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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN

The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We"re here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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All Episodes

00:58:47

Doula Karen Hendrickson Shares Her Powerful Story of...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2024/01/26

*Trigger warning - this episode contains a description of an intense death event. Please make space for your self care if you find the topic overwhelming. Death doula Karen Hendrickson’s brother died suddenly when she was sixteen years old. That event became a lifelong lesson in death and dying, grief, and how to support teens during a loss. As co-founder of Death Doula Network International, Karen Hendrickson specializes in end of life planning and education. As a death doula, she provides

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00:49:22

Gabby Jimenez Offers Guidance on Medical Aid in Dying...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2024/01/19

Hospice nurse and end of life doula Gabby Jimenez of the Hospice Heart shared her thoughts in our great conversation about supporting MAID caregivers, and her new book Dignity Day. Hospice and end of life workers should know what Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is, regardless of their personal opinion about MAID. If patients and caregivers ask questions, every EOL worker should be able to answer questions and provide resources. Gabby wrote her new book Dignity Day to respond to the fear and

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00:45:16

Dr. Lucy Kalanithi Tells Her Remarkable Story of Life...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2024/01/12

Caregiver, physician, wife, and griever - Dr. Lucy Kalanithi shares her remarkable journey with her husband Dr. Paul Kalanithi, author of When Breath Becomes Air. Lucy’s experience with her terminally-ill husband and his death has shaped how she approaches patient care and thinks about human suffering. Dr. Kalanithi is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society and an honoree of Mass General Cancer Center’s “the one

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00:54:47

Chaplains Complete a Sacred Space Between Machine and...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2024/01/05

Chaplain J.S. Park has a powerful voice - raw, transparent, and real. He’s using it to influence how people care for people at the end of life. J.S. will tell you he’s heard all the regrets in his work with the dying. As a hospital chaplain in a Trauma 1 center, J.S. provides grief counseling, attends every death, helps with end-of-life decision-making, and advocates for patients and families in crisis. He’s also worked as a chaplain for the homeless, including trauma-informed care, grief

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00:57:05

A Conversation With Diane Hullett of the Best Life...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/12/29

Diane Hullet, host of the Best Life Best Death podcast, believes in authentic conversations, holding space for those who are dying, and supporting others as they define their own “best death”. With the experience in her own family of eight deaths supported at home by hospice and having worked as a teacher for many years, Diane felt drawn to combine teaching with end of life work. She completed the Sacred Passage End of Life Doula course at The Conscious Dying Institute and the volunteer

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00:46:37

Dr. Kaishauna Guidry Teaches Doctors How to Have...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Dr. Kaishauna Guidry is keeping it real when it comes to difficult conversations about hospice, dying, and death. As the host of the Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare podcast, she’s teaching her listeners about challenging healthcare issues. She’s a fierce advocate for quality care, and empowers others to get the best from their care. She’s comfortable with the hard topics, discussing what people and caregivers need at end of life. Her mobile medical service provides care for patients who may

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00:42:30

Looking Into the Heart of a Hospice Physician

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Hospice physician Lauren Templeton knows the power of pausing, taking a moment to reflect on end of life wishes even when things are tense and chaotic. Dr. Templeton is a fierce advocate and a strong voice for advance care planning, palliative care, and upstream discussions about end of life. As a hospice medical director, Lauren walks alongside seriously ill patients and their caregivers. She says she’s learned to appreciate the fullness of her own life from working in hospice. Dr. Templeton

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00:49:38

How a Daring Nurse From California Began a Hospice in...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/12/08

Hospice nurse Juli Boit works to care for the dying in Kenya, providing desperately needed care and services. She is an author, community builder, and nonprofit leader working at the intersection of faith, global health, and human dignity. For eighteen years, Juli has lived and worked in Africa, founding and serving as International Director of Living Room International, a community-led nonprofit providing hospice and palliative care services to adults and children in Western Kenya. A Family

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00:48:37

Wind Phones Are Helping Grievers in Unexpected Ways

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Sending a message to someone we love on the wind using a Wind Phone is a beautiful way to express grief. Amy Dawson knows the power of being able to express grief emotions. She’s a Master Grief Coach and manages the My Wind Phone website. Amy didn’t originate the Wind Phone but she promotes the phones on her website. The first Wind Phone was created in Japan by Itaru Sasaki, using a phone booth and a rotary phone. The phones aren’t connected to any phone lines or modern wireless service. The

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00:55:19

The Hidden Value of Chaplains at End of Life

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/11/24

Chaplain Wes Moldogo is an advocate for integrating spiritual care into the care of patients, service members, and their families. As a chaplain for the military as well as hospital and hospice patients, Wes educates about the value chaplains bring to the care of people with life-limiting illness. 1 in 4 Medicare hospice patients is a US military veteran. That’s 25% of the patients who utilize the Medicare benefit to pay for their hospice care. Wes learned early how powerful listening can be,

