Quality of Life Hospice & Palliative Care Podcast

Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair

Join us for conversations about Hospice and Palliative Care and how this care can enhance quality of life for those living with serious illness. Find out more about these services, topics that concern those with a serious illness, and innovations in this care. 

  1. Nancy's Story: How Hospice Care Prioritized What Mattered Most

    MAR 3

    Nancy's Story: How Hospice Care Prioritized What Mattered Most

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with Nancy Bouvet, Four Seasons Volunteer and former Board Member, whose husband, Pierre, served in Four Seasons palliative and hospice care. Nancy describes what it meant to have support for her as the caregiver, her family, and for Pierre himself at the end of his life, and how Four Seasons honored their healthcare goals at each step of the way.  If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    16 min
  2. What to Expect from Each Level of Hospice Care

    FEB 3

    What to Expect from Each Level of Hospice Care

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with Rikki Hooper, Four Seasons' Chief Clinical Operations Officer, and Jenelle McCallum, Teleios Collaborative Network's Chief Clinical Operations Officer & Organizational Coach, to discuss what you can expect from each level of hospice care.  If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    25 min
  3. Volunteers Make a Difference

    JAN 6

    Volunteers Make a Difference

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with Sheri Merrill- Director of Employee and Volunteer Solutions- and Kelly Malenchak- Volunteer Coordinator- to discuss the importance of volunteers, volunteering opportunities, and more at Four Seasons.  If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    22 min
  4. How Donors Make a Difference at Four Seasons

    12/02/2025

    How Donors Make a Difference at Four Seasons

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with Stephanie Wilson, Director of Development, and Palma Cohen, Annual Giving Coordinator, to discuss the impact donors make on individuals receiving care at Four Seasons. If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    25 min
  5. Caring for Veterans in Hospice

    11/04/2025

    Caring for Veterans in Hospice

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with Four Seasons Spiritual Care Team Leader and Navy Veteran, Chaplain Michael Wermuth, and retired Navy Captain, John Knapp, to discuss the needs of veterans in hospice care and how Four Seasons meets those needs.  If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    24 min
  6. The Importance of Creating the Perfect Hospice Experience

    10/07/2025

    The Importance of Creating the Perfect Hospice Experience

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with Multiview Incorporated (MVI) President & CEO, Andrew Reed, to talk about the importance of creating the perfect hospice experience and how MVI helps hospice organizations orchestrate the best quality care possible. If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    42 min
  7. How Music Therapy Helps Hospice Patients and Families Along the Journey

    09/02/2025

    How Music Therapy Helps Hospice Patients and Families Along the Journey

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with Taylor Gass, MS, NMT, MT‑BC, Four Seasons Music Therapy Clinical Specialist to talk about how music therapy benefits patients, families, and caregivers. Taylor also shares a beautiful song, "Seasons," that she wrote to share on the podcast - you don't want to miss it. If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    29 min
  8. John's Story: From Palliative Care to Hospice Care, Grief Services to Volunteering

    08/06/2025

    John's Story: From Palliative Care to Hospice Care, Grief Services to Volunteering

    Our host, Dr. Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, sits down with John Roberts, whose wife, Wendy, was under Four Seasons Palliative Care, and then Hospice at our Elizabeth House. John talks about their experiences and how Palliative and Hospice Care were not only helpful for Wendy, but also to him. In addition, he speaks about Four Seasons Grief Services and how he found the path to healing. His experiences also led him to volunteer with Four Seasons. We are so grateful to John for sharing this important story. If you live in Western North Carolina and are in need of Hospice or Palliative Care, please call Four Seasons, The Care You Trust toll free at 866.466.9734 or visit us online at FourSeasonsCare.org. Thank you for listening!

    31 min
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Join us for conversations about Hospice and Palliative Care and how this care can enhance quality of life for those living with serious illness. Find out more about these services, topics that concern those with a serious illness, and innovations in this care. 

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