#50 Conversations that are making a difference with Martin Whiskin

Well that was fun! Way back in June 2021 I reflected with Martin, the editor of Conversations About Advance Care Planning, on the podcasts produced and how they had impacted him. If you haven’t listed yet – do! It really is a super episode and sums up perfectly how we can normalise these important conversations.

During our 2021 discussion, Martin mentioned a number of things he was planning and we pledged to catch up in a few months to see what had been put in place.

Talking with Martin today I was blown away by what he has done, including the innovative audio diaries he’s making for his children and the music list created. The episode is proof that the podcast is starting Conversations That Matter, demystifying Advance Care Planning and helping people to take real action.

Key messages from guest

• The importance of planning, not just for others but for your own peace of mind

• Your Advance Care Plan is changeable and can be added to infinitely

• Leave something behind, your own small mark on the world

• Advance Care Planning doesn’t have to be a big thing. It can be small things, like song lists.

Resources

• Riverflow by Levellers

• Size of a Cow by The Wonder Stuff

• Our House by Madness

Bio

Martin Whiskin - Voiceover artist, podcast editor

Martin is a voiceover artist based in North Kent. His work spans across genres and has seen him work with clients such as Lego, Mercedes, NHS, Arsenal FC and BMW. More recently his work has seen him move into audio editing, working on the Conversations About Advance Care Planning podcast.

Find out more about my Bespoke Consultancy

• Service analysis for teams seeking to improve EoLC or prepare for CQC

• End of Life Care Education

• Lasting Power of Attorney Consultancy

• Talks and presentations

If you’d like to find out more about my work contact me.

What one thing will you do?

It would be great to share what resonated with you from this episode, what is the one thing you will do differently? Head to Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn to continue these important conversations.

Thanks to all my guests for working with me to share their knowledge, experience and stories about Advance Care Planning. I hope you enjoyed listening and have insights to take away; I love hearing your reflections on the series and look forward to reviews on Spotify where you can also subscribe to the series.

Clare

Important Conversations about Important Conversations.