Apple & The Tree Podcast explores the unspoken truth between parents and adult children, and now has Pastor Richard Coles as his new host.
A special episode of her partnership with Marie Curie has been released to mark this new chapter in the podcast.
The Rev. Richard Coles, a broadcaster, bestselling author and UK's most famous pastor, spent his career on the biggest questions of his life. From pop stardom in the 80s to the pulpit, he has been holding BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live for 12 years. He has a lot of life experience to understand human connections.
At its heart, Apple & The Tree creates a safe space where parents and their adult children discuss topics that have rarely been broached previously.
In a special episode of her partnership with Marie Curie, Rev. Richard welcomes Ben Jones and his mother, Liz. They look back at the important role Marie Curie played in helping to care for Brent, the late father of Ben, the devoted principal who died of cancer in 2015.
This episode eschews the emotional complexities of end-of-life care, exploring Ben's guilt, his mother's determination to ensure Brent's best final months possible, and the incredible support offered throughout every stage of Brent's illness.
Featuring an intimate audio note from Brent himself, this is a powerful reflection on what it really means to care for someone you love at the end of your life.
Speaking about his new role as a host, Pastor Richard Coles said: “There are few complex, attractive and formative relationships between parents and children.
“The conversation between Liz and Ben in the Marie Curie Special was raw, soft, and ultimately life-affirming. I'm excited to host Apple & The Tree, knowing firsthand how unusual and valuable these exchanges are.”
The brand episode is the latest in the partnership activity between Marie Curie and Mail Metro Media, and is mediated by Mediaalab, an independent media agency.
The podcast is further supported by branded content, and displays ads across the daily email platform.
Following the special episode of Marie Curie, Series 2 will officially be released in a new format in late March.
The full lineup remains under rap, but famous names appear along with compelling stories of ordinary families with exceptional stories.
Apple & The Tree Marie Curie Special is currently available and available on all podcast platforms.
