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What About Death!?

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"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! An initiative of karuna.org.au 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. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636

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4/12/2021

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July 12, 2026

Sam Fern: Monsters, Puzzles, and Death Literacy - Part 1

<p>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. <br> </p><p>Follow Sam on social media to learn more about his work: @samfern_author, or visit <a href="https://www.samfern.co.uk/">his website.</a></p><p>What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.</p><p><strong>About Karuna<br></strong><br></p><p>Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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:</p><p><a href="https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/">https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/</a></p><p><br><strong>Listener note</strong></p><p><br>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.</p><p><strong>Subscribe and listen <br></strong><br></p><p>Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.</p><p>You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast </p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino</p>

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June 28, 2026

Gabby DaRienzo: Life's End Game

<p>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.<br> </p><p>Follow Gabby on social media to learn more about her work: @gabbydarienzo, or visit <a href="https://gabbydarienzo.com/">her website.</a></p><p>What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.</p><p><strong>About Karuna<br></strong><br></p><p>Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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:</p><p><a href="https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/">https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/</a></p><p><br><strong>Listener note</strong></p><p><br>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.</p><p><strong>Subscribe and listen <br></strong><br></p><p>Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.</p><p>You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast </p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino</p>

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June 14, 2026

Aaron Watkin: A Mortician’s Perspective on Death and Life

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What About Death!? is hosted by Venerable Tsultrim and brought to you by Karuna Hospice Services.</p><p><strong>About Karuna<br></strong><br></p><p>Karuna exists to ease the suffering that surrounds death. The physical, emotional, spiritual and beyond, for individuals, families, carers and communities.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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:</p><p><a href="https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/">https://karuna.org.au/ways-to-give/</a></p><p><br><strong>Listener note</strong></p><p><br>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.</p><p><strong>Subscribe and listen <br></strong><br></p><p>Make sure to subscribe to What About Death!? through your favourite podcasting platforms to be notified whenever a new episode drops.</p><p>You can also follow us on social media for updates about upcoming guests and episodes: @whataboutdeathpodcast </p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino</p>

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What is What About Death!??

"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!

An initiative of karuna.org.au

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.

If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636

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This podcast updates daily.

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