Podcasts

There are a host of podcasts emerging that can help to understand what voluntary assisted dying is, and what the experience of this could be like as you support someone through the journey. The below is not an exhaustive list, but some we have found to be helpful.

This is My Stop

Through this podcast, families, friends and healthcare professionals generously share their VAD journeys to support others in understanding and exploring this end-of-life choice. They were created by the WA VAD Care Navigator Service to support Western Australians in their conversations and open discussion with their health practitioners, family, carers and community about treatment options and care preferences.

Available on both Apple and Spotify.

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZlwKVEZRNzh6YsrOU4Yzl?si=a849b555784740b5

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/this-is-my-stop/id1669273160

Voices from assisted dying

This podcast series aims to share stories from the family members of loved ones who have accessed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in South Australia. Available via the link below, Apple and Spotify.

https://voicesfromvoluntaryassisteddying.com.au/

Better off Dead

In season one, Andrew Denton investigates the stories, moral arguments and individuals on both sides of the debate about euthanasia around the world.

Season two is an exploration of the first eighteen months of VAD being available in Victoria.

Available on both Apple and Spotify.

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6cPGljDXwhGiF8Y2eHE29v

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/welcome/id1056470744?i=1000356490142