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 • 96 episodes
Don't Be Caught Dead
Latest Episodes
ENCORE: This Is What Dignity Looks Like: A Daughter’s Story in Support of Voluntary Assisted Dying
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 sit down with Barb Gering, who shares her deeply personal journey as she navigated ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 58
•
57:32
ENCORE: Grief Without Permission: Rosie Batty on Challenging Silence and Speaking Truth
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 incredible Rosie Batty, a fierce advocate for family violence prevention and a beacon of r...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 55
•
1:06:22
No More Death Denial: Alicia Ng's Story of Turning Fear into End-of-Life Wisdom
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, Alicia Ng, discovered on her wild journey from corporate life in Singapore to end-of-life p...
•
46:28
When There's No Funeral: Honouring Babies Lost Before 20 Weeks with Melissa King
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 openly about miscarriage. Out of that heartbreak, she founded Miscarriage Information ...
•
57:44
Beyond the Grave: Fighting Heteronormativity in Funerals and Weddings
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 he had to fight to honour his wishes.In this episode I chat with Bronte Price, “you...
•
1:07:41
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! 😁
Australia