Former cricketer and cricket commentator David Gower OBE sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, David discusses the death of his parents, Richard and Sylvia, the joy of giving someone a fitting farewell at their funeral, and the importance of a private legacy over a public one.

You can also watch a subtitled version of the episode on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

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Musician Chris Difford sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, Chris talks about the death of his dad, Sidney, how songwriting has helped his grief and the importance (or unimportance) of visiting the graves of loved ones.

You can also watch a subtitled version of Chris' chat with Jason on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympic track sprint cyclist Sophie Capewell sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this episode, Sophie talks the death of her dad, Nigel, experiencing grief before he had died, feeling guilty for enjoying herself, and thinking of her dad during her Olympic gold medal win.

You can also watch a subtitled version of the episode on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baritone and composer Roderick Williams OBE sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this episode, Roderick talks about the importance of music before, during and after death, the importance of telling people how you feel before they die, and Cusp, a piece of music he composed that meditates on death and grief.

You can also watch a subtitled version of the episode on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, writer and activist Arabella Weir MBE sits down with Jason Davidson. In this conversation, Arabella talks with Jason about the death of her friend, Helen, and the deaths of her parents. She also talks about her desire to know when she’s dying and the importance of talking about death.

You can also watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and poet Will Eaves sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this episode, Will talks with Jason about the deaths of his friend, Eloise, and his mother, Cecily. Will also discusses the importance (or unimportance) of being with someone at the end of their life, what has helped him during grief, and the importance of making a will.

You can also watch a subtitled video of the episode on YouTube.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity chef, author and TV presenter Simon Rimmer sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson.

If you prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress and TV presenter Linda Lusardi sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore her experiences of death and grief. This episode was recorded in June 2024.

If you prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode.

On the Marie Curie Couch 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

On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Content. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.