Courage can be defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables individuals to face difficulty, danger or pain without succumbing to fear. For patients, facing death and the process of dying can be profoundly daunting. For caregivers, it can be overwhelming to face the prospect of losing their loved one and manage the demands of both daily life and their caregiving duties.

Today, we hear from 3 guests who've experienced courage as patients and as caregivers.

Interviews:
Mdm Shirley Ma, Palliative Care Patient (starts 1m41s)
Petrina Kow, Vocal Coach (starts 7m21s) 
Dr Lim Lee Yen, Consultant, Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (starts 18m04s)

Special thanks to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

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Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong, Sandra Zhang & Germaine Tan
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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In our 7th episode, we explore "Authenticity", which entails being genuine, aligning actions with inner truth, and expressing one’s unique identity. 

For patients with a life-limiting illness, embodying 'Living Before Leaving' means aligning decisions with personal values, prioritising meaningful experiences, and tailoring care to individual needs and wishes in palliative settings.

Today, we hear from 3 guests, who share their experience in being authentic in their journey as patients and as a healthcare professional.

Interviews:
Desmond Tan - Commercial Films Director, Atypical Films (starts 1m24s)
Yeo Whee Jim - Founder, Light My Path Consulting (starts 17m30s)
Dr Joanna Lau Ley Cheng - Resident Physician, Palliative Care Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (starts 30m21s)

Special thanks to Tan Tock Seng Hospital

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Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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In our 6th episode, we focus on "Compassion". In essence, palliative care is compassionate, as its main goal is to bring comfort and relieve pain and suffering at the end of life. Showing kindness to yourself and others during difficult or vulnerable moments can help to relieve mental and emotional suffering as well. We hear from 4 guests - 2 patients, 2 caregivers - on the importance of compassion on both sides. 

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Interviews:
Petrina Kow - Voice Accents and Presentation Coach & former Morning Show Radio DJ (stars 1m39s)
Mr Muhammad Adri - Senior Staff Nurse, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (starys 9m16s)
Ms Grace Sim - Occupational Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (starys 18m13s)
Ms Lee Wai Leng - Translation Company Founder, 3 Occurrences of Cancer (starts 20m32s)

Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice , Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Singapore Cancer Society. 

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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Our 5th episode is on Gratitude. Being grateful for what one has contributes to feelings of satisfaction in life, to cherish big things and appreciate the little things. Being in the moment and living life to the best of your ability can make a huge difference. At the end of life, expressing gratitude can deepen interpersonal relationships. And in palliative care, we try to create the space needed to give patients and their loved ones the precious opportunity to reflect on and convey their gratitude. 

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Interviews:
Phillip Lim - Film & TV Director, Startup CEO (starts at 01m30s)
Lionel Cheong - Music Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (starts at 10m42s)
Lim Yu Beng - Actor, Writer, Producer (starts at 20m23s)

Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice.

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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Our 4th episode is on Optimism. What does it mean to have optimism at the end of life? Perhaps it is a life well lived before leaving, one in which the difficult moments can be met head on, that a patient can have control over their own perspective. Perhaps it is about writing their life story, autonomy to live one’s last days as they choose, and to overcome the hopelessness that can be associated with death. Listen to this episode to hear what our guests have to say on keeping a positive outlook in the face of adversity.

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Interviews:
Suhaimi - Cancer Patient (1m 19s)
Chan Sue Mei - Principal Dietitian, Deputy Head, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Yishun Health and Manager, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Yishun Community Hospital (5m 38s)
Noraya - Ex-caregiver to her husband (17m 09s)

Special thanks to Singapore Cancer Society,  Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore), and Yishun Community Hospital.

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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Our 3rd episode is about Love. Love is one of the three values of Singapore Hospice Council. Of all the emotions and experiences we have, love is the most powerful. The love between caregivers and their loved ones often transcends words. It’s found in the shared smiles, in acts of service, and even just in a comforting presence. In the world of caregiving and palliative care, love is the foundation that sustains individuals during their most challenging or vulnerable moments.

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Interviews:

Valerie Tan - Caregiver for 5th brother, Justin (1m04s)
Michael Yeap - Caregiver for Wife & 3 Others for over 20 Years (9m00s)
Charmaine Seah-Ong - Caregiver for Family Member diagnosed with Leukaemia (16s24s)

Special thanks to Singapore Cancer Society, visit their website to find out more. 

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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In our 2nd episode, we focus on "Dignity" - what it means for patients, at their end-of-life, to have a dignified death. We talk to an actor and voice talent who shares about how his mother planned for her passing, an occupational therapist at Dover Park Hospice who explains how they help patients, and a palliative nurse from Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore), whose life passion is to help patients have a good farewell. 

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Interviews:

Remesh Panicker - Actor, Voice Over Talent, Producer, and Caregiver for his Mother (1m 26s)
Grace Sim - Occupational Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (10m 33s)
Sister Nancy Tan - Palliative Nurse, Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) (21m 14s)

Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice and Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore).

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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In our first episode, we discuss the overall aim of this series, to encourage you, our listener, to start having open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey. We also want you to start thinking about what a good death means to you, and to make plans accordingly.

Hosted by Sharon Chen, and Singapore Hospice Council Executive Director Sim Bee Hia,  you'll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more.

Included are excerpts from interviews in the upcoming interviews, including:

Valerie Tan - Caregiver to her younger brother Justin (1m 36s)
Desmond Tan - Filmmaker, Cancer Survivor (3m 19s)
Charmaine Seah-Ong - TV Producer, Caregiver for Family Member with Leukaemia (5m 03s)
Phillip Lim - Filmmaker & Start-Up CEO, Caregiver to his Parents (7m 30s)
Grace Sim - Occupational Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (10m 15s)
Wei Leng - Cancer Patient (12m 10s)

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Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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People live, people love, and people die. We all look for how we can best experience these phases of life. We love to celebrate life’s high points together but when it comes to sickness and grief, even a simple conversation isn’t so easy.

The Singapore Hospice Council wants to encourage open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey.

In each episode, you’ll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more.

Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well".

Visit our website for more information

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People live, people love, and people die. We all look for how we can best experience these phases of life. We love to celebrate life’s high points together but when it comes to sickness and grief, even a simple conversation isn’t so easy.

The Singapore Hospice Council wants to encourage open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey.

In each episode, you’ll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more.

Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well".

Visit our website for more information

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.