Most people avoid talking about death — until it's too late. Greg Barnsdale has seen the emotional and financial chaos that comes from not being prepared. After a long career in both funeral services and financial planning, Greg published a book to help people take control of end-of-life planning… only to be diagnosed with a brain tumour two months later.
In this episode, we explore:
Why talking about death isn't morbid — it's responsible
How families suffer when no plan is in place
What Greg wishes more people understood about wills, insurance and legacy
His personal story of facing mortality head-on
Why your legacy isn’t just what you leave behind financially
👉 Greg’s book: Do Not Ignore Your Mortality
🔗 Resources and free guides: donotignoreyourmortality.com
00:00 – Why we need to talk about death
01:22 – Who is Greg Barnsdale?
02:48 – The painful impact of poor planning
04:52 – Why younger people must start the conversation
06:54 – End-of-life planning = less stress, more legacy
12:36 – Greg’s brain tumour diagnosis two months after publishing
15:41 – The power of having things in order
17:54 – What insurance most people miss
19:54 – Where to find Greg’s book and free tools
25:15 – The real legacy: peace of mind for your loved ones
26:36 – Final message: Don’t put it off