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Sitting in the Space with Mary

Mary Prentice

19 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send us a text In the continuation of this story Till shares her experience of having her stillborn baby and about life following. Having a team around her who knew her story and could help manage periods of anxiety were paramount. These days Till is a peer supporter through Red Nose which offers and provides support in various ways to couples and families who have had a pregnancy or an infant loss. Support the show Please contact me if you would like to listen to a certain aspect of the...

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Send us a text In the continuation of this story Till shares her experience of having her stillborn baby and about life following. Having a team around her who knew her story and could help manage periods of anxiety were paramount. These days Till is a peer supporter through Red Nose which offers and provides support in various ways to couples and families who have had a pregnancy or an infant loss. Support the show Please contact me if you would like to listen to a certain aspect of the...

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Episodes (19/19)

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S2 Ep 6B Till Heike - Living with the loss of baby Claudia

Send us a text In the continuation of this story Till shares her experience of having her stillborn baby and about life following. Having a team around her who knew her story and could help manage periods of anxiety were paramount. These days Till is a peer supporter through Red Nose which offers and provides support in various ways to couples and families who have had a pregnancy or an infant loss. Support the show Please contact me if you would like to listen to a certain aspect of the...

2 weeks ago

53 minutes

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S2 Ep 6A Till Heike a personal experience with Stillbirth

Send us a text October is the month for commemorating pregnancy and infant loss. My mission is to continue to highlight the support available to women and families who suffer the loss of their baby from the early weeks of gestation, through to full term. Red Nose is an organisation who does amazing work with families who suffer these losses and this episode is Part One from the personal experience of Till Heike, who approximately 11 years ago experienced Stillbirth. Red Nose Australia...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 1 minute

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S2 Ep5 Lynette Adams Feeling and Expressing Grief

Send us a text There are times in the course of our lives when we need to feel the feelings and recognise that we all experience losses and hence will grieve. Insights in this episode from pastoral practitioner and counsellor Lynette Adams who shares her sensitivity and insight into this tricky human condition of grieving. I welcome you to a gentle discussion of the topic. References from episode: Book: We're going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen (Author), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) 1993 ...

2 months ago

50 minutes

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S2 Ep4 Breast Cancer experience of Luana

Send us a text The cancer experience for all patients is unique. With breast cancer in particular, there are many different stages and variations of the disease and so too treatment options and felt side effects. My guest, Luana shares her experience, and proves as encouragement to be proactive in breast cancer screening, and the trusting in the good medical care on offer here in Australia. Mentioned: Cancer Council WA:https://cancerwa.asn.au/ Ph 13 11 20 Sola...

4 months ago

52 minutes

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S2 Ep3 CPE Educator Michelle Benjamin

Send us a text Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is the specialised small group led training for those of us who work in the Spiritual Care and Pastoral Care fields. This long distance interview with Michelle Benjamin is worth the little bit of static ... Unable to get Michelle face to face for this interview, I was still delighted that over the phone she was able to beautifully convey some of the nuances and skills she educates her students in. Considering the years of working and training t...

6 months ago

1 hour

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S2 Ep2 Combatting Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: Karlee Guest

Send us a text If someone at our workplace is experiencing BIG emotions what do we do... are we worried that by acknowledging it they may become flooded or overwhelmed? Do we have the time to give a colleague, friend or patient we are working with a micro moment of attentive presence? What might happen if we do? These are some of the questions Karlee Guest discusses in this episode. Karlee is a Pastoral Practitioner who now finds herself speaking with a growing number executives in health car...

7 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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S2 Ep1 Police Chaplain David Ladner

Send us a text Police Chaplains provide spiritual, emotional and wellness support to members of the Police Force. In this sharing by David, we learn of the challenges and rewards of working in remote areas of WA as well as some traumatic situations. David's open reflections are inviting and warm-hearted. It is wonderful to Sit together in this Space for the commencement of Season 2. References from this episode: Book: Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul’s Gospel by Douglas A. Campbell and J...

7 months ago

59 minutes

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Sitting in the Space Season 2 Trailer

Send us a text An exciting and varied line up of guests for this season! The first episode is coming to air next Wednesday 12th March, where I'll be sharing a conversation with one of the Western Australian Police Force Chaplains, David Ladner. Tune in to discover the unique role Police Chaplains play in supporting the Police Force. If you would like to financially support me in telling these stories, please consider adding a donation through PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/paypalm...

8 months ago

1 minute

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Episode 10 Missing Mum at Mother's Day part 2

Send us a text Mother's Day can be tough when you miss Mum, even when they can be Hard task Masters, can't remember who you are anymore, or have been gone for a long... long... time now. This episode is brought forward a week, while the theme of Mother's Day is still current as it falls in the month of May in Australia. The guests sharing about their mums are Lynette Adams, Kim Parkhill and Marilyn Lewis. Tune in to hear the sensitive way each of these women remember, ...

