Dead Honest
Georgie Vestey
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Episode 11. Last Train
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05/07/21 • 23 min
Every 30 hours someone dies on Britain’s railways. Liam Johnston is a Railway Chaplain supporting the drivers and devastated families left behind.
For more information about Liam’s chaplaincy work visit Railway Mission.
Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. For information on organisations offering mental health support please contact:
Samaritans 24/7 crisis helpline: 116 123
Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141
Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Biddle.
And finally ... if you’ve found this episode interesting and want to support the show, I’d love you to share it using the icons below. You will help raise the profile of these extraordinary people who are way too modest to promote themselves.
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Episode 3. Investigating Sudden Death
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08/02/20 • 17 min
Bob and Karen are Coroners Officers who investigate sudden deaths, from fatal car accidents to deadly cliff falls. We discuss how you prepare families for viewings, the challenge of dealing with suicides, and the cases they will never forget.
This episode includes references to suicide so listener discretion is advised.
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Episode 8. Don't Look Down
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02/07/21 • 23 min
Cathy MacDonald’s is a former police Crisis Negotiator. Her calm voice and capacity to listen have saved lives. She’s sat on the edge of many high places persuading the troubled to chose life over death.
Since leaving the Scottish Police, Cathy has built a successful communications business, Art of Communication.
Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. For information on organisations offering mental health support, please contact:
The Samaritans 24/7 crisis helpline: 116 123
Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141
Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Biddle.
And finally ... if you’ve found this episode interesting and want to support the show, I’d love you to share it using the icons below. You will help raise the profile of these extraordinary people who are way too modest to promote themselves.
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Episode. 6: Behind Closed Doors
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11/08/20 • 21 min
“Specialist officers are supporting the family at this time” is a chilling phrase. Lou Pye explains why.
As a former Police Family Liaison Officer, Lou talks about her role in supporting families after a traumatic death, the surprising reactions she’s witnessed, and why her “parking face” is never far away.
Produced by Georgie Vestey with original music by John Biddle.
And finally ... if you have enjoyed this episode, I'd love you to share it either with colleagues or rate it on your favorite podcast app. It really helps us to find new listeners.
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Episode 10. Road to Nowhere
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04/01/21 • 16 min
Mac Hobbs is a tow truck driver. He recovers vehicles after fatal crashes and from remote locations where people have taken their lives. The hardest part of his job? Reuniting the cars with the families left behind.
Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. For information on organisations offering mental health support please contact:
Samaritans 24/7 crisis helpline: 116 123
Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141
Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Biddle.
And finally ... if you’ve found this episode interesting and want to support the show, I’d love you to share it using the icons below. You will help raise the profile of these extraordinary people who are way too modest to promote themselves.
Episode 12. What Lies Beneath
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06/08/21 • 20 min
Sgt Suzanne Crossley supervises a team of police divers who recover dead bodies. She reveals why this is the best job she’s ever had.
Based in the north of England, her team is regularly deployed to find missing people and gather forensic evidence.
Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. For information on organisations offering mental health support, please contact:
The Samaritans 24/7 crisis helpline: 116 123
Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141
Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Biddle.
And finally ... if you’ve found this episode interesting and want to support the show, I’d love you to share it using the icons below. You will help raise the profile of these extraordinary people who are way too modest to promote themselves.
Episode 2. Dying to Meet You
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07/05/20 • 20 min
When Andy Holter sees his first dead body he is riveted. He also knows he’s found his vocation.
He leaves the police and decides to become a funeral director. We discuss working with death, the mourners that get forgotten and why some people are actually quite pleased to see the back of us.
This episode includes references to suicide so listener discretion is advised.
Click here to find out more about Andy and the work of his firm CPJ Field.
For information and advice about natural burial options visit Natural Death Centre.
Ep.13 All That Remains
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09/28/21 • 22 min
Robert Jensen is the man you want in the room on the worst day of your life. He runs the world's largest disaster recovery business, Kenyon International, and is an expert in recovering the dead and reuniting them with the families they leave behind.
We discuss the challenges of collecting fragmented remains, the importance of managing family expectations and why returning personal effects is so critical to the grieving process.
To read more about Robert’s work, his memoir “Personal Effects” is now available.
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll, with original music by John Biddle.
And finally ... if you’ve found this episode interesting and want to support the show, please rate it on your favourite podcast app. It really makes a difference.
Episode 5. "Picking up the Pieces"
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10/04/20 • 20 min
Stumbling across a dead body is the stuff of nightmares. For Mo Oliver, it’s all in a day's work.
That’s because Mo Oliver identifies human remains for a living. It’s a job that’s taken him to some very dark places; from mass graves in Bosnia to Sri Lankan beaches clogged with the bodies of the Boxing Day Tsunami. We talk about the challenges of his work and how it feels to reunite the lost with the living.
For more information about Mo Oliver's work, visit Kenyon International
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Biddle.
And finally ... if you have enjoyed this episode, I'd love you to share it either with colleagues or rate it on your favorite podcast app. It really helps us to find new listeners.
Episode 1. Gone too soon...
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08/13/19 • 19 min
Cheryl Johnson has a heartbreaking day job. She photographs babies whose lives are cut short. For the parents she helps, her photographs are more than precious. They are often the only memory they will have of a much-loved child.
You can find out more about Cheryl Johnson and Remember My Baby.
Listener discretion is advised especially if you have been affected by the loss of a baby.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dead Honest have?
Dead Honest currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does Dead Honest cover?
The podcast is about Suicide, Society & Culture, Grief, Podcasts, Social Sciences, Police, Science, Disaster, Relationships and Death.
What is the most popular episode on Dead Honest?
The episode title 'Episode 8. Don't Look Down' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dead Honest?
The average episode length on Dead Honest is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dead Honest released?
Episodes of Dead Honest are typically released every 35 days.
When was the first episode of Dead Honest?
The first episode of Dead Honest was released on Aug 13, 2019.
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