The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN
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The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

  1. How to Find Joy in the Caregiving Experience

    2D AGO

    How to Find Joy in the Caregiving Experience

    During her caregiving experience, author Alexandra Grabbe came to know her mom on a deeper level and found joy in their last days together.   Alexandra juggled caregiving responsibilities and managing her business, trying to give her best to both jobs.  Her mom Beatrice was a fierce career woman who knew her mind.  Alexandra experienced all the challenges that come with solo caregiving - overwhelm, fatigue - and yet was able to find the beauty as well.  Beatrice talked with people that her daughter couldn’t see, a phenomenon known as deathbed visioning.  Daughter and mother got comfortable with the visions as Beatrice declined toward death.  Alexandra describes the joy she found in caring for her mom in her memoir Seeing Joy: A Story of Life, Death, and What Comes Next. Connect with author Alexandra Grabbe:  Website: AlexandraGrabbe.com Facebook: /alexandra.grabbe Purchase your copy of Seeing Joy: A Story of Life, Death, and What Comes Next. from Koehler Books and online bookshops Connect with HaloCare: Website: halocaregroup.com HaloCare services for healthcare professionals: halocaregroup.com/healthcare-professionals Get more info about HaloCare for yourself or a loved one here Socials:  Facebook Instagram Twitter   LinkedIn Connect with HaloCare by phone at (888) 247-7102  Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website:  theheartofhospice.com Social media:  Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   YouTube Email:  helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

    46 min
  2. Listen to the Heart of a Pediatric Death Doula

    MAY 1

    Listen to the Heart of a Pediatric Death Doula

    Today’s guest Alexandra Dionisio offers an honest look at the work of a pediatric death doula, describing how she has learned to sit with hard truths and face them with an open heart.  As the host of the Learning To Say Goodbye podcast, Alexandra is exploring death, grief, and spirituality.  After losing four people she loved in quick succession - none of whom she got to say goodbye to - Alexandra transformed her grief into a mission.  Her work now focuses on helping families say the goodbyes she never could and honoring endings.  Alexandra acknowledges the challenges of working with a family with a dying child, including the emotional toll it takes to support parents experiencing anticipatory grief.  Her memoir Learning to Say Goodbye: A Memoir of Grief and Trust offers an honest look at grief without toxic positivity.   Connect with Pediatric Death Doula and Reiki Master Alexandra Dionisio: Website: learningtosaygoodbye.com Purchase your copy of Learning to Say Goodbye: A Memoir of Grief and Trust on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Strand Books.  Listen to the Learning to Say Goodbye podcast here. Connect with HaloCare: Website: halocaregroup.com HaloCare services for healthcare professionals: halocaregroup.com/healthcare-professionals Get more info about HaloCare for yourself or a loved one here Socials:  Facebook Instagram Twitter   LinkedIn Connect with HaloCare by phone at (888) 247-7102  Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.   Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website:  theheartofhospice.com Social media:  Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   YouTube Email:  helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

    43 min
  3. Discover How Grief Care is Being Transformed by Technology

    APR 24

    Discover How Grief Care is Being Transformed by Technology

    Grief expert Melissa Lunardini is featured in this conversation about the potential and pitfalls of AI use in grief care. Being able to leverage technology for grief support can be a huge help, but as with any tech use, that support needs to be safe and appropriate.   Here are some highlights from this episode: Melissa believes it’s very important to recognize that while AI is technology, not all technology is AI.Text-based support (texting) is NOT AI; it’s simply SMS messaging that comes to a smart phone.  For many people who need support, receiving a text is the best way to access grief care.  Not every form of grief support works for every person - grief support groups or individual therapy might not be accessible or affordable. Some forms of AI can offer a risk to mental and emotional health, but the science around this topic is still developing. More research is needed. Connect with Melissa Lunardini, PhD, MA, MBA, FT, Chief Clinical Officer of Help Texts: Website: https://helptexts.com/leadership-team/melissa-lunardini/ Help Texts website: helptexts.com Social media for Melissa Lunardini and/or Help Texts: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok Connect with HaloCare: Website: halocaregroup.com HaloCare services for healthcare professionals: halocaregroup.com/healthcare-professionals Get more info about HaloCare for yourself or a loved one here Socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter  LinkedIn Connect with HaloCare by phone at (888) 247-7102  Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care. A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.   Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

