While We're Still Here

By Kathy

Discussing dying and death isn't typically a preferred topic. The thought of bringing it up can feel overwhelming. How do we share with those in our inner circle? The more we acknowledge that 100%

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The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

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November 15, 2025 Crash Into Hospice or Choose Differently?
I'm sharing more about doula care and how it fits in with Hospice care. I also talk about how we can avoid 'crashing into Hospice" by first acknowledging our mortality and then making a plan. It's not foolproof but can create peace of mind when everything feels like chaos.
Can we live our best lives with the life we have left? The Hospice I volunteer for thinks we can. It's their tag line. I say surrender is not giving up. It can be one of the first steps to accepting our end of life so that we can make the most of the time that remains.
Kale? Why the heck am I talking about kale???
https://zdoggmd.com/podcasting/vpzd-32
Correction: I mention the shock phase and transition phase of end of life as taught by my doula mentor. Shock phase comes at the time of a terminal diagnosis and I would also add it can occur once a person is told there are no more treatment options. Transition phase is the last phase of life, when the body begins its work of dying, weeks to days before death. I mis-spoke by saying "transition" when I meant to say "stabilization" phase. Stabilization phase follows shock phase, and this is when a person begins to accept their situation and begins to plan their last months of life.
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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38min
October 28, 2025 How About a Little Fun?
I enjoy learning about word origins and phrases. Listen in and learn about some yourself today. You already know the theme....
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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8min
October 14, 2025 Dying My Way
Once you acknowledge you will die someday, it can impact your daily life. Choices you make may be different in light of accepting that your life will end. Consider preparing for a trip. You may make airplane purchases, hotel reservations, and put together the clothing you want to bring along. I am not going to say I prepare for everything but, in most things humans undertake, there is some planning and preparation. Preparing for our death can bring peace of mind and even comfort. What about preparing our family for our death? Some terrific conversations can be undertaken and relationships mended or strengthened.
What does dying your way mean to you?
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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16min
September 20, 2025 Meet John Wenderlein! Pastor, Author, and Hospice Chaplain
I am happy to introduce you to John. His experiences with those at the end of life as well as families and staff who support them are inspiring. His immense compassion and wisdom makes me want to chat with him all day. He will share terrific stories and insights.
3:48 - Pain isn't only medical
34:00 Suicide is mentioned
54:00 Hope of tomorrow
103:40 Caregiver fatigue
Book - "Remember Me, End of of Life Stories Through the Eyes of a Hospice Chaplain"
Book - "Delayed Honor"
Book in progress--Caregiver Guide

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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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1h 47min
July 16, 2025 Remember Ken? We Continue our Thought-Provoking Conversation
I have received fabulous feedback about Ken. I am so glad we were able to talk as much as we did so that you can hear more of his thoughts on dying and death.
11:00 "I'm gonna die someday so I don't think I want to spend my time doing that"
13:30 "Acceptance that we will die is a 'ticket to life'.
26:10 Last ice cream.

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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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29min
July 03, 2025 Who is Your Village?
A care home employee mentioned to me that she asks new clients "Who is Your Village?" Wow, what an eye opener for me!
I have family, friends, coworkers, etc. When it comes to my time of need, Who is My Village? Who is there to keep an eye out for me, answer a call for help, or even give me a ride?
If you've realized you have a village--Good for you! However, is there someone you know without a village? Do you need to be their village? Can you be that role for someone, even if you don't think of them as a friend?
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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16min
June 13, 2025 How Would You Live Like You're Dying? Meet Ken and Learn How He Does It!
Caution: Suicide and alcoholism/addiction are mentioned in this episode.
Ken is a man who gripped me right away. His energy and thought processes are such as I had not encountered previously. We enjoyed talking together so much I divided the episode into two parts. This is Part One.
12:53 Ken paraphrases an important message from a distinguished author and claims it as his way of life.
15:33 If I'm going to live, this is my chance, or "ticket to life".
https://www.nightingale.com/
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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1h 15min
May 14, 2025 A Friendship Forged Out of a Question: Can We Let Bygones be Bygones?
My dear friend Nan died too young. She was getting her life on a safer track only to be struck down by an unexpected work injury. We weren't always friends, but the statement above changed it all, for the better.
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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13min
May 07, 2025 Curious About Hospice Services? Meet Nicole!
Nicole is the Bereavement Coordinator for Chaplaincy Hospice. She explains the services offered, community outreach, and support for families. We covered so much in this interview. Take a listen.
22:00 Who can utilize Bereavement Services?
39:30 Normalize death
61:06 Contact Tri Cities Chaplaincy and Cork's Place 509-783-7416 (ext 3006)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/98651688-where-did-benjamin-go
https://tccbestlife.org
https://headsuptc.org
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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1h 4min
April 22, 2025 Take Time to Reflect - What You Recall May Teach You
Hello! During my time off I have continued learning, and the learning included the benefits of reflection. Not rumination - Reflection. Reflecting on experiences or conversations can spark an idea or emotion. These reflections may propel you forward. They could teach you a different way of thinking or behaving. They can also open a window that had long been closed. Listen to my reflection about my dear friend Nan.
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]
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13min

FAQs about While We're Still Here:

How many episodes does While We're Still Here have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.