I have been thinking a lot about hubris recently, sparked off by the global panic surrounding Coronavirus. Hubris comes from the… Read more

By chance this morning, I ended up having a long telephone conversation with Sheila, a friend I haven’t spoken to… Read more

A recent survey commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition (set up by the National Council of Palliative Care to promote… Read more

I feel another soapbox rant coming on.  On the train to London I read a left-behind Daily Mail.  ‘Fight the… Read more

This morning I woke drowsily to Radio 4s Farming Programme.  I love horses, so my attention was immediately caught by… Read more

I loved the royal wedding last Friday. A truly magical occasion, and – rare these days, sadly – I felt… Read more

When I admitted to my boater neighbour in the marina where I was going last week he exploded with amused… Read more

In February 2020, Adam Cormack had a life altering stroke at the age of forty-three. This is his inspirational story… Read more

The difference between genuine end-of-life experiences and drug-induced hallucinations is clear to nursing staff and to patients. People who have… Read more

This might sound a bit callous, but I don’t know what has been more shocking for me today: watching footage… Read more

Dooey, my cat,  and I now officially live aboard Mystic Moon in Bradford on Avon Marina. Her living quarters are… Read more

I found myself surprisingly disturbed as I listened on BBC i-player to Roisin McAuley’s absorbing BBC Radio 4 documentary, Leaving Mr Wrong… Read more

It is impossible to predict when the moment death will actually happen. People can hover between life and death for… Read more

This series of workshops has been co-created by GP Dr Jo Withers. I ran a pop-up death cafe with Jo… Read more

Clara Apollo is the host for Chi Time TV, interviewing some of the world’s leading metaphysical and spiritual teachers of our time…. Read more

It’s been quite a journey for Pete Lawrence from the days of Cooking Vinyl and creating the Big Chill music festival to igniting the… Read more

I think Jacqui Smith, whose programme Porn Again was broadcast on BBC 5 Live last night, is brave to talk openly about… Read more