Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Society & Culture
Business
Sports
Health & Fitness
Technology
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
Loading...
0:00 / 0:00
Podjoint Logo
US
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/97/be/26/97be2613-9ed9-3c5b-37ed-b379e5af1c83/mza_17908367101336244892.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
Don't Be Caught Dead
Catherine Ashton
89 episodes
4 days ago
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Ever wondered if a simple box of fabric and words could unlock the toughest chats about dying? In this episode, I dive into the world of the Bioscope with Chetan Shastri, a Melbourne designer who's turned death into a navigable map – literally. It’s not some dusty chart; it’s a tactile, embroidered toolkit that sparks real talk about end-of-life wishes, from home to hospice, without the awkward silence. Chetan shares how his Indian roots, from st...
Show more...
Documentary
Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
Spirituality,
Science,
Social Sciences
RSS
All content for Don't Be Caught Dead is the property of Catherine Ashton and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Ever wondered if a simple box of fabric and words could unlock the toughest chats about dying? In this episode, I dive into the world of the Bioscope with Chetan Shastri, a Melbourne designer who's turned death into a navigable map – literally. It’s not some dusty chart; it’s a tactile, embroidered toolkit that sparks real talk about end-of-life wishes, from home to hospice, without the awkward silence. Chetan shares how his Indian roots, from st...
Show more...
Documentary
Religion & Spirituality,
Society & Culture,
Spirituality,
Science,
Social Sciences
Episodes (20/89)
Don't Be Caught Dead
The Fabric of Dying: How a Stitched Map Sparks End-of-Life Talks
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Ever wondered if a simple box of fabric and words could unlock the toughest chats about dying? In this episode, I dive into the world of the Bioscope with Chetan Shastri, a Melbourne designer who's turned death into a navigable map – literally. It’s not some dusty chart; it’s a tactile, embroidered toolkit that sparks real talk about end-of-life wishes, from home to hospice, without the awkward silence. Chetan shares how his Indian roots, from st...
Show more...
1 week ago
59 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Building Resilience: How Architecture and Landscape Can Assist With the Process of Grieving
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Ever wondered how architecture and landscape can turn contested land into a living tribute to lives lost and those affected by family violence? In this episode, I chat with Amy Muir, director of Muir Architecture, about designing Victoria's Family Violence Memorial located next to the Parliament Precinct in East Melbourne. It's a reminder that memorials aren't relics, but rather spaces for reflection, gathering and support that advocate for socie...
Show more...
2 weeks ago
55 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Facing the Unfathomable – Grief, Suicide, and Living Fully After Loss
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Ever wondered what it’s like to face death – not your own, but the sudden loss of a child to suicide? In this raw and moving chat, I sit down with Christine Pedley, a grief counsellor, death doula, and author who turned unimaginable pain into purpose. If you’ve ever felt lost in the silence around death and dying, this episode reminds you that talking about it isn’t just okay – it’s essential. Christine’s story began long before her son Jono’s de...
Show more...
3 weeks ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
TIME'S UP: Facing Death and Finding Your LIFE LIST
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Are you making the most of your time before death catches us all? In this heartfelt episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I chat with Kate Christie, Australia’s leading time management expert, about how loss and grief can be the wake-up call we need to live intentionally. Kate shares her personal story of losing her ex-husband to pancreatic cancer and how that tragedy reshaped her approach to time, priorities, and what she calls a “life list” — not a ...
Show more...
1 month ago
45 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Advance Care Planning: The Gift of CHOICE Before Death
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Are you ready to face death head-on? In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I chat with Rose Sexton, a seasoned nurse and passionate palliative care educator from Wangaratta, Northeast Victoria. Rose shares her deep insights into palliative care, advance care planning, and the importance of having honest conversations about death and dying before it’s too late. We explore how palliative care is about living well, not just dying, and why plannin...
Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Death, Grief and Ritual: Lessons from an Interfaith Minister
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What does it mean to “do death differently”? In this episode of Don’t Be Caught Dead, I sit down with Reverend Amy Firth — interfaith minister, funeral director, and spiritual counsellor — to talk about her incredible journey through grief, loss, and finding her calling in end-of-life care. From training in London with the One Spirit Interfaith Foundation, to returning to the Blue Mountains to support families, Amy shares what it means to walk al...
Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Voluntary Assisted Dying: The Doctors Who See Death Differently
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What does it really look like to face death with choice, dignity and clarity? In this episode of Don’t Be Caught Dead, I sit down with two doctors who’ve seen death from every angle — and who aren’t afraid to talk about it. I’m joined by Dr Nick Carr, one of the first GPs in Victoria to be involved in voluntary assisted dying, and Dr Kane Treble, a regional GP in Mildura with a background in emergency medicine, palliative care and paramedicine. T...
Show more...
1 month ago
54 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
How My Sister’s Death at Four Shaped My Life
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What happens when death touches your family before you even understand what it means? In this episode of Don’t Be Caught Dead, I sit down with funeral celebrant Leonie Fletcher Adams, whose life was profoundly shaped when her sister died at just four years old. That childhood loss not only shaped her family but also planted the seed for a lifelong journey of spirituality, honesty, and connection. Leonie shares her path from nursing and acting to ...
Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
VAD: Choice, Compassion, and the End of Life.
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) We all know death is coming for us, yet most of us avoid talking about it like it’s the plague. In this episode, I sit down with Baci Hillyer for an honest, heartfelt conversation about why facing our mortality head-on, including the controversial topic of assisted dying, can change the way we live. Baci and I dive into the uncomfortable yet essential topic of death, why we fear it, why we avoid it, and what happens when we finally look it in the...
Show more...
2 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
FOUND Family: The Importance of Compassion in Grief
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What if I told you that talking about death could be one of the most empowering conversations you ever have? In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I sit down with Dr. Annetta Mallon, a leading expert in grief loss education and end-of-life care, to explore the profound impact of embracing death and the importance of open dialogue around it. In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Dr. Annetta Mallon, a leading expert in g...
Show more...
2 months ago
59 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Weaving Life and Death: The Art of Eco-Friendly Coffins
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What if the way we say goodbye could heal both our hearts and the planet? In this profound episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, we sit down with Zimmi Forest, fibre artist, environmentalist, and creator of handwoven eco-coffins that challenge everything we think we know about death. Zimmi doesn’t just make baskets; she crafts vessels that reconnect us to nature, turning invasive weeds into beautiful, biodegradable farewells. From foraging materials i...
Show more...
2 months ago
48 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
The Gift of Life: Adele's Journey Through Grief and Organ Donation
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What happens when your worst nightmare becomes your greatest gift to strangers? Adele shares the moment her son's death transformed into hope. In this heartfelt episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I sit down with Adele, a mother who faced the unimaginable loss of her son, Dan, in 2020. Dan's tragic accident not only shattered Adele's world but also led to a powerful legacy of life through organ and tissue donation. Join us as we explore the profound...
Show more...
2 months ago
39 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
FACING DEATH: Moira Kelly's Mission to Save Lives
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What does it mean to TRULY save a life? For humanitarian Moira Kelly, the answer was simple—give a part of herself. In this episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, we dive deep into the extraordinary life of Moira Kelly, a remarkable humanitarian whose journey has been defined by compassion, courage, and the gift of life. From her early dreams of working alongside Mother Teresa to her recent act of becoming a living kidney donor to Krishna, one of the c...
Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Don't Be Caught Dead
Life After Death: The Impact of Organ Donation on Families
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) What if someone else's tragedy could become your lifeline? In this powerful episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, we dive deep into the life-altering journey of Jessica Chappel, a passionate advocate for organ and tissue donation. Jessica's story is one of resilience, hope, and the profound impact of a second chance at life. After being diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, she faced the unimaginable reality of needing a liver transplant. Join us...
Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Healing Hearts: Navigating Grief After Pet Loss
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) In this heartfelt episode of "Don't Be Caught Dead," I sit down with Barbara Allen, the visionary behind Australia's first animal chaplaincy program at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital from 2005 to 2011. Barbara shares her profound insights on the often-overlooked grief that accompanies the loss of our beloved pets. We delve into the emotional complexities of pet loss, exploring why the death of an animal can hit us harder than we expect, and how s...
Show more...
3 months ago
57 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Living Well to Die Well: A Philosophical Perspective
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) 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. Simon shares his unique journey, from his early days on Groot Island to his profound connection with the Anindilyakwa people, and how these experiences have shaped his understanding of ethics, community, and...
Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour

Don't Be Caught Dead
Community, Kindness, and Care: Death & Grief with Emma Beattie
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) 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 respond to the realities of caring for those at the end of life. With a background in creative strategy and storytelling, she brings a unique lens to the conversation, drawing from her own experiences of los...
Show more...
4 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Reclaiming Agency: Living Beyond Dementia
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) 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 refused to accept that narrative. She’s here to shake things up, challenge the world’s outdated views on dementia, and show us why living well with this diagnosis is not just possible, but a right. In this episode...
Show more...
4 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
Holistic Funerals Choices BEYOND Traditional Funerals
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) 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 values and culture. With a unique blend of creativity and deep empathy, she offers a holistic approach to funerals that goes beyond the traditional, sterile services many are accustomed to. Charmaine share...
Show more...
4 months ago
42 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
The FUTURE of DYING: Can We CHEAT DEATH?
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) 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 neuroscientist and author of The Future Loves You, Ariel explores the potential of brain preservation and the philosophical implications of what it means to be alive. If you've ever wondered about the future of dyin...
Show more...
4 months ago
55 minutes

Don't Be Caught Dead
We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Ever wondered if a simple box of fabric and words could unlock the toughest chats about dying? In this episode, I dive into the world of the Bioscope with Chetan Shastri, a Melbourne designer who's turned death into a navigable map – literally. It’s not some dusty chart; it’s a tactile, embroidered toolkit that sparks real talk about end-of-life wishes, from home to hospice, without the awkward silence. Chetan shares how his Indian roots, from st...