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What About Death!?

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"What About Death" is a podcast exploring the many and varied experiences and perceptions of dying and death. Every two weeks, Tsultrim, an Australian Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition, talks to people from around Australia and the world, listening to their insights and views and bringing this important subject out of the dark and into a place where we consider... everything you wanted to know about death but were afraid to ask!

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Disclaimer: The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Service. The content of these podcasts are for general information only and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources.

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Yesterday · 36 min
Kyle Sherwood: Dead Skin, Living Memory
In today's episode, Tsultrim is joined by Kyle Sherwood, a third-generation mortician and co-founder of the business Save My Ink Forever. Alongside his dad Michael, Kyle offers a unique service that preserves tattoos as a piece of art after a person has passed away. Kyle talks about how the business was created, and why the deeply personal nature of a person's tattoos can create a thoughtful, special memento for grieving families. Follow Save My Ink Forever on social media to learn more about their work: @savemyink4ever For more information, visit the Save My Ink Forever website: https://www.savemyink.tattoo/ What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
September 6 · 39 min
Roshi Joan Halifax: Enactive Compassion at End of Life
In today's episode, Tsultrim speaks to Roshi Joan Halifax, a Zen Buddhist teacher from the Upaya Zen Center in New Mexico. Roshi Joan talks to Tsultrim about her extensive work in death and dying, and grief and loss. In particular, she highlights her work in educating clinicians and other people in the community on how to support people living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. She also shares how her work with the dying has changed her perspective on her own mortality. Follow Roshi Joan on social media to learn more about her work: @joanhalifax and @upayazencenter What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
August 23 · 50 min
Kate Folb and Erica Rosenthal: Flipping the Channel on Death
In today's episode, Tsultrim speaks to Kate Folb (Director, Hollywood, Health & Society) and Erica Rosenthal (Director of Research, Media Impact Project) from the Norman Lear Center. The Lear Center is an initiative of the University of Southern California, and explores the social, political, economic, and cultural impact of entertainment. Kate and Erica share how they connect Hollywood studios and producers with researchers and healthcare professionals, with the goal of creating more authentic and thoughtful storylines, including ones centred around end-of-life, for TV and other media. Learn more about The Norman Lear Center and their work online: Instagram: @learcenter Website: The Norman Lear Center: https://learcenter.org/ Hollywood, Health & Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/ Media Impact Project: https://www.mediaimpactproject.org/ End Well: https://endwellproject.org/ What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
July 26 · 39 min
Sam Fern: What the Dead teach us about Community - Part 2
In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim continues her conversation with author Sam Fern. They discuss the process of writing his second book, Where the Dead Lives, a vividly illustrated exploration of world cultures and the way people mourn, grieve, and remember their dead. Sam also discusses the audience he hoped his books would find, and how writing about death and grief has shaped his own personal understanding of loss. Follow Sam on social media to learn more about his work: @samfern_author, or visit his website. What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
July 12 · 38 min
Sam Fern: Monsters, Puzzles, and Death Literacy - Part 1
In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks to Sam Fern, an author based in the United Kingdom. Sam has published two books for children, Escape Castle Dracula and Where the Dead Live. His work explores gothic literature and world cultures, and what they can teach us about death, grief and loss. He joins the podcast to discuss how he researched and developed his work, and what writing about the dead has taught him about community. Follow Sam on social media to learn more about his work: @samfern_author, or visit his website. What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
June 28 · 42 min
Gabby DaRienzo: Life's End Game
In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with artist and video game developer Gabby DaRienzo. Gabby's work, including the games A Mortician's Tale and Seasonala Cemetery, explore the intersection between death, grief, and video games. Gabby shares what the process of creating a game is like, and how her personal experiences with death and grief shaped their development. Follow Gabby on social media to learn more about her work: @gabbydarienzo, or visit her website. What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
June 14 · 33 min
Aaron Watkin: A Mortician’s Perspective on Death and Life
In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Aaron Watkin, a Sunshine Coast-based mortician. Aaron explains how he first started working in the death industry, and what motivates him to continue in this space. He also talks about the details of his role, from what his average day as a mortician looks like to how he handles misconceptions and stereotypes. What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
May 31 · 50 min
Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy: The Art of Funeral Performance
In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy. Together they form a unique musical duo, drawing on a combination of academic research, personal experience, and cultural traditions. Their performances, described as both heartwarming and surprisingly hilarious, include the captivating titles 'Whistling Past the Graveyard' and 'Confessions of a Funeral Singer.' Follow Leah on social media to learn more about their performances: @leahcotterell What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
