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- Jimmy Carter - Still an Influence
I was young when Jimmy Carter was President of the United States. I have seen news pieces over the years since his presidency about the work he continued to do around the world for peace and medical advances and much more. He was not a strong presence in my life but he is now, as he has chosen to come into Hospice care as his end of life approaches. He actually, for me, became a spokesman for Hospice. I find myself speaking on behalf of Hospice and volunteer my time at a local Hospice. I am grateful that Mr. Carter’s decision to go into Hospice is pushing Hospice into the mainstream media. My hope is that more people will use Hospice. I have included a link below for you to explore what Hospice is designed to do for the dying. The article is for a book titled, The Amateur’s Guide to Death and Dying: Enhancing the End of Life, by Richard Wagner, Ph.D., ACS. https://g.co/kgs/frRcND
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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]20 min - Meet Jared Altic, Police Chaplain and Pastor
Jared describes his work as a police chaplain on scene, side-by-side with cops, tending to the dead and the families left behind. Cops aren’t necessarily warm and fuzzy. What they see is tough stuff, no doubt.
Television and movies do not show us the reality of finding a body on scene. There is respect for the body while investigation is underway to when the body is transported away from the scene. Police teams are respectful to the dead. There is a place for laughter, too. Listen for the story.
His role as a ‘spiritual and emotional paramedic’. What is it to be ‘bonded by trauma’?
As a pastor as well, Jared discusses faith and the families he leads, from birth to death. Can faith soften grief in a tragedy or loss?
Jared spends his time getting to know cops and being a trusting presence to help them open up. How does he do that? “Hey Chaplain” is his podcast. Check out Episode 33. https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/10960164
Jared gives advice to us all to be Present, and lays down some challenges that can shift relationships, fears, and other emotions around death.
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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]56 min - What is the 11th Hour?
The 11th Hour is a time in a person’s life when death is imminent. The body dies when it is ready, and there is labor and work to prepare for the end of life. The changes the body goes through as it prepares to die can take weeks, days, hours, or minutes.
Sometimes people can control their end of life: waiting for that phone call, that visit, or to say words that have been too long in saying. Eventually, death comes.
Hospice had been a gift to me when I had not seen death before. Barbara Karnes, RN, has been referred to as a Hospice pioneer. Her booklet, “Gone From My Sight”, was given to me so many years ago and remains a popular item families can rely on for reassurance that what they are witnessing is a normal part of dying. The presence of Hospice nurses or a quick phone call with a Hospice nurse or social worker helped my sister and me during this really tough time and, shortly afterward, when our dad was dying, we found the booklet once again to be a reliable tool as we watched him go through his work of dying.
Find Barbara Karnes' book here:
https://bkbooks.comHave questions? Send me a message!
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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]12 min - The Vigil
Have you sat vigil? If so, then you know the melancholy feelings, the sadness, and the joys and laughter of a happier time. I'm feeling melancholy today as I near my birthday and I reflect back as well as look forward to how years were spent compared to how I want my remaining years to be in the future. As long as we live, we get to think about how we will be different from this day forward, then make those changes.
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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]11 min - Update Your Address Book, You're Going to Need It
When a loved one dies, or when you die, did you know there will be at least 79 tasks related to the death that will need completion? I don't know about you, but when I am under stress or anxiety, I can feel frozen, not able to think as clearly or move as quickly than is typical for me.
Don't you love it when someone makes your life a bit easier? Mueller's Funeral Home sent me an unsolicited email recently, asking whether I'd would like to receive a list of 79 tasks to be completed immediately following the death of someone. They don't know me and they don't know about this show, but they sent me the content for this episode, and boy am I happy about that!
Your challenge for this week is in this episode, so go get it! Then let me know how you did. I'll work on the challenge this weekend.
If you want the list, write me.Have questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.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]13 min - I Have a Wondering...Wanna Play a Game?
Sometimes games can elicit emotions that are difficult to explain or recognize. Men play sports like golf or jog together, side by side, and can share deeply their thoughts and dreams, etc. Women have heart-to-heart conversations usually facing one another. A game can be a safe distraction for folks, and when the talk is around end of life, a game that aids the conversation of dying and death is called The Death Deck (thedeathdeck.com). Lori LoCicero and Lisa Pahl created The Death Deck. It is a huge deck of cards with topics and questions for an individual to browse, a couple or a group to play together, all around topics related to death and dying. You can even keep score if you're a competitive type. Enjoy!
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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]14 min - Death Over Dinner - Not a Bad Place to Talk About It
Difficult conversations usually can be softened over a meal, by soft lighting, comfy seats, and a nice meal. deathoverdinner.org figured this would be a great way to have this sometimes tough conversation. I explain the history of Death Over Dinner and walk you through how to plan your own Dinner.
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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]13 min - The Work of Dying
According to Barbara Karnes, RN, the dying are working as they prepare to leave this world. Take a listen as I try to capture a bit of the wisdom Barbara shared with Karen Wyatt, M.D. on the End of Life University podcast.
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Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.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]11 min - Let's Talk - The Conversation Project
Want a method to help you lean into conversations about dying and death? One way is to use the resources found through The Conversation Project. theconversationproject.org offers a guide to start thinking about your own end of life wishes and offers a starter kit to prepare yourself to begin the conversation. Use it for yourself. Give it to someone you love. We will go through the Starter Guide together in this episode so you get a taste without my giving you all of the meat. That, you ought to dig into on your own, when you're feeling ready.
"It always seems too soon, until it's too late."
Supported by Institute for Healthcare Improvement: https://IHI.org
Find Advanced Directive forms at nhpco.org/advancedirectiveHave questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.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]17 min - Real People, Real Talk
https://lastactsoflove.com
-No One Should Die Alone
https://NOSDA.com
-Compassion and Choices
https://www.compassionandchoices.org/
https://mydirectives.com
Extremis movie
Book: A Year to Live: How to Live This Year as If It Were Your Last by Stephen LevineHave questions? Send me a message!
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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]13 min
About While We're Still Here
From the publisher's feed
My parents died within five months of each other. It was a blur. Several years later, to help a friend discuss her end of life, I went to a Death Cafe. That was it. No going back. Now the subject…
of dying and death is a topic of daily conversation. Once we acknowledge that 100% of us will die, we can begin to understand the importance of sharing our final wishes and we can work at leaving nothing unsaid to our people. We can empower others to do the same. Let's discuss how to live for today knowing that we all will die.