Don't Be Caught Dead
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.
Don't Be Caught Dead
ENCORE: Navigating Life After Loss: A Daughter's Tale with Libby Neesham
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In this episode, I'm bringing you a conversation that's both emotional and enlightening.
I had the pleasure of reuniting with an old high school friend Libby Neesham, who shared her incredibly personal experiences with the death of her parents, her unique approach to motherhood, and her valuable insights on dealing with grief as someone with neurodiversity.
🌹 In this episode:
- Libby opens up about the different ways she grieved the death of each of her parents and the lessons she learned along the way.
- She reflects on her journey into motherhood and how it has shaped her understanding of life and death.
- We delve into the importance of having open conversations about end-of-life matters and the impact it has on our lives.
Libby's story is a powerful reminder of the complexities of grief and the strength we find in the most challenging times. Her insights are not just about coping with loss but also about growing from it, embracing life, and cherishing the memories of those we've lost.
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MY LOVED ONE HAS DIED, WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Our guide, ‘My Loved One Has Died, What Do I Do Now?’ provides practical steps for the hours and days after a loved one's death. Download it here.
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Connect with Don't Be Caught Dead podcast host Catherine Ashton & Critical info on socials:
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Music composer: Ania Reynolds - https://www.aniareynolds.com/