It's A Death Sentence: A podcast about death, dying, grief and living after loss

It's A Death Sentence: A podcast about death, dying, grief and living after loss

Welcome to its a death sentence podcast, the podcast that takes a lighter look at the heavier things. Hosted by this unlikely duo, Carrie an Anatomical Pathology Technician who carries out postmortems in a busy mortuary and Emma a Professional singer who has sang on stage in front of thousands of people. These Women take a deep dive into all the facets of death, dying and the afterlife, by asking those questions we all have around death... What happens when we die? How do i cope with grief? What do i want to happen when i die? What happens to the body when you die? death admin...what is it? How do i get use to the new normal? is death funny? and that age old question...do dead bodies smell!!! This is a satirical look at taboo subjects and the mystery that death is shrouded in, Carrie and Emma use an informal setting to talk about their own experiences of death and expertise in these areas, they also invite guests to share stories of their loss and get people talking about the inevitability that faces us all. Please be advised there will be bad language, sensitive subject matters and humour, if you are easily offended this is not for you. If you are interested in taking part in the show or you have any topic areas you would like us to discuss please drop us an email. info@its-a-death-sentence.com

Episodes

Dr Emma Johnson : The Fear of Death and The Joy of LIfe

July 26, 2025 • 34 mins
Dr Emma Johnson talks to the podcast about her wonderfully intresting life, from working as a prsion officer to her jouney into clinical psychology. Dr Johnson gives us her unique perpective on death and talks about her own expireinces of life, education and working in acute mental health services.  #fearofdeath #spain #dyingmatters #death #mentalhealthawareness #selfformulating #itsadeathsentencepodcast #caminodesantiago 
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Masked Grief - Tom Woods: A Tribute To Alex

July 19, 2025 • 47 mins
Today the podcast interviews the wonderful Tom woods, a teacher ,creator, musician ,old soul and all round legend. Tom pays tribute to his brother Alex and talks about his view on life, loss and what happens after death.  we discuss everything from most haunted to to soul familys an intresting and enlightening interview.#Dreadboistudios #soulcluster #karate #dreds #kindredspirits #derekacorah #destinyofsouls #hikaru#itsadeathsenten...
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Gavin Monaghan Music Mogul & Magical Being

July 12, 2025 • 49 mins
Today its a death sentence welcomes the multi platinum award winning producer and 2 time producer & studio of the year, Mr Gavin Monaghan.  Gav talks to us about life, death, music and the magic of living life to the full. We had a wonderful time talking to gav and his insights on death and the afterlife are truly fascinating. Listen now on all major platforms, and available to watch on YouTube @magicgardenstudio @itsadeathsentence...
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Sophie Skipp Vs Death

July 5, 2025 • 28 mins
The its a death sentence podcast welcomes the lovely Sophie Skipp to the studio, Sophie is a very special guest as she not only brings her expertise as a grief counsellor and her own experiences of loss, she is the very own sister of one of the podcast hosts. A funny and frank interview with Sophie about the loss of her mother as a young adult and how she deals with grief both personally and professionally. Sophie helps us answer t...
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Louise Goode - No ordinary celebrant: Talks Life, Death and Living Funerals.

June 28, 2025 • 36 mins
This week its a death sentence welcomes Louise Goode No ordinary celebrant to the podcast.  We have a frank discussion about life and death and Louise's experience working as a celebrant and helping people to celebrate the lives they once lived. A heartwarming account of  life as a celebrant, The joy of living funerals with emphasis on fun and wanting to live 5 more lifetimes. A joy to meet and talk to Louise a fascinating woman. #...
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Suicide Awareness: a global concern

June 21, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode Carrie & Emma discuss suicide, the global concern and one of the biggest causes of death for men under 50 years of age. The ladies discuss their own views on suicide and talk from their own experience around the subject. Some sensitive information and not suitable for younger listeners. #CALM #Itsadeathsentence #dyingmatters #grief #bereavement #death #afterlife #whathappendwhenwedie #mentalhealthawareness #samarita...
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Winston's Wish: Sophie Kirkwood Talks Death, Childhood bereavement services and her own experience of loss

June 14, 2025 • 35 mins
Its a death sentence podcast welcomes Sophie Kirkwood who works for Childhood Bereavement Charity Winston's Wish. Sophie discusses how Winston's Wish are leading the way in digital support for young adults and children in the UK. A fascinating insight into whats available in terms of support for our young people who have lost someone and are dealing with grief, Sophie discusses her own view on death and what happens after we die. #...
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Reverend Chris Kennedy on Life , Death and how the church community deals with Dying. Full interview

June 7, 2025 • 36 mins
The podcast gives a warm welcome to Revered Chris Kennedy today, we were lucky enough for Chris to join us and get involved in those difficult conversations we are trying to encourage. Reverend Kennedy was open, honest and interesting, as a man of god its important to get his perspective on death and what happens when we die! An absolute pleasure. #death #itsadeathsentence #lifeafterdeath #grief #goodgrief #god #whathappenswhenwedi...
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Assisted Dying Bill - Should we have the right to choose?

