In this first episode, Phil discusses his Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis with Nyree and the ripple effect this had on his daily life – immediately after, and today, seven years on. He discusses the impact on his family life, his mental health and the feelings of helplessness as his physical health deteriorates. Phil also shines light on the unexpected; how the years succeeding his diagnosis have also been some of his most colourful in his life. This episode features guest speaker Dr Rhys Robert, consultant neurologist and director of MND care for Addenbrookes.

Diagnosis

Yes, assisted dying is a contentious issue. But why have we yet to have a more thoughtful (and nuanced) conversation about it? In this short episode, Phil explains why this project is so important, and how he hopes it will shape the debate around assisted dying.

Why I'm doing this

Asking for help

Over the past year and a half, we've been recording conversations that follow Phil's journey living with motor neurone disease (MND). These short "Phil's Diary" episodes are short collections of Phil's thoughts and how they change as time passes. Recorded in autumn 2020, this episode is about asking for help.

Phil's Diary

It's becoming clear that if there's going to be a change in the law on assisted dying, it will come from the world of Westminster: not the Courts. In this episode Phil speaks to Sir Vince Cable, former Liberal Democrat leader, about how the debate is playing out in Parliament, and about his own journey on supporting the issue in the UK.

Politics

Talking about death

In this mini-sode, Phil shares his thoughts on talking about death with his loved ones.

How does the UK law on assisted dying work at the moment? What does all that mean for Phil and his family? 

How does the UK law on assisted dying work at the moment? How is it enforced? What does all that mean for Phil and his family?&nbsp; In this episode we hear from Adam Wagner, Human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and Phil has a brutally candid conversation with former senior police officer Martyn Underhill which leaves him reeling.

The Law

Talking about time

In this mini-sode, Phil shares his thoughts on time and what this means to him since his diagnosis.

Phil talks to disability activist Phil Friend. A member of Not Dead Yet, Phil Friend is against a change in the law for assisted dying.

Phil speaks with Phil Friend, a disability rights activist who is a member of Not Dead Yet UK, a campaigning group opposed to the legalisation of assisted dying. This episode explores some of the key arguments against a change in law, and makes for a very honest and vulnerable conversation between two activists on opposing sides of the debate - both able to bring their own lived experience to the discussion.

In conversation with Not Dead Yet

Family

In this mini-sode, Phil tells listeners how his disease impacts his family dynamic: shaping their conversations and their everyday.

Debating Assisted Dying without the shit flinging

When is the right time to die?&nbsp;Two&nbsp;friends try to answer that question.&nbsp;For one it’s theoretical, and for the other it’s all too real.&nbsp;In this podcast, we follow Phil’s journey living with an incurable and life-ending illness, and unpack some of the key debates around assisted dying – with some help from experts and campaigners.&nbsp;Phil always wanted the chance to have this discussion in UK courts. He never got that chance, but this is his story. ----Follow Phil's journey on social media:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/killphilpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/killphilpodcast/</a><a href="https://twitter.com/KillPhilPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/KillPhilPodcast</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@killphil_thepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@killphil_thepodcast</a><a href="https://twitter.com/philnewby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/philnewby </a> Special thanks to -Phil Newby, podcast host and ownerNyree Ambarchian, Jack &amp; Grace (co-host and comms lead)Rob Double, Access Studios (production and editing)Jessica Nazaire, Jack &amp; Grace (production and comms)

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