A Woman is Like a Teabag, You Can’t tell How Strong She is Until You Put Her in Hot Water. Maxine and her partner Callum were in their 30s and living their best lives when Callum was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In this episode Maxine Exely describes Calum’s death, the stages of grief, the challenges and the heartache while reflecting on the lessons that altered the course of her life in ways she didn’t anticipate. Hospice Waikato, in association with Free FM, presents The Last Breath – A Podcast About Death And Dying.