Terminally Unfiltered

When families enter hospice care, they often have questions they're afraid to ask, emotions they don't know how to process, and challenges they never expected to face. That's where the hospice social worker comes in. In this episode, Cody sits down with a home team social worker to discuss family dynamics, difficult conversations, emotional support, community resources, and the realities of helpin...

Morphine. Ativan. Oxygen. Comfort medications. Few topics in hospice care create more questions—and more misconceptions—than the medications we use every day. In this episode, Cody sits down with Hospice Medical Director Dr. Braden VanDerWall to separate myth from fact, explain why these medications are used, and address the fears many patients and families have when entering hospice. Whether you'...

Leadership isn't just about making decisions and managing teams—it's about carrying the weight of difficult conversations, balancing competing priorities, and showing up even when the answers aren't clear. In this episode, we dive into the hardest parts of being a leader, sharing real-life experiences, lessons learned, and the challenges that nobody talks about. Whether you're leading a team, a fa...

In this solo episode of Terminally Unfiltered , Cody shares the story of a patient who changed the way he views hospice care. A story about unexpected connections, the power of simply showing up, and the reminder that the relationships we build with patients often impact us just as much as we impact them. Some patients are never forgotten.

Hospice is one of the most misunderstood services in healthcare. In this episode of Terminally Unfiltered , we tackle some of the biggest myths and misconceptions about hospice care—from "hospice means giving up" to what hospice really does for patients and families. Through honest conversation, personal experiences, and a little humor, we separate fact from fiction and uncover the truths people o...

In this solo episode of Terminally Unfiltered , Cody reflects on one of the biggest questions every healthcare worker faces: Why do we keep showing up? Through honest conversation about burnout, purpose, emotional exhaustion, and the moments that remind us why this work matters, this episode is a reminder that even on the hardest days, what we do has meaning. For anyone who has ever felt tired, ov...

Burnout isn’t a sign of apathy — it’s a sign you care too much. If you’re a healthcare professional feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or ready to give up, this episode is your wake-up call. Cody and Kristi delve into the raw, unfiltered reality of burnout in healthcare, sharing how relentless stress, emotional exhaustion, and boundary-blurring affect even the most dedicated caregivers—and...

In the very first episode of Terminally Unfiltered, the crew introduces themselves and dives into the real reason this podcast exists—bringing honest conversations, leadership insight, self-care, and humor to the world of hospice care. From emotional patient moments to hilarious workplace stories, this episode sets the tone for a podcast that isn’t afraid to laugh, reflect, and keep it real about...