Life, The Universe, and Dan

By: Maximillian Crawford-Smith
  • Summary

  • I have always been naturally curious about life and the universe.

    My parents nurtured and encouraged this curiosity, especially my father, who was an engineer with a keen understanding of physics. He loved explaining the mysteries of the cosmos to me, and one particular conversation turned my curiosity into a lifelong obsession with knowledge and learning.

    After the death of my brother in 2018, my curiosity turned into a passion. As I dealt with my own experience of grief and pain, I became fascinated with life and death. I have since explored what it's been like to go through addiction, death, and divorce.

    I have come to a place of acceptance and peace around not only my brother's death, but many of life's anxieties.

    My curiosity now takes me on a journey to understand what it has been like for those around me to experience life and death.

    In my podcast, I talk to friends and family about their lives and what it was like to lose our dear friend and brother, Dan. I explore many topics, including death and suicide.

    I encourage you to listen with an open heart, but be prepared that the subject matter can be difficult at times. Go gently

    Maximillian Crawford-Smith 2023
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Episodes
  • 6 # Creativity, Travel and Multiculturalism, with Camelia
    Sep 25 2024

    In this episode I chat to Camelia, a dear friend of mine, about growing up Persian, going to school being from another culture.

    We get explore what it is like to be creative, her love of travel and how we met. Camelia is beautifully open about her experience and life.

    We recorded this episode at Camelia's home in Sydney, Australia. Being Persian she offers me dates and dark chocolate, which you might hear me eating in the background. I have purposefully kept the recording raw and unedited.

    In our conversation, we explore many topics, including self doubt, mental illness, family, creativity, and racism.

    I encourage you to listen with an open heart, but be prepared that the subject matter can be difficult at times. Go gently.

    If you are struggling with mental health, please reach out for help. There are many resources available, including Lifeline Australia (13 11 14).

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • # 5. Corporate success, losing friends and suicide with Emma
    Jun 17 2024

    In this episode I talk to Emma, an old school friend. We get real about what it’s like being a woman in corporate, moving to New York and what it was like when close friendships end.

    We talk candidly about suicide and what it is like to experiences the pain and loss of someone we love.

    We recorded the episode in Emma’s apartment in the leafy suburbs of Sydney's North Shore. You might hear Emma's dog in the Bowie in the background. I have purposefully kept the recording raw and unedited.

    In our conversation, we explore many topics, including losing friends, big life changes, and suicide.

    I encourage you to listen with an open heart but be prepared that the subject matter can be difficult at times. Go gently.

    If you are struggling with grief or loss, please reach out for help. There are many resources available, including Lifeline Australia (13 11 14).

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • # 4. ADD, Social Work and Recovery with, Katie Crawford-Smith
    Feb 12 2024

    In this episode I chat to Katie Crawford-Smith, my sister about her social work and what it was like growing up the youngest of four children.

    We get real about what its like to grow up with a father who was for most of our childhood, dependently unwell. What it was like to be told you were not capable at school, and how Katie dealt with the death of our brother.

    We recorded the episode in Katies share house in Katoomba, Australia. It was quite cold for a summer days. I have purposefully kept the recording raw and unedited.

    In our conversation, we explore many topics, including self doubt, mental illness, family, death, and suicide.

    I encourage you to listen with an open heart, but be prepared that the subject matter can be difficult at times. Go gently.

    If you are struggling with grief or loss, please reach out for help. There are many resources available, including Lifeline Australia (13 11 14).

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    1 hr and 36 mins
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