Matt Preston - Only 14 Summers Left
The Imperfects
His mother's illnesses and care
Matt outlines his mother's myeloma, Parkinson's, dementia, and choices to keep her at home with carers.
According to Matt Preston, he only has 14 more summers. And he’s determined to make the most of them.
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Known predominantly for his role on the inaugural (and incredibly successful) seasons of MasterChef Australia, alongside his excellent choice of cravats, Matt Preston is a recognisable face in most Australian households.
Joining Hugh, Ryan and Josh in the studio (in yet another incredible outfit), Matt delicately talks through the importance of having a conversation with your parents about end-of-life care.
In a decision that requires both deep emotion and administrative focus, Matt draws from his experience with his grandmother, and then his mother, about how to ensure the people you love are nurtured, cared for, and celebrated in the way they would have wanted.
Matt, thank you so much for joining us.
0:00 – The typo to end all typos
9:13 – Every family has a scandal
24:34 – The unknowables of epilepsy
30:45 – Grieving what could have been
40:44 – Mission of mortality: make it count
44:47 – Parenting not like your parents
53:40 – Conversations about end-of-life care
1:07:35 – The secret ingredient to marriage
1:13:46 – Logistics of death and dying
If you want to watch the full episode (and see Matt’s outfit), follow this link - https://youtu.be/sEN8Mfapi6Y
🫖Other episodes of The Imperfects mentioned in this episode
- Kate Reid (Pt 1) - The Impossibility of Perfection - https://bit.ly/476XBfg
- Kate Reid (Pt 2) - The Life-Saving Croissant - https://bit.ly/4aM7bqd
- Christie Whelan Browne - Unbreakable - https://bit.ly/4ukPhTk
📺Things to watch
- The Hospital - In The Deep End - https://bit.ly/4rYN6mw
- Croquenbouche Masterchef Episode - https://bit.ly/3OILYVG
📖Things to read
- Big Mouth, by Matt Preston - https://bit.ly/4cUigXG
🩵SUDEP Support Services
- SUDEP Action - https://sudep.org
- Epilepsy Foundation - https://bit.ly/4r9W27I
*The average life expectancy for Australian males is calculated at birth, and does not take into account their personal circumstances.
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