Mortal Support

Blaze

Caregiving. Aging. Death. The topics most of us avoid until we can’t. Mortal Support: Humanizing Caregiving and Death is a podcast for current and future caregivers. Each episode offers honest conversations, expert insight, and practical help for supporting the people you love and yourself. Hosts Donny Flynn and Noelle Kimble McEntee are building Blaze, a tool that helps families navigate caregiving. This podcast is part of that work, making support available to more people while they learn alongside you. Because sooner or later, we all need some mortal support.

Episodes

  1. Oct 21

    Becoming My Father’s Caregiver

    Becoming My Father’s Caregiver: A Hospice Nurse and Death Doula Shares Her Story When Nicole Heidbreder’s father was diagnosed with metastatic cancer, she found herself navigating cancer treatment, Medicare, Veterans Affairs benefits, hospice care, work obligations, and complicated family dynamics. Even with her professional experience within end-of-life care, becoming her father’s caregiver transformed her life from multi-dimensional to very narrow.  In this conversation with Donny and Noelle, Nicole explores a central truth: caregiving and healthcare navigation are two separate jobs, yet families are expected to do both without training or support. They discuss sibling conflict, advocating within the healthcare system, disagreements over treatment versus hospice, and the “Daughter Tax,” the emotional, logistical, and financial labor that falls disproportionately on women. Nicole's practical advice on stepping into an adult caregiving role is: 1. Assess your own capacity before taking on everyone else’s needs 2. Bring in help early and make it part of the care plan 3. Connect with caregivers who understand what you’re going through. Nicole Heidbreder is a hospice nurse and INELDA end-of-life doula trainer. Her six-week live course, Navigating Family Dynamics at the End of Life, starts November 5, 2026. Learn more at gracefulfusion.com. Subscribe to receive updates about Mortal Support here. Learn more about Blaze or connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn. Hosted by Donny Flynn and Noelle Kimble McEntee Produced by Odelia Rubin Original Score by Bess Rogers Strategic Support by Allie Beazell Design by Matt Yow

    Becoming My Father’s Caregiver
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Caregiving. Aging. Death. The topics most of us avoid until we can’t. Mortal Support: Humanizing Caregiving and Death is a podcast for current and future caregivers. Each episode offers honest conversations, expert insight, and practical help for supporting the people you love and yourself. Hosts Donny Flynn and Noelle Kimble McEntee are building Blaze, a tool that helps families navigate caregiving. This podcast is part of that work, making support available to more people while they learn alongside you. Because sooner or later, we all need some mortal support.

Information

  • Creator
    Blaze
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Blaze
  • Show Website
    Mortal Support

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