Passing Thoughts

About Passing Thoughts

Passing Thoughts is an Australian podcast about death, dying, grief, and everything that comes with life’s final chapter. Hosted by Rob Kaldor, each episode covers topics Australians are increasingly asking about — palliative care, voluntary assisted dying, aged care, wills, near-death experiences, and the grief journey. Honest, warm, and sometimes surprisingly funny. Funded by the Wicking Trust, produced with Radio 2RPH. For too long, death has been treated as a taboo. Passing Thoughts aims to shift that by improving death literacy through honest, engaging, and sometimes surprising conversations. Expect laughter, a few tears, and a whole lot of real talk. Funded by the Wicking Trust and produced with the support of Radio 2RPH, Passing Thoughts opens up the final chapter of life with warmth, curiosity, and humanity. Our regular contributers are Barbara Sullivan, Jane Mundy and Connie Mason.

Publisher

2RPH

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   S3E5: Ghosts, Poltergeists and all things creepy

   In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Connie Mason speaks with Jesse Bering, an author and psychology professor, who shares his insights from researching his book 'The Incredible Afterlives of Dr. Stevenson', delving into reincarnation, poltergeists, and the meticulous paranormal investigations of Dr. Ian Stevenson. Jesse Bering's books available at https://www.jessebering.com/ (https://www.jessebering.com/) 🌟 Before We Go In the Before We Go segment, Rob takes listeners on a nostalgic trip through 1980s spooky movies. He explores the different depictions of the paranormal in pop culture classics like Poltergeist and Ghostbusters, contrasting the terrifying manifestations of spirits with comedic takes, and reflects on how these films shaped modern perceptions of the supernatural. 📩 Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out: You can email us at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   S2E4: DEMENTIA WEEK 2026 Henry Brodaty - Senior Australian of the Year

   This week Dementia Action Week 2026 with the theme "It's time to talk about dementia - we are re-releasing our Epiosode with Henry Brodaty. In Series 2, Episode Four of Passing Thoughts, Jane Mundy speaks with Senior Australian of the Year, Professor Henry Brodaty. They discuss the latest developments in dementia research and his plans during his year in the role. In the Before We Go segment, Rob Kaldor talks to our presenter Jane Mundy about what it is likre to work on Passing Thoughts and if it has changed her. Passing Thoughts is a podcast about life’s final chapter told with honesty, compassion, and heart. It’s a space to talk about what we often avoid, because facing death and grief might just teach us how to live better. 📧 Contact the team at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au (mailto:passingthoughts@2rph.org.au) 👍 Like us on Facebook and connect (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578856716570) with others exploring these conversations. 🎧 This series is made with the support of the Wicking Trust and Radio 2RPH See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   S3E4: What It was Like

   In this episode of Passing Thoughts, Rob Kaldor explores the darker, often avoided realities of mortality and survival. He speaks with Julian Morgans, a documentary filmmaker and host of the podcast *What It Was Like*, who generously shares his insights from interviewing individuals who have survived extreme, near-death events. Listen to What It Was Like on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0PJApQiyrmfrpTW7jIbJWo?si=0b16594debdd496f), Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-it-was-like/id1614354774) or Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast) Follow the show on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/whatitwaslikepodcast/) You can follow Julian Morgans here (https://www.instagram.com/julianmorgans?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) 🌟 Before We Go In the Before We Go segment, Rob takes listeners on an audio trip through Japan, exploring the concept of *mujo* (impermanence) and the country's beautifully integrated approach to death, dying, and remembering. From quiet neighborhood shrines and the relentless discipline of sumo training stables to the poignant Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, discover how Japanese traditions weave the memory of those who have passed into the fabric of everyday life. 📩 Connect With Us We would love to hear from you. If you have feedback, topic suggestions, or would like to share your own experiences around grief, loss, aging, or caregiving, please reach out: You can email us at passingthoughts@2rph.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.