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Life's Booming

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Death
Voluntary Assisted Dying
Wills
Grief
Grief Counseling
Bob Hawke
Australian Seniors
Mental Health
Near-Death Experiences
Death Literacy
Palliative Care
Funerals
Death Care Industry
End-Of-Life Care
Living Funerals
End-Of-Life Choices
Cultural Attitudes Towards Death
Safewill
Update Your Will Day
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Series 6: Dying to Know

Join James Valentine for the sixth season of Life’s Booming: Dying to Know, our most unflinching yet. We’ll have the conversations that are hardest to have, ask the questions that are easy to ignore, and hear stories that will make you think differently about the one thing we’re all guaranteed to experience: Death.

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Evelyn Calaunan
An experienced celebrant who specializes in living funerals.
Episode: Going out with style with Blanche d'Alpuget and Evelyn Calaunan
Blanche d'Alpuget
An acclaimed author and widow of former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke.
Episode: Going out with style with Blanche d'Alpuget and Evelyn Calaunan
Dr. Annetta Mallon
An end-of-life consultant and educator, also known as a death doula.
Episode: Matters of life and death - Dr Annetta Mallon & Martin Tobin
Martin Tobin
A recognized family name in the funeral business and an expert advisor on the global funeral industry.
Episode: Matters of life and death - Dr Annetta Mallon & Martin Tobin
Dr. Hannah Gould
Anthropologist specializing in death, religion, and material culture
Episode: Dying Well - with Tracey Spicer and Hannah Gould
Tracey Spicer
Walkley Award-winning author, journalist, and broadcaster; ambassador for Dying With Dignity
Episode: Dying Well - with Tracey Spicer and Hannah Gould
Andrew Denton
Founder of Go Gentle Australia, a charity advocating for better end-of-life choices.
Go Gentle Australia
Episode: Let's talk about death, baby - with Andrew Denton & Kerrie Noonan
Dr. Kerrie Noonan
Senior clinical psychologist and social researcher focused on increasing death literacy.
Episode: Let's talk about death, baby - with Andrew Denton & Kerrie Noonan
Barry Du Bois
Designer, mental health advocate, and speaker
The Living Room
Episode: Where There's a Will, There's a Relative!

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James Valentine
Host of discussions focusing on themes of mortality, grief, and end-of-life choices with emotional depth and thoughtful inquiry.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Life’s Booming one of the best podcasts

    What extraordinary, fascinating and moving interviews on this podcast. The host, James Valentine, talks to his interview subjects with empathy, curiosity and genuine interest in their story. The individuals who tell their stories have so much grace, humanity and wisdom to share. I’ve loved all of the stories I’ve listened to so far, with the Rosie Batty story at the top of my list - her honesty and humanity were breathtaking. Highly recommended!

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    Australia3 years ago

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The show is commended for its ability to tackle difficult topics surrounding death in an accessible and thoughtful manner, often leaving listeners feeling understood and inspired.
Listeners praise the empathetic and genuine conversations, highlighting the profound narratives shared by guests that resonate with their own experiences.

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Going out with style with Blanche d'Alpuget and Evelyn Calaunan
Q: Blanche, did you and Bob plan those events together?
No, Blanche clarifies that she was completely responsible for planning Bob's funeral and memorial service.
Going out with style with Blanche d'Alpuget and Evelyn Calaunan
Q: Evelyn, you describe yourself as an end-of-life celebrant. What exactly does that mean?
Evelyn explains that she has transitioned from wedding celebrancy to performing ceremonies that celebrate life for those diagnosed with terminal conditions.
Let's talk about death, baby - with Andrew Denton & Kerrie Noonan
Q: What did you learn from the death of your mother?
I experienced a range of emotions, from relief for my mother's suffering to profound grief when I trying to communicate with her.
Let's talk about death, baby - with Andrew Denton & Kerrie Noonan
Q: What is death literacy?
It's about developing know-how and being able to have those necessary conversations about death.
Let's talk about death, baby - with Andrew Denton & Kerrie Noonan
Q: How did you learn about death?
I learned about death through experiences, starting with a documentary about teenagers with cancer and then my father's death.

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A thought-provoking exploration of mortality, engaging discussions revolve around subjects like grief, end-of-life choices, and personal experiences related to death. The conversations are often enriched by expert insights alongside compelling narratives from well-known individuals and guests from various backgrounds, addressing both the societal views on death and personal anecdotes that illustrate the complexities of mourning and memory. Emotional yet enlightening, the content seeks to normalize discussions about death, unveiling humor, warmth, and connection within the serious topic of mortality.

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2. Blanche d'Alpuget
3. Dr. Annetta Mallon
4. Martin Tobin
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6. Tracey Spicer
7. Andrew Denton
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