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.  

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    Honouring Life Through Trees: The Legacy of Mornington Green

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this episode, I chat with Luke Roberts of Mornington Green, a unique final resting place that's revolutionising how we approach death and remembrance. Imagine a lush, 34-acre property that feels more like a botanical garden than a cemetery. That's Mornington Green - a place where loved ones' ashes are infused into the roots of trees, creating living memorials that grow and change with the seasons.Luke, a former lawyer, shares how his brother's ...

    45 min

  2. 30 OCT.

    Ghosts, Graves, and Gossip: Uncovering Sorrento's Haunted History

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Ever wondered what it's like to chat with ghosts for a living? Join me as I sit down with Jenny Tomkins, the fascinating mind behind Sorrento Ghost Tours, who stumbled into the world of the paranormal quite by accident. What started as a way to stay awake for late-night mum taxi duties has turned into a 14-year journey of discovery, scepticism, and ultimately, belief.Jenny shares how she's developed her own sensitivities over the years. She recoun...

    53 min

  3. 23 OCT.

    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...

    57 min

  4. 16 OCT.

    No Rules, No Rush: The Last Hurrah's Philosophy on Modern Funerals

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Ever wondered what it's like to plan a funeral in a golf course or use a combi van as a hearse? Today, we're diving deep into the world of personalised farewells with Mon Jones, a funeral director at The Last Hurrah.Mon's journey into the funeral industry was unexpected, but it's clear she's found her calling. The Last Hurrah isn't your average funeral home - it's a family affair that's reimagining how we say goodbye to our loved ones. From cardbo...

    47 min

  5. 9 OCT.

    From Schizophrenia to Leading A Walk For Life: Transforming a Brother's Death into Purpose

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this deeply moving episode, we explore the heart-wrenching journey of Sarah Eagle, a neurodivergent public speaker and consultant, who lost her brother Ben to schizophrenia. Sarah's story is a powerful testament to how profound loss can lead to transformative change and a lifelong commitment to mental health advocacy.Sarah takes us through the harrowing experience of Ben's disappearance in the Australian bush and the subsequent search that ende...

    55 min

  6. 2 OCT.

    Death, Dreaming, and Community: Aboriginal Funeral Traditions Unveiled

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the heart of Aboriginal funeral traditions with Kaneesha Wise from the Aboriginal Advancement League and the Victorian Aboriginal Funeral Service. Kaneesha shares powerful insights into the cultural significance of Aboriginal funerals, the challenges faced by families, and the vital role of community support in honouring the deceased.From the importance of returning to Country for a proper burial to t...

    55 min

  7. 25 SEPT.

    Finding Strength in Loss: Emily Kisvarda’s Journey through Grief, Healing, and Higher Consciousness

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In today’s episode, I sit down with Emily Kisvarda, an integrated healer, alchemist, author, teacher and spiritual guide, to discuss her profound journey through grief and loss. Emily shares her deeply personal story of losing her husband and brother-in-law within two weeks, followed by her mother’s passing just three years later. Despite these heartbreaking experiences, Emily found strength and resilience, using her gifts and spiritual aware...

    1 h 12 min

  8. 18 SEPT.

    The Coffin Confessor: Crashing Funerals and Exposing Truths from Beyond the Grave

    We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.-From Troubled Past to Funeral Crasher: Meet Bill Edgar, Australia's Infamous Coffin ConfessorIn this gripping episode, I sit down with Bill Edgar, a man whose life story reads like a Hollywood script. From his tumultuous childhood as the son of a notorious gangster to becoming Australia's...

    1 h 1 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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  • Création
    Catherine Ashton
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    39
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    © 2024 Don't Be Caught Dead
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