In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Barbara Sullivan explores the Buddhist approach to death and the profound practice of accepting life's impermanence. She speaks with Venerable Tsultrim, an Australian Tibetan Buddhist nun, counselor, and educator who generously shares her insights on navigating the end of life.

🌟 Before We Go In the Before We Go segment, Rob dives into the hit TV series Dying for Sex, exploring the concept of an unconventional bucket list and how confronting a terminal diagnosis can push us to discover what we truly want out of our remaining time.

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In Episode 2 of the 3rd series of Passing Thoughts, Connie Mason explores the deeply personal journey of "the farewell" and the choices we make when saying goodbye.She speaks with three remarkable women, Ewa, Jane, and Kathy—who generously share how they navigated the final send-offs for their partners. This engaging conversation explores the diverse and deeply personal ways to honor a loved one's life, from arranging a police guard of honor and organizing a waterfront celebration, to working with an end-of-life doula for an intimate home vigil.

🌟 Before We Go In the Before We Go segment, Jeff and Sue share their plans for a natural burial in a coastal forest and their desire to become one with nature.

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In the Series 3 premiere, Rob Kaldor sits down with author Oliver Christen before a live audience at Better Read Than Dead bookstore in Sydney to discuss his remarkable book, As She Chose. This engaging conversation explores the final days of his mother’s life and her decision to use VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking). Oliver Christen's book is available at all good bookstores, including Better Read Than Dead.

🌟 Before We Go In the Before We Go segment, Oliver talks about his mother’s bucket list moment.

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This podcast has been produced with the support of the Wicking Trust and the team at 2RPH.

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