Don't Be Caught Dead

Catherine Ashton
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Don't Be Caught Dead

Welcome to Don’t Be Caught Dead - a podcast encouraging open conversations about dying and the death of a loved one. I’m your host, Catherine Ashton - Founder of Critical Info - and I’m helping to bring your stories of death back to life.  Because while you may not be ready to die, at least you can be prepared.  

  1. JAN 8

    ENCORE: Reclaiming death back into our own hands and hearts with Deathwalker Zenith Virago

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this episode, I speak with a pioneer in the death care industry, Zenith Virago. Zenith is the founder and executive officer of the Natural Death Care Centre Charity Australia. She is a death walker, a celebrant, and an educator.Zenith has been empowering people to have healthier, healing bereavement with few or no regrets for over 30 years. Our conversation was enlightening and funny, ranging from the significance of graveyards in England, cere...

    1h 3m

  2. JAN 1

    ENCORE: Cheating Death: The Cryonics Revolution in Australia

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Ever wondered what it would be like to wake up 200 years in the future, in a young, healthy body with all your memories intact? This isn't science fiction - it's the ambitious goal of cryonics, and it's happening right here in Australia.In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Peter Solapides, founder, director, and chairman of Southern Cryonics. Peter shares the fascinating journey that led him to establish Australia's first cryonics facility...

    58 min

  3. 12/25/2024

    ENCORE: Navigating Life After Loss: A Daughter's Tale with Libby Neesham

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this episode, I'm bringing you a conversation that's both emotional and enlightening. I had the pleasure of reuniting with an old high school friend Libby Neesham, who shared her incredibly personal experiences with the death of her parents, her unique approach to motherhood, and her valuable insights on dealing with grief as someone with neurodiversity.🌹 In this episode:Libby opens up about the different ways she grieved the death of each...

    49 min

  4. 12/18/2024

    Death, DNA, and Family Secrets: How Trauma Lives in Our Genes

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)What if the unexplained feelings of grief, anxiety, or disconnection you carry aren't entirely your own? In this compelling episode, I sit down with Michelle Scheibner, author of 'Hush', to explore how the secrets and trauma of our family history can echo through generations, impacting our lives in ways we never imagined.Michelle's journey of discovery began when she found an old leather suitcase filled with documents after her mother's death. The...

    1h 4m

  5. 12/11/2024

    Death, Diversity, and Inclusion in Care with Tonina Gucciardo-Masci and Nikolaus Rittinghausen

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)How do we ensure that every individual, regardless of their cultural or spiritual background, receives dignified and inclusive care at the end of their life? Today, we tackle this vital question with two incredible guests who are championing change in aged and palliative care.In this episode, I sit down with Tonina Gucciardo-Masci, Community Engagement Manager at Palliative Care Victoria, and Nikolaus Rittinghausen, Manager at the Centre for Cultu...

    1h 3m

  6. 12/04/2024

    200 Hours of Death Admin: Why Executors Deserve More Support with Danielle Phillips

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Did you know it can take over 200 hours to manage the responsibilities of an executor? For Danielle Phillips, losing both parents during COVID wasn’t just heartbreaking—it became a crash course in navigating the overwhelming task of estate administration. This week, we uncover how she turned personal tragedy into Sage Executor Solutions, a lifeline for families facing the chaos after losing a loved one. Becoming an...

    50 min

  7. 11/27/2024

    Facing Life’s Toughest Moments: Can Social Support Make the Difference?

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Are you feeling disconnected in our modern world? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the heart of social health with Joe Sehee, Executive Director of Social Health Australia. Joe shares his Joeurney from green burial advocate to champion of human connection, revealing how we can combat loneliness and transform end-of-life care.Joe takes us on a fascinating exploration of 'community companioning', a revolutionary appro...

    1h 6m

  8. 11/20/2024

    After the Worst Has Happened: Tales From a Funeral Director, Richard Gosling

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this episode, we dive into the journey of Richard Gosling—a man who left the safe world of civil service to become a funeral director, driven by a desire to connect with others on the deepest level. Join us as Richard shares stories of courage, unexpected life changes, and how facing death can bring new appreciation to life. Richard Gosling didn’t follow a conventional path to become a funeral director. His journey took root after experien...

    58 min
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Welcome to Don’t Be Caught Dead - a podcast encouraging open conversations about dying and the death of a loved one. I’m your host, Catherine Ashton - Founder of Critical Info - and I’m helping to bring your stories of death back to life.  Because while you may not be ready to die, at least you can be prepared.  

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  • Creator
    Catherine Ashton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Don't Be Caught Dead
  • Show Website
    Don't Be Caught Dead

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