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The Waiting Room Revolution

Hsien Seow and Samantha Winemaker

This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they felt overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ during their illness journey. Yet we sometimes heard stories where individuals felt prepared, in control and ‘in the know.’ What was the difference between these experiences? The answer is the 7 keys. Join your hosts Dr. Samantha Winemaker, palliative care doctor, and Dr. Hsien Seow, health care researcher,

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S7: Episode 79: Dr. Susan Cadell

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2023/11/14

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Susan Cadell. Susan is a professor at the University of Waterloo in the Department of Social Work. She is a researcher who focuses on positive aspects of stress and coping including post traumatic growth. Today we chat about her research, memorial tattoos and grief including grief after Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Find out more about Susans work here: https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-social-work/profiles/susan-cadell For more information visit:

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S7: Episode 78: Jia Ying Tay

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/11/07

In this episode, we chat with Jia Ying Tay. Jia Ying is an end of life doula based out of Singapore and the founder of Happy ever after, a service that connects with and support individuals directly in end of life planning. She also served as a co-creative producer of an arts based community engagement project called Both Sides Now. We talk about her journey to becoming an end of life doula in Singapore, the inspiration behind creating her company and the complexities of navigating conversations

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S7: Episode 77: Dr. Jared Rubenstein

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/10/31

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Jared Rubenstein. He is a pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator from Houston, Texas who creates animated videos to provoke discussion around challenging topics in healthcare, especially palliative care. We chat about how his videos connect with the upstaream messages of the Waiting Room Revolution and the ways we need to innovate education, not just for providers for also for the public. To see Jareds work visit his website:

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S7: Episode 76: Lady Glaucomflecken

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/10/24

This episode features our conversation with Kristin Flanary a.k.a. Lady Glaucomflecken on Social Media. She is a co-host on the podcast Knock Knock Hi with her husband Dr. Glaucomflecken. Kristin advocates for caregivers and co-survivors of medical trauma, and patient caregiver centered care. We chat about the origin story of the Glaucomflecken name, the motivation behind her advocacy work and her exciting projects aimed at bringing humanity back into health care. To check out Kristin's work visit:

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S7: Episode 75: Laurel Wittman

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/10/17

This episode features our conversation with Laurel Wittman, president of the Well Spouse Association. Laurel focuses on supports for younger, well spouses. We chat about her experience as a caregiver for her husband Eduardo, who has Multiple Sclerosis, what their journey has been like and what has saved her life. To learn more about the Well Spouse Association visit: https://wellspouse.org/ For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is

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S7: Episode 74: Stephen Starkman

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/10/10

This episode features photographer Stephen Starkman. This episide is a combination of two different conversations had a few months apart as we speak with Stephen about his journey with small cell lung cancer. We explore what its like to live with a life- limiting illness that will progress and the importance of being in the know. For more information about Stephens art and book: https://www.stephenstarkman.com/ For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is

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S7: Episode 73: Joanna Vautour

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/10/03

This episode features social worker Joanna Vautour. Joanna is Anishinaabe and a band member of Serpent River First Nation. She is passionate about trauma informed care and transforming the healthcare system to provide culturally safe care for everyone. We discuss this in this episode alongside strengthening palliative care in Indigenous communities, cultural outlooks on dying and death in the community and residential schools and its generational impact. For more information visit:

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S7: Episode 72: Jeremie Saunders

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/09/26

This episode features Jeremie Saunders, speaker and co-host of the popular CBC podcast: Sickboy. Jeremie lives with Cystic Fibrosis and is committed to educating and changing the conversation about what its like to live with a serious illness. We discuss his podcast, Cystic Fibrosis and the new medications available that have changed his life. We also chat about fears, psychedelics and how they impacted his mortality awareness. To learn more about Jeremie and the Sickboy podcast

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S6: Episode 71: Sara Fung & Amie Archibald-Varley

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/06/13

This episode features our conversation with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, co-hosts of The Gritty Nurse podcast! Amie and Sara are nurses, speakers and advocates for the nursing profession, anti-racism and health system change. We chat all about nurses and the nursing profession, the reasons for the nursing crisis and the critical role of nurses in the waiting room revolution. To learn more about Sara and Amie or their podcast, visit: https://www.grittynurse.com/podcast Pre orders are

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S6: Episode 70: Heather Richardson

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/06/06

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Heather Richardson, policy lead at St Christophers Hospice in South London, UK. We talk about the current and future state of hospice care and how hospices can follow a public health approach and become connectors in the community. Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. Visit our website for retailer links and to submit your receipt to get a chapter right away!

