Latest Episodes

TIME'S UP: Facing Death and Finding Your LIFE LIST

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...

October 02, 2025 • 45:20

Advance Care Planning: The Gift of CHOICE Before Death

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 c...

September 25, 2025 • 1:04:20

Death, Grief and Ritual: Lessons from an Interfaith Minister

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 thr...

September 18, 2025 • 1:09:43

Voluntary Assisted Dying: The Doctors Who See Death Differently

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 j...

September 11, 2025 • 54:57

How My Sister’s Death at Four Shaped My Life

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 sis...

September 04, 2025 • 1:21:34

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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