Bringing Life To Hospice

Hospice of Southern Illinois
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Hospice is about living. We're here to start a conversation without fear. Warming your heart, while opening your mind, we'll highlight the importance of planning for a peaceful end-of-life journey. Two Hospice of Southern Illinois' employees will co-host conversations from legacy to love to end-of-life care. With your comfort, education, and safety top of mind, Hospice of Southern Illinois is here to support you.

  1. Episode 29: Grief and Identity: Navigating the Void After Loss Feat. Chandra Eileen White

    03/06/2025

    Episode 29: Grief and Identity: Navigating the Void After Loss Feat. Chandra Eileen White

    Grief changes everything—including how we see ourselves. In this episode, we explore Grief and Identity: Navigating the Void After Loss. Join us as Chandra helps us understand the deep impact of grief on our sense of self and shares insights on adapting to life's changes while honoring those we've lost.

    21 min
  2. Episode 28: Death is Not a Dirty Word Feat. Sara Chambers

    10/02/2024

    Episode 28: Death is Not a Dirty Word Feat. Sara Chambers

    Today, we hear from Sara Chambers, Community Educator for Hospice of Northwest Ohio about breaking the societal barriers with death and dying.

    17 min
  3. Episode 27: End-of-Life Doula feat. Kim Burgess

    07/10/2024

    Episode 27: End-of-Life Doula feat. Kim Burgess

    Today, we hear from Kim Burgess, the Founder of Comforting Transitions, as well as one of our very own Hospice of Southern Illinois Volunteers. She is an experienced adult-geriatric nurse practitioner who specializes as a senior care manager and end-of-life doula. During this episode, she explains what an end-of-life doula is and some stories she has during the end-of-life journey.

    28 min
  4. Episode 26: Benefits of being a Volunteer feat. Shelly Black

    03/20/2024

    Episode 26: Benefits of being a Volunteer feat. Shelly Black

    Today, will hear from Shelly Black, Volunteer Services Manager here at Hospice of Southern Illinois about the benefits of being a volunteer. We would not be the company we are today without their generous hearts and commitment to our mission. In honor of Volunteer month in April, we wanted to celebrate early by telling you all more about becoming a volunteer.

    10 min
  5. Episode 25: Parkinson's Disease

    01/02/2024

    Episode 25: Parkinson's Disease

    Today, we hear from Amanda Landsbaum on Parkinson Disease. Amanda is currenly the program director of the American Parkinson Disease Association and is passionate about providing high quality, accessible programming for people and their families living with Parkinson's Disease. Tune in to hear from Amanda and her knowledge on Parkinson's!

    20 min
  6. Pet Loss Grief feat. Sarah Hoggan

    11/01/2023

    Pet Loss Grief feat. Sarah Hoggan

    Today, we hear from Dr. Sarah Hogann on pet loss grief.  Dr. Hoggan is the medical director of the VCA CVS Murrieta facility in California. She has been in private practice with an emphasis in emergency medicine since veterinary school graduation. She explains how griving a pet is different than a human and her experience caring for animals as a veterinarian.

    28 min
  7. Episode 23: Growing Belleville Thru Community Chats x Amy Richter

    09/05/2023

    Episode 23: Growing Belleville Thru Community Chats x Amy Richter

    Growing Belleville Thru Community Chats sat down with our President and CEO, Amy Richter, to talk leadership, community, and all things hospice.   To enjoy more episode of Growing Belleville Thru Community Chats, you can find them on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-belleville-thru-community-chats/id1579571466 Spotify: Growing Belleville thru Community Chats YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greaterbellevillechamberof4451/feature

    25 min
  8. Episode 22: One Last Dance feat. Amy Therrian

    07/02/2023

    Episode 22: One Last Dance feat. Amy Therrian

    Today, we hear from a caregiver who saw Hospice of Southern Illinois' care firsthand. Amy Therrian, Executive Director of Cedarhurst of Breese, has a unique perspective on hospice care. Amy knows hospice from all angles from seeing hospice providers through her position in long-term and nursing care, and also from being her dad's caregiver during his end-of-life journey. In this episode, she shares memories of her father that are sure to pull at your heart strings. As well as, the importance of dignity at the end of life for patients and caregivers.

    9 min
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Hospice is about living. We're here to start a conversation without fear. Warming your heart, while opening your mind, we'll highlight the importance of planning for a peaceful end-of-life journey. Two Hospice of Southern Illinois' employees will co-host conversations from legacy to love to end-of-life care. With your comfort, education, and safety top of mind, Hospice of Southern Illinois is here to support you.

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