While We're Still Here
by Kathy
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Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust - Meet Jon Ray!
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust - Meet Jon Ray!
About this podcast
My parents died within five months of each other. It was a blur. Several years later, to help a friend discuss her end of life, I went to a Death Cafe. That was it. No going back. Now the subject of dying and death is a topic of daily conversation. Once we acknowledge that 100% of us will die, we can begin to understand the importance of sharing our final wishes and we can work at leaving nothing unsaid to our people. We can empower others to do the same. Let's discuss how to live for today knowing that we all will die.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 136 episodes
- Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust - Meet Jon Ray! · 55 min · Season 5You are in for such a treat! Grab your cuppa and get ready for Jon Ray, a former Marine pilot who found a unique way to do what he loves: flying and serving. I almost don't want…
- You've Decided You Want the Help of a Doula - Now What? · 25 min · Season 5How do you choose the doula that's best for your person? You find some doulas in your area, make the connection, and begin to discover which one will fit your needs. I'll go…
- Laughter Yoga Now as an Exercise Option! · 7 minCreated in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria, Laughter Yoga uses intentional laughter and yogic breathing as an 'uplifting and powerful wellness practice". Dr. Kataria notes that aside…
- Leaving a Legacy is So Much More Than Money · 28 min · Season 5How do you wish to be remembered? You don't have to wait until you're dead before the important people in your life hear your thoughts. I shared some of mine in this episode and…
- Can Funky Shoes Change Your Mood? · 11 minA new friend named Anneliese says "Yes!". Have questions? Send me a message! Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com Reach me at…
- I Went to a Funeral Today · 15 min · Season 5My Scottish heritage was in full display at this funeral, complete with bagpipes and kilts. The folks I had wanted to see were there, save a couple, and the conversations were…
- What is Palliative Care? Meet George Taylor, M.D.! · 1 h 11 minDr. George J. Taylor is an expert in palliative care medicine. He has written many texts. Our discussion relates to his most recent publication, A Caregiver’s Guide to Palliative…
- I'm Back: Again · 4 min · Season 5 Episode 1A brief update. I didn't want to start publishing episodes with no warning. I have a terrific interview to share with you coming up very soon. Have questions? Send me a message!…
- Is This Life Support? You Decide · 9 minArtificial External Life Support is a combination of medical interventions implemented when a person is unable to breathe on their own or when the heart cannot pump blood on its…
- Pain or Anxiety Reduction Using Non-Medicinal Methods · 26 minAt the end of life, morphine becomes an important method for pain control. As a death doula, a non-medical practitioner, my training included alternative methods for pain control…
- Crash Into Hospice or Choose Differently? · 37 min · Season 4I'm sharing more about doula care and how it fits in with Hospice care. I also talk about how we can avoid 'crashing into Hospice" by first acknowledging our mortality and then…
- How About a Little Fun? · 7 min · Season 4I enjoy learning about word origins and phrases. Listen in and learn about some yourself today. You already know the theme.... Have questions? Send me a message! Listen and learn…
- Dying My Way · 16 min · Season 4Once you acknowledge you will die someday, it can impact your daily life. Choices you make may be different in light of accepting that your life will end. Consider preparing for…
- Meet John Wenderlein! Pastor, Author, and Hospice Chaplain · 1 h 46 min · Season 4I am happy to introduce you to John. His experiences with those at the end of life as well as families and staff who support them are inspiring. His immense compassion and wisdom…
- Remember Ken? We Continue our Thought-Provoking Conversation · 29 min · Season 4I have received fabulous feedback about Ken. I am so glad we were able to talk as much as we did so that you can hear more of his thoughts on dying and death. 11:00 "I'm gonna…
- Who is Your Village? · 15 min · Season 4A care home employee mentioned to me that she asks new clients "Who is Your Village?" Wow, what an eye opener for me! I have family, friends, coworkers, etc. When it comes to my…
- How Would You Live Like You're Dying? Meet Ken and Learn How He Does It! · 1 h 14 min · Season 3Caution: Suicide and alcoholism/addiction are mentioned in this episode. Ken is a man who gripped me right away. His energy and thought processes are such as I had not…
- A Friendship Forged Out of a Question: Can We Let Bygones be Bygones? · 13 minMy dear friend Nan died too young. She was getting her life on a safer track only to be struck down by an unexpected work injury. We weren't always friends, but the statement…
- Curious About Hospice Services? Meet Nicole! · 1 h 3 minNicole is the Bereavement Coordinator for Chaplaincy Hospice. She explains the services offered, community outreach, and support for families. We covered so much in this…
- Take Time to Reflect - What You Recall May Teach You · 13 min · Season 3Hello! During my time off I have continued learning, and the learning included the benefits of reflection. Not rumination - Reflection. Reflecting on experiences or conversations…
