Podcast description
If you found out you had five minutes left to live, what ten things would be on your list of regrets?
In How To Die Happy, co-hosts Martin O'Toole, Julia Malcolmson explore humankind's pursuit of happiness, our irrational fear of death, and everything in between.
This weekly podcast will invite guests from all walks of life to share stories and practical utilities to entertain and inspire you along life's rambling journey.
There'll be fun, laughter, tear-jerking chatter, and a dollop or two of deep introspection. How To Die Happy is a podcast about the respective arts of dying and living well.
The How To Die Happy podcast production
How To Die Happy is a brand new podcast, which despite its infancy has already attracted and confirmed international bestselling authors, award-winning musicians, healers, and changemakers from all over the world.
How To Die Happy is recorded from the Bukit peninsula in Bali by our co-hosts Martin O’Toole and Julia Malcolmson. Early episodes also include their buddy Chris Siracuse.
Our crew
How To Die Happy is presented and produced by Martin O’Toole and co-presented by Julia Malcolmson and occasional guest friends of the show.
All recording and post-production by Martin O’Toole.
How To Die Happy’s music was written and recorded by Duane Forrest.
The How To Die Happy branding was created by Josh Kimnell.
Show creator
How To Die Happy was created by Martin O’Toole, a British writer living a mindful life in Bali.
As is common, Martin always took the hard road. Rarely did he heed the advice of others nor learn from life’s lessons. The man was a magnet for trouble and an unwitting drama addict of gargantuan proportions. So, through all of the scrapes, vast and varied mistakes, and the rivers of spilt milk under the burnt bridges of his colourful life story, he would often cheerfully announce he’d “lived the life of ten men.” Careless, he took no responsibility for his actions.
Around 2015, suffering from severe depression and alcoholism, Martin almost died by suicide, but his best friend and trusted Beagle, Macy, talked him out of it. Very dramatic! And there was much more self-sabotaging and suffering to come because, despite taking the first step, he had a journey of a thousand miles ahead.
In 2020, clean, sober, and wholly rehabilitated, Martin had what he refers to as a “near-death experience”, which reframed his understanding of life and death. Having lived and died within one lifetime, he had finally accepted responsibility for the turbulent events of his co-created life, learning to love and forgive himself. This series of revelations transformed the way he behaved in the world. During this journey, he studied the notion of regret — its purpose and equal futility — learning there are, according to studies, ten common deathbed regrets.
All of the above and a whole lot more led Martin to conceive the How To Die Happy podcast, and with a little early help from his buddy Chris, the podcast was born. Now, Martin, Julia, and friends interview guests who share stories and practical utilities to help others learn the art of living and dying well.
Why? Because in learning to live life well, we can embrace its end.
Some kind words from guests
"Being on the How To Die Happy podcast was a treat from start to finish! There was laughter, learning, and then more laughter. Just what you want from a podcast”. Carl Honoré
“If you want to listen to incredible, beautiful, highly charged and conscious conversations, check out the most incredible podcast on Earth—How To Die Happy!” Alexander Mendeluk (The Poet Yasin)
“What an absolute pleasure it was to appear on the How To Die Happy podcast! We talked about energy, meditation, well-being and more. This is a truly original concept and Martin & Jules were the perfect hosts”. Lee Holden
“This is an excellent podcast with great production, and Martin the host is sincerely interested in learning alongside the audience while being of service. Easy 5 stars”. Liam Farquhar
Equally kind words from listeners
“Every episode I've listened to I have loved - for anyone interested in broadening their horizons and live a more fulfilling life this podcast is incredibly interesting. Martin is a cracking host and has great chemistry with the co-hosts. I love the concept for this show!” Taigoshea (five stars)
“I'm really enjoying this! For anyone who wants to explore a variety of topics that nurture the body and soul while having lots of fun, this is a great podcast. I've been in stitches over the Illuminati recruiter and in deep reflection and realisation over trauma and healing. Thank you for making this wonderful audio treat,” Trophyheavens (five stars)
“Exactly what it says on the tin: stories, utilities and tips for living and dying well. All delivered with grace, honesty, and at the right times, a little bit of humour. Martin, the host, has an incredible knack of breaking down complex ideas into something that's easy to understand. Great selection of guests, too. Can't wait for more!” Ryan197263 (five stars)
“In a world drowning in fear, where society's fear of death has never been more pronounced, the How To Die Happy podcast offers a sweet combination of deep introspection, great advice, and lighthearted chat about our pursuit of happiness, our irrational fear of death, and everything in between. You might like this. A lot”. Martino125068 (five stars)
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