Hospice Explained

156 Understanding Hospice Care with Hospital Chaplain Janice Willett In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Janice Willett, a hospital spiritual care chaplain and author of several books on grief and end-of-life preparation. They discuss the role of chaplains in providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and families, the importance of creating a sacred...

155 Navigating Life and Death: An Interview with Author Sandy Doyle part 2   In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN discusses the complexities of end-of-life care and grief with author Sandy Doyle. They explore Sandy's experiences in the death care industry, highlighting the psychological impacts on families, the importance of planning for end-of-life arrangements, and some un...

154 Life and Stories from the Cemetery: An Interview with Author Sandy Doyle In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a former hospice nurse, interviews Sandy Doyle, author of 'My Life at the Cemetery: It's Not As Dead As You Think'. Sandy shares her remarkable experiences from her 12-year career in the death care industry. She recounts intriguing stories about managing funeral...

153 Understanding the Hero Generation: Empowering Caregivers with Nicole àBeckett In this episode of Hospice Explained, Marie Betcher, RN interviews Nicole àBeckett, founder of Hero Generation. Nicole shares her personal journey as a caregiver to her parents, which inspired her to create Hero Generation—a platform designed to support caregivers with tools, resources, and a community. They discuss...

152 T he Importance of Rest and Laughter in Hospice Care In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, emphasizes the importance of rest and laughter for caregivers and families navigating the end-of-life season. Marie discusses the need for periodic breaks and introduces listeners to the Cloud Nine care system for preventing pressure injuri...

151 Interdisciplinary Insights on Aging and Advocacy with Dr. Jacob Kendall In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Dr. Jacob Kendall, a meta gerontologist with a rich interdisciplinary background in biology, social work, public health, and theology. Dr. Kendall shares his personal journey through two open-heart surgeries and how his experiences shaped his career in...

150 Understanding Hospice Care: Scams, Patient Rights, and Quality Services In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a former hospice RN, introduces the podcast's educational mission and introduces returning guest Peter Abraham BSN, RN, an accomplished author on hospice topics. They discuss the importance of identifying legitimate hospice agencies, recognizing patient rights, a...

149 Understanding the Role of Professional Fiduciaries with Sara Ecklein In episode 149 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, interviews Sara Ecklein, a private fiduciary and host of the Legacy of Love podcast . Sara shares her journey from witnessing a loved one's final days to becoming a professional fiduciary who helps families navigate elder care, conservatorships, special needs trusts,...

148 Exploring Compassionate Coaching and the Power of Grief Improv Theater with Erin Whalen In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Erin Whalen, founder of Compassionate Coaching. Erin shares her unique approach to supporting grieving individuals and end-of-life professionals through her workshops, trainings, and interactive programs that blend acting, facilitation,...

147 Understanding End-of-Life Planning and the Cloud 9 Care System In episode 147 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a former hospice RN, discusses the importance of end-of-life planning. She encourages listeners to prepare essential documents and communicate their wishes clearly to loved ones. Marie also highlights the collaboration with Cloud 9 Care System, explaining its innovative appro...

146 Navigating the End of Life: Insights from Hospice Nurses - Part 2 with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC   In episode 146 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Meg Johnson Hall, a nurse with over 40 years of experience. In this second part of their conversation, Meg shares her profound personal and professional experiences in hospice care, including lessons in being a strong pat...

The Transformative Stories and Lessons from Hospice Care with Meg Johnson Hall MS, RN, NEA-BC In episode 145 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher, RN, speaks with Meg Johnson Hall, a veteran nurse with over 40 years of experience and a specialized career in hospice and palliative care. Meg shares poignant stories from her journey, including her life-changing encounter with death at 16 and po...

Understanding Hospice Care: An Interview with Scott Zimmerman   In episode 144 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher BSN, RN a former hospice nurse, interviews Scott Zimmerman, a trusted advisor in life insurance and long-term care. Scott shares his personal experience with hospice care for his father, who had COPD, and discusses the importance of hospice in providing comfort during the end-o...

