Foundations of Connection with Ted Reid

In this episode of The Mourning After, Ben Gibson is joined by Ted Reid, who was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ted shares stories from a life marked by early trauma and transformation. Now 77 and living in Sydney, Ted reflects on how his experiences shaped his journey toward self-acceptance, meaningful connection, and community involvement. From his time in the police force to his passion for carpentry, mental health advocacy, and supporting others, Ted offers a thoughtful perspective on living with purpose and compassion. Supporting links: Griefline: https://griefline.org.au/ Grief Australia: https://grief.org.au/ Men and Grief: https://griefline.org.au/resources/men-and-grief/ Lifeline: 13 11 14 The Mens Table: https://themenstable.org/ WNOW: https://www.wnow.com.au/ Alcoholics Anonymous: https://aa.org.au/ AL-ANON: https://al-anon.org.au/ Palliative Care Australia: https://palliativecare.org.au/ Advanced Care Planning: https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au/