WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following website may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Join the Critical Info Community
and be Rewarded!


Sign up to be one of the first users of the Critical Info 10:15 Sorted! platform when it’s released in early 2025 and receive a lifetime 10% discount.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Sign up to download the speakers kit!

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Join the Critical Info Community
and be Rewarded!


Sign up to be one of the first users of the Critical Info 10:15 Sorted! platform when it’s released in early 2025 and receive a lifetime 10% discount.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Podcast Page - Banner Title

Facing Life’s Toughest Moments: Can Social Support Make the Difference?

Listen, watch, follow
Apple Podcasts
Podcast Page - Podcast Preview
28th November 2024

Listen now

 

About this episode

Are you feeling disconnected in our modern world? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the heart of social health with Joe Sehee, Executive Director of Social Health Australia. Joe shares his journey from green burial advocate to champion of human connection, revealing how we can combat loneliness and transform end-of-life care.

Joe takes us on a fascinating exploration of 'community companioning', a revolutionary approach to supporting those facing life's toughest challenges. From terminal illness to bereavement, learn how this simple yet profound practice is changing lives and reshaping our understanding of grief and loss.

But that's not all - Joe's insights into co-housing, the funeral industry, and conservation burial grounds will challenge your perceptions of community living and death care. Discover why the way we approach death might be the key to living more connected, meaningful lives.

Remember; You may not be ready to die, but at least you can be prepared.

Take care,

Catherine

Show notes

Guest Bio
Podcast Guest - Image
Joe Sehee

Executive Director of Social Health Australia

Joe has provided sub-clinical social-emotional-existential support in a wide range of settings including hospitals, emergencies, and end-of-life contexts. A Peabody Award-winning journalist, Joe is founder of the Green Burial Council (US) and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the newly formed International Journal of Disability Policy and Advocacy. Joe was recently awarded a National Industry PhD Program scholarship to research new models of social/disability housing THAT FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY.

Summary

Key Takeaways:

  • The power of 'community companioning' in supporting those facing illness, grief, and loneliness
  • How co-housing models can combat social isolation and foster genuine community
  • The untold history of the American funeral industry and its impact on our relationship with death
  • The potential of conservation burial grounds to revolutionise both ecology and end-of-life care
  • Why being present is more important than finding the 'right words' when supporting someone through grief
  • The surprising health benefits of social connection and its potential to reduce hospital

Transcript

1
00:00:02,085 --> 00:00:07,465
highlight & EP:
There are these life events that occur, death, divorce, losing one's job,

2
00:00:07,745 --> 00:00:12,385
highlight & EP:
being bullied at school, moving to a different city, all sorts of things that happen.

3
00:00:12,565 --> 00:00:17,205
highlight & EP:
And if you don't have a social support network to guide you through there,

4
00:00:17,425 --> 00:00:21,925
highlight & EP:
those things can be really much mo ... Read More

Resources

  • Links & Resources:

 

  • My Loved One Has Died, What Do I Do Now?

Our guide, ‘My Loved One Has Died, What Do I Do Now?’ provides practical steps for the hours and days after a loved one's death. Download it here.

 

  • Support Services
    If you're feeling overwhelmed by grief, find support through our resources and bereavement services here.

Share

View free guides:

Download our free guides to help you navigate your end-of-life planning! Icon
Podcast Icon

Recent Episodes:

Post Image
200 Hours of Death Admin: Why Executors Deserve More Support
Did you know it can take over 200 hours to manage the responsibilities of an executor?  For Danielle Phillips, losing...
Post Image
Facing Life’s Toughest Moments: Can Social Support Make the Difference?
Are you feeling disconnected in our modern world? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the...
Post Image
After the Worst Has Happened: Tales From a Funeral Director, Richard Gosling
In this episode, we dive into the journey of Richard Gosling—a man who left the safe world of civil service...
Podcast alternate logo

Keep in touch

Stay in the loop with the latest Critical Info updates, events and podcast episodes.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.