20 Best End of Life Podcasts

1. End-of-Life University

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Dr. Karen Wyatt, hospice physician and author of '7 Lessons for Living from the Dying,' interviews experts on all aspects of the end-of-life, including: caring for the dying, funeral and burial practices, planning for the end-of-life, conscious dying, grief and loss, caregiver support, afterlife, death and the arts, and community initiatives to improve end-of-life care. Access show notes at www.eolupodcast.comMORE Host Dr. Karen Wyatt
Producer/Network Karen Wyatt MD
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 179Facebook 6.4KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Last Days

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Last Days explores the final days of some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment, breaking down precisely what led to the passing of figures who were larger than life but somehow even bigger in death. Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman debunk the myths, unpack the tragedies, and tell the real stories behind the most fascinating celebrity deaths. MORE Hosts Derek Kaufman, Jason Beckerman
Producer/Network TMZ
Email ****@fox.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.2K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. On the Marie Curie Couch

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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Jason Davidson
Producer/Network Marie Curie UK
Email ****@mariecurie.org.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 105Facebook 563.1KTwitter 130KInstagram 59.2K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. End of Life Conversations

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Now you can find our new video episodes on YouTube! We encourage you to do so and to like and subscribe to our channel. And it really helps our statistics if you listen all the way to the end where we include a bonus conversation! https://www.youtube.com/@EndofLifeConversationsPodcast We post a monthly newsletter on Substack. It contains announcements about end-of-life classes and events, previews of our upcoming episodes, and many resources for planning and learning. Articles and POETRY, of course. You can subscribe to our Substack here: https://endoflifeconvos.substack.com We will also be asking our readers (that's YOU!) for articles, poetry, or event listings...MORE Hosts Wakil David Matthews, Annalouiza Armendariz
Producer/Network Rev Annalouiza Armendariz & Rev Wakil David Matthews
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Heart of Hospice Podcast

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The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.MORE Host Helen Bauer
Producer/Network Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN
Email ****@theheartofhospice.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 68Facebook 2.5KTwitter 537Instagram 4.4K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Jul 2016 Get Email Contact

6. Peaceful Exit

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We live in a culture that avoids death and Peaceful Exit is an invitation to be in candid conversation about it. Writer and host Sarah Cavanaugh believes talking about death will work to dispel our natural fear and build courage in the face of death. She's talking to authors who have written extensively on the topic to help us normalize death as part of the human experience, no matter who you are, no matter your politics, spiritual faith or socioeconomic status. Peaceful Exit explores how to radically accept our eventual demise, how to talk about it and even plan for it...MORE Host Sarah Cavanaugh
Producer/Network Peaceful Exit
Email ****@peacefulexit.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 72Instagram 409 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. While We're Still Here

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Here we will be discussing dying, death, and how to share our thoughts about end of life choices, our wishes, fears, and concerns about asking tough questions. We will learn how to be a good listener. We can work at leaving nothing unsaid with those we love.  Let's discuss how to have a Good Death. MORE Host Kathy Bray
Producer/Network Kathy
Email ****@whilewerestillhere.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Where the Veil Grows Thin

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Sean Jeung, hospice and hospital chaplain, is a pioneer in demystifying and destigmatizing end-of-life and death and dying. Her words touch and inspire individuals; they make people pause and they make people think.MORE Host Sean Jeung
Producer/Network Sean Jeung
Email ****@seanjeung.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Bringing Life To Hospice

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Hospice is about living. We're here to start a conversation without fear. Warming your heart, while opening your mind, we'll highlight the importance of planning for a peaceful end-of-life journey. Two Hospice of Southern Illinois' employees will co-host conversations from legacy to love to end-of-life care. With your comfort, education, and safety top of mind, Hospice of Southern Illinois is here to support you.MORE Hosts Lisa Phillipson, Lia Godsi
Producer/Network Hospice of Southern Illinois
Email ****@hospice.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 8.1K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. Living With Hospice

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Everyone's end of life journey should be comfortable, peaceful and dignified. In every episode, Mitch Ware, long time Hospice Bedside volunteer and former Hospice client, will share his experiences and knowledge to show others how they can achieve the best palliative care available through Hospice. And, he will take your questions and answer them on future episodes as well. If you are considering end of life care, this podcast is for you!MORE Host Mitch Ware
Producer/Network Mitch Ware
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 169 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Near Death

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If you were expecting a sad, depressing podcast about death... this isn't it! Nikki Boyer created the podcast Dying For Sex, which was named Podcast of the Year by the Ambies. Now, she's introducing us to Reverend Peggy, who has been present for the final moments of nearly 2,000 people. A lead chaplain at one of the world's most renowned hospitals, Peggy shares with Nikki the most riveting end-of-life stories from her 20-year career in spiritual care, with one goal in mind: to help everyone be a little less afraid of death. MORE Hosts Dying For Media, Lemonada Media
Producer/Network Dying For Media
Email ****@dyingformedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 606Facebook 8.9KTwitter 10.5KInstagram 73.2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. #Hashtag Death

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There are two certainties in life, death and taxes.  Death may not come on the 30th of June, but it is something from which none of us is immune. So why not talk about it? Here at #Hashtag Death, we're dying to talk!!At birth, there are books, courses, midwives, celebrations. Most popular lists and blogs.At the end of a life, it goes quiet. Where do you turn?Meet the experts. #Hashtag Death - because conversations about death and dying SHOULD be trending!!MORE Host Ingrid Reiger
Producer/Network Ingrid Reiger
Email ****@iinet.net.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. This is my stop

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Navigating and understanding the voluntary assisted dying experience Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is a legal end-of-life process through which eligible Western Australians dying from an advanced and progressive terminal illness or disease may legally choose the manner and timing of their death.Through this podcast, families, friends and healthcare professionals generously share their VAD journeys to support others in understanding and exploring this end-of-life choice.These stories reflect the perceptions and experiences of those involved...MORE Host Alice Morison
Producer/Network South Metropolitan Health Service
Email ****@health.wa.gov.au
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Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Alarms and Blessings: Caring for a terminally ill loved one and surviving the Medical Community

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This podcast is about debilitating disease that ends in death 100% of the time—it is a personal journey and, in our case, it was the diagnosis of dementia given to my wife a little over 4 years ago--- but in your case, it may be another disease such as ALS, Alzheimer's, of any kind of Cancer or Heart Disease. I will tell you about the stupid things I did over and over. I will tell you the lessons my wife and the universe were trying to teach me and how many times I did not listen or see it even when it was right in front of me...MORE Producer/Network alarmsandblessings
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Jay's Heart

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End of life discussions, understanding options, and getting pertinent, real life questions answered. Jay's Heart is a tribute to my dad who converted his care plan to comfort, palliative in July 2023.MORE Producer/Network Jay’s Heart
Email ****@jaysheart.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul Ebema

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A show about the psycho-spiritual aspects of end of life care. On the Hospice Chaplaincy Show, you will hear stories of experts in the field of end of life care and grief counseling.This fun and educational podcast explores their life stories and theories of practice.MORE Producer/Network Saul Ebema
Email ****@hospicechaplaincy.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 3.5K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

17. You Can't Take It With You

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Funny and frank conversations about end-of-life planning
Host Annie Arbenz
Producer/Network Annie Arbenz
Email ****@thenarrowslawgroup.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact