EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 27 MIN
A Joyful Death with Cathy Henkel EP #8
from SHIT HAPPY with Toni Powell · host Toni Powell
This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: A Joyful Death with Cathy Henkel – Ep 8 (archived) What if dying could be joyful? Filmmaker Cathy Henkel shares the extraordinary story of her mother’s choice to end life on her own terms. This beautiful, moving, and unexpectedly uplifting conversation reframes how we think about aging, elder care, mental health, and what a good death can look like.TopicsVoluntary assisted dying and legal challengesFilming a parent's death as a legacy and conversation starterHow aged care often strips dignity from the elderlyHow to reframe death as a celebration, not a tragedyThe emotional and spiritual preparation for deathMultigenerational storytelling and emotional healingHow Cathy’s mum Laura became an unlikely posthumous starFamily dynamics, independence, and elder careLaura’s Choice documentary (available on ABC iView)The power of a completed lifeLinksLaura’s Choice on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/laura-s-choiceCathy's website: https://www.virgoproductions.com.auTranscript and Guest bio: https://shithappy.com/a-joyful-death/Related Episodes: #9 A Fabulous Funeral With Cathy Henkel#dignifieddeath, #voluntarydying, #lauraschoice, #endoflifechoices, Support the show Links To Love (newsletter +++): https://shithappy.com/resources/
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This is the fan mail link! SHOWNOTES: A Joyful Death with Cathy Henkel – Ep 8 (archived) What if dying could be joyful? Filmmaker Cathy Henkel shares the extraordinary story of her mother’s choice to end life on her own terms. This beautiful, moving, and unexpectedly uplifting conversation reframes how we think about aging, elder care, mental health, and what a good death can look like. Topics Voluntary assisted dying and legal challengesFilming a parent's death as a legacy and c...
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