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#Hashtag Death
There are two certainties in life, death and taxes. Death may not come on the 30th of June, but it is something from which none of us is immune. So why not talk about it? Here at #Hashtag Death, we're dying to talk!!
At birth, there are books, courses, midwives, celebrations. Most popular lists and blogs.
At the end of a life, it goes quiet. Where do you turn?
Meet the experts. #Hashtag Death - because conversations about death and dying SHOULD be trending!!
Episodes
32 episodes
30. #TheEndOfTheRoad
In the final episode of #Hashtag Death I share what people really speak about at funerals, as someone who has been involved in more than 900 funerals. This is the end of the road for the podcast, but not the end of conversations around death an...
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Episode 30
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12:03
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29. #SallyCan: Sally Cant is her name, but she CAN, teach, guide, and be an advocate for deathcare
Have you ever wondered what sparks someone to work in the field of death?In this episode, we chat to my mentor and family death care advocate Sally Cant about her unplanned journey to work in a career surrounded by death and dying - and...
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Episode 29
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1:05:32
28. #BeyondLabels - Redefining Mental Health
Have you ever wondered how to best approach conversations about mental health?In this episode, we chat to Georgia and Amanda from the Going Loco podcast. The pair take a light-hearted look at people facing mental health challenges to br...
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Episode 28
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51:16
27. #Top10 - Things I’ve Learnt from #Hashtag Death & Being a Funeral Professional
Curious about the secrets of navigating death, grief, and loss with grace and understanding? I'm sharing the top ten invaluable lessons I've learned from hosting #Hashtag Death and working in the funeral industry. In this episod...
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Episode 27
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26:10
26. #EmbracingLife: Navigating Death and Emotional Intelligence with Amy Jacobson
If you’re curious about emotional intelligence and want to know how to apply it to your life, then this episode is for you!This week we chat to emotional intelligence expert Amy Jacobson about her early experience with death and how it ...
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Episode 26
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53:59
25. #FromGriefToGrowth - Through pain comes purpose
Where do young widows turn to when they find themselves thrown unexpectedly into grieving their partner?According to the last Australian census, there are more than a million widowed adults in Australia. This is the unfortunate group Mi...
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Episode 25
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42:28
24. #DVDoesn’tDiscriminate – One woman’s story of DV in any postcode in Australia
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave your whole life behind so you can flee to safety?In this episode we look at the impact of domestic violence on successful career woman Marion Fulker AM. From a young girl suffering a...
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Episode 24
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53:11
23. #GreifIsLoveWithNowhereToGo - Jo from “Big Love” brings us her love and understanding around Grief and Loss
Have you ever wondered if your grief needs to be wound up in a certain time frame?In this episode, we chat to grief educator and author Jo Lincolne about the process of grief and how it doesn’t end when the funeral is over. We look at h...
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Episode 23
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58:40
22. #FaithInFathersDay – The faith we put in the love we feel after a parent has passed
If you have been trying to navigate life in a world where your loved one isn’t present anymore, this insightful episode is one not to miss.In this episode, we chat to marriage celebrant Dilhari Gustavino about her experience following t...
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Episode 22
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53:42
21. #RainbowsAfterRain: A Journey Through Pregnancy Loss and Helping Others Heal Too
How do you transition through recovery after the loss of a baby, when being a mother is all you've ever wanted? In this episode, pregnancy loss educator Sharna Southan shares with us the moment she was told her baby didn’t have a he...
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Episode 21
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50:46
20. #WhoAmI – a journey to finding roots, bonds and family connections at all stages of identity
How do adoptees cope with loss of identity and figuring out who they are? In this episode, we chat to adoptee Lloyd about his experiences with adoption, the rollercoaster of emotions and eventually finding his birth family.<...
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Episode 20
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51:59
19. #FromHeartbreakToHope - Rochelle Olsen's Journey Through Baby Loss
Curious about the journey from heartbreak to inspiration? In this episode, baby loss mentor Rochelle Olsen unveils the answer to the question: how one person’s story of loss can become a lifeline for others navigating the sa...
