Everyone Dies (Every1Dies‪)‬ Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette

Learn 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 ...

Learn 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 th...

If we delay effective pain management, does it do any harm? Learn the truth from our guest Patrick CoyneThis 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 History08:51 – Recipe of the Week, Hot Chocolate Lazagna10:46 – Interview: The Har...

World-renowned expert Patrick Coyne joins us for our three-part series on pain managementNot 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 Patrick ...

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 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 Feasts04:06 – Recipe of the Week – South Dakota Frito Treats05:28 – Ov...

Compelling Reasons to Give Hospice a Try – and Why it’s Not “Giving Up” on LifeWhen 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 Banana...