Talking About Death Will Not Kill You!
By Lisa Hunter
Talking About Death Will Not Kill You!Mar 19, 2024
Episode 60: Time for a catch up!
Episode 59: Legalised Euthanasia in NSW.
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.
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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
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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 opened with just a single phone call.
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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 acceptance.
For those interested in attending a Mother's Day Memorial Service held by White Lady Funerals see the Facebook events for this Saturday & Sunday below;
- Bankstown: 39 Meredith Street, Bankstown. (Sunday, May 14th at 10am)
- Bateau Bay: 428-430 The Entrance Road, Bateau Bay. (Saturday, May 13th at 10am)
- Liverpool: 124 Elizabeth Dr, Liverpool. (Sunday, May 14th at 10am)
- Minchinbury: Pinegrove Cemetry, Great Western Highway, Minchinbury. (Sunday, May 14th at 10am)
- Newcastle: 176 Anderson Drive, Beresfield. (Sunday, May 14th at 10am)
- North Ryde: 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde. (Sunday, May 14th at 10am)
- Ryhope: 405 Cessock Road, Ryhope. (Sunday, May 14th at 10am)
- Wollongong: 257 Princes Hwy, Bulli. (Saturday, May 13th at 10am)
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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.
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Reading links below:
https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/22/alexa-will-soon-be-able-to-read-stories-as-your-dead-grandma/?fbclid=IwAR0Wrxbf5UtFemkCGlD1FbADzOV35TbiecvRrPgnRBGT5RMfVGYkXUSQtQU
https://www.degroots.com.au/what-happens-to-your-social-media-accounts-when-you-die/?fbclid=IwAR3H4vZnxGvgAtHIYl4DlP4j8jVA7Q5VDvi5JsiprUXCL-t74tx5fTv0JcY#:~:text=Once%20the%20user%20passes%20away,see%20his%20or%20her%20messages
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-allows-you-to-talk-with-virtual-versions-of-deceased-loved-ones/468761/?fbclid=IwAR2iyPEcD5DlLr2yLpQROZa2IzJJqhbY2UYQEdQO7c6-KBk4Mlt91GF4abM
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhackl/2020/11/30/the-future-of-death-tech/?sh=19710e1c65ba&fbclid=IwAR3A9eh0OzoS2bf7mgBPTUoh9fr6igusywFpMovJHBWLFa_mw2i81_W8YAg
https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-demos-alexa-reading-a-bedtime-story-in-the-voice-of-a-boys-deceased-grandma/?fbclid=IwAR2F5xntsetNV5BCqz7KJsGaNZPuatiy7JzZ0E3HjK2JaKrIaJaF20xPV2Q
https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-plan-for-your-digital-afterlife-9ed58288ef7b?fbclid=IwAR2kcI5120598vfjSRwuwbUxk35OjRVwUaGg-yViSIaSrj0QEeegW-x9_UE
https://futurism.com/ai-dead-woman-talk-people-funeral?fbclid=IwAR3iNIyq9ZTJc2evE9jKLWz62696Pkz8WxAbvawahhlKb5WHigLYjpNIXTg
https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/four-things-you-might-not-know-about-your-digital-afterlife/?fbclid=IwAR1DMGSowpgZFLXJ4WH65p8-UpxX7lOoMUcM10hGxAjpzVd5GZSsi1Bu7og
https://www.designboom.com/competition/design-for-death/
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!
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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
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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/
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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.
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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
https://www.facebook.com/deathcafe/
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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/
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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.
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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/
https://m.facebook.com/NicolesReadings
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/spiritual-experience-event-tickets-395024237127?fbclid=IwAR20NkGbP251LR7TXViHFXYKEdEG5dK8kKaBJB3LxD1qfxaH1hFrWfrc6Ho
https://www.facebook.com/HillsSpiritualistCentre
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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/
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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!
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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 donating custom designed celebration cakes in a theme that is personalised and meaningful to them. Our network of over 2,000 volunteers have made over 5,000 cakes and even more special memories for families all over Australia!
https://www.cakeangels.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/cakeangelsau
https://www.instagram.com/cakeangelsau/
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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 continuing the conversation they are holding a meeting to discuss next steps in bringing Tender Funerals to Western Sydney. The meeting will be held at 3pm TODAY Tuesday 31 May at the Information & Cultural Exchange (ICE) - 8 Victoria Rd, Parramatta. If you'd like to attend email admin@tenderfuneralsaustralia.com and let them know. A zoom session is hoped to be arranged as I am unable to attend but really want to be part of the next conversation. If you are interested check out my the TADWNKY Facebook page for details!