May 17 · 31 min
Benjamin Law: The intersection of death, culture, and community - Part 2
On today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim continues her conversation with Australian author, screenwriter, and journalist Benjamin Law. They continue talking about Ben's most recent stageplay, an adaptation of Cory Taylor's memoir Dying. Ben also talks about the importance of culture in understanding death and dying and how his own Chinese heritage influenced his understand of life, death, and grief. Follow Ben on social media to learn more about his work: @mrbenjaminlaw What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
May 3 · 24 min
Benjamin Law: Adapting Cory Taylor's Memoir 'Dying' for the stage - Part 1
In the first episode of What About Death!? Season 3, Tsultrim speaks with Australian author, screenwriter, and journalist Benjamin Law. They discuss how Ben adapted his good friend Cory Taylor’s critically acclaimed book, Dying: A Memoir, into a stage play. Ben takes us through the process of bringing the book to the stage, how audiences reacted, and why he thinks it is important to discuss death and grief openly in the community. Follow Ben on social media to learn more about his work: @mrbenjaminlaw What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services. About Karuna Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities. Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home. Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna: https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/ Listener note The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Subscribe and listen Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops. You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast Credits Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
April 19 · 3 min
What About Death!? returns for Season 3
We're delighted to welcome you back for Season 3 of Karuna's What About Death!? podcast. Hosted by Venerable Tsultrim, this season continues to gently challenge fear and stigma surrounding death, dying, grief and loss. Grounded in the understanding that life and death are not opposites but part of one continuing journey, Season 3 invites listeners to explore the circle of life through thoughtful conversation, storytelling, research and creativity. Guests include Australian authors Benjamin Law and Trent Dalton, musical performance duo Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy, video game developer Gabby DaRienzo, and researchers and consultants Erica Rosenthal and Kate Folb, whose work includes contributions to the critically acclaimed television series The Pitt. Plus several other exciting and thought-provoking individuals. What About Death!? is brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services and hosted by Venerable Tsultrim. Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. Learn more about Karuna: http://karuna.org.au/ Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Listener note The views expressed on this podcast may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of this podcast is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to this podcast raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Oct 8, 2023 · 31 min
Celtic Paganism and how it sees life, death and rebirth with Pagan Elder Linda Ward
In this episode, Tsultrim speaks with Linda Ward, a Pagan Elder and member of Pagan Hearth Incorporated in Queensland, Australia. Linda explains what Celtic Paganism is and how its belief in the cycle of birth, growth, death and rebirth can bring comfort at the time of death. Linda tells how their view of death is part of a continuous cycle of life and is not something that ends in oblivion and therefore should not be feared. Linda talks about how this cycle of life, death and rebirth is part of the web of life that connects all things in the present and the past. This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Sep 3, 2023 · 33 min
Carked It! – Can a card game about death actually be fun?
In today’s episode, Tsultrim speaks with Simon Lowe, the creator of a fabulous card game called “Carked It!”. Simon developed this, at times, very funny card game as a way of connecting people and opening the door to friends, family and even strangers, to talking about life, death and beyond in a light-hearted, fun, and positive way. As we all know, death is certain, but the manner and time of our death is uncertain. But this lovely card game will surprise and undoubtedly ease you gently and with lots of humour, into the important conversations that we all need to have about the inevitability of our death, the importance of life and to ensure we prepare well for both…..before it’s too late. Learn more about Carked It! here: https://carkedit.com Learn more about Simon's work with the Good Death Impact Network, The Ageing Revolution and PikMe. This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Shannon Callander. Special thanks to Werner Mathiuet and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Jun 25, 2023 · 28 min
Pema Düddul: The Tibetan Book of the Dead in the 21st Century - Part 2
Today's episode is a continuation of Tsultrim's conversation with Dr. Pema on the Tibetan Book of the Dead, how we can apply some of its techniques to our daily lives as a way of living our best life and how it can help us to prepare for when death comes. Pema tells us more about impermanence, rebirth and the type of meditation encouraged by Padmasambhava, the author of this profound and ancient book. Dr Pema explains how this information and these techniques are neither difficult to understand nor to apply and can be utilized by anyone, anytime. Read Pema Düddul's book Luminous Awareness - A Guidebook to Natural Awakening in Life and Death. Jalu Buddhist Meditation Centre - https//:www.pristine-awareness.org This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Jun 11, 2023 · 37 min
Pema Düddul: The Tibetan Book of the Dead in the 21st Century - Part 1
