Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.
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How to Comfort Someone When They're Feeling Sad
June 21, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBLearn why it's important to just to "reach out and touch somebody's hand," and tips to make this world a better place, because you can! Meh is a Yiddish word that has been adopted into English that expresses apathy or indifference. In the first half Charlie shares a resource to take your own emotional temperature along with changes to consider to manage your own Meh. But what can we do to have a positive effect on other people’s emotions when they are sad? There is an increasing body of ev...
Why is Appropriate and Safe Pain Management Important? with Patrick Coyne
June 14, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLearn how your healthcare team ensures your safety while helping you meet your treatment goals in our final interview with an international expert on pain management. This week is part three of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is the importance of appropriate and safe pain management. Not being in pain is fundamental to having a good quality of life, and this is especially true at the end...
How Being In Pain Hurts You More than You Think
June 08, 2024 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIf 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 for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is about the harmful effects of being in pain and also the unexpected benefits when pain is managed. In This Episode: 01:45 – Ghosts in Japanese Cultural History 08:51 – Recipe of the Week, Hot Chocolate Lazagna 10:46 – Intervi...
What are the Barriers to Pain Management at the End of Life?
May 31, 2024 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWorld-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 life. Effective and compassionate management of pain may reduce complicated grief for loved ones witnessing the death. Successful pain management also has to navigate the barriers created by measures to combat the opioid epidemic. This week we are starting a three-part interview series with Patr...
Ovarian Cancer: Recognize the Signs and Learn What You Need to Know to Get a Faster Diagnosis
May 24, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBOvarian 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 as a bowel disease or part of aging. Learn how to get a diagnosis sooner by recognizing symptoms and advocating for yourself when something seems very off. In this Episode: 01:35 – Historical Examples of Funeral Food Offerings and Feasts 04:06 – Recipe of the Week – South Dakota Frito Treats 0...
How to Discuss Hospice Care with a Hesitant Family Member
May 17, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBCompelling 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 situation. This week we talk about the things to consider and discuss with the person facing the end of life. Remember that each family’s situation is unique, and open communication and empathy are crucial during this difficult time. In this Episode: 05:38 – Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Banan...
Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse
May 10, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBMother’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. In This Episode: 02:58 – Recipe of the Week: Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom’s Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo) 03:56 – An Obituary to Remember: Lois Ann Harry 09:17 – The Physiology Behind the Mother -Daughter Connection 12:28 – How the Death of a Mother Affects Daughters 29:25 – Tips to Improve Communication with Mothers 3...
Why is the Death of a Sibling Different than Other Relationship Deaths?
May 03, 2024 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThe 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 baby brother of Robert. In this Episode: 00:00 – Intro and Dedication 04:33 – Recipe of the Week: Two Brothers’ Chocolate Gobs 07:20 – Our Construct of the Afterlife and How it Consoles Us 13:23 – Why is the Death of a Sibling so Different? 32:29 – “12 Things I Learned from Losing My Broth...
Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
April 26, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBInflammation 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 syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage chronic inflammation. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:30 – Discussion of Terri Schiavo Documentary 09:10 – History of the Funeral ...
Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved
April 19, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGrief 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 know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional support that is needed with a simple, yet meaningful and practical gesture. Listen to learn some great ideas on what to include in your "care package." In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Lif...
Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference
April 12, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn 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 related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides - has become a health crisis. Many of these deaths are preventable with a few safety steps...learn what you can do in this episode. We are not providing opinions about owning firearms, but rather to promote health and safety. In this Episo...
How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies
April 05, 2024 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBParental 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, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world without our parents. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Di...
Are You Prepared to Die? Get Ideas for Your Advance Care Planning
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWhen we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones. Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of things you can put in your advance care planning so healthcare decisions and your last wishes are honored. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – ...
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Things You Need to Know at End of Life
March 23, 2024 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBImplantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms. ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or turning it off. This show will help you understand the issues involved and five considerations for making this decision. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Sto...
You Can't Appease an Aggressor; How to Handle Aggressive Situations
March 16, 2024 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBLearn Healthy Strategies to Deal with a Person with Anger Issues Are you overwhelmed by the political climate, difficult people in healthcare, or even the person riding your bumper on the roadway? We take a look at WWII to learn why you can’t appease an aggressor, but also explore techniques to better navigate situations with someone who has anger issues. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:24 – Nazi Concentration Camps on Bri...
How to Preserve a Life through Digital Memorials
March 08, 2024 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBFind connection and community through digital preservation and memorialization People are more frequently choosing cremation over burial and in doing so, raises the question of memorialization. Digital memorials are the current answer to how to keep our memory alive without a gravesite to visit. The available options seem only to be limited by our imagination and the current technology available. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intr...
