Better Together

In this episode of the Better Together Podcast, President and host Steph Cain sits down with Beth West, RN Case Manager serving patients and families in Decatur County. As part of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we’re celebrating the compassionate professionals who make our mission possible every day—and Beth offers a meaningful look into that work. She shares, in her own words, what a...

On this episode of the Better Together Podcast, host Steph Cain, President of Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, sits down with Dennis Fogle to reflect on community, caregiving, and what it really means to show up for one another. Dennis shares grounded wisdom, memorable stories, and the small practices that add up to dignity, comfort, and connection—especially when life feels heaviest. If you’...

In this Better Together episode, Steph Cain sits down with Sarah Stephens, Manager of Support Services at Our Hospice, to demystify advanced care planning—before a crisis hits. Sarah shares how simple, early conversations about “what matters most to you—today and later” can bring families peace, reduce stress, and ensure care aligns with personal values, faith, and end-of-life wishes. You’ll hear:...

Hosted by Steph Cain — President of Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, this inspiring conversation with community leader and philanthropist Sherry Stark explores how small acts of service grow into a lifetime of impact. Sherry shares the family values that shaped her giving, the transformational gift honoring her parents that helped advance palliative care, and a fearless “off-the-diving-board”...

In this Better Together episode, host Steph Cain sits down with Sarah Stephens, LCSW and Manager of Support Services at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, to talk candidly about caregiving—the hardest job many of us will ever do, emotionally and physically. Sarah shares how her team of social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors surrounds families with education, safe space, and pract...

In this heartfelt episode of the Better Together Podcast, host and President Steph Cain sits down with retired Air Force Major General Mark Pillar to share the meaning and impact of Our Hospice’s We Honor Veterans program. General Pillar walks us through a typical pinning ceremony—from coordinating with families to reading a tribute poem, presenting a custom plaque crafted by local C4 students, an...

In this Better Together episode, host Steph Cain sits down with Our Hospice chaplain Mark Phillips to unpack what spiritual care really looks like in hospice—and why it’s far more than “last rites.” Mark shares how chaplains support the whole person (body, emotions, and spirit) by first listening deeply, meeting people where they are, and creating space for honest talk about beliefs, doubts, and w...

On Episode 5 of the Better Together Podcast by Our Hospice, host Steph Cain talks with Julie Davis about her journey into Our Hospice’s Personal Care service—a program dedicated to supporting patients and families with the everyday help they need at home. Julie shares how this service provides not just practical assistance, but also comfort, dignity, and peace of mind for those facing daily challe...

In this episode of Better Together, Our Hospice Medical Director Dr. Leigh Anderson joins host Steph Caine to discuss how hospice teams proactively manage pain and symptoms to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life. Dr. Anderson explains the importance of being proactive with care, the use of “comfort kits” to support families in the middle of the night, and how equipment and medication adj...

In this episode of Better Together, host Steph Cain sits down with nurse practitioner Donna Butler to explore the true meaning of palliative care. Donna shares her journey from home health and cancer care into palliative medicine, clarifying the difference between hospice and palliative care while highlighting the unique role her team plays in supporting patients and families. Listeners will hear...

In this powerful follow-up episode of Better Together, host Steph Cain, President of Our Hospice, sits down again with Dr. Lee Anderson, Medical Director at Our Hospice, to tackle one of the most tender and difficult questions families face: How do you talk to a loved one about hospice care? Together, they unpack real-world strategies for starting these emotional conversations with clarity, empath...

Is hospice really about giving up—or is it about living fully when it matters most? In this powerful first episode of Better Together, host Steph Cain, the president of Our Hospice, sits down with Dr. Leigh Anderson, Medical Director of Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, to explore what hospice care really is — and what it isn’t. You’ll learn: Why hospice is a compassionate choice, not a surren...