August 04, 2025

Ep. 512 Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis: Action Steps with Hsien Seow PhD

1 hour 11 minutes

Learn about a helpful workbook and a free workshop toolkit to support people who are navigating a life-changing diagnosis.

My return guest Dr. Hsien Seow is a palliative care researcher and a professor in the Department of Oncology at McMaster University. He is a co-host with Sammy Winemaker MD of The Waiting Room Revolution Podcast and they are both the authors of the book Hope for the Best Plan for the Rest. Today we discuss the new workbook that accompanies the book and a workshop toolkit they are offering at no charge. Learn more at the website:

waitingroomrevolution.com

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This episode includes:

Why Hsien and Sammy created a workbook for their book

What the workbook consists of – reflections, exercises, FAQ’s

The power of learning from one another about navigating illness

The Ambassador Program and the free downloadable workshop that people can access and teach to others

Toolkit included with the “workshop in a box”

The goal is to create empowered patients and families

Why the workshop toolkit would work well for doulas and hospice providers

This information is for caregivers and loved ones as well as patients

The public health palliative care approach to illness

International audience reaction to the book

The value of “relational care” in the medical setting

Links mentioned in this episode:

Previous interview with Hsien and Sammy: Episode 470

Learn about the Ambassador Program and Workshop in a Box here

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