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Talking About Death Will Not Kill You!
by Lisa Hunter
This is a podcast to normalize talking about death, grief and everything in between.
Episodes
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Episode 65: Wasted opportunity.
I share a cautionary tale about an opportunity I wasted. Warning, this episode contains snotty crying sounds.
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Checking In!
Just a quickie to say hi and share the current mood of grief at the moment. Nothing ground breaking!
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Episode 63: Susan the Mental Medium
Today's chat is with the amazingly uplifting Susan who is a medium and currently going through treatment for breast cancer. https://www.facebook.com/suzansreadings/ Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to...
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Episode 62: Wigging out with Michelle.
I spoke with the amazing Michelle from Blossom. Hair Body Face & Wig Boutique located in the picturesque Hawkesbury region. She helps chemo patients and other people get a new look and a positive boost they need so desperately. https://www.facebook.com/blossomhairfacewigs...
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Episode 61: My shadow's gone.
Catch up time, a recent personal loss and a quick pep talk for the sh*t show that can be Mother's Day.
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Episode 60: Time for a catch up!
First catch up for 2024 and my new career change into aged care!
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Episode 59: Legalised Euthanasia in NSW.
Apologies for the delay in posting this episode but here are my thoughts on the rules surrounding Legalised Euthanasia in NSW, Australia.
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Episode 58 - Farewell Koala
Today we celebrated an amazing human in the most lovely funeral I've had the honour to attend. WARNING: This episode may be rough to listen to, towards the end. My feelings may upset some listeners. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises…
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Episode 57: My First Meet & Grief
I chat about attending my first Motherless Daughter's Australia event. https://www.motherlessdaughters.com.au/community/events Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800...
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Episode 56: Wills and Wounds
Listen for the conclusion of the will of my late Grandmother. If I knew 9 months ago how negatively effect my mental health I would have prepared regular visits with my therapist Megan and started taking my anti-depressants. Do not underestimate how easily decade old emotional wounds can be…
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Episode 55: Mother's Day Check In
Just a quickie to say hi and check in for those like myself dreading this Sunday. If you need a support network may I suggest joining the Facebook Community that is Motherless Daughters. This is the best support network of women I have ever come across - no bitchiness, no criticism, just love and...
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Episode 54: Tech & Death
I dragged the hubster in for a chat about disposing your digital remains and how technology is changing how we grieve and honour those lost. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline:...
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Episode 53 : The Lost Death Certificate
Wanna hear how easy it is to open up a 14 year old grief wound? Well tune into the first episode for 2023! Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Beyondblue: 1300 224...
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Episode 52 - Of Grave Importance!!
Today we dig down 6 feet and give you all the dirt about some of the most historical cemeteries in Sydney! https://www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/cemeteries.html Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to...
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Episode 51 - Feel the Magic
Today I chat to co-founder of the amazing organisation Feel the Magic, who run Magic camps for children who have lost a parent or a sibling. Check them out below this is a cracker episode. https://www.facebook.com/FeelTheMagic https://feelthemagic.org.au/ Best to listen away from little ears and...
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Episode 50: Attending a Centenarian's Funeral
Today I recap my experiences of the recent funeral of my late Grandmother who recently had turned 100 years old prior to her passing. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline: 1800 55...
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Episode 49: Death Cafe
Today I share my experience as I attended my first death cafe. Caffeine, corspes & chatting! We sat in the warm sun and went into conversation about loss and all things death so easily! https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/mar/22/death-cafe-talk-about-dying...
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Episode 48 - Past life Regression Therapy
I chat to Debra, a past life regression facilitator about how she helps people get in touch with their previous reincarnations and early memories. https://www.debradawnspiritualservices.com/ Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any…
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Episode 47 - Loss at 16 with Amelia!
Today I chat with Amelia, an amazing young woman who tells me about her loss of her grandfather 3 years ago when she was only 16. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline: 1800 55…
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Episode 46: Psychic Medium Nicole
I decided for an extra large chat with medium Nicole. She did a reading for me back in 2016 and still manages to astound me with her skills. Plus she is just one of the loveliest humans on earth! Check her out on the links below; https://www.psychicmediumnicole.com/...
