Listen in as a host of well-known guests open up and share their experiences of grief and death in a therapeutic conversation with Marie Curie bereavement expert, Jason Davidson.
On the Marie Curie Couch is a monthly podcast that aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share their end of life plans.
This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org.uk (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/talkabout)
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CoppaFeel! co-founder Maren Sheldon joins Jason On the Marie Curie Couch to talk about the death of her twin, Kris, who lived with secondary breast cancer for 15 years.
In this episode, Maren discusses the unique impact of losing a twin, caring for Kris and the privilege of witnessing Kris' final moments.
You can watch the full episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/eXQ_qFNkVw0).
On the Marie Curie Couch (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/talkabout/podcast) is a podcast for guests to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings of bereavement and end of life care and support – and to help people going through similar experiences.
This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org.uk (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/)
On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/), with support from Ultimate Content (http://www.ultimatecontent.co.uk/). The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.
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26 Aug 2026
Episode 83: Iain Ward
Iain is a fundraiser and content creator known as 'The King of Chemo.' Diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020, his singular goal has been to break a world record for the most money raised for charity through marathons. Since his diagnosis, Iain has completed at least 18 marathons and intense endurance tasks across the globe, as well as finishing 32 half marathons in 32 days.
In this episode, Iain talks about his experience of living with a brain tumour and his goal to break the world record for the most money raised for charity through marathons.
You can also watch the full version of the conversation on YouTube (https://youtu.be/pyaDrTEp5YA).
On the Marie Curie Couch (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/talkabout/podcast) is a podcast for guests to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings of bereavement and end of life care and support – and to help people going through similar experiences.
This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org.uk (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/)
On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/), with support from Ultimate Content (http://www.ultimatecontent.co.uk/). The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 Jul 2026
Episode 82: Russell T Davies
Russell is an award winning screenwriter and television producer. In 1999, he created the groundbreaking series Queer as Folk, and in 2005 revived the classic sci-fi series Doctor Who, returning to the series as showrunner for a second time in 2021. Russell's credits also include the award-winning shows A Very English Scandal and It's a Sin. In 2008, he was awarded an OBE for his services to drama.
In this episode, Russell talks about caring for his husband, Andrew; forgiving friends and family who don't know how to act when someone is ill; and how the years Andrew was ill remain his strongest memories.
You can also watch the full version of the conversation on YouTube (https://youtu.be/nS8mInVbPe0).
On the Marie Curie Couch (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/talkabout/podcast) is a podcast for guests to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings of bereavement and end of life care and support – and to help people going through similar experiences.
This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org.uk (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/)
On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie (http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/), with support from Ultimate Content (http://www.ultimatecontent.co.uk/). The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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