On the Marie Curie Couch

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

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Episodes

Episode 8: Janice Long

Broadcaster Janice Long sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore her experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a new 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 charity providing care for people at the end of their lives. For more interesting p...

Feb 18, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Greg Wise

Actor and producer Greg Wise sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore his experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a new 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 charity providing care for people at the end of their lives. For more interest...

Feb 04, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Beverley Knight

Actress, singer and writer Beverley Knight sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore her experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a new 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 charity providing care for people at the end of their lives. For...

Jan 21, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Owen Jones

Journalist Owen Jones sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore his experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a 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 charity providing care for people at the end of their lives. For more interesting perspec...

Jan 07, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Alison Steadman

Actress Alison Steadman sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore her experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a 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 charity providing care for people at the end of their lives. For more interesting persp...

Dec 20, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Dustin Lance Black

Oscar-winning filmmaker and writer, Dustin Lance Black, sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore his experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a brand-new 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 charity providing care for people at the end ...

Nov 12, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Janet Ellis

Broadcaster, actress and novelist, Janet Ellis, sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore her experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a new 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 charity providing care for people at the end of their lives...

Nov 12, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Adam Buxton

Comedian, actor and writer, Adam Buxton, sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore his experiences of death and grief. If you'd prefer, you can read a full transcript of the episode. On the Marie Curie Couch is a brand-new 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 charity providing care for people at the end of their lives....

Nov 11, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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