    52 min
  4. What You Need to Know About VSED

    APR 17

    What You Need to Know About VSED

    When Kate Christie’s mom chose to utilize VSED at the end of her life, Kate became a caregiver and advocate, never losing sight of role as a daughter. Kate’s mom faced a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and made the choice to use VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking). Kate stayed by her mom’s side through the dying process and death, experiencing all the facets of being a VSED caregiver. Now Kate’s sharing her story and advocating for caregivers and anyone with a serious illness who chooses VSED. Her book The VSED Handbook is a guide and resource for anyone needing information about Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking. VSED is an end-of-life option specifically for terminally and seriously ill people that is legal in every state in the U.S. You can learn more at vsedresources.com Connect with author and VSED advocate Kate Christie: Website: katejchristie.com Goodreads: goodreads.com Barnes and Noble: barnesandnoble.com VSED Resources NW: vsedresources.org Connect with HaloCare: Website: halocaregroup.com HaloCare services for healthcare professionals: halocaregroup.com/healthcare-professionals Get more info about HaloCare for yourself or a loved one here Socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter  LinkedIn Connect with HaloCare by phone at (888) 247-7102  Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care. A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

    50 min
  5. Alua Arthur on Honoring the Full Humanity of the Dying

    APR 10

    Alua Arthur on Honoring the Full Humanity of the Dying

    Death Doula Alua Arthur brings fresh air, compassion, and humor to her work with the dying.  After ten years working as an attorney, Alua found herself burned out, depressed, and looking for deeper meaning.  She found her purpose and passion in end of life work.  As a Death Doula and founder of Going with Grace, Alua educates clients and future death doulas about working with those experiencing serious illness.  She brings an open mind to advance care planning conversations, allowing clients to bring all of their humanity to what they want for their death.  Alua believes discussions about end of life need balance, including all the messiness of being human - humor, grief, sadness, joy, and beauty.  Going with Grace works to improve and redefine the end of life experience for people rooted in every community.   Connect with Alua Arthur, Death Doula and founder of Going with Grace: Website:  goingwithgrace.com Going with Grace Death Doula training End of Life Education and Planning Social media for Alua Arthur: Instagram Facebook  YouTube Connect with HaloCare: Website: halocaregroup.com HaloCare services for healthcare professionals: halocaregroup.com/healthcare-professionals Get more info about HaloCare for yourself or a loved one here Socials:  Facebook Instagram Twitter   LinkedIn Connect with HaloCare by phone at (888) 247-7102  Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website:  theheartofhospice.com Social media:  Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   YouTube Email:  helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

    41 min
  6. Learn About the Sacred Mission of The INN Between

    APR 3

    Learn About the Sacred Mission of The INN Between

    By providing end of life care for the homeless population, The INN Between fills a special need in the Salt Lake City community.  Executive Director Jillian Olmsted’s journey with The INN Between is both personal and purposeful. Jillian’s connection to the mission was shaped by her own family’s experiences with cancer—within a single year, her mother, father, and stepfather each faced the disease. Two parents required hospice care before their deaths, and Jillian personally cared for her father as he underwent treatment while uninsured, unable to work, and potentially facing homelessness. These experiences gave her a profound appreciation for the dignity and comfort that hospice and respite care provide.  Listen to this episode to hear about the work being done at The INN Between.   Connect with The INN Between: Website: tibhospice.org Socials:  Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Read more about Ernie’s wedding story here Donate here to support the work of The INN Between Connect with HaloCare: Website: halocaregroup.com HaloCare services for healthcare professionals: halocaregroup.com/healthcare-professionals Get more info about HaloCare for yourself or a loved one here Socials:  Facebook Instagram Twitter   LinkedIn Connect with HaloCare by phone at (888) 247-7102  Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website:  theheartofhospice.com Social media:  Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   YouTube Email:  helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

