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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. On the Marie Curie Couch 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 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.

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. On the Marie Curie Couch 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 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.

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. On the Marie Curie Couch 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 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.

Alice is Miss Great Britain 2025/26 and a qualified solicitor, currently working for a property developer. In this episode, Alice talks with Jason about the death of both her parents before she turned 18, her ‘Time to Grieve’ campaign and the benefits of being Miss Great Britain. You can watch the full 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.

Adrian is a reality TV star and content creator. Adrian Sanderson joins Jason Davidson On the Marie Curie Couch, talking about the death of Adrian’s grandparents, his experience of their wake and his fear of 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.

Amber is a radio presenter and podcast host. She has presented on radio stations including Clyde1, TayFm and MFR and co-hosts her spirituality-themed podcast, Tuned to the Moon. Amber has been a Marie Curie ambassador since 2019 and, at the time, became the charity’s youngest ever ambassador. She lives in Glasgow with her fiancé and son. In this episode, Amber talks about the death of her auntie, Alyson, and her deep connection with the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow. 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.

First appearing on TV in 1994 on ITV’s Blind Date, Jenni has since become a familiar face presenting documentaries, consumer television, travel and entertainment shows. Jenni hosts her own podcast, RunPod, where she talks with sports stars about their love of running, and in 2020 founded Kollo Health, a range of award-winning supplements and products supporting women. A keen runner, Jenni will be running the TCS London Marathon for Marie Curie this April. In this episode, Jenni talks about supporting bereaved loved ones, the Grief Run Club and why she's running the 2026 TCS London Marathon for Marie Curie. 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.

Sarah is the internationally best-selling author of novels including The Essex Serpent, Melmoth and Enlightenment – the latter of which was longlisted for the Booker Prize 2024. Her first full length nonfiction book, Death of an Ordinary Man, tells of how she cared for her father in law during his final days, reflecting on how death can be met and understood as part of life. It is the winner of the Nero Book Award for non-fiction and has been longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction. Sarah is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was appointed Chancellor of the University of Essex in 2023. She lives in Norwich. In this episode, Sarah talks about the seemingly innate ability to care for someone at the end of life, loving someone by preparing 'sadmin' and reducing the fear of death by talking about it. 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.

Rosie Moss is the host of the award-winning podcast Widowed AF, which she started after her husband died in 2018. What began as a raw, honest conversation about grief has grown into a global show and a thriving community. Rosie also runs Soul Sisters retreats, where widows come together for support, truth and the kind of solidarity you only find in the depths of loss. Her first book, Widowed AF, will be published in March 2026. 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.

Andy was a contestant on 2024’s The Great British Bake Off. Since then, he has appeared across the media and at multiple live events, including the Foodies Festivals, The Cake & Bake Show and Good Housekeeping Live and has been named as one of Feedspot’s Top 40 UK Baking Influencers of 2025. He will return to the Bake Off tent for this year’s Great British Bake Off New Year Special. Andy lives in Essex with his partner and daughter. In this conversation, Andy talks about the death of his father, Jim, when he was 13 years old, the pain of talking – or not talking – about it, and how Del Boy, Rodney and Only Fools and Horses helped ‘crack the nut’ of his and his brothers' grief. 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.

Clover is a bestselling writer and journalist. She has a popular platform on Substack called On the Way Life Feels where she tackles big topics like motherhood, grief, marriage, sex, death, love and creativity. She’s the author of four memoirs, including the Sunday Times bestsellers My Wild and Sleepless Nights: A Mother's Story, and The Red of My Blood: A Death and Life Story. Her first memoir, The Wild Other, was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize, and her most recent, The Giant on the Skyline, was a best book of 2024. She currently lives in Washington DC with her husband and three of her five children. In this conversation, Clover talks about the death of her sister, Nell, the cultural differences around death in the UK and US, and how we sometimes embody those who have died.  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.

Staz is a decorated former UK Special Forces operator with 13 years of distinguished service. After leaving the military, he co-founded ThruDark, a technical clothing brand inspired by his experience, has become a bestselling author, and appeared on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins. In 2013, he received the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for actions in Afghanistan, and in May 2025, broke the world record for the fastest round trip from London to the top of Mount Everest and back, raising over £100,000 for charity. 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.

Matthew rose to fame as the winner of the BBC’s Survivor UK in 2023. Since then, he’s built a loyal following on TikTok, garnering more than 4.3 million likes. Based in the Lake District, Matthew enjoys watersports, football and running. He’s also passionate about raising awareness around mental health and homelessness. In this conversation, Matthew talks about the death of his grandma, Bernadette, keeping her memory alive, and the fear of 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.

Milo is a comedian, actor and presenter. He is best known to millions across social media for his character Troy Hawke, where he interacts with and greets high street shoppers and members of the public. A stand up comic with over 10 years’ experience, Milo has appeared on many TV shows including the BBC’s Live at the Apollo. You can 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. Milo McCabe headshot by Steve Ullathorne, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is a comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter. Best known as a member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, Michael has made numerous travel documentaries and is a prolific author. In 2013, he was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship and received a Knighthood in 2019. You can 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. Sir Michael Palin headshot copyright, John Swannell, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.