1 year ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Episode 9 Missing Mum at Mothers Day - Part One

Send us a text Please don't be put off by this title! Mums are unique and so too are our relationships with them... Just experiencing Mother's Day 2024 is cause for great celebration of the role of motherhood, and an opportunity to reflect on what our mothers have done for us. Part one of this theme has 3 guests who share the good memories and lessons they learned from their mums.... Raf Rogers, Peter Kennedy and Robyn Farrands all tell uplifting stories of their Mums who died dur...

1 year ago

51 minutes

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Episode 8 Joan Cunningham: Midwives and Pregnancy Loss

Send us a text Nurse Manager of a busy Birth Suite - Joan Cunningham brings her steadfast wisdom, experience and compassion to the couples in her care. This episode focus is on the care provided by midwifes when supporting couples experiencing pregnancy loss. The introduction to this topic from the perspective of the care-givers is I hope, a gentle way to open the conversation a little more around this sensitive topic of grief and loss. If you would like to financially support me in tel...

1 year ago

35 minutes

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Episode 7 Natalie Kay: Somatic awareness

Send us a text In this episode I invite you on a journey of discovery with the wise and gentle Nat Kay, into the world of Somatic psychology and spiritual insights. Natalie has for over a decade developed her practice by exploring the interplay between bodily awareness and curiosity to enhance connections within client relationships. This conversation is for those who wish to attune to their own somatic signals and to bring this embodied connection into their relationships. Natal...

1 year ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Episode 6 Bob Loss: Recovery from loss

Send us a text Bob is an inspiration in the manner in which he recognised and reached out for help following the sudden death of his wife Amanda in October 2022. Realising that grief can not be out-run he trialled a number of supports, tools, theories and activities to help himself work through challenging emotions. His story about the life shared with his beautiful and talented wife is endearing and bittersweet. Bob has lovingly curated the artwork and memories of Ama...

1 year ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Episode 5 Brent Gentry: Pay attention to the warning signs

Send us a text Brent had some signs and symptoms of Colorectal cancer, but at the youngish age of 43 years was shocked to realise that he needed extensive treatment to deal with this cancer. Family and community surrounded him with love and support and he now reflects on prioritising family time, being more present and finding the things to bond over. If you would like to financially support me in telling these stories, please consider adding a donation through PayPal. https...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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Episode 4 Ian Simms: Pastoral Service in Aged Care

Send us a text Dr Ian Simms, providing some insight into the rewarding role of pastorally caring for the frail, aged and often isolated members of our community in aged care. Ian says "There is something about Pastoral Care that contributes to the wholeness of the person" which looks beyond only the medical concerns. This episode explores the initiatives Connect the 40% : Linking the Community to isolated residents; and the NODA :No One Dies Alone program. If you would like to fin...

1 year ago

54 minutes

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Episode 3 Kathy: her son's triumph over adversity

Send us a text Kathy, her husband and daughters fiercely stand behind their son and brother who suffered a life altering injury 10 years ago. The story of triumph over adversity and 'normality' in this episode is heartwarming and inspiring. In Kathy's words, "He survived that accident for a reason, and I was going to help him be the best person he could possibly be." If you would like to financially support me in telling these stories, please consider adding a donation through PayPal. h...

1 year ago

45 minutes

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Episode 2 Peter Bothe: Tackling throat cancer

Send us a text Peter Bothe, much loved and respected Secondary College Principal took on the challenge of cancer treatment against tough odds. In this episode he shares the 'behind the scenes' of what that was like, and what kept him going. If you would like to financially support me in telling these stories, please consider adding a donation through PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MaryPrentice928 Please contact me if you would like to listen to a certain aspect of the ...

1 year ago

38 minutes

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Episode 1 Fran Ball: Lessons from the best in Pastoral Services

Send us a text Reference to Fran will be made by many people who have worked in the field of Pastoral Services in WA as I indeed do. And why she begins this conversation of, Sitting in the Space, of difficult situations and emotions. Fran has worked as a Pastoral Services Practitioner for over 16 years. She currently manages a team of Practitioners who provide emotional and spiritual support to patients at St John of God Public & Private Hospital Midland. Fran's warm personali...

1 year ago

56 minutes

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Introducing Sitting in the Space with Mary

Send us a text Launching Sitting in the Space. Hello! After many years of meeting patients and medical & care staff in hospitals, I have come to know that we as humans share common experiences. It is a tough Space to be in. As a patient it can be frightening receiving news of a diagnosis, it can be frustrating waiting for surgery and the time it takes to heal, and for each of us, how do we prepare ourselves for the event of a loved one coming to the end of their life? I hope t...

1 year ago

3 minutes