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PODCAST

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

00:14:37

Connection Moment with End of LIfe Doula Denise Reed,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/22

Our friend Denise Reed shares her support and hope in today’s Connection Moment. As an end of life doula and hospice volunteer, Denise knows the special skills of hospice professionals were made for the stressful times. This season of unknowns is calling out every gift we have, requiring us to draw on our resiliency reserves. Denise reminds us that the courage and tenderness you share with your patients and their families is not forgotten. Your work with seriously ill patients is seen. We

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00:09:05

Connection Moment with Judi Lund-Person of NHPCO,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/20

Judi Lund-Person hears the stories of hospice agencies from all over the country in her work with NHPCO. She wants those end of life professionals to feel supported by their leaders in the industry. As an advocate for the hospice industry working closely with CMS, Judi helps to ensure that agencies can bring compassion and quality to the work they do. In today’s Connection Moment, Judi voices her gratitude for the work that interdisciplinary teams are doing to care for seriously ill

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00:11:39

Connection Moment with Helen Haddick RN, CHPN,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/17

Today’s Connection Moment features our wonderful friend, hospice nurse Helen Haddick. She shares a reminder for us to be compassionate not only with patients and families, but also with ourselves. It’s good to remember that everybody is facing his own challenges during this pandemic season. We all need to feel we’re safe. Treating each other with empathy will help us get through the added stress. We need to remember that everyone is just trying to do the best he can. Helen also writes

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00:46:10

How to Plan a Memorial Service for Your Hospice,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/15

Hospice agencies frequently offer memorial, or remembrance, services to the families of their patients. It can be a meaningful part of a hospice bereavement program. A memorial service is conducted by the agency, providing a ceremony that honors persons who have died while in the agency’s care. Music, special readings and rituals, and connection with the hospice staff create a special atmosphere that helps families move through their grief. These services can also provide care for the

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00:18:54

Connection Moment with Deanna Cochran, Episode 19

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/15

We’re feelin’ the feels with end of life doula Deanna Cochran. Her gratitude overflows in thankful tears in today’s Connection Moment. In her work as a trainer for end of life doulas and as the founder of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance, Deanna is a leader in the hospice industry. As a hospice nurse, Deanna knows the responsibilities and pressures of being an end of life care provider. In her message today, Deanna urges us to grant grace to ourselves and others during this season of

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00:17:52

Connection Moment with Edo Banach of NHPCO, Ep.18

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/13

Edo Banach of NHPCO spends his days supporting hospice agencies in the U.S. Today he reminds us this season of uncertainty and isolation will pass, with better times ahead for the end of life industry. Edo believes hospice teams shine in times like this. We’re built for care of patients and families when grief and hurt seem overwhelming. He also acknowledges the post traumatic stress issues that healthcare workers are facing, and will continue to experience in the future. Hospice

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00:29:57

Practical Tips for People Aging Alone, Heartbeat...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/12

Lots of people across the United States (22% of adults age 65 and up) are aging alone. That means that planning for caregiving needs for this demographic group is very important. When an older adult doesn’t have a family member who is able to provide caregiving, who will care for them as they move forward the end of life? This situation calls for some creativity - being involved in groups that offer support, making wishes known to healthcare providers, and documenting end of life wishes

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00:18:35

Connection Moment with Missy Ring of NHPCO, Episode 17

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/10

Working as the Director of Quality and Compliance at NHPCO gives Missy Ring a unique perspective on hospice care. Recalling her own field experience with patients, she reminds us to simply breathe during this stressful time. Missy also tells us not to forget about the care of ourselves while we’re caring for seriously ill patients and their families. Every discipline included in end of life teams is focused on providing quality care. We need to give ourselves and our team members the same

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00:19:26

Connection Moment with Isabel Stenzel, Episode 16

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/08

Hospice bereavement counselor and social worker Isabel Stenzel shares her gratitude for her coworkers and colleagues in today’s Connection Moment. She reminds us to remember our gifts and the value we bring to the care of our patients. Isabel has a personal story of critical illness and hospice care, so she has first hand experience of the special support end of life professionals provide. Advising us to learn and adapt to the processes we need to feel safe in this difficult time, Isabel also

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00:12:44

Connection Moment with Melissa Lunardini of Tribal...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/06

In a time where grief is a shared emotion around the world, grief specialist Melissa Lunardini shares a message of hope in today’s Connection Moment. The first step is remembering to give yourself and others grace to grieve as individuals. She offers a great tip to increase mindfulness using the Stop Technique, simply pausing to observe what’s going on around and inside you, while taking some deep breaths. This provides a moment to figure out where you are in the present moment, and what you

