Conversations for Living and Dying.
MORTAL is a podcast hosted by Gabriella Wilde, exploring mortality, grief and our relationship with the dead.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityDocumentaryReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||
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Philosopher and psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist joins Gabriella this week. Through the lens of his seminal work, The Master and his Emmisary, and the role of the two hemispheres in the brain, Iain talks to Gabriella about how the brain approaches morta... more
This week is a very special, tender episode. Gabriella speaks with actor Anna Chancellor about the life and death of her extraordinary daughter, Poppy Chancellor.
Poppy was an artist: funny, vibrant, creative and full of life; even after being diagn... more
Gabriella is joined on MORTAL this week by coach & author Donna Lancaster. Donna has spent more than three decades supporting people through grief and the many losses and changes that shape a life. She is the co-founder of The Bridge Retreat and auth... more
A mid-season catch up from Gabriella & Olivia 🦋
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Content note: MORTAL contains conversations around death, bereavement and loss 🕊️
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For signposting to support for any of the topics covered in this series 🌀 linktr.ee/MortalPodcast
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As a hospice Physiotherapist I am really enjoying listening to your podcast. It is insightful and inspiring, and just what is needed at the moment. Hearing different perspectives on life and death deepens my knowledge and enlarges my curiosity. Excellent podcast, Thankyou!
Apple Podcasts5Kitchendancingcath
United Kingdom22 days ago - Review so far
Hi Gabriella & Olivia
My daughter Lydia Feast recently shared your excellent podcast ‘Mortal’ with all our family. Having experienced the recent loss of my husband and their father it was very appropriate timing & I have continued to listen to each one also sharing the link with a local bereavement group I set up called ‘Death cafe’
I wanted to ask if either of you have read ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ by Mitch Albom?
A dying older man and a young man discuss a different topic each week on a Tues... more
Apple Podcasts5Elaine Mary AlliesUnited Kingdoma month ago - Bruce Parry
I really enjoyed listening to this conversation. It sparks a curiosity to want to keep learning more & discover new ways of looking at death & dying. Thank you so much for opening this up. 🙏🏾
Apple Podcasts5With Love from Corinne xUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Bruce Parry
This was such a powerful conversation that will stay with me. So many depths explored including death (of course) and ancestors and how to maintain relationships with the dead. I loved every minute. Thank you so much and look forward to the next episode.
Apple Podcasts5donnalancsUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Powerful
This moved me deeply. Can’t wait for the next episode
Apple Podcasts5emmaelizabethshUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #12 | United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #126 | United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #239 |  Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Russia/Religion & Spirituality/Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  United Arab Emirates/Religion & Spirituality/Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  South Africa/Religion & Spirituality/Spirituality |
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What is MORTAL about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across recent episodes, the show centers on mortality, grief, and our relationship with the dead, blending intimate conversations with guests who bring practical, cultural, and scientific perspectives on dying and remembrance. Topics range from funeral care and mortuary rituals to the ecological and philosophical dimensions of life-death cycles, including indigenous worldviews and fungal metaphors for decay and renewal. The tone tends toward compassionate exploration, often inviting listeners to reflect on personal rituals, family conversations, and the ways society treats death—making this a thought-provoking fit for listeners seeking meaningful, human-centered discussions about mortality and meaning.
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How many episodes of MORTAL are there?
MORTAL launched 2 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on MORTAL?
Recent guests on MORTAL include:
1. Iain McGilchrist
2. Anna Chancellor
3. Donna Lancaster
4. Poppy Mardall
5. Merlin Sheldrake
6. Julia Samuel
7. Bruce Parry
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