The Other Side with Michael Phoenix

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We all know how the story ends, but no one really talks about it. The Other Side is a podcast hosted by Michael Phoenix, diving into honest conversations about life, death, and everything in between. From funeral professionals to creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode explores the experiences that shape who we are - loss, resilience, and meaning. Some conversations will be deep. Some will be light. All of them will be real.

Episodes

  1. May 24

    Sofiya Bouabdullah: Behind the Mortuary Doors | The Other Side Podcast with Michael Phoenix

    In Episode 3 of The Other Side, I sit down with mortician and embalmer Sofiya Bouabdullah, owner of Melbourne Mortuary, for a deeply honest conversation about death, grief, and finding purpose in the most unexpected places. Growing up in a Muslim family, Sofiya always felt drawn toward caring for the dead. But at just 12 years old, after witnessing someone take their own life in front of a train, that calling became undeniable. In this episode, Sofiya shares her journey into the mortuary industry, what it’s really like working with the deceased, and the emotional responsibility of supporting families during their darkest moments.

    1h 13m

  2. May 14

    Warren Roberts: He Turned His Grief Into A Forest | The Other Side Podcast with Michael Phoenix

    Welcome back to The Other Side Podcast with Michael Phoenix. This podcast is all about the conversations we don’t have often enough - about life, death, grief, purpose, and what it really means to be human. Today’s guest is someone who’s difficult to describe in just one sentence. Warren Roberts is the founder and CEO of Living Legacy Forest, but beyond the title, he’s a visionary. A dreamer. A deeply creative person who wears his heart on his sleeve and isn’t afraid to speak openly about life’s biggest questions. This conversation was raw, honest, emotional at times, and incredibly inspiring. We spoke about legacy, meaning, the fear of death, human connection, and the power of creating something bigger than yourself. Warren has a unique way of seeing the world - and whether you agree with every idea or not, you can’t help but be moved by the passion and authenticity he brings to the conversation. I think this episode will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt different, anyone chasing a vision that others don’t yet understand, or anyone searching for deeper meaning in life. So wherever you’re listening from, thank you for being here.

    53 min

  3. May 7

    Mike Larkan: From Channel 10 Weatherman to Funeral Celebrant | The Other Side Podcast with Michael Phoenix

    In this episode of The Other Side, I sit down with Mike Larkan - a name many Melbournians will recognise from his years as the weatherman on Channel 10. But today, Mike is walking a very different path as a funeral celebrant. We explore his unexpected career transition, what drew him into the world of end-of-life ceremonies, and the lessons he's learnt along the way.

    59 min
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We all know how the story ends, but no one really talks about it. The Other Side is a podcast hosted by Michael Phoenix, diving into honest conversations about life, death, and everything in between. From funeral professionals to creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode explores the experiences that shape who we are - loss, resilience, and meaning. Some conversations will be deep. Some will be light. All of them will be real.

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