Remembering Them Podcast

Ionna lives in Australia while her Grandfather lived in Greece. She used to visit him in Greece every 2-3 years and called him regularly. He survived cancer 3 times whilst her Grandmother lived but after she passed away he succumbed to prostate cancer.  On the day he passed, Ionna woke at 3:30 AM and saw him at the end of her bed. He had come to say goodbye.  The next morning Ionna received a phon...

Annya's Dad developed vascular dementia in his late 70's and within a few years had forgotten how to walk.  After spending 6 months in various hospital beds he was referred to a care home with a special dementia wing.  For quite a long time (even before his dementia) he had problems with an ulcer on his foot that struggled to heal.  This got worse in the care home and he developed gangre...

Marie's husband Rob passed away suddenly at the age of 45 from a brain aneurysm while on a business trip to Perth. Marie shares their beautiful love story and remembers how everyone loved Rob. She discusses how she felt prepared for her journey with grief and shifting focus to create a happy life for their 2 sons, as that's what Rob and her had discussed should anything happen to either...

Amy's Mom was a smoker, she had lost her husband to heart failure, and her father to Cancer. She had Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). On New Years Day in 2016 she was diagnosed with lung cancer, but her lungs were too weak to endure a biopsy to find out how far along. Sue passed away just 15 days later at the age of 64  with Amy, her sister, and Aunt beside her. Amy...

Page's Dad had been diagnosed with Parkinson's when he retired a few years prior to her Mother's death.  After multiple falls, a slow decline, loss of speech, and struggling to swallow, he passed quietly in the night a little over 2 years after her mother.  Page's Mother was seemingly ok but having issues with her vision and memory.  After forgetting where the group was meeting...

Natasha's Dad died a year ago at 76. It was unexpected, but his peers were dying and she believes that he was unable to handle the transition into old age and his body giving up on him. Natasha describes him as a narcissist but he was also her father who was her hero and loved her very much. Natasha discusses how she is the person she is as a result of the challenges his personality presented...

Allison's Papa was 84 when he passed away in December of 2018. He was deaf since the age of 8 due to illness but other than that always strong and healthy until the last few years of his life. Many months before he was severely ill, Allison woke up and told her Mom he wasn't going to make it to Christmas that year. December 1st was the day she got a call from her Mom to come home and it...

Part II of our chat with Lisa where she shares favourite stories of Larry, Sally, and Jack. She explores how she has managed grief when losing multiple loved ones in a short time period. And how this has now helped her as a Grief Coach. Lisa also discusses her beautiful family and the effect the passing of their loved ones had on the family unit.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/Re...

Lisa's Dad was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018. He passed away at 72. Her Mom passed away 14 months later in her sleep with no diagnosed cause. She was 73. Lisa's Son-in-law Jack died in a tragic fall (in front of my daughter). He was 24. Lisa joins us for Part I of II to discuss dealing with multiple losses is a short time span.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/Remem...

Jack was 74 and had lung cancer that metastasized to bone. He lived 5 months after initial diagnosis. Anais joins us to talk about how as a family they had those months to prepare and process his death. She remembers how they got to say all the things they wanted to share and recall those months were filled with so much love.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/RememberingThemPodcast?...

Helen's Mother developed Parkinson's Disease which progressed over number of years including Parkinson's Dementia ending with 2 years in nursing home before passing at 83. Helen remembers her as a strong feminist with a dry and subtle wit. Helen discusses the lessons she learnt from her Mother as well as the passing of her Father at a young age and the effect of a lack of relationsh...

Cat joins us from Manchester to share stories and memories of her late husband Jon Paul Morrey. Jon was 46 when he had a posterior circulation stroke. Jon was generally fit apart for some high blood pressure. Cat shares their brief but powerful love story, a love she had never experienced before with a partner, remembering Jon as a hero and a gentlemen who taught her the importance of making your...