Navigating Grief: An Acceptance Coach's Journey with Chris Mamone In this episode of Hospice Explained, hosted by former hospice nurse Marie Betcher RN, acceptance coach Chris Mamone shares his personal journey of overcoming grief, loss, and trauma. Chris opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to becoming a coach, including the death of his grandfather and the heart-wrenching stillbirth o...

Understanding End-of-Life Care with Barbara Karnes RN In episode 142 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, discusses crucial aspects of end-of-life care with renowned hospice educator Barbara Karnes RN. The conversation covers Barbara's background, her influential booklet 'Gone From My Sight,' and the importance of end-of-life education. They address common misconceptions about the dying p...

141 Navigating Hospice Care: Insights from Helen Bauer BSN, RN CHPN In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN  interviews Helen Bauer BSN, RN, CHPN an experienced hospice nurse and founder of Hospice Navigation Services. Together, they explore the critical perspectives caregivers gain through personal experience, the importance of interdisciplinary hospice teams, and demystify...

140 Understanding the Heart of Hospice with Helen Bauer RN BSN CHPN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher BSN, RN interviews Helen Bauer RN BSN CHPN, an experienced hospice nurse and podcaster from the Heart of Hospice. Helen shares her background, the motivations behind starting her podcast, and an impactful first hospice visit that shaped her career. The discussion emphasizes...

139 Understanding Soul Injury: Insights from Deborah Grassman, Part 2 In episode 139 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, continues her interview with Deborah Grassman ARNP. A nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience in hospice care for Veterans. Deborah introduces the concept of 'soul injury'—a disconnection from one's sense of self caused by unmourned losses, unforgiven guilt, and...

138 Soul Injury and Healing: An Insightful Conversation with Deborah Grassman ARNP In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Deborah Grassman ARNP , a seasoned nurse practitioner who served in hospice care at the VA for 30 years. Deborah, who has coined the term 'soul injury,' shares her profound experiences caring for over 10,000 dying veterans. She discusses the uniq...

137 When Hospice Doesn't Go Well: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Jamie Haberman RN In episode 137 of the Hospice Explained podcast, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews returning guest Jamie Haberman, RN, a dedicated Christian wife, mother of six, homeschool teacher, hospice nurse, and international bestselling author. They discuss the challenges when hospice care doesn't go as expected, fo...

Managing Expectations in Hospice Care with Jamie Haberman, RN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews returning guest Jamie Haberman, RN, about the challenges and realities of hospice care. They discuss common misconceptions about hospice, the role of family and caregivers, emergency respite care, and options for patients who are not satisfied with their hospice pr...

135 Death Essentials: Education and Empowerment for End-of-Life Care, Featuring Amy Hensley MSN, RN and Erin Putney MSN, RN  In episode 135 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN continues her discussion with returning guests Amy Hensley and Erin Putney, both master's prepared end-of-life educators. They stress the importance of communicating end-of-life choices and normalizing conversation...

Taking the Guilt Out of Goodbyes: How Open Conversations Change End of Life Care In episode 134 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher BSN, RN, is joined by end-of-life educators Amy Hensley MSN, RN and Erin Putney MSN, RN from 'Before the Casket.' The episode explores their Buisness, which aims to normalize conversations about death through workshops like 'Sips and Wishes' and 'Comfort Compas...

133 Living Funerals and Embracing Death: A Conversation with Kathy Dempsey In Episode 133 of Hospice Explained, the host welcomes Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and RN. Kathy shares her personal journey to Scottsdale, her move inspired by illness, and her relationship with Ron Black, who was diagnosed with stage four renal cancer. Kathy introduces the concept of 'living f...

132 Shedding the Old: Navigating Life and Death with Kathy Dempsey   In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author and change expert. Kathy shares her journey from an ER trauma nurse to a 'death doula,' and discusses her profound concept of 'shedding,' which involves letting go of the old and embracing the new from birth to death. Kathy...