Today we chat to Brigdet Allan, who facilitates the Death Cafe in Bendigo which is a space to actively share, listen and learn about death and the end-of-life experience.

We talk more about death and dying and how education is key in minimising the fear around death.   In this episode we cover:

• Living ceremonies are a new trend which are held while sick/terminal people are alive.
• Having conversations with people with a terminal illness can highlight how much time we spend on unimportant things.
• There are so many alternatives to coffins and ashes being stored or spread (noting there are some laws around scattering ashes!)
• A funeral is like the ultimate book of someone’s lives.
• Many people are choosing not to have a funeral these days, which is about the control over their own lives. And it can often be up to grieving loved ones to find their own way to grieve and celebrate their lives.
• Finding ways to connect to those who have passed to keep their memory alive.
• The different stages of grief and how getting stuck in one can become complicated grief.
• Changes the body goes through during grief and practical tips to support someone through this time.
• How meal trains work and why they are particularly useful for people with children.
• The role of a death doula and how it is different to a palliative care nurse.
• Dealing with family members you don’t have a great relationship with.   Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
• Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au
• Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/
• Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510
• Email: [email protected]
• Bridget Allan’s Death Cafe: https://deathcafe.com/profile/25939/ 
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Today I am joined by my friend and fellow parent Hayley as we chat about all things parenting.

From dealing with living in an overstimulated world to counselling to swearing in front of your children. We look at different ways to parent in the modern world, along with some of the tools you can use to navigate through the years.

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Today we are chatting with Kate Muldoon, owner of Ladies with Tradies and former palliative nurse about what matters most in life.

Kate has experienced heavy loss in her life, and she chats candidly about processing grief, managing burn out and mental health challenges.

We chat about the beauty of humanity in death.

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In this episode we talk about giving yourself permission to slow down.

When you’re saying yes to something, you’re saying no to something else. Let’s examine how this can feel in your body and how you can take steps to give yourself space and grace to feel lighter and softer again.

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In this episode of Soul Care Bendigo’s Podcast: Naked we cover the complexity of family relationships and the added pressure of living with someone with a mental health condition.

This is an inside view into my father’s battle with bipolar, through my experience as a child and adult.

Please note: this episode covers mental health decline and living with someone with a severe mental health condition and this may be triggering for some.

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In this episode of Soul Bendigo’s podcast Naked we talk about bodily differences and how we can tackle our response when something makes us feel a little bit uncomfortable.

Please note: small parts of this episode talk about things that might be a little difficult for some people to listen to - including pregnancy, premature labour, premature babies, and amniocentesis.

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Welcome to the first episode of Soul Bendigo’s podcast Naked where I chat about how my career as a hairdresser and the power of storytelling has led me on a new path of connection.

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Welcome to Soul Care Bendigo's Podcast: Naked. Your host, Gayle Wilson, will take you on a journey through all of life's lessons, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Gayle is on a mission to bring you back to your heart and to help you through communication. Offloading the tightness that sits in your chest, this hesitation to live life to the fullest.

She wants to bring you out of your shell, and help you bring back your shine.

In this podcast, Gayle shares her own personal stories of her extreme challenges and successes. She’ll also be interviewing guests on a range of topics from modern friendships, building a business, finding the silver lining, healthy families, end of life care and wisdom. Gayle will help you with identifying when your body is letting you know you are heading in the right direction, and how to get back to trusting our intuition and joy.

Some of it might be a little bit heavy, but part of Gayle’s mechanism in life is how to find the silver lining in every situation.

 Let's start a new tribe.

Connect with Gayle:

Show notes: https://soulcarebendigospodcast.libsyn.com/site

Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/

Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/

Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510

Email: [email protected]