Live Well. Leave Well. Podcast

Singapore Hospice Council
Live Well. Leave Well. Podcast

People live, people love, and people die. We all look for how we can best experience these phases of life. We love to celebrate life’s high points together but when it comes to sickness and grief, even a simple conversation isn’t so easy. The Singapore Hospice Council wants to encourage open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey. In each episode, you’ll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more. Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit https://singaporehospice.org.sg/ for more information. Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

  1. Ep12 - Community

    08/08/2024

    Ep12 - Community

    It’s been said that “It takes a village to raise a child”, which emphasises the communal effort required for the upbringing of a child. The same could be said of the all-in efforts and all-round resources required to take care of a person with terminal illness at the end of life.  In this episode, we discuss community and its importance in palliative care. Palliative care is not the sole province of multidisciplinary care teams; the field has widened to include grassroots organisations, social service agencies, ethnic and religious groups, workplaces, neighbours, extended family members, friends, and the community at large, all of whom play important roles across different settings. They support those at end-of-life and their families through the progression of illness, death and bereavement. This is an aspirational vision of what a compassionate community in action would look like. Compassionate communities are part of a broader public health approach to palliative care and serve to improve access to services, increase the capacity of caregiving, raise death literacy, and boost social, emotional and spiritual support so as to enable as many people at their end-of-life the comfort and ease of dying at home surrounded by their nearest and dearest family and friends. Interviews:Arathi, Breast Cancer Patient at Age 31, and Husband PranavTea Han Guat, VolunteerDr Joanna Lau, Resident Physician, Palliative Care Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  2. Ep11 - Patience

    07/11/2024

    Ep11 - Patience

    In caregiving at the end of life, patience is a crucial quality that involves the ability to remain calm, understanding, and supportive while providing care to individuals who are approaching the end of their lives. This episode, we explore how caregiving at the end of life is about being present, compassionate, and understanding. It involves a commitment to providing comfort and support, acknowledging the unique needs of the individual, and maintaining a caring and respectful approach throughout the end-of-life journey. Interviews:Lynn, Caregiver to her Grandmother Sylvia Lee, Palliative Advanced Practice Nurse, Dover Park HospiceSteven Kuah, Social Worker, Metta Medical Care Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  3. Ep10 - Forgiveness

    06/13/2024

    Ep10 - Forgiveness

    Reconciliation plays an important role in the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of palliative care, especially when addressing the profound impact of anger and regret. The act of forgiveness becomes significant towards the end of life as it holds the power to bring healing to both the forgiver and the forgiven. Expressing sentiments like "I am sorry" and "I forgive you" becomes particularly meaningful in this context. Forgiveness is not only a gift bestowed upon others but also a profound act of self-compassion. The ability to let go of the past facilitates inner peace and serves as a powerful relief from the burden of resentment or grievances, thereby contributing to the reduction of psychological and spiritual pain. This episode’s theme is forgiveness and we explore how uttering the words "I forgive you" opens pathways for deeper emotional connection and sharing during the remaining time, fostering a sense of closure and understanding. In the realm of end-of-life care, embracing forgiveness emerges as a transformative and therapeutic practice that brings solace to those involved. Today, we hear from 3 guests who've experienced forgiveness & reconciliation Interviews:Lim Yu Beng, Actor, Writer, Director & MusicianJoyce Cheah, Manager, Clinical Pastoral Care, Assisi HospiceAmy Toh, Art Therapist, Dover Park Hospice Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  4. Ep9 - Resilience

    05/09/2024

    Ep9 - Resilience

    Resilience can be defined as the remarkable capacity to endure, withstand, and recover from adversity—a testament to one's toughness in the face of challenges. Patients facing life-limiting illness demonstrate resilience in how they navigate the emotional and existential challenges, adapt to their changing circumstances and find strength during adversity. This episode also explores the realm of caregiving and how caregivers summon the determination to face each day and provide unwavering support to their ailing loved ones. While facing the prospect of losing their loved one, how do they navigate and cope with moments of profound difficulty? Palliative care teams emerge as crucial pillars of support in this time. How do healthcare professionals play a role in supporting patients and their caregivers? How do they lend their strength to families who have lost their loved one? This episode seeks to highlight their indispensable role in offering guidance, solace, and a collaborative approach to end-of-life care. Interviews:James & Jana Wong, 10-times SEA Gold Medalist, Bile Cancer Patient and CaregiverMdm Alice, Caregiver and wife of cancer patientMr Soh Bian Sing, Marathoner, Caregiver and brother of cancer patientDr Neoh Sue Wern, Consultant, Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital James Wong's Book Special thanks to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  5. Ep8 - Courage

