Brain Injury Conversations

Author: Cynthia Burke

A podcast series exploring surviving, living with and recovery from a brain injury. We will chat with people living with a brain injury, their families and carers. Also medical and allied health professionals and help agencies. Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information only. Consult your healthcare practitioners for specific advice pertaining to your individual circumstances.
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Hon. Bob Carr
Episode 15
Friday, 23 October, 2026

How do you prepare yourself for the sudden, unpredictable death of someone very close? The simple answer is - you can’t.Even a former NSW Premier and Australian Foreign Minister, used to the uncertainty of politics has no answers for unforeseen grief.The Honourable Bob Carr talks frankly and extensively about the very sudden loss of his wife of 50 years, Helena, to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Also, the reason for writing about his grief in his book Bring Back Yesterday .Many affected by partner grief will take solace from his reflections. Will I get through this? Should I have seen this coming? Will I ever feel optimistic about the future? Reflections made on a regime of late night walks across the city, and constant searching to voice his loss.