What Factors are Causing Poor Health for Indigenous Americans?
March 01, 2024 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIndigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2 In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 04:50 – Recipe of the Week: Pawpaw Cookies 08:19 – Exploring Native American Health Disparities 25:16 – Int...
Indigenous Health Disparities
March 01, 2024 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIndigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2 In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 04:50 – Recipe of the Week: Pawpaw Cookies 08:19 – Exploring Native American Health Disparities 25:16 – Int...
What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2
February 24, 2024 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBLearn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease. In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 of our discussion we review treatment options, symptom management, end-stage disease, and how you can support someone with stomach cancer. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:18 – How to Lower Your Risk for Stomach Cancer 09:50 ...
What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer - Part 1
February 17, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBLearn all about stomach cancer risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis Toby Keith died this month, 28 months after his stomach cancer diagnosis. Stomach cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world, and anyone can get it. This is part one of a two-part review where we talk about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. We also celebrate the life and poetry of Toby Keith. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 –...
Is It Safe for Our Kids to Play Football?
February 10, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBLearn about the hidden, cumulative effects of tackle football on the brain, especially for children, and how you can minimize the risk. Playing tackle football as a child can impact health and quality of life as an adult. Simply put, lifestyle impacts health. So, what do you do when your child brings home the permission form to play football when every year there are new studies documenting the negative long-term effects linking football and brain disease? This week’s show focus can help yo...
Fry Bread and Family: Exploring the Importance of Extended Family for Indigenous Communities
February 03, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBHow do I help a Native American friend who is sick or grieving? It may be awkward when someone has a different culture to know what to do. Each tribe, person and family can be different. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to talk about her experiences in her culture and as a medical professional and to give us advice and help to understand. This is especially important for anyone in a healthcare profession or caregiving role. We celebrate the role of family with fry bread, a favorite food that...
The Carters - Living Their Best Life to the End
January 27, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBDoes choosing hospice mean the end? President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn courageously allowed us to see their frailty and openly shared their journey near the end of life, including decisions for hospice so they could spend as much time as possible together. The Carters have shown us hospice is about holding hands, eating favorite foods, and living your best life, even while dying. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter died on November 19, 2023, two days after the Carter Center announced...
How Native American Communities Honor End of Life
January 20, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBLearn this week about Native American views on death and funeral practices. Our guest who is indigenous herself shares how you can best support a friend from another culture. While each Native American Tribe has unique funeral practices, there is a lot of commonality in their beliefs about death and how the body should be treated afterwards. Understanding these beliefs is important to honor the deceased and support the bereaved. In This Episode: 05:17 – Food and Native American Life 08:...
How to Know if Your Loved One Has Decision-Making Ability, Capacity, and Competency
January 12, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWe want our loved ones to be able to make their own decisions as long as they are able, but what do you do when they are making bad decisions? Learn about decision-making capacity and the differences between ability, capacity and competency. Listen and get resources: https://bit.ly/48u4DcB #decisions #advancedirective #takingcareofmom #dementia #caregiver #healthcareproxy #everyonedies #everydayisagift In this Show: 01:27 – Recipe: Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies 03:39 – Connections with ...
How to Avoid a Car Accident and Stay Safe on the Road
January 05, 2024 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBDid you know a two-second diversion is all it takes to double your risk of a car accident? Learn facts and several tips to help you and others stay safe on the road. We also talk about two people's long journey to burial and a wife's dilemma when her husband asked him to help him find a way to kill himself to avoid dementia. In this Episode: 01:21 – Recipe of the Week: Bliss Balls 02:21 – Long Journeys to Burial 11:03 – How to Avoid a Car Accident 39:28 – Ask the Ethicist: “My Husband ...
Traumatic Grief: What it is and How to Find a Therapist to Help Manage It
December 29, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBTraumatic or Complicated Grief is difficult to work through on your own. We give you tips on how to find the right therapist and share our original season one podcast on the special circumstances that make this type of grief so hard. In this Episode: 00:00 - Finding a Therapist 04:57 - Intro to S1E07 Rebroadcast about Traumatic Grief 06:02 - Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Éclair Cake 08:26 - Traumatic Bereavement 32:39 - Caught in the Act 46:03 - Outro Follow us on Facebook | Instag...
Finding a Therapist to Help Manage Traumatic Grief
December 29, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBTraumatic or Complicated Grief is difficult to work through on your own. We give you tips on how to find the right therapist and share our original season one podcast on the special circumstances that make this type of grief so hard. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Singer/Songwriter Mike Ward on the Death of His Father
December 22, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThe holidays can trigger emotions - good and bad - about family members that are no longer with us. This week is all about fathers. We share an interview with Mike Ward, a Detroit-based singer and songwriter who writes about coming to terms with aging, loss, and death. This week Mike shared about a song he wrote for his father called "Wrestling with Ghosts." We also rebroadcast an episode where we talk about why the death of a father can affect us differently and strategies to help you deal ...
A Family's Perspective on Palliative Care - with Connie Baker
December 15, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBConnie Baker - co-creator of the Wong-Baker pain scale (the one with the faces) - has had her own journey with breast cancer and now her father's advanced cancer. Learn about her experience with palliative care and how people have a voice in their care. We also are rebroadcasting one of our very first episodes: "What is Palliative Care?" This is one of our most foundational podcasts - we discuss the concept of palliative care, how it integrates with medical care, and the differences between...
Are You Aging Well? Learn How to Make the Best of Your Golden Years
December 10, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat contributes to a healthy, fulfilling life? Listen to learn about the physical, mental and social behaviors geriatricians recommend for aging well, regardless of where you are in life. In This Episode: 00:00 – How to Know If You Are Aging Well 05:02 – S2E40 Intro, Celebrating Betty White 10:04 – Happy Birthday Cheez-Its 23:09 – What Do You Have to Do To Live to 100? 46:53 – Children on “When I am 100 Years Old” 55:06 – Outro The Secrets to Aging Well Huffington Post recently pub...
Psychedelic Drugs and Dying: Embracing the Gift of Life
December 01, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThe staff at Everyone Dies is taking a much-needed break this December, so we will be re-publishing some of our greatest hits with updated topical information as an introduction. This week we talk about the use of psychedelic drugs from the perspective of the scientist who legitimized the study of these drugs at Johns Hopkins University. In this Episode: 00:00 – Dr. Roland Griffiths on his psychedelic inquiry with terminal cancer 06:35 – Intro (Episode is a re-run from S3E28) 10:38 – Fiv...
Are You Lonely Tonight? Why Loneliness Is Something You Should Address, and How to Do It.
November 24, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWe talk about what research tells us about loneliness, and what you can do to combat it. We also share how some elders in China are overcoming societal norms to meet their needs. In This Episode: 02:42 - The Fable of the Sand Dollar and Almond Sand Dollar Cookie Recipe 05:29 - How Loneliness Affects Us and What to Do About It 38:04 - China's Elder Game Shows Seek Connection 49:07 - Outro Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate a...
Naloxone: The Life-Saving Tool You Should "Open Carry"
November 17, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWith the rise of fentanyl-laced drugs thought to be safe, the life you save could be closer to home than you think. Drug overdose deaths reached another record level in the United States this spring, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, as 2023 is on track to be another devastating year amid the drug epidemic. More than 111,000 people died from a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending in April. We discuss how naloxone can save the life of someone who has ...
How to Talk About End of Life with Someone That Has an Intellectual or Learning Disability
November 10, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBWe explore the health disparities and what you can do to help for those with a learning disability, especially related to palliative and end of life care. This week we are exploring the topic of having and terminal illness and how to get the information needed if you have a learning disability. Having a learning disability, or even several disabilities, isn’t related to intelligence. It just means that the person’s brain works differently from others. Be sure to see the resource links in sh...
All About Hot Tubs: How To Keep You and Your Pets Safe
November 03, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe use of hot water for therapy and relaxation goes back centuries. We talk about the background of the modern hot tub and precautions to enjoy it safely. We also share recommendations about whether dogs should use a hot tub, and why you might want to find an alternative. In This Episode: 02:33 – The History of Hot Tubs 11:17 – Recipe of the Week: Hot Tub Chicken 13:35 – How to Use Hot Tubs Safely 30:05 – Why Dogs Should Not Use Hot Tubs 35:38 – Outro Follow us on Facebook | Instagra...
Ghost Bikes: How Shrines Can Make a Statement
October 28, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWe talk about the purpose of shrines, and one movement in particular that is making an impact to promote safe conditions for bicyclists. In this Episode: 03:31 – Recipe of the week: Stanley Tucci’s Martini 06:54 – Overlooked Obituary: Hannie Schaft 10:35 – Ghost Bikes and Memorial Shrines 19:07 – Offbeat Obituary – William Ziegler 21:25 – Outro Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Six Ways to Develop a Healthy Sleep Routine
October 21, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBGetting adequate, good quality sleep is vital to our physical and mental health. This week we chat with you about things you can do to achieve 8 hours of quality sleep so your body and heart can heal. In this Episode: 01:33 – Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole 03:45 – Origins of CSI 12:29 – Good Sleep Practices for Physical and Mental Health 31:06 – Ask the Ethicist – “What are your thoughts on the spouse of an early-onset Alzheimer’s patient dating while said patient is still alive...
Healing the Broken Pieces - Applying the Art of Kintsugi to Grief
October 14, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThe gilded pottery is once again whole but not after a long, careful process. It is similar to the hope offered after a long grief journey when we chose to face the pain instead of avoiding it. In this Episode: 02:11 - Nana’s Golden Chiffon Cake and a Lesson in Grief 05:31 - An Herbalist Shares The Best Plants For Navigating Each Stage Of Grief 10:10 - Kintsugi and the Grief Process 20:38 - Ask the Ethicist - My Father Was Awful. Do I Have to Plan His Funeral? 29:52 - Outro Follow us on F...
The HPV Vaccine: Important Cancer Prevention for Your Child
October 06, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThere's a vaccine that can prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV, a virus family that affects nearly everyone once sexually active. Learn about the cancers it can cause and why this prevention is so valuable. In this Episode: 1:22 - Recipe of the Week: Nutty Squirrel Bar 2:27 - What Killed William Henry Harrison? 9:11 - All about the HPV Virus and the Vaccine to prevent the cancers it causes 55:37 - Ask the Ethicist - Mother's Hoarding 1:04 - Outro Follow us on Facebook | In...
Understanding How Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Managed
September 30, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWhy do I need two different medications for cancer pain? We explain their different roles and how using them as prescribed can improve your quality of life. In this Episode: 01:18 - Pumpkin Spice Muffins 02:14 - Angel's Share and Devil's Cut 05:26 - A Swan Song - History of the Phrase 13:08 - Managing Breakthough Cancer Pain 24:24 - Ask the Ethicist: "I'm Dying of Cancer. Do I have to Tell Anyone?" Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this...
Your Guide to this Year's Fall Vaccinations
September 23, 2023 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBConcerned about the immunity of you or a loved one? As fall is upon us, we have compiled all the latest information so you can decide about your participation in this year’s vaccinations. We discuss the annual flu shot, a COVID booster, and the RSV vaccine. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
10 Reasons You Should Have a Bucket List
September 16, 2023 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBA bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die - anything from visiting a new country to learning a new skill. Why is this important? Listen to find out! In this episode: 04:53 Recipe of the Week - Bucket Cake 05:28 The Bucket List - E1D Theater 16:26 10 Reasons You Should Have a Bucket List 25:25 "Instead Of Making A Bucket List, Here's What I'm Doing Before I Go” - an essay by Dr. David Meyers 33:38 Outro with Poem: “On Closing the Apartment of my Grandparents of Ble...
Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Easy Prevention Steps You Can Take
September 08, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week we celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffett as we also learn about Merkel cell carcinoma, the type of skin cancer that caused his death. While we share his search for that lost shaker of salt, we also advocate for smart behaviors when exposed to the sun. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Examining Your Options when Chemotherapy Stops Working
September 01, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWhat do you do when frontline chemotherapy fails to stop cancer from growing? Your care team may offer the decision between aggressive anticancer treatment or palliative and hospice care. We share the story of one patient as she determined what was most important to her with the help of her multidisciplinary care team. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Don't Call it a Battle: Why We Need to Change our Metaphors for Serious Illness
August 26, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWe often use words like fighting, battle, and war for illness like cancer, but is it fair? Battles have winners and losers, and our labels destine hard "fighters" to feel like a failure when illness advances. The harm is treatment is continued to the bitter end at any cost: emotionally, socially and financially. Can we do better? Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Palliative Chemotherapy: Is it ever appropriate for people with end-stage cancer?
August 18, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB"Is chemotherapy going to help me? And if it’s not, why are they offering it?" Palliative chemotherapy is often offered for those with widely metastatic disease to ease symptoms, but does it accomplish its goals? Learn what the science says. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
How to Have a Tattoo Preserved After Death
August 13, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIs there a meaningful or beautiful peace of tattoo art special to you? You may be surprised to learn it can be preserved as museum-quality art after death! Learn all about it in this episode. We also have a tribute to Tony Bennett, who recently died at the age of 96. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Exorcising Depression and Anxiety with Exercise
August 04, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBAnxiety and depression are common with loss of a loved one or chronic disease. Learn tips on how to find the exercise right for you, set realistic goals, and enjoy the process. David Gillett talks about the studies that show definite benefits of exercise. He shared in several episodes and blogs about the sudden death of his wife, and told how exercise was a "lifeboat" to cope with the grief and gap in his life. Listen to how it can help you and where to begin. Follow us on Facebook | Insta...
Nurse Honor Guard - How to Celebrate a Nurse's Life with a Memorable Tribute
July 28, 2023 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOne of the most respected professions deserves a sendoff with fanfare by a nurse honor guard. We also celebrate nurses and their selfless service to society. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!