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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 74 episodes
Don't Be Caught Dead
Latest Episodes
Living Well to Die Well: A Philosophical Perspective
In this thought-provoking episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I sit down with Dr. Simon Longstaff, a philosopher and the first executive director of the Ethics Centre. We dive deep into the complexities of life, death, and everything in between. S...
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Community, Kindness, and Care: Death & Grief with Emma Beattie
In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I sit down with the inspiring Emma Beattie, founder of Before and After Life, to explore the often-avoided topics of death, dying, and grief. Emma is a trailblazer in reimagining how we prepare for and r...
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Reclaiming Agency: Living Beyond Dementia
Ever been told to just give up and prepare to die after a diagnosis? What if I told you that’s the standard script handed to people with dementia — and it’s completely wrong? Today, I’m chatting with Kate Swaffer, a powerhouse who r...
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Holistic Funerals Choices BEYOND Traditional Funerals
In this heartfelt episode of "Don't Be Caught Dead," I chat with Charmaine Blanch, the founder of Tiare Funerals and Deathcare. Charmaine's mission is to empower families to reclaim their death rights and make decisions that truly reflect their...
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The FUTURE of DYING: Can We CHEAT DEATH?
Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of Don't Be Caught Dead! Today, we dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience and the radical idea of abolishing death with our special guest, Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston. As a neuroscie...
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Season 2
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Fan Mail
Hi Catherine, Vanessa here 😁 Thankyou so much! I loved the last Hurrah interview, they are such amazing people and I resonate with EVERYTHING they are doing and aspiring to do. Such a beautiful discussion, well done! 😁
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