What About Death!?

In the final episode of the third season of What About Death!?, Tsultrim continues her conversation with award-winning Australian author and journalist, Trent Dalton. Trent shares the different ways love and grief intersect in his books: from the love stories people told him on the streets of Brisbane, to the journalist's "death knock" that inspired his most recent novel Gravity Lets Me Go. Trent also talks about how writing death has shaped his perspective on both the living and the dead, and taught him to embrace both in equal measure. 

Follow Trent on social media to learn more about his work: @trentdaltonauthor

Learn more about Boy Swallows Universe and Trent's other work here: https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/trent-dalton

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

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Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

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Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode, Tsultrim is joined by best-selling Australian author, Trent Dalton. Trent discusses his debut novel, Boy Swallows Universe, and how his personal experiences with grief helped to shape his characters and the world they inhabit. Trent also talks about his late dad Noel, who inspired parts of the book, and how the novel's success and subsequent adaptations help him to process his grief and remember his dad. 

Follow Trent on social media to learn more about his work: @trentdaltonauthor

Learn more about Boy Swallows Universe and Trent's other work here: https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/trent-dalton

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode, Tsultrim is joined by Kyle Sherwood, a third-generation mortician and co-founder of the business Save My Ink Forever. Alongside his dad Michael, Kyle offers a unique service that preserves tattoos as a piece of art after a person has passed away. Kyle talks about how the business was created, and why the deeply personal nature of a person's tattoos can create a thoughtful, special memento for grieving families. 

Follow Save My Ink Forever on social media to learn more about their work: @savemyink4ever

For more information, visit the Save My Ink Forever website: https://www.savemyink.tattoo/

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode, Tsultrim speaks to Roshi Joan Halifax, a Zen Buddhist teacher from the Upaya Zen Center in New Mexico. Roshi Joan talks to Tsultrim about her extensive work in death and dying, and grief and loss. In particular, she highlights her work in educating clinicians and other people in the community on how to support people living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. She also shares how her work with the dying has changed her perspective on her own mortality. 

Follow Roshi Joan on social media to learn more about her work: @joanhalifax and @upayazencenter

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode, Tsultrim speaks to Kate Folb (Director, Hollywood, Health & Society) and Erica Rosenthal (Director of Research, Media Impact Project) from the Norman Lear Center. The Lear Center is an initiative of the University of Southern California, and explores the social, political, economic, and cultural impact of entertainment. Kate and Erica share how they connect Hollywood studios and producers with researchers and healthcare professionals, with the goal of creating more authentic and thoughtful storylines, including ones centred around end-of-life, for TV and other media.

Learn more about The Norman Lear Center and their work online:

Instagram: @learcenter

Website:

• The Norman Lear Center: https://learcenter.org/
• Hollywood, Health & Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/
• Media Impact Project: https://www.mediaimpactproject.org/
• End Well: https://endwellproject.org/

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim continues her conversation with author Sam Fern. They discuss the process of writing his second book, Where the Dead Lives, a vividly illustrated exploration of world cultures and the way people mourn, grieve, and remember their dead. Sam also discusses the audience he hoped his books would find, and how writing about death and grief has shaped his own personal understanding of loss. 
 

Follow Sam on social media to learn more about his work: @samfern_author, or visit his website.

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks to Sam Fern, an author based in the United Kingdom. Sam has published two books for children, Escape Castle Dracula and Where the Dead Live. His work explores gothic literature and world cultures, and what they can teach us about death, grief and loss. He joins the podcast to discuss how he researched and developed his work, and what writing about the dead has taught him about community. 
 

Follow Sam on social media to learn more about his work: @samfern_author, or visit his website.

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with artist and video game developer Gabby DaRienzo. Gabby's work, including the games A Mortician's Tale and Seasonala Cemetery, explore the intersection between death, grief, and video games. Gabby shares what the process of creating a game is like, and how her personal experiences with death and grief shaped their development.
 

Follow Gabby on social media to learn more about her work: @gabbydarienzo, or visit her website.

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Aaron Watkin, a Sunshine Coast-based mortician. Aaron explains how he first started working in the death industry, and what motivates him to continue in this space. He also talks about the details of his role, from what his average day as a mortician looks like to how he handles misconceptions and stereotypes.

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino

In today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy. Together they form a unique musical duo, drawing on a combination of academic research, personal experience, and cultural traditions. Their performances, described as both heartwarming and surprisingly hilarious, include the captivating titles 'Whistling Past the Graveyard' and 'Confessions of a Funeral Singer.' 
 

Follow Leah on social media to learn more about their performances: @leahcotterell

What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.

About Karuna

Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.

Karuna’s specialist palliative care is a free in-home consultation service designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging chapter. Offering expert care, comfort, and connection at home.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of people have joined the Karuna family. They continue to support us and give back in their own ways. 

Support from people like you helps us to continue caring for families, and creating important resources including this podcast. Learn more about how you can support Karuna:

https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/

Listener note

The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Services. The content of these podcasts is for general information only, and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

Subscribe and listen 

Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.

You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast 

Credits

Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino