On this episode, Tracy sits down with Dr. Greg Phelps, author of “The Education of a Hospice Doctor.” Tracy and Dr. Phelps talk about going through his mother’s end of life hospice situation and how that experience forced him to go back to school to provide better end of life care.

• How to determine the difference between hospice or palliative care (2:30)
• Reframing death as a part of life (8:14)
• The prevalence of palliative and hospice care throughout the country (12:34)
• Why hospice is such a rewarding career for caregivers(14:58)

Dr. Phelps is an outstanding leader in our space. We’re so thankful for his transparency and willingness to share insights alongside his personal care with end of life experiences. Thank you, Greg! 

Grave to Great is a weekly conversation that seeks to reframe end of life conversations and hospice care, and is hosted by the CEO of Alleo Health, Tracy Wood. For more information, or to subscribe, please visit https://www.gravetogreat.com/. 

On this episode, Tracy sits down with Stacy Lightfoot, President of the Public Education Foundation in Chattanooga, TN. Tracy and Stacy discuss the spiritual impact Stacey’s mother’s illness had on her, and what her experience was acting as the primary caregiver for her mother for 17 years. 

• How Stacey’s upbringing affected her view of end of life care (2:00)
• Managing non-family caregivers with empathy (9:00)
• Sharing primary caregiving responsibilities among the family (11:00)
• Dealing with unequal responsibilities in caregiving (21:00)

Thank you so much to Stacy for sharing her story with so much transparency. We’re so thankful for you! 

Grave to Great is a weekly conversation that seeks to reframe end of life conversations and hospice care, and is hosted by the CEO of Alleo Health, Tracy Wood. For more information, or to subscribe, please visit https://www.gravetogreat.com/.