Agehood.
Dad’s had another fall. The kids are out of control. Your boss’s patience is wearing thin. No matter what you do, you feel like you’re letting someone down. And who is looking out for you?
Welcome to Agehood. The podcast that finally says what we're all thinking but rarely say out loud.
The Australian-first series confronts the realities, complexities and unexpected beauty of ageing, caregiving and the last chapters of life through conversations with Sarah Macdonald, Bernard Salt AM, Geraldine Doogue AO, Nikki Gemmell, Dr Emily Musgrove and other prominent figures, offering both raw honesty and surprising warmth.
This is the show for those caught between caring for ageing parents, raising a family, and managing work—all while trying to live a good life. We see you. So join us to hear some of Australia’s most trusted voices share their stories of Agehood: the tears, the frustration, the goodbyes, but also the laughs and moments of true joy along the way.
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Recent Episodes
From Minister to Carer: Victor Dominello’s Most Personal Challenge
Next of Kin: Casey Beros on Caring for Her Dad While Raising a Young Family
Kate Carnell: On what families need to know before it’s too late
Dr Emily Musgrave believes we don’t need to fix grief
Holly Ransom: On love, loss & leadership
Inside the life of a death walker - with Zenith Virago
About the Host
Melissa Reader
Melissa cared for her husband
Mauro through sudden,
aggressive cancer-losing him
just 15 months after diagnosis.
Left with three small children, no
planning, no preparation, no will,
and mountains of regret, she
transformed her pain into purpose
by founding Violet.