Dead Honest
Georgie Vestey
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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.
02/07/21 • 23 min
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Episode 11. Last Train
Dead Honest
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.
05/07/21 • 23 min
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Episode 3. Investigating Sudden Death
Dead Honest
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.
08/02/20 • 17 min
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Episode. 6: Behind Closed Doors
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11/08/20 • 21 min
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“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.
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11/08/20 • 21 min
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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.
10/04/20 • 20 min
Episode 4. Meetings at the Edge
Dead Honest
09/06/20 • 20 min
Some midwives guide us into the world. Lizzie Neville guides us out. She’s part of a growing band of Death Doulas supporting us as we die. Lizzie Neville shares her upbeat observations of the many deaths she has attended revealing common regrets and offering sage advice on how to die well.
For more information about Lizzie Neville visit End of Life Doula UK
For support, information, and end of life doula training in the UK visit Living Well Dying Well
09/06/20 • 20 min
Episode 2. Dying to Meet You
Dead Honest
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.
07/05/20 • 20 min
Episode 1. Gone Too Soon
Dead Honest
06/07/20 • 20 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.
06/07/20 • 20 min
Dead Honest: Trailer
Dead Honest
09/04/19 • 2 min
Join Georgie Vestey for Season 1 of Dead Honest as she talks to the people who helps us as we die and when we're dead. Meet Cheryl a photographer who takes photos of babies whose lives are cut short, Andy a funeral director who cares as much about the living as the dead, Bob and Karen, Coroner's officers who investigate sudden deaths, Lizzie a death doula who brings comfort as we die, Mo a DVI expert who spends his time identifying our dead and Lou, a family liaison officer who supports families after traumatic death.
09/04/19 • 2 min
Episode 1. Gone too soon...
Dead Honest
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.
08/13/19 • 19 min
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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, 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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