Best PTerminally Ill Podcasts (2025)

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Surviving the Waves: Tips on How to Live Alongside Grief 25:24

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Grief is often described as waves that can crash through our lives like a tsunami. But what if you can learn to float, and eventually swim forward in the midst of that grief? We discuss how in this episode today as we also hear advice to someone grieving a friend, a father who lost a son, and a husband who lost his lifelong love to Alzheimer's. htt…

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Vibrant Life in the Face of Metastasis: The Human Side of Cancer as a Chronic Illness 23:54

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When advanced disease becomes a long-term reality, the journey changes. It requires strength, not just to survive, but to grow deeply and find a Vibrant Life in the Face of Metastasis. This week, we talk about the incredible resilience of the human spirit that finds depth, clarity, and life's true priorities when cancer is treated as a chronic illn…

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When a Cough Becomes a Killer: What Everyone Needs to Know About Pneumonia 31:45

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Pneumonia kills millions every year, often because people wait too long to get help. Learn why denial can be deadly, how to spot the warning signs early, and what you can do to protect yourself and the people you love. https://bit.ly/43S5ROB In this Episode: 01:40 - Avoiding Falls - Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Had a Fatal Fall in His Home 03:49 - Ro…

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I See Dead People - Visitations by the Deceased 26:49

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Have you ever had a dream so vivid it felt like your loved one was really there — even if they’ve been gone for years? Is it grief? Memory? Something deeper? Join us for a grounded, open conversation about life, death, and the strange space in between — because in the end, every day is a gift. https://bit.ly/436rcn8 In this episode of Everyone Dies…

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Episode 73: Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker 48:57

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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…

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Living with Scanxiety: Coping While You Wait for Results 18:21

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Have you or a loved one experienced anxiety before, during or after cancer scans? You're not alone! You may feel like cancer takes away your control, but there are some things you can do to make your life better in this challenging time. Listen to learn why it happens, how it affects both patients and families, and what you can do to manage the emo…

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The Beating Truth: Heart Disease and Heart Failure Explained 37:18

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Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with a heart disease? Listen and get show notes here: https://bit.ly/47eGuHC Heart disease has been the #1 killer in the United States for more than a century—and most of the time, it’s fueled by lifestyle choices we make every day. In this episode, we break down what really happens inside your heart when…

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Dehydration During Cancer Treatment: The Threat No One Talks About 23:48

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Feeling tired, dizzy, or just "off" during cancer treatment? It might not just be the meds - dehydration can seriously affect your recovery. Learn what to watch for and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/4nPAOv0 Why Is Dehydration a Threat for Persons with Cancer? Dehydration isn’t just about feeling thirsty-it can seriously impact your cancer tre…

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Vacation or Risk-cation? Get Our Travel Survival Guide So You Don't Bump Into the Grim Reaper 28:46

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Travel abroad can come with many risks for the unprepared. This episode equips you with knowledge to travel smarter, stay safe, and fully enjoy your adventures. https://bit.ly/3KrxQhs The Risk of Travel Travel opens the door to adventure—but it can also put your life at risk. Compared to staying at home, the potential for illness and death increase…

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Shattering Cancer Stigma: You are More than a Diagnosis 26:12

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How does cancer stigma affect well-being? Today we dismantle cancer stigma, look past the diagnosis, and celebrate the person. Find hope, healing, and empowerment in this episode: https://bit.ly/4pN58ry In this Episode: 03:17 - Road Trip to Colorado: Frozen Grandpa and Fool's Gold Sandwich 07:34 - Busting the Stigma of a Cancer Diagnosis 12:14 - Wh…

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Episode 72: Matthew Haywood 50:47

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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, Matthe…

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What's Next? A Roadmap for Cancer Survivorship 27:05

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The survivorship period after treatment is an exciting and often scary phase of the cancer journey. Learn what to expect and how to be proactive in a post-treatment landscape. https://bit.ly/46fByDj From the Moment of Diagnosis Are you living with cancer? From dealing with physical symptoms to managing stress, everyone's cancer journey has challeng…

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Love, Life, ALS 48:49

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Former Canadian Football League player and Calgary Stampeder Glenn Love joins Kelsie to talk about being diagnosed with ALS at just 35 years old. Glenn, whose daughter's first birthday was the day before he was diagnosed, talks about the grief that comes with being a young parent with ALS and about the responsibility he thinks the CFL has to educat…

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Grounding Techniques "Life Hack": Your Secret Skill for Surviving the Bad Days 29:19

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Grounding techniques are quick, discreet tools that help you steady your mind, ease the intensity, and stay present…even in the middle of panic, grief, anger, and pain. Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? When emotions hit like a tidal wave, grounding techniques are your life raft. Learn three strategies to help you detach fro…

