This episode we are talking about When Time is Running Out. We chat about demystifying dying, challenging healthcare norms, misconceptions about hospice and medical assistance in dying (MAID), how patients and families can reclaim power in their healthcare experience & much more.

Our Workbook: Applying the 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis is available at select retailers now! Visit our website for more information: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ 

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Welcome to Season 10 of the Waiting Room Revolultion Podcast where we will be looking back (and forward!) to the start of it all: the Seven Keys! This episode we will be recapping the journey so far. Some topics we cover in this episode are: how the podcast has spread the movement around the globe, how our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest has connected to so many communities, what we've learned and so much more!

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ 

In this episode we chat with Ruth Richardson, a seasoned hospice palliative care nurse educator who has dedicated her career to empowering patients, families, and healthcare providers through her compassionate and holistic approach. She shares her strategies for breaking down misconceptions about palliative care, equipping patients to advocate for themselves, and creating community-based learning experiences that foster resilience and connection. We also discuss her work educating the public, supporting grieving communities, and inspiring the next generation of nurses! To learn more about Ruth's work visit: https://champlainpalliative.ca/about-us/

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/

This episode features our conversation with Tilly Stevens, a health and well-being coach from New Zealand. We chat about her work with Coping with Loss and her training as an end-of-life doula. She tells us about the challenges in New Zealand's palliative care system, including funding and variability in services, her experiences with resilient grieving and the importance of acknowledging and accepting loss and the importance of community educators.

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ 

This episode features our conversation with Catherine Cummings, CEO of the International Alliance of ALS and Motor Neuron Disease Associations. We chat all about ALS- the challenges of diagnosis, the economic impact on patients and caregivers and the variability in care quality globally. Catherine shares her personal experience as a caregiver. To learn more about the International Alliance visit their website here: https://www.als-mnd.org/

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ 

This episode features our conversation with Bill Harder, Theresa Radwell and Penney Gaul from the Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley in Alberta. We discuss the society's mission to provide quality-of-life support through holistic care, emphasizing community partnerships and volunteer-driven initiatives. They highlight innovative programs like the dementia care team, which pairs volunteers with families to support both the person with dementia and their caregiver. The society's work has gained significant community support, evidenced by high attendance at their public talks and positive feedback from clients. To learn more about their work: https://pcsbv.ca/

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Barbara (Bunni) Bresver, Dr. Roz Doctorow & Peter Macaulay from Dying with Dignity Canada- Toronto Chapter. We chat about the mission and work of Dying with Dignity Canada, which focuses on protecting end-of-life rights, advocacy, support, and education for Canadians. We also chat about how the generational shift in provider-patient dynamics and the emotional impact education can have. To learn more about Dying with Dignity Canada visit: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ 

This episode features our conversation with Laura Cleminson, a community organizer and founder of the Pre Dead Social Club. We discuss her journey from working in a medical device company to becoming a death doula, and the importance of preparing for death through community engagement and education by hosting events to foster open discussions.

To learn more about her work visit: https://www.predeadsocialclub.com/

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ 

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Zachary White, Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication Studies at Furman University in South Carolina. We discuss his journey into caregiving research and advocacy, challenges and insights into caregiving communication and how healthcare providers can navigate uncertainty to be present with patients and families.

To learn more about his work visit: https://www.mastersincommunications.com/school-interviews/dr-zachary-white-queens-university-of-charlotte

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/ 

This episode features our conversation with Sheli O'Connor, Director of Community Engagement and Partnership at Hospice Waterloo Region. We discuss her passion for community development, the importance of continuous community engagement in healthcare and in advance care planning to empower individuals in healthcare decisions, and innovative community engagement strategies. To learn more about her work visit: https://advancecareplanning.hospicewaterloo.ca/

Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/