- https://www.facebook.com/tenderfunerals
- https://www.facebook.com/tendermnc/
- https://www.facebook.com/TenderCanberra
- https://www.facebook.com/TenderFuneralsTas/
- https://www.facebook.com/tenderfuneralswa
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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 days.
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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 days.
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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.
https://www.tipenefunerals.nz/tv-show/
https://www.facebook.com/tipenefunerals
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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.' Look it up!!!
I have a blubber in this one so apologies in advance!
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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 with. If you don't then the feelings can come across as harsh but we get that!
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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.
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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 about organ donation too!
https://www.facebook.com/keepsakesbynicoleta
https://www.keepsakesbynicoleta.com.au/
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/organ-and-tissue-donation/becoming-an-organ-and-tissue-donor
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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 and some shocking!
She then accepts my offer her to shadow her one day and see all the places and facets that loved ones go through when they pass.
{insert squeals of excitement here}
https://www.facebook.com/kelliehartfunerals.com.au
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 thumbnail titled: With the end in mind - Dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial, by Kathryn Mannix.
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!!!
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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!
https://www.facebook.com/lightforriley
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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.
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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.
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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rko-KPI7tAE
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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rko-KPI7tAE
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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 from "Ask a Mortician". Some of my offspring make an appearance - no hate y'all my kids are fine!
I can only apologise for my ADD like talking style this episode, my anxiety has been a bit heightened today and boy do I talk at light speed for 45 bloody minutes! Play this episode at 1.5 speed I dare you!!!!
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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!
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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!
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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 the practices done to people once they are in their care in preparation of their funeral.
https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/project/to-investigate-human-relationships-to-death-and-ceremony-through-alternate-approaches-and-technologies/?fbclid=IwAR28yng_gd-cOvgeuBkH3BuI790caEY-KT7mYEA1ndy8ebUalXC0jwzhy-o
https://www.ahfa.org.au/
https://ndan.com.au/
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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} :)
https://www.deathliteracy.institute/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathLiteracy
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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
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Episode 16: I chat with Cat from Sands.
www.sands.org.au/h2h-supportprogram
www.facebook.com/Sands.australia/
rednose.org.au/article/what-is-sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids
heartfelt.org.au/
www.angelgownsaustralia.org.au/
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Episode 15: The Natural Death Centre
This episode I had a chat with Zenith - the CEO of the charity "The Natural Death Centre". She explains the support and training they offer to enable families to take on the responsibilities of looking after a loved one after they've passed on rather than handing them over to a funeral home.
https://www.facebook.com/Natural-Death-Care-Centre-Australia-137417506331862
https://www.naturaldeathcarecentre.org/
https://afda.org.au/
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Episode 14: I chat about suicide loss with the lovely Jess!
Jess has been closely affected by suicide 3 times in her lifetime and she's not even 30! She tells me about those losses and we chat about the ways we can hep ourselves deal with bad mental health - especially through these trying times of tough lock downs throughout Australia at the moment.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
https://mhfa.com.au/
https://butterfly.org.au/
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Episode 13: I chat with Nicole about how loss has changed her life positively.
Meet Nicole! We met through the push for palliative care group on Facebook and we hit it off and chatted about her life and when she lost her husband when he was 41. She was widowed with 3 kids and how her life was forced to change but in a positive way.
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Episode 12: Movie chat! Hubby and I discuss our favourite death themed films!
We decided to take a break from the informative death chat to just jabber on about movies that touch on the subject of death in different ways.
"Death isn't sad. The sad thing is: most people don't live at all" - Socrates
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Episode 11: Two Lisas, no waiting!
Today I chat with charity worker, freelance journalist, news reader and author Lisa Herbert about her book, "The Bottom Drawer Book - the after death action plan." A keepsake for your loved ones will be sad when you pass away but putting a few things in order can make it easier for them while they’re grieving.
http://thebottomdrawerbook.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/thebottomdrawerbook
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