Learn about the basics of hospice care, when to consider it, how to talk about it with others, and what to expect during the dying process. My guest Barbara Karnes RN is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care. She is the author of the “little blue hospice… Continue reading Ep. 354 The Hospice Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide with Barbara Karnes RN

Learn practical tips for navigating the caregiving journey and grief after the death of a spouse. My guest Jill Johnson-Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in hospice and as a therapist specializing in grief, loss, dementia, and trauma. She shares her personal journey as a caregiver for two spouses and as… Continue reading Ep. 353 The Rebellious Widow: Love and Life After Loss with Jill Johnson-Young

Learn about fascinating end-of-life rituals from cultures around the world. My guest Gary Wederspahn is a board member of the Final Exit Network and the author of a book and many articles on cross-cultural communications and relations. He has served as a Peace Corps Director in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Ecuador and has traveled in… Continue reading Ep. 352 Cross-Cultural End-of-Life Practices with Gary Wederspahn

Learn how the death of her son inspired Dianne Gray’s current work as a death doula and patient advocate. My guest Dianne Gray is a death doula, grief specialist and the Chief Innovation and Patient Advocacy Officer at Acclivity Health. After her son’s death from a rare neurodegenerative disorder she has dedicated her life to… Continue reading Ep. 351 Grief and the Best and Worst of Times with Dianne Gray

Learn how this non-profit organization is working to solve gaps in end-of-life care in their community. My guests Elizabeth Johnson and Erin Collins are the founders and creators of the non-profit Peaceful Presence Project with a mission of helping communities live well, age well and die well by reimagining the way we talk about, plan… Continue reading Ep. 350 Meeting the End-of-Life Needs of Your Community with Elizabeth Johnson and Erin Collins RN

Learn about the hospice experience from the perspective of a family member. My guest Kathleen Vallee Stein worked for the California Department of Aging and has written numerous articles on caring for aging patents for more than twenty years. Her work has been published in the Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily News, Pasadena Star-News, Orange… Continue reading Ep. 349 Why My Family Chose Hospice with Kathleen Vallee Stein

Learn about a new platform that helps people create their own obituary or legacy project to benefit their loved ones after death. My guests are Maggie Gannon, an Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist who started My Living Obituary, and Heidi Connolly, an author, musician and intuitive coach who helps people write their obituaries. Maggie created… Continue reading Ep. 348 My Living Obituary: Legacy Therapy at the End of Life with Maggie Gannon and Heidi Connolly

Learn about the status of palliative care in developing nations around the world and how IAHPC is working to increase global access. My guest Katherine Pettus is the Senior Advocacy Director for The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care. In this role she meets with delegates at the United Nations to increase the understanding… Continue reading Ep. 347 The Global Palliative Care Movement with Katherine Pettus

Learn how common it is for people to have complicated financial issues to deal with after the death of a loved one and how this company can help. My guest Matthew Van Drimmelen is the owner and founder of Full-Circle Aftercare, a company he created to help people deal with the stress and worry of… Continue reading Ep. 346 Settling Estate Issues After the Death of a Loved One with Matthew Van Drimmelen

Learn how personalized text messages can help with the grief process for the bereaved and their support persons. My guest Emma Payne is a seasoned entrepreneur and MIT graduate who is the founder and CEO of Grief Coach, a company that provides meaningful support to those who are experiencing loss and bereavement. She shares how… Continue reading Ep. 345 Grief Coach: How Text-Based Support Can Help with Grief with Emma Payne