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Episode 45: The talented Tammy!
I chat to Tammy who is a tarot card reader, reiki healer and provisional psychologist. https://www.facebook.com/tammystarotandhealing https://tammystarotandhealing.com/ Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk...
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Episode 44: Paternity Test Not Required
Today I had the idea to talk to my 9 yr old about death and her thoughts all about it and her death nerd mum! Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Beyondblue: 1300…
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Episode 43: Shhh I'm a Cake Angel :)
Did you know that I am an angel! A "Cake Angel" that is! Hehe! Today I talk about a charity that I have been a part of since 2015, The Australian Cake Angels Network. Established in 2011 Cake Angels aim to make the birthdays and other significant events of seriously ill children extra special, by...
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Episode 42: Tender Funerals Western Sydney
Today I talk about what I learnt at the Tender Funerals Australia FREE screening of the film TENDER. Held at the Blacktown community hub (Bungarribee Community Resource Hub), I watched the film and took part in a Q&A session afterwards. As they have had a number of people express interest in...
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Episode 41: The day the music died with David - Part 2
I wrangled the hubby to join me to chat about all the musicians that have passed and the way they left this world. So much talent! Apologies in advance for the sketchy audio there is something about my laptop and the microphone that I can't quite figure out why they don't like each other some…
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Episode 40: The day the music died with David - Part 1
I wrangled the hubby to join me to chat about all the musicians that have passed and the way they left this world. So much talent! Apologies in advance for the sketchy audio there is something about my laptop and the microphone that I can't quite figure out why they don't like each other some…
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Episode 39: The Casketeers TV Show
Today I give you a summary about a great show that gives precious insight into the behind the scenes goings on of a family run New Zealand funeral home. You meet all the amazing crew and see the amazing care they take in giving each family's loved one the perfect send off....
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Episode 38: Fellow Motherless Daughter Amanda
Today I connect with another fellow Motherless daughter Amanda who shares her story of losing her mum at the young age of 14! Can you imagine? She also shared with me her Zimbabwean heritage. She also has a podcast with a school age friend on the other side of the world called 'It's Layered.'…
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Episode 37: Complicated grief with Allyce
I chat with a fellow "motherless daughter" - yes we have a club and it is the most supportive group of women you'll ever meet! Allyce shares with me the loss of her mother off the back of a complicated relationship and the feelings and PTSD that comes with that, something I completed related…
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Episode 36: Progress at Pinegrove Memorial Park
Today I speak to Marilyn who contacted Pinegrove with concerns of her own, as well as others with loved ones in regards to the condition of their graves. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone…
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Episode 35: Keepsakes by Nicoleta
Today I chat to Nicoleta who runs her own business of making stunning pieces of jewellery and other keepsakes that incorporate things like breast milk, ashes, hair, sand or even dried flowers of special importance. She tells me about so much - from her own loss, her clairvoyant abilities and even...
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Episode 34: Kellie Hart Funerals
Today I chat with the lovely Kellie who is an awesome self employed purple haired funeral director who talks to me about her job making unique send offs for her customers loved ones. She shares stories with me about the experiences she's had over her 15 years in the industry, some funny, some sad...
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Episode 33: Maori Death Traditions
I chat with the amazing Robyn who educates me on the lovely rituals and culture surrounding the passing of a Maori person. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800...
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Episode 32: Filipino Death Traditions
I chat with Mary who educates and shocks me on the rituals and culture surrounding the passing of a Filipino person. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Beyondblue:...
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Episode 31: Egyptian death traditions.
I chat with Mohab who generously gave me his time to educate me on the Coptic Orthodox religion and Egyptian rituals surrounding the passing of a person in their culture. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please…
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Episode 30: Chat with my mate Nick.
Nick and I went to high school together and he is still tethered to me over 30 years later as I am besties with his awesome wife - poor guy huh?! We also have losing a parent in common and today he talks to me about that experience and how grief can be for a male and the death of his father. Best...
