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LifeChapters Podcast — 96 episodes
What is the best time of day to interview a parent with dementia?
How do I ask my pop about his war stories?
What if my mum gets upset that I’m recording her?
How to honour a grandparent's milestone birthday
How do I keep a dementia interview gentle and short?
What are unique ways to celebrate a parent's 75th that go beyond a standard party?
Is it too late to record my dad's story if he has dementia?
What should I ask my grandparents about their migration to Australia?
How do I ask my parents about their regrets without hurting them?
How long does it take to turn my grandparent's stories into a book?
What's the difference between an oral history and a standard eulogy?
What to say when my parent gets upset talking about a specific topic?
How do I handle guilt about recording dementia voice?
What specific questions should I ask a dad who grew up in the 1950s?
What to say when my grandparent only wants to listen at the party?
What If They Say I Don't Want To Talk About This?
How much detail is too much when documenting my parent for aged care?
How do I stop feeling rejected by my dad's gift preferences?
Why does my dad seem uncomfortable with sentimental cards?
What to do if my grandparent gets angry instead of sad?
What do I do if siblings disagree on what to share with aged care?
Can I secretly record my grandparent's life story?
What to say to children when parent gets cancer diagnosis?
What to do if mum says her life isn't interesting enough to write down?
How do I make up for years of forgettable Father's Day gifts?
How do I record my parent's story over the phone?
How do I start a life story conversation with a grandparent?
What to say when my parent gets angry about recording?
What to say when my grandparent gets angry I don't remember the story?
How do I ask about my parent's failures without hurting their pride?
What do I do if my grandparent corrects my understanding of a memory?
What to ask dad who grew up in the 1960s?
What to do if I can't remember the dates of family stories?
How do I get my nan to talk about her childhood?
What to do if my parent refuses to talk to a professional biographer?
What if my parent becomes angry instead of crying?
How do I ask sensitive questions about family secrets without breaking the trust?
How do I edit a messy family history recording?
How long does it take to record a family history?
What to do if my pop is too shy to talk?
What equipment do I need to record my nan?
How do I turn interview notes into a family book?
How do I structure a family biography interview?
Should I record my mum's voice for the kids?
What questions should I ask my elderly parent about their friends?
What to ask a veteran about their service years?
How do I keep my mum comfortable during long interviews?
What to ask a grandparent about their childhood home?
How do I ask my mum about her move to Australia?
What specific questions should I ask my dad about his trade apprenticeship?
What to ask a grandparent about their daily routine?
How long does it take to record a parent's life story?
How do I ask my mum about her first child without triggering grief?
How many times can I record my parent's life story?
What if my mum gets upset when I ask about the past?
How do I ask my nan about her school days without her shutting down?
What are the best questions to ask my pop about his first car?
What to say when my parent repeats the same story?
Should I record my parent's voice before they lose their words?
What to give mum for her 80th birthday that isn't a thing?
What are unique non-physical gifts for grandpa's 80th that he can actually use?
How do I ask my dad about his early years without stress?
What still works for interviewing a parent with memory loss?
Gentle prompts for interviewing someone with early memory loss
What to say to a parent turning 70?
What to give a grandparent for Christmas that is not a gift?
Can I use prompts if my mum has early dementia?
How to prepare my parent for a memory recording session
How do I ask my dad about his first salary?
How long do you have to record memories with early dementia?
Can I record my mother's voice if she has early-stage dementia?
What practical steps should I take to preserve my parents' life story before aged care?
How do I make my grandparent feel heard at their 90th birthday party?
What is a better birthday gift than cash for a grandparent who has everything?
What questions should I ask my dad about his childhood?
What should I give my grandparent for their 80th birthday to actually matter?
How Do I Keep the Conversation Going If They Give Short Answers?
How do I record my dad's story without it feeling like an interview?
How do I document my parent's personality before aged care?
Why does my dad reject thoughtful gifts and only want practical items?
How do I handle it when my grandparent repeats the same story over and over?
Is giving a biography too personal a gift for Mother's Day?
What to do if my grandparent gets emotional during a life story interview?
Is it worth paying for a professional to write my parent's biography?
What to say when dad answers in three words?
How do I start a life story conversation without it feeling like an interview?
What to say when dad says he doesn't need anything?
What do I do if my grandparent refuses to record their life story?
How do I handle my parent's silence when they refuse to talk about their past?
What specific questions should I ask to capture my parent's personality?
Why do people often ruin Father's Day with generic gifts?
What are the most important questions to ask a grandparent this Christmas?
What to do when your parent cries during recording?
What to say when mum repeats herself during recording?
How do I turn scattered family stories into a coherent narrative?
What if my grandparent prefers to talk to one person only?