Dying for a Cuppa - The Podcast

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Dying for a Cuppa – The Podcast - the place where we get real about death, dying and everything in between. Each week, I’ll brew a cuppa and dive into an experience or conversation I’ve had in my world of end of life care and funerals, unpacking it all with honesty, warmth, and the occasional bit of humour. There will be thoughts, feelings and factual information all rolled into human, real life stories and experience. Whether you’re curious, grieving, caring, or just thinking about your own mortality, this is your space. No fluff, no jargon; just open-hearted chats and human perspectives.

  1. Dying for a Cuppa with Paul from Laurelo

    2D AGO

    Dying for a Cuppa with Paul from Laurelo

    In this episode of Dying for a Cuppa, I’m joined by Paul Radcliffe from Laurelo for a conversation that genuinely surprised me. If you’d ever told me probate could be interesting — even inspiring — I’d have laughed. But this chat was honestly so enlightening. Paul takes what is usually a total minefield and explains probate with real clarity, in language that actually makes sense. We explore what probate really is (process, paperwork, or something else entirely), whether it’s something you even need, and walk through a whole range of real-life scenarios that people commonly face. This is one of those episodes where the fog lifts. It might feel daunting if you’re navigating a loss or know probate is on the horizon, but I can truly say this is exactly the kind of conversation you want in your ears. It’s calm, clear, reassuring — and surprisingly uplifting. So pop the kettle on, settle in with a cuppa, and prepare to feel far more informed and less overwhelmed. Huge thanks to Paul and the team at Lorello for being so open and generous with their knowledge. They’re absolutely there if you need support, and I’ll share their website below. https://laurelo.co.uk/ © 2026 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    1h 20m
  2. Dying for a Cuppa with Katie Wellman

    FEB 9

    Dying for a Cuppa with Katie Wellman

    In this episode of Dying for a Cuppa, I’m joined by Katie Wellman, professional home organiser and declutterer, for a really honest chat about STUFF and why it’s so hard to let go of it. We talk about the emotional weight our belongings carry, why decluttering can feel overwhelming, and the difference it makes when things are sorted before someone dies compared to after. Katie shares gentle, practical insights into why we keep what we keep, why the little things often matter the most, and how organising and decluttering can be an act of care for ourselves and for those we love. It’s relatable, thoughtful, and quietly motivating. So grab a cuppa, maybe a bit of cake, take a look around your own space… you might just feel inspired to make a few changes of your own. https://makeroomtobreathe.co.uk/ © 2026 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    1h 16m
  3. Dying for a Cuppa with Lee-Anne Duncan

    FEB 2

    Dying for a Cuppa with Lee-Anne Duncan

    This week on Dying for a Cuppa I’m joined by the glorious Lee-Anne Duncan, joining us all the way from New Zealand. Lee-Anne is a writer and journalist, and also a bereaved child. She lost her mum at just eight years old, an experience that went on to shape her life’s work. Today, Leanne dedicates her time to exploring the long-term impact of childhood bereavement, listening deeply to others who lost one or both parents young and gathering their stories with real care and integrity. This is a long one (two talkers, no surprises there), but it’s long for all the right reasons. We didn’t want to cut anything out because the insights shared are just too valuable. Leanne talks about her research, the interviews she’s conducted, and what those early losses can mean for behaviour, emotions, identity, and how people move through the world as adults. We also have the huge privilege of hearing about Māori traditions around death, dying, and funerals, offering a powerful cultural perspective on grief, ritual, and community. So yes, pop the kettle on. Maybe grab a few biscuits too. This episode is a gentle, thoughtful, and deeply meaningful listen. Please know we talk about death and dying very openly. And if this resonates with you as someone who lost a parent young, we’d really love to hear your thoughts. Lee-Annes link is below if you’d like to get in touch or explore her work further. https://www.tooyoung.org.nz © 2026 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    1h 36m
  4. Dying for a Cuppa with Teepa Snow

    JAN 26

    Dying for a Cuppa with Teepa Snow

    We are back!! Series 3 kicking off with an incredible first guest! This week on Dying for a Cuppa, I’m joined by the truly amazing Teepa Snow — world-renowned dementia care expert and all-round human legend. https://teepasnow.com/ Teepa and I first chatted back in 2021, and it is an absolute honour to welcome her back for a cuppa and a deeply meaningful conversation. Together, we talk all things dementia and end-of-life, exploring what really matters when it comes to care, connection, and presence. We dive into Teepa’s Positive Approach to Care and her hugely impactful GEMS® State Model — a must-know for anyone supporting, loving, or caring for someone living with dementia. We also talk honestly and openly about dementia at end of life, and how we can show up in ways that are kind, informed, and deeply human. As always, Teepa shares her wisdom, insight, and lived experience in a way that is heartfelt, practical, and grounding. We hold the same values — person-centred, compassionate, and deeply respectful of the human behind the diagnosis. Dementia touches so many lives. Understanding how the brain changes, how communication shifts, and how to truly be with someone living with dementia is a learning curve for us all. I’m so grateful Teepa brings her knowledge and generosity to this episode and I know it will leave you thinking, feeling, and caring a little differently. Pop the kettle on and get comfy, this one gives you some real lightbulb moments. Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators on the topic of dementia or other forms of brain change and an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her experiences led her to the development of the GEMS® States of Brain Change and the Positive ApproachTM training strategies. Her company, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), provides online and in-person education and products to support those living with brain change. She also co-founded the Snow Approach Foundation, a nonprofit organisation based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Teepa presents with extraordinary expertise and humour to audiences throughout the world. © 2026 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    57 min
  5. S2.Ep16 BONUS Dying for a Cuppa with Karen Kinsella

    12/01/2025

    S2.Ep16 BONUS Dying for a Cuppa with Karen Kinsella

    And here we are… the final episode of Series 2. Episode 16 with Karen Kinsella. I’m closing the series with a deeply moving conversation with Karen, the other half of the Room to Grieve podcast. This is Karen’s story of her daughter Emily. Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 14 and died at just 16. Karen talks about those two and a half years with such honesty, the way Emily lived, the way she faced her own death, and the impact her loss has had on Karen and the life she now carries. Karen shares differently to Beck: her language, her mindset, her perspective, all completely her own. But the thread between them, the bond formed through losing their children, is something you can feel. Together, they’ve created a powerful, supportive space over at Room to Grieve, and I’m so grateful they’ve chosen to share their stories with us. Please do look them up, follow, like, share, all of it, not just for this podcast, but for theirs too. Their voices reach people who truly need to know they’re not alone. As we talk about in the episode, they’re part of a very unique club, one no parent ever wants to join. The more people who know that women like Karen and Bec are out there, the better. We’re heading into a little Christmas break now, and I’ll be back with you at the end of January.  So settle in for this final episode of the series, sit with Karen and Emily’s story, be mindful it is emotional and still with some swearing, not as much as Bec though, and I’ll see you in the new year. https://roomtogrievepodcast.podbean.com/ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcvBSyKJT34bGf39TWr2cWS0xKsGwhNtc&si=Kum9BYKOcc-o2X1j https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z4G5h3BavMRPCwDfAPpCJ?si=3018fa794ab34436 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-to-grieve-podcast/id1762303648 https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8caa09d4-5f0d-4a5d-a2f0-06b209212a0a/room-to-grieve-podcast © 2025 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    1h 8m
  6. S2.Ep15 BONUS Dying for a Cuppa with Bec Hadman

