Dying to Tell You

Jamesy Media, LLC
  • 4.8 (51)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

We are all born with an expiration date. Palliative Care Chaplain Cody Hufstedler sits down with people who are living with serious illness for intimate, one-on-one conversations that explore the challenges, insights and, yes, joys of facing mortality. Far from morbid, these episodes dealing with hospice, healthcare, end-of-life, illness, and death are deeply alive explorations of life’s greatest mysteries and windows into the wonderful, human richness of living.

  1. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    Pre-Season 4 Encore - Sue

    As we get ready to start Season 4 of Dying To Tell You (next week!), we wanted to share with you the first episode of each preceding season. Our final encore episode this week is Sue.  In this first episode from Season 3, Sue shares her beautiful story with us all the way from Melbourne, Australia. She found us through the podcast Chris produces for Sounds True, "Insights At The Edge." (Thank you again, Tami Simon!) Sue experienced an Out of Body Experience (OBE) when she received her cancer diagnosis, and her story is so full of life, love, and an entire reframing of our human experience. We'll be following up with Sue very soon to see how she's doing. You'll be able to hear that callback episode when it's ready, as well as other bonus materials as we have them, on our Patreon. It's free to join! Give Sue your time and attention today, and we'll see you next week for Season 4!

    1h 28m
  2. Pre-Season Four Encore - Aimee

    Jun 4 ·  Bonus

    Pre-Season Four Encore - Aimee

    As we get ready to start Season 4 of Dying To Tell You (can you believe it?), we wanted to share with you the first episode of each preceding season. This week is Aimee, who kicked off Season 2.  Aimee is the daughter of Linda, who was a guest of the show in Season 1. As Linda approached the end of her life, she chose M.A.I.D. (Medial Aid In Dying), which is legal in Colorado. With the approval of her healthcare team, Linda decided on the time and place of her death and prepared for it with her family. Aimee welcomed Linda into her home and was in the room as Linda took her MAID "cocktail" and laid down for her final moments. The story leading up to and throughout this experience is both more down-to-earth and hilarious than you might expect, as well as being truly touching and beautiful.  Aimee and her family helped Linda through her final days, and sitting down at her kitchen table to hear about it all was truly a blessing for us. Much thanks and gratitude to Aimee and her family for being so welcoming and open.

    1h 12m

  3. May 28 ·  Bonus

    Pre-Season Four Encore - Aaron

    As we get ready to start Season 4 of Dying To Tell You (can you believe it?), we wanted to share with you the first episode of each preceding season, starting with the man who started it all—Aaron.  If you're not familiar with Aaron's story, we were connected with him before the pandemic as a possible first guest for this show. And of course, we had to put everything on hold while the planet shut down. But then we reconnected with Aaron, invited him over to Chris's house and, balancing microphones on tables on tubs, we recorded this interview.  We are eternally grateful for the gift Aaron gave us that day, which was himself.

    55 min

  4. Season 4 Trailer

    Dying To Tell You Trailer

    Dying To Tell You is a weekly podcast about death, dying, and life. Palliative Care Chaplain Cody Hufstedler sits down with people living with terminal illness for intimate conversations exploring how facing our finish line brings clarity, wisdom, even joy. Join these people who are facing everything from cancer and ALS to Alzheimer’s and rare diseases to hear wonderfully insightful explorations of life, no matter what stage you’re in.

    3 min
  5. Fluent: A Reflection on Living Open to Life's Unexpected Turns

    Feb 19 ·  Bonus

    Fluent: A Reflection on Living Open to Life's Unexpected Turns

    In our last reflection of the season, Cody looks back on his conversation with Clara as well as the entire congregation of guests we were honored to talk with over the past year. Clara's statement that cancer takes and takes and takes but it also gives inspired this meditation on flexibility, multiple truths, and staying open to whatever comes our way.  Thank you for listening to the stories of our guests this season. We are moved by this privilege to share these inspiring voices and we can't wait to share more next season. Until then, do what needs to be done, say what needs to be said, and live your life with intention and purpose.  This is Dying to Tell You.

    6 min
  6. Cancer Takes and Takes, But It Also Gives: Clara's Story

    Feb 12

    Cancer Takes and Takes, But It Also Gives: Clara's Story

    At age 31, Clara sits down with Cody to discuss a year that changed everything. What started as hip pain from running turned into a devastating diagnosis: Stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with metastases to her bones, liver, brain, and pelvis. Clara shares her journey through aggressive chemotherapy that nearly killed her, the difficult decision to stop treatment, and facing the loss of her ability to have biological children. She talks honestly about moving from independence to needing help, learning to voice her needs, and the challenge of setting boundaries when you're sick. Far from giving up, Clara has found new purpose in advocacy work and is looking forward to skydiving, traveling, and being there for the people she loves.

    56 min
  7. When the Scan Changes Everything: Amanda's Second Craniotomy [Callback Episode]

    Feb 5 ·  Bonus

    When the Scan Changes Everything: Amanda's Second Craniotomy [Callback Episode]

    Amanda returns to the podcast with a callback update after her 20-month scan revealed a tiny recurrence. Her second craniotomy was scheduled for 2/3/2026...yesterday. Cody and Amanda discuss her declining a pre-surgery clinical trial, weighing expensive treatment options abroad, and the emotional and financial challenges of deciding next steps, while leaning on the Glioblastoma (GBM) community for support.

    33 min
  8. Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty After Cancer

    Jan 29 ·  Bonus

    Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty After Cancer

    This week's reflection from Cody explores Emily Pearl Kingsley’s parable “Welcome to Holland” alongside Rachel’s real-life story: a young woman whose plans for a big-city life and long career are interrupted by cancer. It traces her grief, adjustment, and the ways she reframes her life. Through Rachel’s experience, this week's episode reflects on choosing how to live when plans change—acknowledging loss, discovering unexpected joys, and finding meaning in a life that turned out different than you might have imagined.

    4 min
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We are all born with an expiration date. Palliative Care Chaplain Cody Hufstedler sits down with people who are living with serious illness for intimate, one-on-one conversations that explore the challenges, insights and, yes, joys of facing mortality. Far from morbid, these episodes dealing with hospice, healthcare, end-of-life, illness, and death are deeply alive explorations of life’s greatest mysteries and windows into the wonderful, human richness of living.

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  • Creator
    Jamesy Media, LLC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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