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00:20:54

Helen and Jerry Recommend The Upside to Aging...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/05

We’re at it again - playing The Death Deck to get our recording session started! What do Jerry and Helen believe about dying people seeing loved ones? Then we move on to sharing a great resource with you. The Upside to Aging is a site designed to support caregivers. Founder Molly Wisniewski has spent her career in aging and geriatric services. She’s an advocate for dignity in caregiving, especially for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Check out their resources at

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00:16:00

Connection Moment with Lori LoCicero with The Death...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/03

Lori Locicero, author and co-creator of The Death Deck has a personal hospice story. In today’s Connection Moment she says end of life professionals will never know how much their care and compassion means to families of seriously ill patients. Lori acknowledges that it’s a tough job, but please keep doing what you do! The guidance that hospice clinicians bring to a patient and family during a terminal illness is crucial. Having that connection, even if it’s remote, means the world to

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00:14:38

Connection Moment with Tiffany Hughes Hospice Nurse...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/01

Hospice nurse practitioner Tiffany Hughes knows first hand what hospice teams are dealing with during the pandemic. In today’s Connection Moment, Tiffany acknowledges the difficulties that everyone is facing, both personally and professionally. Looking forward with gratitude and hope, Tiffany shares how beneficial it’s been to stay connected to her own hospice team members even if it’s done remotely. Her message contains a lot of warm laughter, and recognition of the need to vent our anxious

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00:53:23

Helen Shares Her Heart at a Hospice Memorial Service,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/06/01

Hospice agencies often hold memorial services to honor the lives of patients they’ve served, inviting the families and team members who cared for those patients. Today’s episode features a talk Helen shared at a hospice memorial service. It can be a very meaningful event, designed to comfort those who are grieving a loss. Helen shares her personal hospice journey, including her own experience with grief. Grief is a complicated human experience. Everybody does it differently. You have to

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00:24:24

Connection Moment with Katie Orlip and Jahnna...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/05/30

Our dear friends Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip join us for today’s Connection Moment. They’re the co-authors of Living with Dying: A Complete Guide for Caregivers. It’s our all-time favorite caregiving guidebook! Katie, a hospice social worker, validates the emotions hospice professionals might be feeling. It’s ok to be fearful and to grieve - we’re all going through this together. It’s important to remember that we’re useful and important; we just have to find different ways to take

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00:11:43

Get Your Hospice News at HospiceNews.com, Heartbeat...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/05/29

There’s a lot of information coming at us about healthcare these days. It’s important to be able to connect fast and easily with a reliable source of news about hospice care. Check out hospicenews.com for the latest updates in finance, technology, regulation, and operations. All of these areas are vital to the functioning of a hospice agency, especially during this time of waivers from CMS. Hospice News is part of the Aging Media Network. Subscribe to their email newsletter either daily or

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00:16:41

Connection Moment with Danny Mack, Episode 10

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/05/25

Danny Mack shares his humor and warmth in today’s Connection Moment. Danny’s work as a director of social workers and spiritual counselors, along with his personal journey, has taught him the value of remembering our “why”. Every hospice professional has a “why”, the reason they continue to show up to care for seriously ill patients. Our “why” can help us to re-center and remember our purpose. It reminds us of the value and purpose of hospice work. In stressful times like the pandemic, it

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00:19:26

Connection Moment with Jon Prescott of Wise...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/05/23

Just hearing Zen Buddhist and board certified chaplain Jon Prescott’s voice is enough to reassure us in today’s Connection Moment. Jon partners with us as a return guest to encourage his hospice colleagues in their work during the pandemic. He reminds us that we are enough to meet the challenges we’re currently experiencing. Recognizing the changes that are coming at us both in our personal lives and our professional roles, Jon invites hospice professionals to remember they have the skills

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00:23:34

Connection Moment with Dr. Carla Cheatham, Episode 08

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/05/20

Rev. Dr. Carla Cheatham is with us today to share her strength and encouragement. She reminds us to acknowledge the challenges of the current season, and how it’s affecting us. It’s normal to be scared or anxious in this “abnormal” situation. What helps you to be resilient? Carla urges us to look for our strengths so we can be there for our patients and families. To keep those strengths available for quality care, self care is a must! The self care that used to feel like a luxury is now

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00:06:34

Connection Moment with Jerry Fenter, Episode 07

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2020/05/18

Jerry encourages you with good words to lift your spirits with his message in today’s Connection Moment. Reminding you as always to stay connected in your relationships, Jerry urges you to remember that you have value. You’re important. As a hospice professional, you provide crucial services to your patients and families. As an individual, you are a vital part of your family. Your journey matters. You are not forgotten. Check out the The Heart of Hospice 24/7 to find support and

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