Don't Be Caught Dead
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Don't Be Caught Dead is a podcast about the conversations most of us avoid — until we’re forced to have them.
Each episode brings you honest, accessible conversations with experts across end-of-life, health, legal, financial, and care industries, alongside people with lived experience, to help you better understand your end-of-life choices and how to prepare a practical backup plan if you fall ill, become incapacitated, or die.
Hosted by Catherine Ashton, award-winning speaker and founder of Critical Info, the podcast is grounded in lived experience — created so other people don’t have to go through what her family went through.
From wills, powers of attorney, funerals, and estate administration, to caring, grief, sudden illness, and navigating systems when life doesn’t go to plan, Don’t Be Caught Dead exists to build confidence, clarity, and preparedness — before a crisis hits.
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S3E87 Dementia Is Terminal – But We Are Not Told How With Theresa Flavin
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Theresa Flavin was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s Disease at 47. What followed was not just a medical journey, but a profound reckoning with…
S3E86 Suicide, Success and the Trauma We Carry With Penny Locaso
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)What happens when the person you thought embodied “success” dies in a way that completely unravels your definition of it?That’s where this conversation…
S2E83 ENCORE: Beyond the Grave: Fighting Heteronormativity in Funerals and Weddings
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Imagine a gay man planning his own funeral, only for his family to swoop in on the day and try to rewrite everything – that's the raw, heartbreaking…
S2E78 ENCORE: Facing the Unfathomable – Grief, Suicide, and Living Fully After Loss
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Ever wondered what it's really like to stare death in the face – not just your own, but the sudden, shattering loss of a child to suicide? In this raw…
S2E86 ENCORE: Death, Grief and Ritual: Lessons from an Interfaith Minister
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this episode of Don’t Be Caught Dead, I sit down with Reverend Amy Firth — interfaith minister, funeral director, and spiritual counsellor — to talk…
S2 ENCORE: Meaning Over Ministry: Jim's Unique Approach to Grief and Funerals
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)What do you give the love of your life as a final birthday gift when they only have days left? That's the tender moment Reverend Jim Colville shares with…
S2E71 ENCORE: Found Family: The Importance of Compassion in Grief
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Dr. Annetta Mallon, a leading expert in grief loss education and end-of-life care. With…
S2E68 ENCORE: Facing Death: Moira Kelly's Mission to Save Lives
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)What does it mean to TRULY save a life? For humanitarian Moira Kelly, the answer was simple—give a part of herself.In this episode of Don't Be Caught…
S2E77 ENCORE: Time’s Up: Facing Death and Finding Your Life List
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Are you making the most of your time before death catches us all? In this heartfelt episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I chat with Kate Christie,…
S2E50 ENCORE: Embracing Grief: The Art of Memorialisation with Chloe Marcela Coelho
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)What if the objects we hold dear could help us navigate the complex journey of grief? In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I sit down with Chloe…
S2E67 ENCORE: Who’s Really at Risk? Understanding Elder Abuse
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Have you ever thought about who might be the biggest threat to the elderly in our lives? It’s not just the faceless strangers in nursing homes; it’s…
S2E65 ENCORE: Living Well to Die Well: A Philosophical Perspective
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)This is an encore episode of the Don't Be Caught Dead podcast and a listener favourite from Season 2.In this thought-provoking episode of Don't Be Caught…
S2E58 ENCORE: This Is What Dignity Looks Like: A Daughter’s Story in Support of Voluntary Assisted Dying
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)This is an encore episode of the Don't Be Caught Dead podcast and a listener favourite from Season 2.In this heartfelt episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I…
S2E55 ENCORE: Grief Without Permission: Rosie Batty on Challenging Silence and Speaking Truth
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)This is an encore episode of the Don't Be Caught Dead podcast and a listener favourite from Season 2.In this powerful episode, I sit down with the…
No More Death Denial: Alicia Ng's Story of Turning Fear into End-of-Life Wisdom
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Ever wondered how staring down your deepest fear of death could actually make you live bolder and more intentionally? That's exactly what today's guest,…
When There's No Funeral: Honouring Babies Lost Before 20 Weeks with Melissa King
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)When Melissa King lost her baby in 2011, she discovered an unexpected silence. No information, no pathway to support, and very few people willing to talk…
Beyond the Grave: Fighting Heteronormativity in Funerals and Weddings
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Imagine a gay man planning his own funeral, only for his family to swoop in and rewrite everything. That’s what one of Bronte Price’s clients faced, and…
Facing Death Head-On: A Doula's Guide to End-of-Life Care
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Ever wondered what really happens in those final moments before someone dies, or how a death doula can turn a family's grief into something meaningful?…
Meaning Over Ministry: Jim's Unique Approach to Grief and Funerals
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)What do you give the love of your life as a final birthday gift when they only have days left? That's the tender moment Reverend Jim Colville shares with…
The Fabric of Dying: How a Stitched Map Sparks End-of-Life Talks
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Ever wondered if a simple box of fabric and words could unlock the toughest chats about dying? In this episode, I dive into the world of the Bioscope…
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Don't Be Caught Dead has published 108 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Religion & Spirituality.
Don't Be Caught Dead is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 2m.
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