The Third Act Conversations is a weekly podcast for fellow travellers exploring purpose, creativity and new adventures beyond retirement.
Through personal stories, honest reflections and thoughtful conversations, David shares what he’s learning about life, reinvention, technology, community and the changing world around us.
Every conversation begins with a story.
Whether you’re retired, approaching retirement or simply wondering what comes next, pull up a chair, make yourself a coffee and join the conversation.
Episode 2 – Do Governments Show Compassion for People?
What inspired this conversation wasn’t politics.
It was a lifetime of observation.
In this episode of The Third Act Conversations, David shares the personal story behind one of his most thought-provoking articles. From his experience of bowel cancer and the compassion shown by nurses and a lifelong friend, to his reflections on modern society, community and kindness, this is a conversation about what compassion really means.
Can governments create compassionate societies?
Or does compassion begin with ordinary people choosing to be there for one another?
Join David as he explores one of life’s biggest questions.
Because every conversation begins with a story.
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