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01:01:49

Death Doulas are Expert Guides at End of Life

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/11/17

Death Doula Jill McClennen helps clients transform their fear of death and dying while they work to live life fully, eventually dying with a feeling of closure. Whether it’s advance care plan conversations or supporting family members when a loved one is actively dying, death doulas provide expert guidance. Jill McClennen is a certified death doula, a non-medical professional specially trained to provide holistic care for individuals in their final stages of life. She offers comprehensive

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00:55:54

Dignity Pajamas are a Great Choice to Provide Comfort...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/11/10

Dignity Pajama designer Fran Goldberg used ingenuity to create pajamas for bedbound patients, and created meaning following the death of her parents. As a clothing designer, Fran knows design and fabrics. As a caregiver for both her parents at the end of their lives, she learned the importance of comfort, dignity, and convenience in pajamas. The designs of Dignity Pajamas include features that protect the skin and preserve the modesty of the wearer. When Fran saw a paid caregiver cut a t-shirt

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00:58:49

Learning How To Use Music At The End Of Life

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/11/03

Bev Foster with Music Care by Room 217 is using beautiful music to create meaning at the end of life. Using her skills as a musician, Bev founded Room 217 to teach clinicians and caregivers about integrating music into the care experience. Here’s what Bev says about her own personal experience: As a musician, the effects of what I do have always intrigued me. Using music in my personal caregiving experiences has compelled me to look farther and wider at its use in health care. My vision is

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00:52:17

What You Need to Know About Creating Connections in...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/10/27

Tara Jenkins, founder of Harmony in Dementia, is connecting patients and caregivers with meaningful music one song at a time. As a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Tara knows the power of music for reaching those patients dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. She knows it takes a team of people to care for someone with dementia, working in harmony to provide quality of life. That’s where the name of her company, Harmony in Dementia, comes in. Tara trains volunteers and caregivers to

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00:47:39

Death Doulas Offer Powerful Support During Death and...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/10/20

An End of Life Doula is a great source of support for someone as they die, and for families after the death has occurred. Anna Adams, End of Life Doula and founder of International Doula Life Movement believes everyone should have a doula. Through vigils, education, rituals, and compassionate presence, doulas help dispel the fear that can come during a death. When someone is dying, an End of Life Doula can offer individualized support that’s a good fit for the patient and caregiver. While the

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00:51:00

End of Life Doulas Specialize in Advance Care Planning

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/10/13

End of Life Doulas are experts in managing advance care planning conversations. EOL Doula Pam Carter of International Doula Life Movement knows how to get those discussions going. As an EOL Doula, Pam works with people with serious illness and their families to determine their end of life wishes. Choices are often made by weighing benefit vs burden. That means considering questions like “What will I get out of this? Is this what I want to do?”, “Is this something that contributes to my quality

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00:49:45

Get to Know the Special Work of a Death Doula

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/10/06

Anna Adams, death doula and founder of International Doula Life Movement, is educating her community about how doulas support patients and families dealing with serious illness. She’s been a volunteer, a CNA, and now she’s working with hospice agencies as a death doula. Doulas bring a special set of skills to the care of hospice patients. They support, educate, and guide patients (and caregivers) through the experiences at the end of life. Doulas are also part of advance care planning

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00:59:13

How To Create A Caregiver Team With The Sisterhood Of...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/09/29

The Sisterhood of Care is using their superpowers to create a caregiving team. Their podcast, Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver, is a safe space for anyone who has a role as a caregiver for someone they love. The three sisters - JJ, Natalie, and Emilie - have created a caregiver village to support their mom, who lives with Parkinson’s disease. The journey hasn’t been easy. They’ve learned a lot about themselves, and how to bring their best skills to the care of their mom. As caregivers,

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00:57:41

What You Need To Know About Caregiving: A...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/09/22

Amy Goyer knows a few things about caregiving. Her journey as a family caregiver began early in her 20’s, caring for great-grandparents, and then each generation after. She holds a bachelor's degree in music therapy, and has held multiple positions of advocacy for older adults, children, and families. Amy is also a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). Through the years she’s balanced caregiving responsibilities and roles with her personal and professional life. Amy currently serves as

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01:02:39

Making End of Life Care Better with Dr. Sammy...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2023/09/15

Dr. Sammy Winemaker is starting a social healthcare revolution with The Waiting Room Revolution podcast. On The Waiting Room Revolution podcast, Sammy is having insightful conversations about palliative care, advance care planning, and change-making for end-of-life care with co-host Dr. Hsien Seow. Sammy is an Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, in the Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University. She teaches palliative care to healthcare professionals. Here’s

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