    11/24/2025

    S2.Ep15 BONUS Dying for a Cuppa with Bec Hadman

    Series 3 might have wrapped… but I’m back with two powerful bonus episodes! Episode 15 with Bec Hadman First up is a conversation with Bec, one half of the incredible duo behind the Room to Grieve podcast. This episode is tender, raw, and honestly tough in places. Beck talks about her son Bradley, who died at 18 from a brain tumour. She shares his story openly: who he was, what he loved, his diagnosis, his courage, and the nearly year long journey that followed. It’s emotional. There’s swearing. You’ll want a big mug of tea or coffee and a slice of cake that could double as a doorstop. Bec speaks with such honesty about her experience of supporting Bradley, it is incredibly powerful. Every episode this season has been heartfelt, but child loss - it lands differently. So go gently with this one, and please do check out the brilliant women over at Room to Grieve on YouTube and wherever you find your podcasts. Next week, I’ll be talking with Karen about her daughter Emily - another incredible mother, another story of love, heartbreak, and the individuality of grief. Bec and Karen’s journeys are very different, but their friendship, their honesty, and the way they hold each other through loss is something truly special. So settle in, listen to Bec and Bradley’s story, and get ready for Karen and Emily next week. https://roomtogrievepodcast.podbean.com/ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcvBSyKJT34bGf39TWr2cWS0xKsGwhNtc&si=Kum9BYKOcc-o2X1j https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z4G5h3BavMRPCwDfAPpCJ?si=3018fa794ab34436 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-to-grieve-podcast/id1762303648 https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8caa09d4-5f0d-4a5d-a2f0-06b209212a0a/room-to-grieve-podcast © 2025 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    1h 29m
  7. S2.Ep14: Dying for a Cuppa with Judith Dandy

    11/17/2025

    S2.Ep14: Dying for a Cuppa with Judith Dandy

    Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a funeral directors? Have you ever thought to ask what care your person receives after the funeral directors collects them? Do you understand the natural processes of the body after someone dies? Here I discuss all that AND MUCH MORE with the brilliant Judith Dandy from Dandelion Farewells Funeral Directors in Wisborough Green, West Sussex. At the heart of their business is an unhurried approach, listening to what is important to YOU, and a willingness to openly share with you a wealth of knowledge and understanding, allowing you to make the choices that feel right to you. A modern business, they provide a sensitive, personalised approach to funeral and after death care, mindful of the many choices that are available and guiding you through the important decisions that need to be made. You will see and feel all this in Judith's sharing here. As always, please be mindful we talk very openly about death and in this case, physical bodies that have died. Not in a gruesome way, but in a real and supportive way to offer information and support understanding. I think you will be surprised how you feel after listening and I would LOVE to hear your thoughts. https://dandelionfarewells.com/ https://www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/@Dandelionfarewells © 2025 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    1h 10m
  8. S2.Ep13: Hearing at End of Life

    11/10/2025

    S2.Ep13: Hearing at End of Life

    We’ve all heard the saying that hearing is the 'last sense to go' as we die. We talk about how even as someone is dying, they can still hear our words, our laughter, our love. But what does that really mean? In this episode, I explore the science, the soul, and the stories behind sound at the end of life - how words, vibration, and energy shape those final moments. Whether it’s reading the football results or whispering something you’ve always wanted to say, this one asks us to think about what’s truly being heard, and felt, as life fades. As always, I speak honestly and from the heart, so please listen gently as it may stir up memories and emotions. I have absolutely LOVED this season of both short, soulful episodes and the incredible, honest, real guest stories, and with just one episode left before a Christmas break, I’d love to hear your thoughts. The final episode of this series is coming next Monday and it is as real about death as you can get, I cant wait for you to hear it! © 2025 Katie Costello. Dying for a Cuppa® is a registered trademark of Katie Costello. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio recordings, descriptions, and associated materials, are protected by copyright. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organisations. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, legal, or medical advice.

    16 min
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Dying for a Cuppa – The Podcast - the place where we get real about death, dying and everything in between. Each week, I’ll brew a cuppa and dive into an experience or conversation I’ve had in my world of end of life care and funerals, unpacking it all with honesty, warmth, and the occasional bit of humour. There will be thoughts, feelings and factual information all rolled into human, real life stories and experience. Whether you’re curious, grieving, caring, or just thinking about your own mortality, this is your space. No fluff, no jargon; just open-hearted chats and human perspectives.

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  • Creator
    Katie Costello - End of Life Support Services
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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