Capturing Life Stories: An Insight into Bedside Narratives with Shriya Pendyala | Vantage Hospice Podcast

In this insightful episode of the Vantage Hospice podcast, host Nicole Knight welcomes Shriya Pendyala, a junior studying at Rice University. Shriya is the co-founder of Bedside Narratives, an organization dedicated to documenting the life stories of hospice and elder care patients for their memoirs. She discusses the inspiration behind the initiative, the process of capturing patient stories, and the impact on families. Additionally, Shriya shares her experiences working with Houston Methodist and her future aspirations in medicine. Tune in to learn about this unique intersection of creative writing and patient care.

00:00 Introduction to Vantage Hospice Podcast

00:27 Meet Shriya Pendyala: Founder of Bedside Narratives

00:42 The Concept and Impact of Bedside Narratives

02:19 Collaboration with Houston Hospice

03:10 Volunteer Recruitment and Training

04:26 The Interview Process and Creating Memoirs

06:20 Funding and Expansion Plans

07:20 Personal Stories and Inspirations

13:06 Future Plans and Continuity

18:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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