Episode 69: Gemma Kemp

<p>Gemma Kemp is a forensic pathologist and a mum of two little girls.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We talked about the juxtaposition of motherhood with a job which is on the one hand fascinating, but on the other hand, unremitting and emotionally demanding.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We agreed that the British attitude to dealing with death is generally unhelpful, from the euphemisms used to talk about it, to our inability to face the inevitable.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Gemma explained in down-to-earth terms how she performs an autopsy, which she does day in and day out. She explained she feels honoured to be present at this final part of a person’s journey. But she also shared that sometimes these encounters stay with and trouble her - especially when they involve children.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Spinning Plates is produced by Claire Jones. Post-production is by Richard Jones.&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>