Life's Too Short

Partners In Care
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Life's Too Short

How could working at a hospice in Bend, Oregon shape the way you live your life? Join Lisa Hurley and Jason Medina on Life's Too Short as they discuss death, dying and the pursuit of a life well lived - mixed with a generous dose of coffee and levity.

  1. 01/05/2023

    What in the World is Palliative Care?

    Lisa and Jason enjoy a cup of coffee from Strictly Organic while interviewing Dr. Jenny Blechman, Palliative Care Physician for Partners In Care. Jenny discusses acclimating to the West Coast, the emergence of Palliative Care, her role in the Central Oregon healthcare community, and why Palliative Care can ultimately be a cost-savings for healthcare.

    37min

  2. 30/04/2023

    Death Doulas

    Erin Collins, Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse and End of Life Doula, joins Lisa and Jason over Zoom to discuss the emerging role of Death Doulas in end of life care. Erin is the founder of The Peaceful Presence Project, a Central Oregon non-profit organization whose mission is to help communities reimagine the way we talk about, plan for and experience the last stage of life.

    30min

  3. 29/04/2023

    Being an Oncologist.

    Dr. Stephen Kornfield has served as a Central Oregon Oncologist for over 30 years. Lisa and Jason sit down with him over Zoom to discuss how he ended up in Oncology, having tough conversations with patients and families, what hope can look like, and how bird watching all over the globe balances out his work. Lisa also enjoys her coffee from Looney Bean during this episode. Jason is just boring.

    35min

  4. 01/04/2023

    Veterans and Soul Injury

    Lisa and Jason have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Deborah Grassman, author of Peace At Last and founder of Opus Peace. Deborah talks about her work with Veterans, how they became her teachers, Soul Injury, and how we can be present to others who have a Soul Injury.Click here to view Deborah Grassman's Ted Talk.Our local featured coffee house - Kennedy's Coffee House

    42min

  5. 18/08/2021

    Conversations with a Funeral Home Director

    Brett Edgerly, President and Owner of Prineville Funeral Home, joins Lisa and Jason to discuss the ins and outs of operating a funeral home in Central Oregon. Brett discusses the changes he has witnessed in the funeral industry over the years, the wisdom of pre-planning, and the joy he has serving the Central Oregon community. Lisa enjoyed a wonderful beverage from Thump Coffee during this episode.

    31min

  6. 21/07/2021

    Transitions

    Most people know Partners In Care for their Hospice or Home Health services, but most are unfamiliar with the Transitions program.Lisa and Jason are joined by Laurie Slye and Bethany Benefield, two of the five Partners In Care Transitions Coordinators, to discuss the Transitions program, how the program benefits many in our community, and the amazing people they get to serve.

    36min

  7. 07/07/2021

    Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's

    Lisa and Jason are joined by Kendall Brownrigg for an honest conversation about taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Kendall's father, Richard Brownrigg, moved to Central Oregon in the mid-1960s and owned Cascade Disposal for four decades. After selling the business, he began displaying signs of memory loss, including going missing for a couple of days. Kendall shares her honest and painful story of caring for her dad and having him admitted to hospice...

    34min

  8. 17/06/2021

    Opening to Grief

    Claire B. Willis, co-author of the book Opening to Grief, joins Lisa and Jason to discuss grief, our evolving cultural acknowledgement of grief, being mindful of our grief, being present for others in their grief, and how the pandemic has shaped our grief. Claire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Buddhist Chaplain, having spent twenty years serving people in oncology and hospice. She is the author of two books: Lasting Words: A Guide to Finding Meaning Toward the Close of L...

    32min
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How could working at a hospice in Bend, Oregon shape the way you live your life? Join Lisa Hurley and Jason Medina on Life's Too Short as they discuss death, dying and the pursuit of a life well lived - mixed with a generous dose of coffee and levity.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Partners In Care
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2023
  • Episódios
    15
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Life's Too Short
  • Site do podcast
    Life's Too Short

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