May 31, 2025 • 29 mins
The podcast discusses the Assisted Dying Bill and debates if we should be allowed the right to choose to end our own lives should we be diagnosed with a terminal illness?  What do you think? We would love to talk to you about this hot topic!!! Please get in touch at . Please note these are the hosts own opinions and not to be confused for facts - we respect all points of view and encourage open discussions. #Death #Dyingmatters #D...
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Sean Vs Death

May 24, 2025 • 20 mins
This week the podcast talks to Sean, a young man who has had a world of experience when it comes to loss. Sean discusses with us death and what he thinks happens when we die!  We talk about his plans for the future , An authentic and heartwarming interview, Sean really was a pleasure to talk and a joy to listen to. #itsadeathsentence #death #life #afterlife #cancer #thenewnormal #grief #neverendingdream #flying #authentic 
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Primrose Hospice: Dealing with Death Daily - The highs and hopes of palliative care

May 17, 2025 • 51 mins
We Welcomed primrose hospice to the podcast for a fascinating discussion on death and dying. The ladies from primrose hospice were thoughtful, funny and insightful about death and dealing with people who are facing a death sentence.  It was so interesting  to get the perspective of those who are faced with the very realness of death on a daily basis.  Some bad language and strong content, not for younger listeners. #primroseHospice...
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Laura Vs Death

May 10, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode we meet Laura, a young beauty business owner who talks about the loss of her mother and moving on with life after loss at a young age. Laura discusses her spirituality and  the answer to that age old question what happens when we die?? Some bad langauge from the outset, not suitable for younger listeners.#Death #Lifeafterdeath #Griefjourney #itsadeathsentence #Thisisgrief #Standuptocancer #LuxeVisage #Thenewnormal #...
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Brum YODO A Matter of Life & Death

May 3, 2025 • 42 mins
This episode we welcome Helen Tomblin and Jess Allan from Brum YODO  as we start the wind up to the A matter of life and death festival Birmingham. This festival takes place every year in May during Dying Matters Awareness Week which is celebrated nationally. A fascinating and funny interview with a twist-  we loved talking to these ladies. To take part in everything they have to offer go to www.brumyodo.org.uk. #Edwardstrust #Brum...
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Nyla Vs Death

April 26, 2025 • 26 mins
The podcast welcomes Nyla this week as she talks openly about the sad loss of her husband after a short lived illness. Nyla has a frank and open conversation about getting use to the new normal, things moving on after death and what happens when we die. #death #standuptocancer #afterlife #grief #griefjourney #thisisgrief  #loss #love #itsadeathsentence.
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Dead Funny

April 19, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode we look at laughter , the funny parts of dealing with death. We explore how sometimes serious things can be funny, and how people can use laughter to cope with grief. Adult themes and satire from the start, not ment to cause offence.#Death #Afterlife #itsadeathsentence #Grief @Rickygervais #jimcarrey #Goodgrief #thenewnormal
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Jo Vs Death

April 12, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode we talk to Jo, she tells us about the sad loss of her father, how she copes with grief and what she thinks happens to us when we die, as we continue to explore death and all its mystery. #Death #Afterlife #Grief #Loss #itsadeathsentence 
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The Sadness Chaser

April 5, 2025 • 22 mins
This episode looks at the sadness we all face when dealing with grief and loss of a loved one, we focus on the pain of life returning to the new normal. Adult themes and bad language throughout, not suitable for younger listeners. Satire from the outset.  #Death #itsadeathsentence #Grief #Afterlife #Thenewnormal
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Faye Vs Death

March 29, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode we talk to a young woman about the sad loss of losing her mother to cancer and how she deals with her ongoing grief. Faye talks about her spirituality and coping techniques. #Death #Afterlife #standuptocancer #Grief #BudwigFoundation #Thisisgrief #Itsadeathsentence
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Living Daylights

March 22, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode Carrie and Emma talk about fear around death and dying, how death is portrayed in film and media v's the reality of it. This episode may contain bad language and satire from the outset. #Death #Horror # Afterlife #Itsadeathsentence #Grief #Life #Thisisgrief #Thebestseatintheuniverse #GrahameAnderson
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James Vs Death

March 15, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode James talks to its a death sentence about his views on death and what happens to us after  we die. Adult themes, some bad language. #Death, #Grief #Afterlife #Thisisgrief #Itsadeathsentence #Standuptocancer 
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