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Episode 29: Hello darkness my old friend....
In the immortal words of Arnie in Terminator 3: "I'm back!" Did you miss me? Of course you did. This episode I go into your ears hard and fast with some end of life care requests you need to consider that I never thought to mention before that I learnt from this great book that is this ep's...
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Episode 28: Let's wrap this corpse up already!
Just signing off for the year, I will be back with new episodes mid January so be good or be good at it and I'll be back giving you aural before you know it! Don't die in the mean time and take care, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year you awesome legends!!! Best to listen away from little ears…
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Episode 27: No Vax, No Visit!
I chat to Catherine who lost her son Riley at only 4 weeks old to Whooping cough, leading to pneumonia. He was too young to be immunized and this happened before pregnancy boosters were a thing. This is a pro - vax podcast, don't agree, don't listen. No ifs, butts or coconuts!...
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Episode 26: TV & Death - part II
Welcome to the other half of my chat with my other half to discuss all things TV & death! From the most poignant TV character assassinations to shows that revolve around death as a central plot point to some honorable mentions of the most deadly shows on TV. Best to listen away from little ears…
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Episode 25: Death & TV - part I
I bring back my other half to discuss all things TV & death! From the most poignant TV character assassinations to shows that revolve around death as a central plot point to some honorable mentions of the most deadly shows on TV. Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this...
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Episode 24 - Songs about death Part II
Today I continue the chat with the clever hubby David about songs about death and or make us think of death. We even compiled a Spotify playlist for those that want to listen to the music we discuss; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69BRWQHlrmbe93wFcxM9J1?si=b6fab987934149d2...
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Episode 23 - Songs about death Part I
Today I chat with the clever hubby David about songs about death and or make us think of death. We even compiled a Spotify playlist for those that want to listen to the music we discuss; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69BRWQHlrmbe93wFcxM9J1?si=b6fab987934149d2...
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Episode 22: Natural Organic Reduction
NOR or Natural Organic Reduction - sounds like a fancy sauce you'd get at a fancy 5 star restaurant doesn't it? Well it is also know as human composting is the future for death and great for the planet! I discuss what I have learnt from a YouTube video I posted the other week on my Facebook page...
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Episode 21: Stupid deaths - Part II
And we're baaaaacccckkk! The conclusion of a 90 minute chat about those that died in the silliest of circumstances. Enjoy y'all! IMPORTANT: Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If my podcast raises any feelings for you please talk to someone; Kids Helpline:...
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Episode 20: Stupid deaths - Part I
Today I chat with the hubby who did a butt load of research into the stupidest deaths you've ever heard of! We chatted for an overall 90 minutes so this is the first part, the conclusion will be up next week! IMPORTANT: Best to listen away from little ears and anyone sensitive to this subject. If...
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Episode 19: Bec from You & Taboo
This is the conversation I've been itching to have since before I even started this podcast. Bec is a end of life doula, independant funeral director and a Churchill Fellow. She's been funded to go all over the world to learn about all aspects of death and the funeral industry. She educates me on...
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Episode 18: Death Nerd!
This episode I chat with Kerrie from the Death Literacy Institute and I discover that I'm a death nerd! Who would have thought that was even a thing! I need a badge made up! She also tells me how I thought very scientific and like a researcher {insert ego boost here} :)...
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Episode 17: Sarah from 1000 Hearts
I chat with Sarah who created the initiative of 1000 hearts to spread a little kindness around like glitter at a Mardi Gras parade! https://www.1000hearts.com.au https://www.facebook.com/1000PocketHearts https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/1000HeartsAustralia Best to listen away from little ears and...
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Episode 16: I chat with Cat from Sands.
Cat shares her story of how she lost her daughter Isabel 20 weeks into her pregnancy. She explains how she has volunteered and now works for SANDS an organisation that supports families dealing with infant loss, miscarriage, SIDS and child loss. https://www.sands.org.au/h2h-supportprogram...
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