Narratives of Connection Leeroy William

Join Leeroy as he sits down with Catalina, an end-of-life doula living in Australia. Catalina shares her experiences accompanying death processes throughout Latin America over the past eight years.



Tune in to hear how, amidst the challenges of the pandemic, Catalina not only built strong networks but also designed and co-created online products and memorial services for families. Learn about her mission to advocate for the improvement of death services for the 281 million migrants in our globalized world.



As the co-founder of the Ibero-American Network for Accompaniment in Death and Grief, Catalina strives to connect people with end-of-life professionals across cultures and nations. This episode offers a compelling insight into the intersection of cultures, compassion, and advocacy in end-of-life care.



Tune in for a reflective conversation that explores the heart of compassionate care across diverse communities.



Show notes:

You can connect with Catalina via her Instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/doula_de_fin_de_vida/

Dive into a thought-provoking conversation in this episode as Leeroy chats with Ria Earp (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue - Te Arawa Waka). Ria brings a wealth of experience, having retired from her position as Chief Executive of Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, in 2017.



Ria's professional journey encompasses a distinguished career in the Public Service of Aotearoa, where she began as a Social Worker. She served as a policy advisor and manager of social programs, culminating in her role as Deputy Director General – Māori Health for the NZ Ministry of Health until 2006. Post-retirement, Ria continues to contribute significantly, delving into governance roles and providing Māori health and social services advice, which also incorporates hospice and palliative care.



Tune in to gain insights into Ria's impactful career and her invaluable perspectives on healthcare, advocacy, and navigating the complexity of the healthcare system.



Show notes:

You can learn more about Ria Earp's work on her website.

https://riaconsulting.co.nz

Join Leeroy in this episode as he chats with Mary Schumacher, an experienced Chief Executive with a Masters in Social Work with over 30 years of dedicated service in Aged Care, Hospice, and Community Services. Listen as Mary shares her insights and experiences, all while embracing her roles as a mother and grandmother who cherishes her time with her whanau.

Atima Joshi wears a number of hats, including that of a mother, daughter, senior principal, life coach, cultural ambassador, mindfulness and yoga teacher. 

In her pursuit of knowledge for wellness and growth, Atima has been delving into well-being practices from different parts of the world and embedding them into her personal and professional spheres. 

A passionate educator, Atima believes in harnessing the power of presence and connection to help nurture young minds and empower them to take charge of their well-being and success. As a leader, Atima firmly believes that organisational wellness and efficacy are directly related to the wellness of its leaders. This should not be assumed but explicitly woven into organisational culture and community.

Her passion for supporting individuals and organisations in their growth journeys fuels her, and she hopes to inspire more people to embrace and become advocates for holistic wellness.

In this episode, Leeroy chats with Karly Edgar, a Latrobe University PhD candidate who is researching the Biography Program at Eastern Palliative Care in Melbourne, Australia. Karly shares her insights on using a narrative approach in healthcare research, creativity and the importance of storytelling.



Karly also co-hosts a podcast with Krystal Wallis, the Volunteer Services Consultant at Eastern Palliative Care. You can find links to Karly & Krystal's podcast below, as well as information about the Eastern Palliative Care Biography Program.



https://onceuponastorypodcast.podbean.com

https://www.epc.asn.au/biography

In this episode, Leeroy chats with Dr Ian Gwynne-Robson, a Palliative Medicine Specialist at Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Ian has worked at the Hospice since 2008 and has been the Medical Director since 2012.

Ian was born in Canada and studied Medicine at the University of Toronto, did Family Medicine training at St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, then worked in private practice of Family Medicine in Guelph, Ontario, Canada for 10 years before immigrating to New Zealand in 2003. He completed Palliative Medicine Specialist training in the Wellington region.

In this episode, Ian shares insights from his career, including his experiences working in palliative care and the transformative power of music. He also discusses the role of Maori culture in palliative care and how it has influenced his work.


Links mentioned in this episode:


The Ain’t No Mountain High Enough scene in Standing in the Shadows of Motown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pynm-qfhhIA


The 2010 Hospices Concert, Brannigan Kaa performs ‘Lonesome Valley’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDdzKaremmU


Combat Room in Wellington: http://combatroom.co.nz/


Valley BJJ in Lower Hutt: https://www.facebook.com/huttvalleybrazillianjiujitsu/