Podcast Episodes

How Being In Pain Hurts You More than You Think - with Patrick Coyne

Season 5 Episode 10

If we delay effective pain management, does it do any harm? Learn the truth from our guest Patrick Coyne

This week is part two of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide fo…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

What are the Barriers to Pain Management at the End of Life? with Patrick Coyne

Season 5 Episode 9

World-renowned expert Patrick Coyne joins us for our three-part series on pain management
Not being in pain is fundamental to having a good quality of life, and this is especially true at the end of l…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Ovarian Cancer: Recognize the Signs and Learn What You Need to Know to Get a Faster Diagnosis

Season 5 Episode 8

Ovarian Cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers, but 49% of women are diagnosed after it has already spread to distant sites. This is because many of the warning signs can be dismissed a…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How to Discuss Hospice Care with a Hesitant Family Member

Season 5 Episode 7

Compelling Reasons to Give Hospice a Try – and Why it’s Not “Giving Up” on Life
When a family knows that a dying person needs hospice care but they are hesitant or resistant, it can be a challenging s…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse

Season 5 Episode 6

Mother’s Day can trigger complex emotions no matter what kind of relationship existed. Today we talk about how the loss of a mother can affect us, and how we can grow through it.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Why is the Death of a Sibling Different than Other Relationship Deaths?

Season 5 Episode 5

The death of your sibling may receive little social acknowledgement, but the can affect you in many ways. Learn why it can have a profound and unique impact.
This podcast is dedicated to Russell, the …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It

Season 5 Episode 4

Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it?

Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic synd…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved

Season 5 Episode 3

Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me k…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference

Season 5 Episode 2

In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence - which includes accidental death relate…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies

Season 5 Episode 1

Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolve…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago