Hospice Explained Podcast

Ep. 95 Understanding Hospice: Finding a Hospice Agency and Knowing When to Call This episode of Hospice Explained, hosted by Marie Betcher RN, revisits the topic from episode 20 about identifying the right time to call the nurse or the hospice team for assistance. It begins with guidance on using medicare.gov to find local hospice agencies by zip code. The episode stresses t

Choices with Sips and Wishes, Breaking the Silence: Embracing End-of-Life Navigating End-of-Life Conversations with Amy Hensley In this episode of 'Hospice Explained', host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Amy Hensley, a former graphic designer turned RN, hospice nurse, and end-of-life educator. Amy Hensley shares her career journey from graphic design to nursing, emphasizing he

EP. 93 Patient Quotes: Stories of Resilience with Dr. Christina Gomez In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Dr. Christina Gomez, a GI Medical Oncologist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and author of 'Stopped in My Tracks, A Physician's Collection of Cancer Patients Quotes'. Dr. Gomez shares her journey into Oncology, highlighting th

Ep. 92 Hospice Explained - Episode 92: After Death A discussion of the movie 'After Death' based on survivors' near-death experiences and its impact on spirituality and choices. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Movie Review: After Death 01:19 Inspiration from 'Imagine Heaven' 01:42 Hospice Encounters Podcast 02:36 Impact of Choices and Kindness 02:59 Affiliate links and Supp

EP. 91 Navigating Diverse Hospice Experiences: A Family's Journey This episode of 'Hospice Explained' features host Marie Betcher RN in conversation with guest Lee Ann Pepper, who shares her contrasting experiences with hospice care for her parents. Lee Ann recounts her mother's journey with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and her peaceful transition into hospice care at home, emphasizing

Ep. 90 A Journey Through Hospice: Navigating End-of-Life with Love and Legacy This episode of Hospice Explained, hosted by Marie Betcher, RN, features an in-depth interview with Tanya Hackney, who shares the profound experience of navigating her mother-in-law, Mary's, end-of-life journey through hospice care after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Tanya provides a heartfelt narrat

Ep. 89 Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: Embracing the Uncomfortable In episode 89 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, emphasizes the importance of allowing and engaging in hard conversations about end-of-life matters. She acknowledges the common discomfort and avoidance surrounding these discussions, sharing her personal experiences of sometimes shutting down convers

In episode 88 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, a California-based mobile physician specializing in hospice care. Dr. Guidry discusses her journey into the hospice field, starting from her introduction to palliative care as a medical student to founding Mourning Dove Medical. She highlights her role as an educator and healthcare advocate

Ep. 87 Guiding Lights: Navigating Hospice with Jean Oswald RN In episode 87 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Jean Oswald, RN, a seasoned hospice nurse and end-of-life consultant from Rochester, New York. Jean shares her journey from raising five children and studying natural healing therapies to finding her soul's purpose in hospice work. She discusses the i

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