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In the continuation of this story Till shares her experience of having her stillborn baby and about life following. Having a team around her who knew her story and could help manage periods of anxiety were paramount. These days Till is a peer supporter through Red Nose which offers and provides support in various ways to couples and families who have had a pregnancy or an infant loss.

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Mary

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October is the month for commemorating pregnancy and infant loss. My mission is to continue to highlight the support available to women and families who suffer the loss of their baby from the early weeks of gestation, through to full term. Red Nose is an organisation who does amazing work with families who suffer these losses and this episode is Part One from the personal experience of Till Heike, who approximately 11 years ago experienced Stillbirth. 

Red Nose Australia : rednose.org.au

Grief and Loss 24/7 Support Line  1300 308 307

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Mary

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There are times in the course of our lives when we need to feel the feelings and recognise that we all experience losses and hence will grieve. Insights in this episode from pastoral practitioner and counsellor Lynette Adams who shares her sensitivity and insight into this tricky human condition of grieving. I welcome you to a gentle discussion of the topic.

References from episode:

Book: We're going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen (Author), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) 1993

Dance event: No Lights No Lycra https://share.google/KLuqePza3dhmWJtZN

The Grief Centre of Western Australia :https://www.griefcentrewa.org.au/              ph: 0404 658 052 

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The cancer experience for all patients is unique. With breast cancer in particular, there are many different stages and variations of the disease and so too treatment options and felt side effects. My guest, Luana shares her experience, and proves as encouragement to be proactive in breast cancer screening, and the trusting in the good medical care on offer here in Australia.

Mentioned: 

Cancer Council WA:https://cancerwa.asn.au/        Ph 13 11 20

Solaris Care:https://solariscancercare.org.au          Ph (08) 9384 3544

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Mary

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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is the specialised small group led training for those of us who work in the Spiritual Care and Pastoral Care fields. This long distance interview with Michelle Benjamin is worth the little bit of static ... Unable to get Michelle face to face for this interview, I was still delighted that over the phone she was able to beautifully convey some of the nuances and skills she educates her students in. Considering the years of working and training to develop the skills to educate Pastoral Care workers, a huge level of respect is afforded this warm, intelligent,  and fun loving woman. A must listen for anyone interested in enrolling in a CPE program.

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If someone at our workplace is experiencing BIG emotions what do we do... are we worried that by acknowledging it they may become flooded or overwhelmed? Do we have the time to give a colleague, friend or patient we are working with a micro moment of attentive presence? What might happen if we do? These are some of the questions Karlee Guest discusses in this episode. Karlee is a Pastoral Practitioner who now finds herself speaking with a growing number executives in health care about managing burnout. This episode is a delightful conversation from a truly compassionate human being.

Book: Stollen Focus Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari, 

Publisher :Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023

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Police Chaplains provide spiritual, emotional and wellness support to members of the Police Force. In this sharing by David, we learn of the challenges and rewards of working in remote areas of WA as well as some traumatic situations. David's open reflections are inviting and warm-hearted. It is wonderful to Sit together in this Space for the commencement of Season 2.

References from this episode:

Book: Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul’s Gospel by Douglas A. Campbell and Jon DePue

Publisher: Cascade Books, 2024.

Book: Falling Upward, Revised and Updated

A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2023

Youtube:

The Gospel of Soul Health by Dr Bruce Wauchope

www.youtube.com/@Bruce_Wauchope

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An exciting and varied line up of guests for this season!  The first episode is coming to air next Wednesday 12th March, where I'll be sharing a conversation with one of the Western Australian Police Force Chaplains, David Ladner.  Tune in to discover the unique role Police Chaplains play in supporting the Police Force.

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Mary

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Mother's Day can be tough when you miss Mum, even when they can be Hard task Masters, can't remember who you are anymore, or have been gone for a long... long... time now.  This episode is brought forward a week, while the theme of Mother's Day  is still current as it falls in the month of May in Australia.  The guests sharing about their mums are Lynette Adams, Kim Parkhill and Marilyn Lewis.  Tune in to hear the sensitive way each of these women remember, celebrate and come to terms with the losses of their cherished and foundational family member.

This episode marks the end of Season One, please Follow the show so that you will be alerted to the start of Season Two, in early August. And send Questions or Suggestions for topics to : https://www.buzzsprout.com/2272304 

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Please contact me if you would like to listen to a certain aspect of the emotional experience around medical diagnosis, treatment, surviving or dying.
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Mary

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Please don't be put off by this title! 
Mums are unique and so too are our relationships with them... Just experiencing Mother's Day 2024 is cause for great celebration of the role of motherhood, and an opportunity to reflect on what our mothers have done for us. Part one of this theme has 3 guests who share the good memories and lessons they learned from  their mums.... Raf Rogers, Peter Kennedy and Robyn Farrands all tell uplifting stories of their Mums who died during Covid - with some associated challenges.  Tune in, share with friends, and send me a message on www.sitswmary.com with your thoughts about this topic.

Take Care, Mary

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Please contact me if you would like to listen to a certain aspect of the emotional experience around medical diagnosis, treatment, surviving or dying.
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I wish you well.

Mary

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