"What About Death" is a podcast exploring the many and varied experiences and perceptions of dying and death. Every two weeks, Tsultrim, an Australian Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition, talks to people from around Australia and the world, listening to their insights and views and bringing this important subject out of the dark and into a place where we consider... everything you wanted to know about death but were afraid to ask!
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Disclaimer: The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Service. The content of these podcasts are for general information only and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources.
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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 (https://www.instagram.com/trentdaltonauthor)
Learn more about Boy Swallows Universe and Trent's other work here: https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/trent-dalton (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/ (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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You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast
Credits
Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino
4 Oct 2026
Trent Dalton: Boy Swallows Universe—and Grief - Part 1
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 Save My Ink Forever on social media to learn more about their work: @trentdaltonauthor (https://www.instagram.com/trentdaltonauthor)
Learn more about Boy Swallows Universe and Trent's other work here: https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/trent-dalton (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/ (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
20 Sept 2026
Kyle Sherwood: Dead Skin, Living Memory
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 (http://www.instagram.com/savemyink4ever)
For more information, visit the Save My Ink Forever website: https://www.savemyink.tattoo/ (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/ (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
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