82 episodes
The Waiting Room Revolution Hsien Seow and Samantha Winemaker
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 100 Ratings
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This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they felt overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ during their illness journey. Yet we sometimes heard stories where individuals felt prepared, in control and ‘in the know.’ What was the difference between these experiences? The answer is the 7 keys. Join your hosts Dr. Samantha Winemaker, palliative care doctor, and Dr. Hsien Seow, health care researcher, as they share real-life stories to explain the 7 keys to being hopeful and prepared when facing serious illness.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa.
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S7: Episode 72: Jeremie Saunders
This episode features Jeremie Saunders, speaker and co-host of the popular CBC podcast: Sickboy. Jeremie lives with Cystic Fibrosis and is committed to educating and changing the conversation about what its like to live with a serious illness. We discuss his podcast, Cystic Fibrosis and the new medications available that have changed his life. We also chat about fears, psychedelics and how they impacted his mortality awareness. To learn more about Jeremie and the Sickboy podcast visit: https://www.sickboypodcast.com/
Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest is here! Available in softcover, e-book and audiobook. You can order your copy and start getting in the know right now. For more information, or to order a copy visit: http://waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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S6: Episode 71: Sara Fung & Amie Archibald-Varley
This episode features our conversation with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, co-hosts of The Gritty Nurse podcast! Amie and Sara are nurses, speakers and advocates for the nursing profession, anti-racism and health system change. We chat all about nurses and the nursing profession, the reasons for the nursing crisis and the critical role of nurses in the waiting room revolution. To learn more about Sara and Amie or their podcast, visit: https://www.grittynurse.com/podcast
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website for details: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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S6: Episode 70: Heather Richardson
This episode features our conversation with Dr. Heather Richardson, policy lead at St Christophers Hospice in South London, UK. We talk about the current and future state of hospice care and how hospices can follow a public health approach and become connectors in the community.
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. Visit our website for retailer links and to submit your receipt to get a chapter right away! waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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S6: Episode 69:Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer & Dr. Cornelius J Woelk
This episode features our conversation with Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer and Dr. Cornelius J Woelk, all providers working with Southern Health- Sante Sud in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We chat about how they have used the seven keys in their work in the community.
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website and submit your receipt to get a chapter right away! Visit waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 -
S6: Episode 68: Dr. Leeroy Williams
This episode features our interview with Dr. Leeroy Williams, a palliative care physician practicing in Melbourne, Australia. We chat about the differences between Australia and Canada, how people are cared for in Australia and how anyone can turn a consultation into a conversation.
We have some exciting news to share! The wait is (almost) over! Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website and submit your receipt to get a chapter right away! Visit waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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S6: Episode 67: Erin Galyean & Jennifer O’Brien
This is our last double header innovation episode of the season! Our first guest is Erin Galyean, author of Badass Advocate. She's a pharmaceutical sales trainer by day and a caregiver advocate by night. She shares some amazing tips on how to be persistent and respectful. Our second guest is Jennifer O'Brien, author of The Hospice Doctors Widow. We chat about the idea of precious time, balancing hope and preparation, and some of the simple tools and tips that can help anyone facing a life-changing diagnosis.
To learn more about their books visit their websites: https://badassadvocate.com/ https://www.hospicedrswidow.com/
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Customer Reviews
Thank you
I work in the hospice community. I think it is so important what you are doing. This society is death phobic and grief illiterate. It’s so upsetting because it is costing lives and quality to end of lives. I have seen it through friends of friends and with the people I work with. I wish so much everyone could have an end of life doula. It makes me frustrated how health care treats life limiting conditions. I live in Ontario and I wish so much people were talking about home care and how it has suffered since pandemic. And how there isn’t enough healthcare providers to meet everyone’s needs. Thank you for starting the conversation that we need. Keep screaming and gathering resources, what you are doing is helping so many people have better end of life.
Amazing - compassionate and informative
I was 30 when my mother passed from cancer in hospice care - and it was the best experience for her and our family. We were learning by experience and it took years to wrap our heads’ around her passing. Beautiful interviews and such wonderful conversations!! I too have become so impassioned about sharing what death and dying are really like. Thank you for your candid and meaningful discussions Hsien and Sammy!
Excellent. Practical and useful lessons for patient and caregiver!
I binged the first season of this in a week. It was so practical and easy to listen to despite the challenging subject matter. I lost a spouse over 10 years ago to pancreatic cancer and had an amazing team to support me- so many of the helpful hints I picked up over that long journey with cancer are embedded into this podcast. Well done Hsien and Sammy!!