Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Outreach Signals

Open to Sponsors Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

"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

Podcasting 2.0 Features

podping season trailer

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

S3 Aaron Watkin: A Mortician’s Perspective on Death and Life

Jun 14, 2026 33m

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…

S3 Leah Cotterell and Narelle McCoy: The Art of Funeral Performance

May 31, 2026 50m

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…

S3 Benjamin Law: The intersection of death, culture, and community - Part 2

May 17, 2026 31m

On today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim continues her conversation with Australian author, screenwriter, and journalist Benjamin Law. They continue talking about Ben's most recent…

S3 Benjamin Law: Adapting Cory Taylor's Memoir 'Dying' for the stage - Part 1

May 03, 2026 24m

In the first episode of What About Death!? Season 3, Tsultrim speaks with Australian author, screenwriter, and journalist Benjamin Law. They discuss how Ben adapted his good friend Cory Taylor’s…

S3 What About Death!? returns for Season 3

Apr 19, 2026 3m Trailer

We're delighted to welcome you back for Season 3 of Karuna's What About Death!? podcast. Hosted by Venerable Tsultrim, this season continues to gently challenge fear and stigma surrounding death,…

S2 Celtic Paganism and how it sees life, death and rebirth with Pagan Elder Linda Ward

Oct 08, 2023 31m

In this episode, Tsultrim speaks with Linda Ward, a Pagan Elder and member of Pagan Hearth Incorporated in Queensland, Australia. Linda explains what Celtic Paganism is and how its belief in the…

S2 Carked It! – Can a card game about death actually be fun?

Sep 03, 2023 33m

In today’s episode, Tsultrim speaks with Simon Lowe, the creator of a fabulous card game called “Carked It!”.  Simon developed this, at times, very funny card game as a way of connecting people and…

S2 Pema Düddul: The Tibetan Book of the Dead in the 21st Century - Part 2

Jun 25, 2023 28m

Today's episode is a continuation of Tsultrim's conversation with Dr. Pema on the Tibetan Book of the Dead, how we can apply some of its techniques to our daily lives as a way of living our best life…

S2 Pema Düddul: The Tibetan Book of the Dead in the 21st Century - Part 1

Jun 11, 2023 37m

On today’s episode Tsultrim is pleased to welcome Dr. Pema Düddul back to the podcast to talk about his recently released book “Luminous Awareness – A Guidebook to Natural Awakening in Life and…

S2 Dr Libby Sallnow on The Value of Death: Bringing Death Back into Life

May 28, 2023 39m

On today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Libby Sallnow, a palliative care consultant and researcher from London in the UK. Dr Sallnow has been a leader in developing social…

S2 Pema Düddul: Memory and Memoir and their value to understanding dying, death and grief

May 14, 2023 35m

In today’s episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Pema Düddul, a Director at Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice and an internationally recognised Buddhist teacher in…

S2 Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor: The Grieving Brain

Apr 30, 2023 43m

In today’s episode, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor, author of the fascinating book “The Grieving Brain – The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss”. Dr O’Connor is an…

S2 Hayley Campbell: The vital role of death industry professionals

Apr 16, 2023 41m

In today’s episode, Tsultrim speaks with UK-based writer, journalist and broadcaster Hayley Campbell about her new book “All the Living and the Dead”. This compelling and heartfelt book explores the…

S2 Dr Rachel Menzies: Death Anxiety and its role in mental illness

Apr 02, 2023 34m

In today’s episode of What about Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Australian Clinical Psychologist Rachel Menzies. Rachel has extensively researched how the fear of death affects mental illness.  She…

S2 Markus Zusak: Australian author of international best-selling novels “The Book Thief” and “Bridge of Clay”

Mar 19, 2023 41m

In this episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with internationally acclaimed and best selling author, Markus Zusak about his hugely successful novel The Book Thief which has been translated…

S2 Coming soon: Australian author Markus Zusak

Mar 12, 2023 1m Trailer

In the first episode of Season 2, Tsultrim speaks with Markus Zusak, the award-winning Australian author of the internationally best-selling novel "The Book Thief". Famously narrated by death, "The…

S2 What About Death!? returns for Season 2

Mar 05, 2023 0m Trailer

What About Death!? returns for a new season of discussing the many and varied experiences and perceptions of dying and death. Join us fortnightly from Monday, March 20 as our host Tsultrim, an…

S1 Bindi Irwin on life, death and grief

Dec 06, 2021 41m

In this episode Bindi Irwin, world renowned conservationist, television personality, Wildlife Warrior, and daughter of Steve and Terri Irwin of the world famous, Australian Zoo shares her experience…

S1 Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell: Death, end of life care and the importance of family in the indigenous community in New Zealand

Nov 22, 2021 42m

In today's episode, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell a Research Fellow at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and a founding member of the Te Arai Palliative Care and End of Life…

S1 Dr Kriss Kevorkian: Why do humans have difficulty living in harmony with nature? (part 2)

Nov 08, 2021 27m

The death of the natural environment and its inhabitants are unprecedented and in the main caused by humans. Dr. Kevorkian shares how we as human beings can value our natural world rather than see it…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does What About Death!? have?

What About Death!? has published 35 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture.

Is What About Death!? still active?

What About Death!? is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.

How do I contact What About Death!? for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for What About Death!?, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts