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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN
End-Of-Life Care
Grief
Hospice Care
End Of Life Care
Caregiving
Medical Aid In Dying
Loss
Grandpad
Caregiver Support
Hospice
Generational Differences
Mental Health
Patient Quality Of Life
Empowered Endings
Doulas
Healthcare System Challenges
Caregiver Burden
Community Support
Empathy
Online Support Groups

The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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We’re deep diving into advance care planning with hospice Social Worker Rosie Gaston, talking about diagnosis specific advance directives. With diseases like Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia on the rise, the need to plan for end of life situat... more

There isn’t a greeting card for every type of grief. Dr. Ken Doka joins the podcast in this episode to talk about anticipatory and disenfranchised grief. Before death even occurs, people are grieving - anticipating the loss of identity, functional ab... more

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Social Worker Rosie Gaston talks about getting back to the basics of what matters most to start an advance care plan. Reflecting on values and beliefs is a great starting place. The next step is having conversations with people who matter most to us ... more

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Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden is using TikTok to teach over 1 million followers what death really looks like. As a nurse with 15 years of experience in end of life care, she’s seen all the ups and downs of community-based bedside hospice care. Julie a... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kenneth Doka
Senior Vice President of Grief Programs at Hospice Foundation of America
Hospice Foundation of America
Episode: How to Cope With Grief That No One Understands
Julie McFadden
Hospice and palliative care nurse, viral media sensation, and bestselling author
Hospice Nurse Julie, Author of 'Nothing to Fear'
Episode: Up Close and Personal With Hospice Nurse Julie
Dr. Jessica Zitter
A physician, documentary filmmaker, and founder of Reel Medicine Media
Reel Medicine Media
Episode: A Revealing Look Inside the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team
Cody Hufstedler
Palliative care chaplain and host of Dying to Tell You Podcast
The Dying to Tell You Podcast
Episode: The Powerful Work of a Palliative Care Chaplain
Jessica C. Guthrie
A full-time millennial caregiver for her mom living with Alzheimer's, and advocate for family caregivers.
Career & Caregiving Collide
Episode: This is About Caregiving From a Millennial's Perspective
Jessica Empeno
Medical social worker with 25 years of experience focusing on dementia and end-of-life care
Compassion and Choices
Episode: The Dementia Deck is a Helpful EOL Conversation Starter
David Zartman
Executive Director at Caring House
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Joanna Franco
Resident Care Manager at Caring House
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Episode: Caring House Provides Dignified Care at End of Life
Elizabeth Johnson
Co-founder and executive director of the Peaceful Presence Project
Peaceful Presence Project
Episode: Bringing Hope to Underserved Populations Who Need it Most

Host

Helen Bauer
Host of a podcast dedicated to providing information and education about end-of-life care and supporting caregivers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Great Resource for Caregivers!

    The Heart of Hospice podcast is an excellent resource for caregivers and others concerned about end of life issues. Helen Bauer is an insightful, knowledgeable interviewer. The podcast offers a variety of perspectives and delves into issues those encountering Hospice may not foresee. Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marge's daughter
    United States5 months ago
  • I Love this Podcast!!

    The Heart of Hospice podcast is an incredible resource for anyone working in or touched by end-of-life care. Helen, the host, brings wisdom, warmth, and genuine compassion to every episode. Her thoughtful conversations and practical insights make you feel seen, supported, and empowered as a hospice professional. It’s clear that her heart truly is in this work. Thank you, Helen, for creating such a meaningful space for our community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omg_okay
    United States7 months ago
  • Heartfelt Thanks

    Helen has a knack for finding just the right way to get her guests to open up about challenging topics and to share important information. She asks the right questions and keeps it conversational. A pleasure to listen to and very informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julia Mayer and Barry Jacobs
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    This is such an amazing podcast. Helen does a remarkable job of engaging in heartfelt and enlightening conversation. Anyone interested not just in hospice but in about what it means to be alive and care for those closest to us should listen to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RevDocBob
    United States8 months ago
  • Incredible podcast and host

    The guests, stories and lessons shared across this amazing podcast bring incredible learning and action steps on a wide range of critical topics. Over the years, Helen has invited our team to be guests and without fail we leave with a full heart. Helen makes it truly a conversation you don’t want to miss - fun, poignant, and deeply meaningful. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patty Webster
    United States8 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The podcast is seen as a vital resource for anyone involved in end-of-life care, offering insightful perspectives and practical advice.
Listeners appreciate the wide range of informative and compassionate content related to hospice and caregiving.
Reviewers frequently mention the warmth and empathy evident in the discussions, making it a comforting space for caregivers.
Many praise Helen Bauer's interviewing skills, noting her ability to engage deeply with guests on sensitive topics.

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Talking Points

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How to Cope With Grief That No One Understands
Q: Can you elaborate on disenfranchised grief and its implications?
Disenfranchised grief refers to losses that others do not acknowledge, preventing individuals from publicly mourning their grief, affecting their emotional support.
How to Cope With Grief That No One Understands
Q: What kind of things are people grieving when they're getting a diagnosis and during that progression?
People grieve not just the anticipation of death but also multiple losses that occur throughout the progression of an illness, such as loss of mobility and changes in relationships.
A Revealing Look Inside the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team
Q: Do you think we've been able to move the needle when it comes to supporting caregivers?
Dr. Zitter expresses pessimism, noting the overwhelming challenges faced by caregivers and the lack of adequate support systems.
A Revealing Look Inside the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team
Q: How has your work changed as a physician since 2016?
Dr. Zitter has become a filmmaker, which has profoundly influenced her understanding of patient care and communication.
The Dementia Deck is a Helpful EOL Conversation Starter
Q: Why focus on dementia specifically?
Because dementia affects many people and there is a stigma preventing open conversations, which needs to be addressed.

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What is The Heart of Hospice Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on the experiences and challenges faced by caregivers of those with serious illnesses, particularly in the context of hospice and end-of-life care. It explores a wide range of important topics including anticipatory grief, advance care planning, and the emotional complexity that comes with caregiving. By featuring experts in various fields—such as healthcare professionals, social workers, and advocates—the podcast provides valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the often daunting aspects of caring for loved ones during critical times. Unique elements include personal anecdotes and heartfelt discussions that aim to normalize conversations about death, making the content relatable and empowering for listene... more

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2. Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
3. GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast
4. The Lazy Genius Podcast
5. Death, Sex & Money

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1. Dr. Kenneth Doka
2. Julie McFadden
3. Dr. Jessica Zitter
4. Cody Hufstedler
5. Jessica C. Guthrie
6. Jessica Empeno
7. David Zartman
8. Joanna Franco

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