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Episode 6 - Entering the Veil on Our Terms (Transcript)

Have you thought about your death? No? Not many people have. And by the time people are ready to talk about it, its often too late. We’ve recently discussed our final passing and how talking about it can lead to a more meaningful life. However, what happens when you begin to die? What is end of life or palliative care? Who looks after you, and what is a good death?

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Episode 5 - Facing the Unknown: Death and Dying (Transcript)

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes. It’s the final act of what we hope are long and happy lives. Dying is a reality we all face, yet it’s a conversation many of us avoid. So we’re going to face down the unknown; what happens when we die, how would we like to die and how can talking about it lead to a more meaningful life?

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Episode 4 - Is the best yet to come? (Transcript)

Sometimes it can feel like we are already living in The Jetson’s. Artificial intelligence is almost on our doorstep, cars are now electric, and the Matrix feels more like reality than fiction. So, what does the future look like, when you’ve lived through the past, present and future? Is the best truly yet to come?

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Episode 3 - Friendship: The lifeline of connection (Transcript)

We often hear that friendships are the family we choose, and as we get older, these connections become more important than ever. But what does friendship really mean as we age? How do our relationships change, grow, or fade over time? Buckle up, because we’re diving into the topic of friendship—its challenges, its joys, and why it’s so crucial in our golden years.

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Episode 2 - Let's talk about sex (and intimacy), oldie! (Transcript)

We spend our youth fascinated by it. It’s new, exciting and it connects us to those we’re attracted to. However, it’s something we stop talking about it as we get older. Even though we don’t stop doing it! Buckle up, because we are chatting sex and intimacy. And it doesn’t sound anything like your parent’s birds and the bees talk.

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Episode 1 - Am I Old? (Transcript)

They’re often reduced to a statistic or anecdote, however behind the news story or punchline is a part of our community with a lot left to give. Getting older comes with a lot of stereotypes, you know the ones; life begins to slow down, you can’t learn new things or that the fun and excitement of life is over. We're grabbing those misconceptions by the horns and discussing what it’s really like to age.

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