    50 min
  7. How to Manage Death Anxiety With Social Worker Rosie Gaston

    MAR 27

    How to Manage Death Anxiety With Social Worker Rosie Gaston

    Most of us carry some fear of death, even if we rarely say it out loud. In this episode, we talk honestly with hospice Social Worker Rosie Gaston about death anxiety—what it feels like, where it comes from, and how to have conversations that reduce it. Death is a universal human experience that carries mystery, fear, and a lot of anxiety. In western culture, conversations about death don’t happen as early and often as they should to really be beneficial.   End of life and hospice workers deal with death and dying every day; it’s normal daily activity. Emotional boundaries help workers to sustain the work long term. For others, fear of death is common. It takes so many forms - fear of losing a loved one to death, anxiety over finances or legacy, fear of dying too early. Death anxiety takes many forms. Rosie describes the questions that she asks to start discussions that can reduce that fear. Great guidance from an experienced hospice social worker!  Connect with Hospice Social Worker Rosie Gaston:  Website https://www.abetterending.org/ Find resources for end of life care from Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care at mnhpc.com Connect with Lasting Remembrance to purchase a memorial blanket at lastingremembrance.com. A personalized blanket is a great way to ease grief, bringing warmth, peace and connection after a loss. Using the code heartofhospice gives you a 10% discount on your blanket purchase.  Connect with Barbara Karnes’ products and resources at bkbooks.com. Read Barbara’s blog at bkbooks.com. Socials for Barbara Karnes: Facebook IG LinkedIn Twitter (X)  YouTube Find all of Barbara Karnes’ products and resources at bkbooks.com. Read Barbara’s blog at bkbooks.com. Socials for Barbara Karnes: Facebook IG LinkedIn Twitter (X)  YouTube Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care. A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

    57 min
  8. Back to Basics: What You Need to Know About a Death Event at Home

    MAR 20

    Back to Basics: What You Need to Know About a Death Event at Home

    This week’s episode features hospice nurse Shelley Henry in an in-depth discussion about what should happen when a death occurs at home.  Many hospice patients chose to die at home, in familiar surroundings with their family members.  It’s important that patients, caregivers, and end of life workers understand the things that happen at the time of a death. Here are some highlights to know: • A hospice team member might not be there when your Person dies.  • Hospice agencies don’t provide ongoing bedside services when a person is dying unless there are symptoms that need to be managed. • The hospice team supports the family when there’s a death, notifying authorities as required, and providing grief support for those at the bedside. • If the death occurs inside a facility like an assisted living facility or a nursing home, the hospice team will coordinate with the facility staff.  • Post-mortem care (respectful, gentle cleaning of a body after death) is often provided. • Narcotics should be destroyed in the home by the hospice nurse according to federal law. • Care at the time of death should never be hurried.  Family members and caregivers should feel supported and never rushed.  Get more information about hospice and connect with hospice nurse Shelley Henry at The Amity Group. Website: www.amitystaffing.com Watch Shelley’s Tips for Hospice Nurses videos here or on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok. Connect with Lasting Remembrance to purchase a memorial blanket at lastingremembrance.com. A personalized blanket is a great way to ease grief, bringing warmth, peace and connection after a loss. Using the code heartofhospice gives you a 10% discount on your blanket purchase.  Find all of Barbara Karnes’ products and resources at bkbooks.com. Read Barbara’s blog at bkbooks.com. Socials for Barbara Karnes: Facebook   IG   LinkedIn   Twitter (X)    YouTube Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website:  theheartofhospice.com Social media:  Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   YouTube Email:  helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

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The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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  • Creator
    Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    621
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