Podcast Episodes

Enhancing Lives with Dignity Therapy

Season 2 Episode 13

How can we make the end of life meaningful, retaining dignity, honor, respect, and esteem?  We discuss a concept called Dignity in Care - practical ideas and tools to support a culture of compassion …

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

The New Alzheimer's Drug

Season 2 Episode 12

The FDA recently approved a new drug (Aduhlem) for Alzheimer's, but is it really of benefit?  What are the risks?  Learn more about the background of clinical trials, the FDA approval, and things you…

Published on 4 years, 5 months ago

Midwives for the End of Life

Season 2 Episode 11

End-of-life doulas (also called midwives) are similar to birth midwives - they advise and advocate for a client's wishes; in this case, how they perceive a "good death."  We also interview Linda Barn…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Planning a Memorial Ceremony for Your Pet

Season 2 Episode 10

Today we are talking with a Lucy Morganstern, a pet doula.  Pet doulas complement end of life care for a pet, supporting both the animals and their owners with compassionate care, and help the owners…

Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Communication with a Loved One After their Death

Season 2 Episode 9

Have you had a loved one who communicate with you after their death?  In this episode we explore after death communications (ADC) - direct contact from someone who has died.

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Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Learn to Thrive with a Colostomy

Season 2 Episode 8

Whether you or a loved one have a colostomy because of bowel inflammation, infection, injury, or cancer, learn about how to not just manage a colostomy, but inspiration to thrive with one!

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Published on 4 years, 6 months ago

Nonpharmacological Management of Dementia

Season 2 Episode 7

Research indicates the environment can be at least as important as medications for managing dementia.  Interventions will differ depending on the cause and stage of the disease.  Learn all about what…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

The Stages of Grief

Season 2 Episode 6

What are the "normal stages of grieving" and how long do they last?  The five-stage model is outdated and misunderstood.  Listen to learn more about what grief is and how we heal.

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Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Looking for Love after a Partner Dies

Season 2 Episode 5

It's hard to move on after a partner dies.  When do you start dating again?  How do you know it is time?  How do you avoid scams?  These are questions we answer in this week's episode on entering the…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Caring for the Caregiver

Season 2 Episode 4

How do you take care of the caregiver?  As the pandemic stretches onward, nurses who were already short-manned are struggling with fatigue, complicated grief, and burnout.  We talk about some of the …

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago