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Agehood

Violet
Caregiving
Aging Parents
Grief
Death
Sandwich Generation
Loss and Grief
Health Care System
Family Care
Aged Care
Gentle Death Advocacy
Parkinson's Disease
Hospital Care
Aging
Australia
Wellways Care Gateway
Aging Population
Loneliness
Anxiety and Depression
Generation X
Bill Will

Agehood is the podcast that finally says what we're all thinking but rarely saying out loud. Hosted by Melissa Reader, CEO of Violet, we have the conversations that matter most: watching our parents age, being everyone's go-to person, the mess of love and duty, what it really takes to care for those we love, and yes, death, dying, and loss.

You'll hear Australia's most trusted voices, from belove... more

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What happens when you get the call - the one that changes everything?

Author and journalist Casey Beros found out when her dad was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Overnight she became organiser, advocate, and round-the-clock carer, all while parenting t... more

Kate Carnell has seen ageing and end-of-life care from every angle – as a pharmacist, as Chief Minister of the ACT, as a founding voice of Beyond Blue, and now as chair of Violet, the organisation behind Agehood. But this conversation isn’t just abou... more

When someone we love dies, our world shifts in ways we can’t always name. Too often we’re left to navigate grief without a guide, unsure of what to say, how to feel, or even what’s expected of us. Dr Emily Musgrave is a clinical psychologist who spec... more

Holly Ransom is best known as a globally recognised speaker, strategist, and CEO of Emergent — the woman who’s interviewed the Obamas, led a G20 Taskforce, and worked with some of the world’s biggest companies. But in this deeply personal conversatio... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Powerful Conversations on Ageing

    Agehood is a beautifully produced, honest, and deeply moving podcast about ageing, caregiving, and everything in between. The stories are real, the insights are powerful, and the tone is warm and comforting. A must-listen for anyone navigating the challenges of caring for loved ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lucy catherine j
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • Needed this

    Thank god for this show! I’ve been needing something like this in my life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carole38392
    Australia3 months ago
  • Brilliant pod, highly recommend

    An incredibly important, timely conversation. Beautifully produced.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Armine_N
    Australia3 months ago

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The care cliff is coming: Bernard Salt on the future of family, aging & letting go
Q: Were you able to talk to your mom about that chapter of life in terms of what was important to her?
Yes, I interviewed her shortly before she passed, and she expressed that she was ready to die and had a strong faith that comforted her.
The care cliff is coming: Bernard Salt on the future of family, aging & letting go
Q: Can you take us through the aging population that's ahead of us?
The number of people aged 85 plus is increasing rapidly, with an expected growth to 62,000 people per year by early 2030s due to the baby boomer generation.
Stuck between kids and aging parents: Sarah MacDonald on life in the middle
Q: What would you want to say to the sandwich generation?
It's okay to feel the weight of these challenges and to find healthy outlets like humor and support with friends.
Stuck between kids and aging parents: Sarah MacDonald on life in the middle
Q: What was your experience of the last month's, week's days of his life?
It was traumatic, and I had to advocate for my father's wishes during his hospital stay.
Stuck between kids and aging parents: Sarah MacDonald on life in the middle
Q: How did you keep that all together and manage?
I freelanced a lot and couldn't work full time due to caring duties, which impacted my career.

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