Natalie Buster welcomes Nurse Penny—hospice nurse, author, and social media influencer—for a deep dive into what it means to die with dignity. From gallows humor to grief rituals, Penny shares stories from her 20+ years in hospice care, her personal journey with sobriety, and her mission to normalize death through education and compassion. Whether you’re curious about MAID (Medical Aid in Dying), hospice misconceptions, or how to live fully before you go, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and a few unexpected laughs.

Guest: Nurse Penny

• Certified hospice and palliative care nurse

• Author of Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living

• Social media educator on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook (@HospiceNursePenny)

• Co-host of Death Happens: An Insider’s Guide to Dying

Highlights:

• [00:03:00] Penny’s upcoming keynote at ABODE’s annual training

• [00:07:00] How social media became a platform for death education

• [00:14:00] Sobriety, storytelling, and accountability

• [00:22:00] MAID (Medical Aid in Dying): What it is, where it’s legal, and why language matters

• [00:28:00] Hospice myths debunked: timing, eligibility, and emotional care

• [00:36:00] Bucket lists, boundaries, and the sacred joy of hospice work

• [00:44:00] Penny’s reflections on legacy, laughter, and living well