168 Breaking Taboos: Talking About Death with Gabby Jimenez

In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Gabrielle Jimenez, a hospice and palliative care nurse, end-of-life doula, grief educator, and author. Gabby shares her journey from commercial real estate to nursing, witnessing nearly 2000 last breaths, and discusses the importance of human-centered care in hospice. The episode also covers the challenges and rewards of starting a nursing career later in life, the need for earlier hospice care, and supporting parents losing a child. Highlighting Gabby's intention to create a safe place through her Facebook community 'The Hospice Heart,' this episode emphasizes the critical role of compassion and education in end-of-life care.

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

00:46 Meet Gabrielle Jimenez: Hospice Nurse and Doula

02:01 Gabrielle's Journey to Hospice Care

10:12 The Role of a Doula in End-of-Life Care

17:01 Challenges and Changes in Hospice Care

21:38 The Importance of Discussing Death and Dying

24:04 Celebrating Life and Death in New Orleans

24:37 Organizing Funeral Food

25:51 A Funny Story About My Dad's Funeral

27:20 Reflecting on My Mother's Death

29:13 Dealing with Family Drama During Funerals

32:12 Advice for Handling Grief and Family Dynamics

39:08 Supporting Parents Losing a Child

43:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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