What Now? On the threshold of life, death, and grief.

In the opening episode of our second season we have the honour of speaking with Dr. Chris Blake the new Medical Director of Hospice Peterborough. Chris shares what brought him to a career in palliative medicine and his philosophy of care. What shines through in our discussion is the deeply human approach he brings to his practice.  Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode...

The hosts look back at the inaugural season of What Now? and chat about the breadth and incredible guests that joined them. Stay tuned for season 2 coming this Fall! Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

In this episode our very own Julie Brown courageously shares with us her experience of living with a cancer diagnosis.   Julie walks us through the processes of discovery, diagnosis and emergency surgery to chemotherapy and beyond. She boldly  shares her experiences of fear and terror, exhaustion and determination and the caring love of her family and friends. For Julie hers was a transformative j...

In this episode, we have the honour of speaking with Bill Lockington, founding Partner of LLF Lawyers about Powers of Attorneys and Wills.  Bill offers a straightforward approach and brings clarity to these sometimes confusing and difficult processes that we often refer to as the business side of death and dying. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with...

In this episode we have the honour of speaking with Dr. Naheed Dosani. Dr Dosani is a palliative physician in Toronto and founder of Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless (PEACH).  The PEACH program, based out of the Inner City Health Associates (ICHA) in Toronto, provides community-based hospice palliative care to individuals regardless of their housing status or factors such as mental h...

In part 2 of  Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID),  the hosts share their experiences and learnings from working with individuals and their families, who have chosen to die by MAID.  They explore how a MAID death and subsequent grief can result in some unique issues in the dying and grief journey. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hosp...

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is a relatively new and evolving way to die in Canada.  In this episode our guest, Dr Kaetlen Wilson, shares with us the steps involved in accessing MAID.  With genuine care and respect, Kaetlen walks us through the process from making the request, the eligibility assessment, and finally, the provision of MAID. * DISCLAIMER : This podcast is for educational purpo...

In this episode, we explore the unique grief dynamics that are present when death is unexpected. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

In this episode we explore the all too common experience of feeling that our needs are becoming a burden to others.  We discuss how the dynamic of burden forces us to confront our vulnerabilities and at the same time presents us with the opportunity to deepen our relationships with those who are our closest supporters. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touc...

In this episode we have a conversation with physician and author Blair Bigham whose new book Death Interrupted explores how medical technology has changed the way we die and what it means to be dead.  Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

In this episode we look at the role hope plays in the palliative care and grief journey. We discuss the importance of inviting and holding space for hope and how it is essential to let our hope be informed and transformed by the reality of changing circumstances.  Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

We all experience what has been termed "ambiguous loss" in our life.  This episode explores what it is, provides examples of how it shows up in our lives and explores how we  carry it. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

Early death and grief experiences lay the  foundation for how we cope with future losses. In this episode we are joined by Family and Child Life Specialist, Sheila Bourgeois who guides us into the young mind so that we may learn how to approach and fully support children and adolescents through the grief journey.  She teaches us how grief manifests differently in children and how essential it is t...

For many, it's not the most wonderful time of the year.   Those living with life threatening illness (and their families) might be entering this season with awareness this could be the last Christmas.  For others, if grief is "raw" and new we may be wondering how to survive the holidays.  If our grief is historical, then we may find the holidays trigger our grief.   It's a chal...

We have our first guest!  Dr. John Beamish, long practicing palliative physician and leader in palliative medicine joins us in the studio. This episode explores many aspects of palliative medicine.   Dr. Beamish explains how palliative medicine is different from other medical specialties, the role of the palliative physician and the importance of a palliative community team.  The overall theme shi...

Guilt can be a constant companion in grief work. Death can bring up unfinished business and leave people feeling guilty. But is it really guilt? The hosts explore. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

Receiving a life altering diagnosis changes your world in an instant. You're left with the question: "what now?" In episode 3 the hosts discuss the experiences they have seen in individuals and families impacted by a life changing diagnosis. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

The hosts discuss the value of sitting bedside with someone who is in their last weeks of life. Waiting can be the hardest part, when time doesn't seem to exist, but the opportunity to just be present and in the moment is powerful. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: whatnow@hospicepeterborough.org

Julie, Red and David are back! Learn the meaning behind the new podcast name 'What Now? On the threshold of life, death, and grief.' For the first episode, the trio discusses grief in general. It effects every single one of us but is still intimidating, and we don't talk about it...until now. Have feedback about the podcast? Have an idea for a future episode? Get in touch with us: w...