On today’s episode Tsultrim is pleased to welcome Dr. Pema Düddul back to the podcast to talk about his recently released book “Luminous Awareness – A Guidebook to Natural Awakening in Life and Death”. This book is a guide to understanding the profound work called The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol) which was taught by Padmasambhava many hundreds of years ago in Tibet. It guides us through the dying process into the interval between death and the next rebirth. Pema explains how these beautiful teachings and practices can be applied today in the 21st Century by anyone, anytime, as a way to prepare for death, to have a good rebirth and even perhaps to experience liberation from suffering. This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
May 28, 2023 · 39 min
Dr Libby Sallnow on The Value of Death: Bringing Death Back into Life
On today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Libby Sallnow, a palliative care consultant and researcher from London in the UK. Dr Sallnow has been a leader in developing social and public health approaches to death, dying and loss for over two decades and she was recently the first author of the Lancet Commission "The Value of Death: Bringing Death Back into Life." This fascinating commission explores how we understand death in the 21st Century and considers the implications of the various systems that determine how we die. Dr. Sallnow offers insights into how we can develop a "realistic utopia" in relation to dying, death and grief that is hopeful, intentional and actually values dying and death. Read the Lancet commission on The Value of Death: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/value-of-death Learn more about Dr Sallnow and her work: https://www.endoflifecare.be/libby-sallnow This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
May 14, 2023 · 35 min
Pema Düddul: Memory and Memoir and their value to understanding dying, death and grief
In today’s episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Pema Düddul, a Director at Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice and an internationally recognised Buddhist teacher in the Tibetan tradition. Pema is also recently retired from his position as the Associate Professor of Writing, Editing and Publishing at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba. Pema has a wide range of published work, including research papers, novels and scripts for stage and screen. One particular area of interest for him has been memoir writing, particularly in the context of understanding the dynamics of memory and how together memory and memoir can help us at the time of death and with our grief. This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Apr 30, 2023 · 43 min
Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor: The Grieving Brain
In today’s episode, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor, author of the fascinating book “The Grieving Brain – The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss”. Dr O’Connor is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona where she directs The Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, investigating the effects of grief on the brain and the body. Dr O’Connor explains what she has learnt over more than two decades researching grief and its effects. She also talks about how we can use that research to understand our loss and move through our grief in a way that keeps us connected to love, and offers hope and peace of mind. Learn more about Dr O'Connor and her work: https://maryfrancesoconnor.org/ Follow Dr O'Connor on Instagram: @doctormfoconnor This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Apr 16, 2023 · 41 min
Hayley Campbell: The vital role of death industry professionals
In today’s episode, Tsultrim speaks with UK-based writer, journalist and broadcaster Hayley Campbell about her new book “All the Living and the Dead”. This compelling and heartfelt book explores the death industry and those who work in it, as Hayley strives to answer her own questions about death and better understand society's attitudes towards the topic. Her research leads her to share conversations with many interesting people including embalmers, a former death row executioner, gravediggers and even people with jobs she'd never heard of before, such as a bereavement midwife. Hayley tells Tsultrim about her experiences meeting with these incredible people who have made death their life's work, but who often go unrecognised in society until we need them. In addition to her own books, Hayley's work has been featured on WIRED, BuzzFeed, The Guardian, GQ, Esquire, Empire, VICE, FIGHTLAND, New Statesman, McSweeney’s, The Comics Journal. She also hosts the Unpopped podcast for the BBC and Must Watch on BBC Radio 5 Live. Visit Hayley's website: https://www.hayleycampbell.com/ Follow Hayley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hayleycampbell Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleycampbelly/ This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Apr 2, 2023 · 34 min
Dr Rachel Menzies: Death Anxiety and its role in mental illness
In today’s episode of What about Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Australian Clinical Psychologist Rachel Menzies. Rachel has extensively researched how the fear of death affects mental illness. She tells us about the causes and contributing factors to experiencing death anxiety and what treatments and strategies can help to reduce that fear. Rachel is the director of the Menzies Anxiety Centre in Sydney, which she established earlier this year to provide evidence-based psychological treatment for death anxiety and related conditions. Her most recent book is called “Free Yourself from Death Anxiety – A CBT Self Help Guide for a Fear of Death and Dying”. Learn more about Rachel's work: https://www.menziesanxietycentre.com/ https://rachelmenzies.com/ This episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team. Brought to you by karuna.org.au Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast Our music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

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