I'm Dyin' Over Here

Not all hospice experiences are the same… and that’s a conversation we have to start having. In this episode of I’m Dyin’ Over Here , Ashton sits down with Walter Miranda to talk about what happens when hospice isn’t what it should be . They dive into the hard truths: • What good hospice care is supposed to look like • Where things can go wrong — communication, support, staffing, symptom control •...

No family should have to face death alone. In this episode, Tish Hagee shares what it really looks like when hospice isn’t involved—unmanaged pain, panic, confusion, and families left calling 911 because they simply don’t know what to do. This is the side of death no one prepares you for… but it doesn’t have to be this way. Hospice brings comfort, guidance, and peace when it matters most. 🎙️ Watch...

When someone you love is dying, fear looks for somewhere to land. And too often… it lands on the nurse. 💔 In this episode, we talk about: • Why families sometimes blame staff when the body is shutting down • The tension between hoping for a “fix” and facing reality • Being accused of “giving up” — or worse • How nurses walk families through nature’s course with empathy and grace This isn’t about...

The shift may end, but the stories don’t always stay behind. In this episode, Ashton, Angela ,and Jack open up about the words, moments, and images that follow nurses home after work—and how carrying those stories can impact personal life, relationships, and mental health. They talk honestly about how they cope: small rituals, humor that only teammates understand, leaning on one another, and knowi...

In this episode of I’m Dying Over Here, Ashton and Cindy open up about the emotional reality of hospice work — when families need constant presence, unwavering patience, and someone to hold every piece of their grief… even when that load is too heavy for one person to carry. They talk about setting loving boundaries, protecting your heart, and helping families build a wider circle of support — all...

✨ New Year. New Voice. New Confidence in Your Care. ✨ In our first episode of the year — “Your Rights. Your Voice. Your Care.” — Ashton, Erick, and Raven sit down to break through the fear, confusion, and misinformation that so often surround hospice decisions. Because here’s the truth: ❤️ You — or your family — choose who provides your care. ❤️ You deserve a hospice team that honors your values...

Our season finale takes you into the heart of the holiday season from the patient’s perspective . The desire for “one more holiday,” the legacies left behind, and the sacred stories of patients who hold on for Christmas or New Year. A deeply human conversation with Ashton, Christine, and Cindy.

The holidays aren’t simple when you’re caring for someone at the end of life. In this episode, Ashton, Christine, and Moriah explore the guilt of celebrating, the pressure of holiday expectations, and the practical stressors that make the season heavier for caregivers.

Gatherings can feel different when someone you love is declining. There’s joy… there’s grief… and there’s everything in between. This episode explores how traditions change, how families navigate conflict or closeness, and why delaying hospice “just until after the holidays” can add unnecessary suffering. A conversation filled with compassion, clarity, and truth.

🧡 Empty Chairs at the Table — Episode 1: Emotional Contrast In this episode, our team sits down to talk about the realities of grief during the holidays… the moments that feel full of love and the moments that feel painfully quiet. We reflect on the families we’ve walked beside — the peaceful passings, the final moments surrounded by loved ones, and the honor it is to support them through it all....

The season finale dives into the conversations no one wants to have—but every family eventually must. From “don’t tell them they’re dying” to navigating DNRs, feeding tubes, and conflicting wishes, our team opens up about the hardest bedside moments and the compassion it takes to face them. 🎧 Episode 4: Tough but Needed Conversations — now streaming. #ImDyingOverHerePodcast #HospiceCare #EndOfLif...

It’s the drug everyone whispers about — the one families fear, misunderstand, and avoid talking about. Morphine. In this episode of Dying Over Here , hospice nurses Ashton and Raven pull back the curtain on one of end-of-life care’s biggest misconceptions: the belief that morphine causes death. They share the truth about what it actually does — easing pain, helping patients breathe easier, and bri...

Hospice isn’t just about caring for the patient — it’s navigating the family chaos that shows up with grief. From clashing opinions to emotional outbursts, everyone feels the loss differently. In this episode, we break down family roles, what those reactions really mean, and how chaplains help turn conflict into compassion. 💛Sponsored by Abundant Hospice

Everyone knows it’s coming, but no one wants to say it out loud. This episode dives into the uncomfortable truth: why death is the one topic people avoid most. Join our hospice nurses as they share real stories, raw moments, and what happens when someone finally names the elephant in the room. This is.. I'm Dyin' Over Here