Survival of the Kindest: Prof Allan Kellehear - Compassionate Encounters

We are back this week with Professor Allan Kellehear to discuss the release of his new book Visitors at the End of Life. Allan’s refusal to go into the categorisation of the visions and his focus on what they mean, and what they offer gives a moving look at who they are, what we can learn from these encounters, what to expect from them, and how they make people feel. Allan’s research was the first trans-cultural study done on these visitations, and as such it offers a new perspective; these are common, and as he says ‘a sign of strength and wellness’ the world over, rather than a western phenomena indicative of mental unrest.

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We are all learning how to keep kindness at the forefront of our daily interactions, how connecting with others can keep loneliness at bay, and how compassionate communities are emerging all over the world. The new podcast ‘Survival of the Kindest’ comes out of the international compassion movement that puts kindness at the heart of our lives, our towns, and our healthcare. Expert in compassionate communities and former palliative care doctor, Julian Abel, welcomes specialists each week to discuss the many ways to have a long and happy life.