Cathy's Dad passed away at the age of 82 from Kidney Cancer. He was a wartime baby from World War II in the north of England. Cathy remembers and shares her father being a self-sufficient, honourable, and respectful man who believed in handshake agreement. She reflects on the respectful life he lived and how his lessons of honesty and integrity have taught her to be a strong Mother for her fi...

Amy lost her Dad about 14 years ago after he passed away due to heart disease. He suffered a couple of heart attacks and had bypass surgery 6 years before he died. Amy remembers her Dad being a wonderful storyteller and was always the life of the party. He lived life to the fullest enjoying all the good and bad things life had to offer. Amy discusses how living such a way likely contributed to his...

Dagbjört joins us all the way over from Iceland. Andrés died in 2013 at 57 years old due to genetic Cystacin C Syndrome, an Icelandic hereditary disease which causes strokes in young people. Þóra died of breast cancer in 2018 at 60 years old. Dagbjört describes the type of people her parents were and shares some of her favourite memories of them.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/Re...

Muda joins us to talk about his Dad and share his teachings and lessons that has shaped everything that he does today in his life with his wife, kids, and his business. Muda's Dad died suddenly during the peak of Covid and was undiagnosed with the cause of his death due to the pressure on the hospitals and health care system in Zimbabwe. Muda was unable to leave Australia to be with the famil...

Crian joins us from his home in Taiwan to share stories about his Dad, Preggie - more commonly known to everyone as Dr Paddy. His Dad passed away with Colon Cancer 6 years ago. His family lived in South Africa and Crian recalls having to travel back to see his Dad after diagnosis and back again for the funeral a couple of years later. Crian remembers his Dad as a very positive person and recounts...

Our friend Jorgie who recorded our Acknowledgement to Country as a proud Gubbi Gubbi man joins us to  talk about his Mother Wendy. She passed away in 2011 after a somewhat secret battle with Ovarian Cancer. Jorgie remembers her as a tough but loving woman with at strong presence and a passion for their indigenous history and culture. Jorgie discusses how his family live their lives by her teaching...

Mark and Ryan get together for the final episode of the year. Recap how the year has been and discuss plans for the Podcast in 2023. Previewing a new introduction, outro message, Acknowledgement to Country, and a very very special launch announcement.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/RememberingThemPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_cr...

In part 2 of the chat, Mel shares her favourite memories and stories of her husband Andrew and remembers how full of life he was. Mel recounts their final moments together as a family and discusses the many laughs they shared throughout his battle commemorating Andrew's personality and how she would like to remember him as a husband and as a Father.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreo...

Mel joins Mark and Ryan to discuss losing her husband Andrew 7 years ago after 11 months in and out of hospital with numerous heart surgeries. Part 1 of the chat explores their first visit to hospital and the ongoing visits following, and how as a family they had to manage Andrew's surgeries alongside having a newborn Son.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/RememberingThemPodcas...

Mark's friend Bruce from Primary and High School joins Ryan on the podcast to share stories and memories of his best friend Dave, who also went to the same schools. Dave passed away tragically two years ago in a flooded creek in their home town in the Gold Coast hinterland after a period of torrential rain. Bruce shares some of his favourite memories of his best mate and recalls how they affe...

Writer and Author Rachel Dickinson joins Mark and Ryan all the way over from the East Coast of the United States of America. Rachel discusses how she lost her son ten years ago at the age of 17 after he chose to take his own life, leaving behind his parents, three sisters, and his girlfriend. Rachel shares the memories of Jack prior to his death and her personal journey of self discovery after.  S...

Annette (Netty) joins Ryan and Mark (Cess) for their first co-hosted episode to discuss the passing of her late husband Tony due to what started as a Melanoma and spread into secondary cancers. Netty discusses their battle with Tony's cancer from initial diagnosis, his rapid decline in health, and his journey through the hospital system. Netty recounts memories with Tony and shares stories of...

Ryan returns to talk about his other best friend Scott who died as a result of skin cancer, 10 years after losing their other friend Paul. We discuss Scott's long battle with cancer, his ability to have a plan and deal with treatment, and ultimately his unwavering stoicism.  Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/RememberingThemPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&...