Join Janelle and Lori in their conversation with Hospice nurse Michelle Massie.

Segment 1: Michelle shares her family's history in the mortuary sciences and how that shaped her future in Hospice care.

Segment 2: Even though Hospice care deals with the end of life, there are many things that can bring joy in this field. Michelle shares about her interactions with patients and families and what has changed her outlook on death.

Segment 3: Grab a box of tissues as Michelle reads the journal entry she wrote about one very special patient she cared for and how her perspective in dying dramatically changed Michelle's outlook on life. She also shares how she helps families cope as their love one passes on.

Segment 4: Michelle shares her "big dream" for families in Hospice care. Janelle and Lori discuss their takeaways from the show.

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About Michelle Massie:

Michelle Massie is a hospice registered nurse in Western, North Dakota. Michelle is also a life coach and loves to ask people the big questions. She feels honored to do both passions, working with the full circle of life. Michelle lives in Dickinson, with her husband of 23 years Jerry, and there 7 year old runt spaniel dog named Beatrice. Michelle has three adult kids, Brett, Lars, and Leanna. In her spare time Michelle enjoys good coffee visits with a friend, taking a traveling adventure trip, writing stories, and speaking about that full circle of life.  You can find more out about Michelle on her Facebook page, Toivoa (Hope) or emailing her at [email protected]