Welcome to 'It's a death sentence...'

Its a death sentence podcast is on a mission to get people talking about both death and dying in an informative and compassionate way so we can all be better equipped when we inevitably lose someone

Brought to you by the unlikely duo Carrie Smith an anatomical pathology technician, and Emma Skipp, a professional singer and presenter, the pair have a vast knowledge and experience on death,loss, grief and the physicality’s of dying and death itself. From both personal and professional experiences Carrie and Emma hold a wealth of knowledge that can answer those tough questions we all want and need answers to.

Exploring every facet of death, dying and grief the podcast aims to build communities and normalise conversations around death that historically have been taboo. We want to answer the questions people are afraid to ask but dying to know. 

Grief and loss can be life changing and, in a world, where mental health has so much importance, yet access to it’s services are often driven by where you might live or you financial situation we want to bring our communities together to get them talking about the one thing that we all have in common,and a subject that will affect all of us at one time or another. 

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Here we take the opportunity to fill you in on any updates on the podcast, short stories or any research we have done that you might find interesting. We encourage you to get in touch and share your stories with us.

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About us

At 'It's a death sentence...', we aim to create a platform where discussions around death can be approached with openness and curiosity. Our goal is to provide a space for sharing stories and reflections on this universal topic.