nbsp; - you can contact the team from Passing Thoughts <a href="mailto:passingthoughts@2rph.com.au">passingthoughts@2rph.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Passing Thoughts has been made with the support of the Wicking Trust. Make sure you join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578856716570">Facebook Group</a> &nbsp;

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 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 a podcast that tackles everything in life&rsquo;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 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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