Latest Episodes

What Happens to Your Body After Death? A Deep Dive into Whole Body Donation

What if I told you that your body could continue to teach long after you take your last breath? In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I sit down with Jackie Dent, the author of The Great Dead Body Teachers, to unravel the fascinatin...

April 03, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 59 • 51:52

Embracing Grief: The Art of Memorialisation with Chloe Marcela Coelho

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 Marcela Coelho, a passionate death scholar and creative practitioner who dives deep into the in...

March 27, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 58 • 55:17

Orpheus and the Art of Grief: A Poet's Perspective

Have you ever wondered how poetry can help us face grief and mortality? In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, poet, philosopher and scholar Luke Fischer shares how poetry allows us to sit with loss and navigate life’s deepest...

March 20, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 57 • 55:04

FACING DEATH: Judith Leeson AM on EMBRACING Our Mortality

In this heartfelt episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I sit down with the remarkable Judith Leeson AM, a passionate advocate for those living with disadvantage and a champion for end-of-life planning. At 90 years young, Judith shares her incredibl...

March 13, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 56 • 57:21

The Power of Compassion with Dr Hayley D Quinn

In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, we dive deep into the often-avoided topic of death, grief, and the importance of compassion in navigating these challenging experiences. Join me as I chat with Dr Hayley D Quinn, an anti-burnout business...

March 06, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 55 • 53:37

Fan Mail

Hi Catherine! I’m really enjoying your podcast, just started listening and am learning so much from what you share. Fantastic episode with Kelly from AFDA, so many take aways and your interview style really kept things interesting. I'm a funeral celebrant based on the Mornington Peninsula and look forward to telling people both about the podcast and your business. Warm regards, Anne-Marie Raymond (Mornington Funeral Celebrant) 🌸

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