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

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.