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Episode 19
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49:00
18. #BuggingOut - Unveiling Forensic Science's Hidden Heroes with Dr. Paola Magni
Bugs can play an important role in solving crimes! This week we delve into the topic of bug life and more with forensic scientist Dr Paola Magni.She is a world-leading researcher, expert witness, media commentator and corporat...
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Episode 18
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52:22
17. #SoulfulConnections - An Intimate Journey into Mediumship with Annmarie Lord
Imagine being able to contact loved ones who have passed! Today we chat to Annmarie Lord, a psychic medium and life coach who helps people connect with loved ones, as well as guiding other mediums to expand their businesses.We ...
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Episode 17
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44:53
16. #MYWhy - Welcome to 2024 and get to know why I do this
Presentation expert Paula Smith flips things on their head this week as she interviews me!Paula helps to unravel my ‘why’ and we chat about my first experiences with death as a child, which led me on a path to being a marriage and funera...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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38:27
15. #HandleWithCare - Carers Need to Be Cared For Too: This holiday season don’t forget those who care, all year round
Today we talk about the unsung heroes of this world – carers. I chat with Adam Birch, a Carer Support Counsellor from Carers WA. He sheds light on the often-overlooked role of carers who put their loved ones first, sacrificing their own lives.&...
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Episode 15
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1:00:06
14. #TheEmptyChair
How do you cope at Christmas when your special person is no longer alive and there’s an empty chair at the table?As the ‘festive’ season approaches, the hype and advertising can become overwhelming. This episode I fly solo as ...
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Episode 14
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35:09
13. #Life – Death of a Marriage with Rayne Bryant
Throughout life we can encounter a number of mini-deaths, such as the ending of a marriage. This week we chat to life success coach Rayne Bryant about navigating Christmas with split families. From following Rayne on Instagra...
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Episode 13
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48:56
12. #TheGiftofConversation: The Bottom Drawer Book will Start Conversations this Xmas
How can you better plan for death, and truly know how your loved ones want to be celebrated?Lisa Herbert is the author of The Bottom Drawer Book, which is an after-death action plan to help people talk about and plan ...
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Episode 12
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52:04
#WeeklyWonders: A Double Dose of #Death and #Life
As a token of gratitude for your unwavering support, I'm shaking things up this holiday season. Brace yourselves for a double treat: not only will I be dropping episodes every week in December and January, but I'm also introducing a special ser...
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11. #WhereTheresAWill – Where there’s a will, there’s a way: Your legal questions answered
Navigating the legal side of death - wills, probate, conflict, and confusion, is tricky business.Grief and loss can stay with you for a long period of time, but legal items can often have a time frame to be completed.We chat with ...
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Episode 11
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52:59
10. #AbetterWay – From lived experience to your door: Help through understanding
Funerals don’t have to be about choosing options from a flip book at a funeral home anymore, there are so many options available to honour the life of a loved one. Today we chat to Keri Alexander, founder of A Better Way Fune...
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Episode 10
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54:28
9. #COMPassion Putting the passion back in Compassion: Community pull together to drive Palliative Care
Palliative care is often thought of as the care you receive on your deathbed, when nothing else can be done in a person’s final weeks. Professor Samar Aoun is the 2023 Western Australian of the Year and an advocate for pallia...
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Episode 9
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50:17
8. #DeathByZoom - Unsaid goodbyes: Grief and loss through COVID, across oceans and unspoken words
When Tommy landed in Australia to backpack for 12 months, he knew instantly he’d never return to Scotland. The downside to living halfway across the world was leaving his close-knit family behind. We chat with Tommy about...
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Episode 8
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59:08
7. #EndofLifeTours: The Death Doula Explained - Interview with Erin Griffin
Can we use a tour guide in death to help us through the process? Erin Griffin, a passionate Death Doula, and advocate, explains the bridge between clinical support and the family, the dying, and the needs of the community.Join...
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Episode 7
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56:44