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S6: Episode 69:Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer & Dr....

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/05/30

This episode features our conversation with Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer and Dr. Cornelius J Woelk, all providers working with Southern Health- Sante Sud in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We chat about how they have used the seven keys in their work in the community. Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website and submit your receipt to get a chapter right away

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S6: Episode 68: Dr. Leeroy Williams

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/05/23

This episode features our interview with Dr. Leeroy Williams, a palliative care physician practicing in Melbourne, Australia. We chat about the differences between Australia and Canada, how people are cared for in Australia and how anyone can turn a consultation into a conversation. We have some exciting news to share! The wait is (almost) over! Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special

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S6: Episode 67: Erin Galyean & Jennifer O’Brien

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/05/16

This is our last double header innovation episode of the season! Our first guest is Erin Galyean, author of Badass Advocate. She's a pharmaceutical sales trainer by day and a caregiver advocate by night. She shares some amazing tips on how to be persistent and respectful. Our second guest is Jennifer O'Brien, author of The Hospice Doctors Widow. We chat about the idea of precious time, balancing hope and preparation, and some of the simple tools and tips that can help anyone facing a life-changing

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S6: Episode 66: Tracey Human & Bob Parke

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2023/05/09

This episode features our interview with Tracey Human and Bob Parke. Tracey is a pain and symptom management consultant who provides education and palliative care in the community. Bob is a bioethicist consultant. We chat about how the 7 keys can apply to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families and how to achieve patient centered care. For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC

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S6: Episode 65: Kathy Kortes-Miller

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/05/02

This episode features our interview with Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller, Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lakehead University. We chat about her book, 'Talking About Death Won't Kill You' and about her latest project, a podcast called Disrupting Death, which focuses on Canadians sharing their experiences with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). For more information about Kathys work visit: https://www.kathyk-m.com/ For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme

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S6: Episode 64: Bev Foster & Sheli O’Connor and Julie...

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/04/25

This is another double header innovation special! Our first guest is Bev Foster, co-founder of The Room 217 Foundation. We chat about the healing power of music across cultures and how each of us can bring music into our work. Our second guests are Dr. Julie McIntyre and Sheli O'Connor, who are teaching an education course called Last Aid, designed for the public. We chat about how Last Aid can be used in every community to make a difference. Learn more about their innovations here:

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S6: Episode 63:Dr. Sunita Puri

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2023/04/18

This episode features our interview with Dr. Sunita Puri, palliative care physician and best selling author of 'That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the 11th Hour'. Suntia chats with us about the power of language in the face of dying, how culture intersects with medicine and the art of communication as clinician and writer. For more information about Sunita, visit her website: https://sunitapuri.com/ Learn more about the Waiting Room Revolution here: https://waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme

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S6: Episode 62: Dr. Ira Byock

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/04/11

This episode features our interview with palliative care physician, author and public advocate Dr. Ira Byock. He is the author of 'The Four Things that Matter Most' and 'The Best Care Possible', available now. We chat with him about his philosophical approach to dying, whether we should rebrand palliative care, privatizing healthcare and much more. For more information about Ira, visit his website: https://irabyock.org/ For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme

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S6: Episode 61: Yvonne Heath & Dr. Alyssa Boyd

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/04/04

This episode is a double header innovation special where we chat with two different innovators for 15 minutes each. Our first guest is Yvonne Heath, founder of the Love your Life to Death movement. We chat with Yvonne about what led her to found the Love your Life to Death movement and how you don't need to do more than "just show up" wherever you are to make a difference. To learn more about Yvonne visit: https://www.loveyourlifetodeath.com/ Our second guest is Dr. Alyssa Boyd, a palliative

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S6: Episode 60: Theresa Brown

The Waiting Room Revolution ·

2023/03/28

This episode features our interview with New York Times columnist and best selling author Theresa Brown. Theresa is a nurse, writer and advocate. We chat about how she became a writer and clinician, how her experience as a patient changed her clinical work and what the future holds for her. To learn more about Theresa and to purchase her new book, visit: https://www.theresabrownrn.com/ Visit our website, join our mailing list and follow us on social media to learn more about the Waiting Room

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