Death, Grief & Loss Episodes

Rachel Thomas is a specialist mesothelioma nurse whose work has been defined by more than two decades of supporting people and families through serious illness, end of life care, and the hard realities most of us try not to face. In this episode of Life by Misadventure, Rachel talks about why so many people avoid talking about death, the fear families carry when time is short, and how honest conversations and good care can bring more peace than many expect. Rachel leaves you thinking about...

We've got a lively chat lined up today, diving into some pretty heavy topics: potholes and, well, death. Yeah, you heard that right! We kick things off with a thoughtful discussion about mortality, spurred by the startling news of a friend's near brush with death that really got us reflecting. Then we switch gears to rant about those pesky potholes that seem to defy all logic when it comes to being fixed. Why is it that councils can patch them up but can’t seem to make a lasting repair? We...

In this solo episode, Dave gets real about something we all face: mortality. After receiving difficult news about two people in his life, Dave reflects on the weight of it all. Why don’t men talk about health? Why do we brush off warning signs until it’s too late? And what does it mean when it all hits you in the same day? This one’s personal.