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If You Can’t, Then You Must. How to Transform Grief - with Phil Cohen 51:19

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Grief is more than just an emotional experience. It rewires the brain, changes how the body functions, and challenges us spiritually. Learn how to transform it with our guest Phil Cohen. https://bit.ly/42j06Zs How Do We Break the Grip of Grief? Phil Cohen returns this week with a chat about how grief impacts the mind, body and spirit and what we ca…

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Mucositis with Cancer Treatment: What it is and How You can Prevent It 32:20

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Oral Mucositis is probably the most common, debilitating complication of cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. What is it, why is it common with cancer treatment, and what can you do about it? Stay tuned to find out. https://bit.ly/45XMELA What is Mucositis? Oral mucositis is inflammation in and around your mouth and can be a common symptom w…

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Episode 71: Milo McCabe 38:01

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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 subtitl…

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How to Harness Creative Expression: Your Power Play Against Grief 20:45

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Can creative expression help you heal? Learn ways it can, and ideas to get you started. Grieving sister and aging pet owner Sarah shares "How to Say Goodbye." https://bit.ly/3Jn388H Why Can Expressing Yourself Creatively Help with Grief? When someone you love dies, the world doesn’t end, even though it feels like it should. When your grief feels to…

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Ghosting - The Cancer Edition 19:20

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Withdrawal of the very people you expect to support you in the cancer journey can sting...learn how to survive and also how to better support a friend with cancer. https://bit.ly/3HkXfbk What is Cancer Ghosting? Cancer ghosting can be defined as friends, family members, colleagues, or spouses behave like a ghost and fade away, often without a discu…

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Grief: Weathering an Afterlife Crisis, with Phil Cohen 40:04

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Loss - especially traumatic loss - can trigger an existential crisis similar to a midlife crisis, but with the added dimension of grief. Our guest Phil Cohen shares his transformative grief journey. https://bit.ly/4lZkdno In this Episode: 00:00 - Intro & Movie Review: Familiar Touch 03:48 - Road Trip to Maryland: Ouija Board and Tomato Pie 07:33 - …

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About Loss, With Poet/Singer-Songwriter Gary Browe 32:18

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Can you take heartache and put it to verse? Our guest Gary Browe has written a poetry book on loss of all kinds and shared some of them in song: https://bit.ly/4lcd9Cx The path to healing is a bumpy ride. The stages of grief are often filled with potholes, wrong turns, and much uncertainty. Losing someone you love hurts. You feel vulnerable and alo…

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Episode 70: Sir Michael Palin 41:11

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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 M…

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Too Hot to Handle: How to Stay Cool When the Weather Turns Deadly 23:42

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Did you know elder heat-related deaths have increased by 85% since 1990? This isn't just about air temperature; it's about the lethal combination of heat and humidity. Today we explore the often-overlooked crisis that is only getting worse. Learn why older adults are uniquely vulnerable, how medications can interfere with heat tolerance, and the wa…

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Goals After Grief: Gentle, Practical Steps to Move Forward After Loss 23:03

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The goals you set today may start to resemble a life you can bear again...learn seven tips to help you along your grief journey. https://bit.ly/459zfAR Start healing after loss with these gentle, practical steps. Find guidance on managing grief, embracing routines, documenting your journey, and building a supportive community. In this Episode: 03:2…

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Only the Good Die Young 25:04

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Billy Joel recently had to cancel the rest of his tour following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). So what is NPH? Listen to learn. https://bit.ly/3Isn21n In this Episode: 01:42 - Billy Joel's Illness Announcement 03:54 - Road Trip to Georgia: Ghosts and Coca-Cola Cake 08:28 - What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)? 11…

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Prostate Cancer Risk, Detection and Treatment 37:51

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What is the role of PSA for early detection, and how does hormone therapy affect cancer patients? These are questions we dig into in this episode. https://bit.ly/4lC0ZUd In This Episode: 01:32 - Road Trip-South Carolina & Shout Halellujah Potato Salad 02:38 - Fighting For Your Life Is Boring - Andrew Reynolds 04:44 - Prostate Cancer - Risks and Tre…

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Calculating the Cost: Willy and Glenn's Story 54:02

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Fellow ALS widow Willy Grant, who lost her husband, Glenn, to the disease in November of 2024, joins Kelsie to talk about the ALS information gap, misdiagnosis, learning to accept help, the personal benefits of public vulnerability and adjusting to life on the other side of loss. Donate to the ALS Society of Alberta here. Support the show…

