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DCT Audio Podcast Channel.Talking to Georgie Vestey about her experiences of death and bereavement. Podcast producer about bereavement. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains frank discussions about death in all its forms. This is the second of a series of five podcasts recorded in London In this episode I talk with Georgie Vestey, producer and host of The Dead Honest podcast series which deals with issues of death from the viewpoints of professionals who are involved in the process. It’s a brutally honest conversation about death, why talking about it is still a taboo subject and how, if we embrace bereavement in a positive manner, the pro...2023-09-0740 min

Emergency Management, EdTech, Business & Leadership. uard.universityGeorgie Vestey , Producer of Dead Honest and Dr Craig Hansen, UARDIn this episode we hear from Georgie Vestey , Producer of Dead Honest and Dr Craig Hansen, UARD Currently, Georgie is the Producer/Presenter of Dead Honest, a multi-award winning podcast, interviewing professionals who work with the dying and the dead. Episodes include interviews with police crisis negotiators, mortuary staff, funeral directors, death doulas, coroner’s officers, police divers, memorial photographers, chaplains, etc. The purpose of the podcast is to raise awareness of the dedication and compassion of those who perform these roles. Alongside the podcast, Georgie also works as a Parliamentary Adviser, supporting organisations representing families seeking justice after a tra...2021-12-2524 min

Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leadersWendy's getting dead honest about her podcast! We're making conversations about honesty count!A powerful conversation between an award-winning podcaster and a number one podcaster! We're Making Conversations about honesty Count! "Actually I don't think I could do this if I was any younger. I wouldn't have the experience, I wouldn't have the perspective, I wouldn't have the confidence to be as vulnerable with the conversations that I am......" Georgie Vestey, Making Conversations Count (December 2021) (Hard of hearing? You can 'read' the episode here. Strapped for data? You can hear a lower-bandwidth version of the episode here.) In this week's episode of Making Conversations Co...2021-12-2328 min

The Unconventionalists with Mark Leruste#159 How to stop procrastinating and start inspiring with Georgina VesteyIn 1976 the film Rocky was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won three, including best picture, making its writer and lead role, Sylvester Stallone, a star. It also went on to become the highest-grossing movie of the year. Now there's a reason why Rocky stole the show...we LOVE a good story! Especially a story involving an underdog who against all odds finds a way to win the day. Who despite all their fears, doubts and everyone second guessing them along the way, manages to push through adversity, overcome challenges and come out swi...2021-11-1846 min

Dead HonestEp.13 All That RemainsRobert 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...2021-09-2822 min

Dead HonestEpisode 12. What Lies BeneathSgt 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 123Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065 Produced by Georgie V...2021-06-0820 min

Dead HonestEpisode 11. Last TrainEvery 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 123Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065 Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Biddle. And f...2021-05-0723 min

Dead HonestEpisode 10. Road to NowhereMac 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 123Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065 Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll with original music by John Bidd...2021-04-0116 min

Dead HonestEpisode 9. Handle With CareAnita Hardy is an Anatomical Pathology Technologist. She takes great pride in caring for her ‘patients’ in the morgue. For more information about Anita’s work, contact her association: Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology 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 themselv...2021-03-2418 min

Dead HonestEpisode 8. Don't Look DownCathy 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 123Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58SOBS: Survivors of Bereave...2021-02-0723 min

Dead HonestEpisode 7. Dad, we need to talk...We need to talk about death. Whilst the vast majority of us are not going to die of the coronavirus, some of us will. How do we talk about our last wishes with those we love? And what are our options? A very practical guide to having 'the conversation' with leading UK Death Doula, Hermione Elliott from Living Well, Dying Well.For further details about making a Living Will or Advance Decision visit Compassion in Dying.For advice on how to complete a Living will or Advance Decision contact End of Life Doula UK.2021-01-0321 min

Dead HonestEpisode. 6: Behind Closed Doors“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. 2020-11-0821 min

Dead HonestEpisode 5. "Picking up the Pieces"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 V...2020-10-0420 min

Dead HonestEpisode 4. Meetings at the EdgeSome 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 UKFor support, information, and end of life doula training in the UK visit Living Well Dying Well 2020-09-0620 min

Dead HonestEpisode 3. Investigating Sudden DeathBob 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.2020-08-0217 min

Dead HonestEpisode 2. Dying to Meet YouWhen 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 Deat...2020-07-0520 min

Dead HonestEpisode 1. Gone Too SoonCheryl 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. 2020-06-0720 min

Dead HonestDead Honest: TrailerJoin 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. 2019-09-0402 min

Dead HonestEpisode 5: Picking up the PiecesStumbling across a dead body is the stuff of nightmares. For Mo Oliver, it’s all in a days 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.www.kenyons.co.uk 2019-08-1322 min

Dead HonestEpisode 6: Behind Closed Doors“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 supporting families after traumatic death, the surprising reactions she’s witnessed and why her “parking face” is never far away.2019-08-1322 min

Dead HonestEpisode 3: Investigating Sudden DeathBob 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 responsibly and the cases they will never forget.This episode includes references to suicide so listener discretion is advised.2019-08-1322 min

Dead HonestEpisode 4: Meetings at the EdgeSome 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 UKFor support, information and end of life doula training in the UK visit Living Well Dying Well 2019-08-1321 min

Dead HonestEpisode 2: Dying to Meet YouWhen Andy Holter saw his first dead body he was riveted. He also realised he’d found his vocation. He left the police and decided to become a funeral director. We discuss the deaths that hit hardest, 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 vi...2019-08-1323 min

Dead HonestEpisode 1. Gone too soon...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. 2019-08-1319 min