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While We're Still Here
Discussing dying and death isn't typically a preferred topic. The thought of bringing it up can feel overwhelming. How do we share with those in our inner circle? The more we acknowledge that 100% of us will die, the more likely we are to share our thoughts about end of life choices. We would share our wishes, fears, and concerns about end of life by starting the conversation with our people. We can work at leaving nothing unsaid with those we love. We can empower others to do the same.
Let's discuss how to live for today knowing that we all will die.
While We're Still Here
Crash Into Hospice or Choose Differently?
I'm sharing more about doula care and how it fits in with Hospice care. I also talk about how we can avoid 'crashing into Hospice" by first acknowledging our mortality and then making a plan. It's not foolproof but can create peace of mind when everything feels like chaos.
Can we live our best lives with the life we have left? The Hospice I volunteer for thinks we can. It's their tag line. I say surrender is not giving up. It can be one of the first steps to accepting our end of life so that we can make the most of the time that remains.
Kale? Why the heck am I talking about kale???
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Correction: I mention the shock phase and transition phase of end of life as taught by my doula mentor. Shock phase comes at the time of a terminal diagnosis and I would also add it can occur once a person is told there are no more treatment options. Transition phase is the last phase of life, when the body begins its work of dying, weeks to days before death. I mis-spoke by saying "transition" when I meant to say "stabilization" phase. Stabilization phase follows shock phase, and this is when a person begins to accept their situation and begins to plan their last months of life.
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.
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