<p><b><em>Breaking Taboos</em></b> is a ten-part conversational podcast about ageing and mental health. The episodes explore how older Australians experience mental health, focusing on depression in later life, creating social connections, intergenerational living, experiences of grief, retiring and transitioning into aged care, late-life gender transition, living with HIV/AIDS as an older person and how some people don't want to talk about their experiences to avoid burdening others. </p><p><br></p><p>The series seeks to inform listeners about diverse mental health experiences, raise awareness about challenges faced by older adults, and celebrate the wisdom that comes with lived experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The podcast is produced by Dr Helene Thomas and Professor Mia Lindgren, with host Professor Kate Burridge.</p><p><br></p><p><b><em>Breaking Taboos </em></b>is funded by the Australian Research Council for the national project "De-tabooing depression and anxiety: Mental health comm