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Send Out Love Today in the Time that Remains, Featuring Mike Ward 48:22

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Have you had the experience where you have more time in your past than you do in your future? If you have, you are not alone. Join us for a discussion with our resident singer/songwriter Mike Ward in a discussion about time and help us celebrate the release of his 6th album, The Time That Remains. In his song "How Are You Today?" Mike wrestles with…

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There’s No Running From It: Dan and Kate's Story 1:18:14

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Calgarians Dan Pubben and Kate Tuff join Kelsie to talk about their life since Dan was diagnosed with ALS in the fall of 2024 at 42 years old, about navigating this disease with their two young children, about how we respond when bad things happen and about the reality of living in the hopefully many years between diagnosis and -- what remains an i…

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Episode 69: Tom Digby 48:21

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Tom is a British rower who competes with the GB Rowing Team. Since joining the team in 2021, he has won Gold in the men’s eight at two World Championships and at three European Championships, before claiming Gold with his teammates at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the men’s eight. You can watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube. …

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What Are We Going To Do With It? 49:37

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Heather Lucier, who lost her daughter, Jessie, to ALS in 2019, joins Kelsie for three years after they last spoke to talk about caregiving, advocacy and what we do with our grief. Compass for Caregivers Compass for the ALS Caregiver Donate to the ALS Society of Alberta Support the showBy Kelsie Snow

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Drowning is Preventable: Learn the Facts, Save a Life 37:41

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Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause of accidental death. Learn how to reduce your and your family's risk. https://bit.ly/4jYEHuM In this Episode: 03:32 - Road Trip: Virginia and Peanut Pie 05:22 - Dr. Nancy Berns: Learning to Float in Grief 08:18 - Ways to Prevent Accidental Drowning for Children 09…

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From the Archives: Jessie's Story 1:33:57

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In March 2018, Jessie Ravnsborg was diagnosed with ALS. She was just 35 years old. She died just before her 37th birthday. In today's episode, our second about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), you’ll meet Jessie through her mom, Heather Lucier. This is a story about choosing joy, about wringing out all the good from life that you can for as long…

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Present Tense 49:27

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Kelsie is back with her first episode in more than a year to talk about navigating this new life since losing Chris. Donate to ALS Research through the ALS Society of Alberta. Support the showBy Kelsie Snow

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Picking Up the Pieces - Exploring Parental Relationships 21:12

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Saul Bellow wrote, “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you’re picking up the pieces.” In honor of Father’s day, we offer some thoughts about parental relationships that you may find helpful as you pick up your own pieces of glass, and ma…

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"Dying for Sex" - What the Hulu Series Teaches Us About Sexuality and Terminal Metastatic Cancer 46:46

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Marianne and Jeanna Ford discuss the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex," a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3 Several patients told Dr. Ford she had to watch this. One patient told Jeanna she felt “seen and heard” as this was the first thing to represent what she was going through as a metastatic canc…

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Finding Your Breath in the Midst of Grief 16:46

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Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the energy to talk. On the other hand, many people do not know how to manage being around a person who is grieving. This week we talk about the things you can…

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Episode 68: Victoria Emes 52:28

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Comedian and content creator Victoria Emes sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, Victoria and Jason talk about the death of her dad, visual artist Ian Emes, grieving during motherhood, ‘fusty’ funeral homes, and figuring out 'sadmin'. You can also watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube. On the Mar…

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Is Cancer Ever Cured? With Dr. Jeanna Ford 47:34

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Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured." https://bit.ly/3FfnfUx Advances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment have greatly improved the 5-year survival rates of most people with cancer over the last 30 years. Long-term survivors of cancer are more and more commo…

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Traumatic Grief, Grieving a Child that Was Murdered 17:00

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Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpU Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). This week Charlie talks about the murder of his 21-year-old son which occurred outside a bodega in New York City, five years ago. This…

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Chemo Rage - Learn How Treatment Affects Your Brain, and Ways to Harness the Emotional Energy 27:47

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Chemotherapy not only changes how your brain thinks, it also impacts your emotional regulation. How do you manage brain fog and chemo rage? Listen to learn about ways to harness this emotional energy and channel it in productive ways. https://bit.ly/4iWTmpM In this Episode: 01:39 - Streaming Series Review: Adolescence 05:22 - New Jersey and Coconut…

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Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Chemotherapy 26:24

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How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https://bit.ly/42Hvhyk In this Episode: 03:31 - Travel: Rhode Island and Clam Cakes 04:35 - Anna Quindlen - We Need to "Get a Life" 08:45 - Chemotherapy Overvi…

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Episode 67: David Gower OBE 35:39

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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…