    04/11/2024

    Ep8 - Courage

    Courage can be defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables individuals to face difficulty, danger or pain without succumbing to fear. For patients, facing death and the process of dying can be profoundly daunting. For caregivers, it can be overwhelming to face the prospect of losing their loved one and manage the demands of both daily life and their caregiving duties. Today, we hear from 3 guests who've experienced courage as patients and as caregivers. Interviews:Mdm Shirley Ma, Palliative Care Patient (starts 1m41s)Petrina Kow, Vocal Coach (starts 7m21s) Dr Lim Lee Yen, Consultant, Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (starts 18m04s) Special thanks to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong, Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  6. Ep7 - Authenticity

    03/07/2024

    Ep7 - Authenticity

    In our 7th episode, we explore "Authenticity", which entails being genuine, aligning actions with inner truth, and expressing one’s unique identity.  For patients with a life-limiting illness, embodying 'Living Before Leaving' means aligning decisions with personal values, prioritising meaningful experiences, and tailoring care to individual needs and wishes in palliative settings. Today, we hear from 3 guests, who share their experience in being authentic in their journey as patients and as a healthcare professional. Interviews:Desmond Tan - Commercial Films Director, Atypical Films (starts 1m24s)Yeo Whee Jim - Founder, Light My Path Consulting (starts 17m30s)Dr Joanna Lau Ley Cheng - Resident Physician, Palliative Care Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (starts 30m21s) Special thanks to Tan Tock Seng Hospital Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  7. Ep6 - Compassion

    02/08/2024

    Ep6 - Compassion

    In our 6th episode, we focus on "Compassion". In essence, palliative care is compassionate, as its main goal is to bring comfort and relieve pain and suffering at the end of life. Showing kindness to yourself and others during difficult or vulnerable moments can help to relieve mental and emotional suffering as well. We hear from 4 guests - 2 patients, 2 caregivers - on the importance of compassion on both sides.  Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Interviews:Petrina Kow - Voice Accents and Presentation Coach & former Morning Show Radio DJ (stars 1m39s)Mr Muhammad Adri - Senior Staff Nurse, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (starys 9m16s)Ms Grace Sim - Occupational Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (starys 18m13s)Ms Lee Wai Leng - Translation Company Founder, 3 Occurrences of Cancer (starts 20m32s) Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice , Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Singapore Cancer Society.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  8. Ep5 - Gratitude

    01/11/2024

    Ep5 - Gratitude

    Our 5th episode is on Gratitude. Being grateful for what one has contributes to feelings of satisfaction in life, to cherish big things and appreciate the little things. Being in the moment and living life to the best of your ability can make a huge difference. At the end of life, expressing gratitude can deepen interpersonal relationships. And in palliative care, we try to create the space needed to give patients and their loved ones the precious opportunity to reflect on and convey their gratitude.  Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Interviews:Phillip Lim - Film & TV Director, Startup CEO (starts at 01m30s)Lionel Cheong - Music Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (starts at 10m42s)Lim Yu Beng - Actor, Writer, Producer (starts at 20m23s) Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice. Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
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People live, people love, and people die. We all look for how we can best experience these phases of life. We love to celebrate life’s high points together but when it comes to sickness and grief, even a simple conversation isn’t so easy. The Singapore Hospice Council wants to encourage open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey. In each episode, you’ll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more. Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit https://singaporehospice.org.sg/ for more information. Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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  • Creator
    Singapore Hospice Council
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 2023 Singapore Hospice Council
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    Live Well. Leave Well. Podcast

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