Living With Hospice
Everyone's end of life journey should be comfortable, peaceful and dignified. In every episode, Mitch Ware, long time Hospice Bedside volunteer and former Hospice client, will share his experiences and knowledge to show others how they can achieve the best palliative care available through Hospice. And, he will take your questions and answer them on future episodes as well. If you are considering end of life care, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
45 episodes
Episode 45: Accepting the Prognosis (Part 1)
In this three part series, Mitch discusses the experience and emotions associated with being told that a disease is no longer treatable from different perspectives. In part one of this series, we look at how this news impacts the patient ...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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20:45
Episode 44: To Doula or Not to Doula
Diverging a bit from the Hospice theme, in episode 44, Mitch explores another form of end-of-life care and the role of a "Death Doula". He explains the origins of a doula role in relationship to the dying process, and the recent res...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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21:41
Episode 43: The 7 Minute Scoop: Just Breathe...
At sometime in our lives, we will all have a traumatic experience that causes us to have a strong emotional or physical reaction. On most occasions though, these reactions subside as a part of the body’s natural healing and recovery proce...
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7:00
Episode 42: It's Never Too Late to Plan
Talking about the eventuality of death is not something anyone likes to do - much less plan for. In addition to bringing up a whole host of emotions, it can be just an incredibly uncomfortable conversation to have with someone who i...
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18:52
Episode 40: Hospice and the Holidays
Originally published in 2020, LWH's classic episode on how to handle the Holidays is once again returning for the season! Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced or is facing the death of someone they love. I...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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30:56
Episode 39: The 7 Minute Scoop: It's OK to Make a Change
We've all experienced the need to make a change at some point in our lives and understand that it can bring about a host of emotions and some fear of the unknown. While at times, this can be something exciting, when on an end of lif...
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7:11
Episode 38: LWH Q&A Session 1
In this episode of Living With Hospice, Mitch makes good on a promise made during most of the episodes to answer questions that listeners have submitted over time. In this episode, we discuss active dying, telling our loved o...
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18:07
Episode 37: Closing The Books
In this episode of Living With Hospice, Mitch addresses the many facets of 'closing the books' at the end of our lives, including practical planning, reviewing the bucket list and the often uncomfortable topic of saying goodbye. While thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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19:02
Episode 36: The 7 Minute Scoop: Outliving the Life-Expectancy Prognosis
Why do some Hospice patients not make it to their life expectancy while others outlive their diagnosis? How come some patients seem to actually get better once they begin receiving Hospice care? In this short episode, Mitch discusse...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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6:59
Episode 35: Addressing Grief when it's Triggered
Grief is a long process to endure when you lose someone you love. In Living With Hospice's fourth grief-centric episode, Mitch addresses the topic of grief triggers and how they can bring up that pain of loss and other emotions, som...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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24:00
Episode 34: A Special Thank You to Our Listeners!
Mitch sends his sincere gratitude to listeners and readers as Living With Hospice surpasses 5000 podcast downloads! Truly blessed to be able to continue bringing this message of strength, hope and experience, Mitch shares his expectations...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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6:59
Episode 33: Telling Them That it's Ok to Go
Have you heard stories about people that are on their deathbed but seem to linger on, as if they're waiting for something or someone before they crossover? Whether they are worried about family, money, finances or just fearful of leaving this e...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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18:30
Episode 32: The 7 Minute Scoop: The Call to Volunteer
When someone is feeling a call to volunteer, hospice organizations are not typically on the top of many lists because people are uncomfortable being exposed to death and dying. In this episode, Mitch offers a very different perspec...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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7:00
Episode 31: Facing Our Fear of Death
Death is something that we all, sooner or later, have to face - especially when we or a loved one are on an end of life journey. To some extent, we are all scared of death – whether it be the thought of our own death or the fear that some...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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21:22
Episode 30: New Year, Same Struggle
As the New Year begins, people are often filled with renewed energy and hope. It's a time of new resolutions, new promise, new adventures, and boundless opportunities. However, when you're on an end of life journey with someone, the world...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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6:59
Episode 29: Hospice and the Holidays
Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced or is facing the death of someone they love. Instead of being a time of tradition, family togetherness, sharing and giving thanks for blessings, this time of year can bring feel...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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30:56
Episode 28: Did I do Enough?
The last few episodes have explored the grief process as it is a common feeling before, during and after we lose our loved one. In this episode, Mitch discusses another common emotion that happens after our loved one has passed - guilt. &...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:11
Episode 27: How to Manage Grief
Revisiting this complex topic for a third time, Mitch Ware takes a deeper look into the seven stages of grief and explores how we cycle through them. From shock and denial to rebuilding and acceptance, the journey through these phases can...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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23:16
Episode 26: How to Help the Caregiver
Every once in while, we discover that a dear friend or family member is cast into the role of being a caregiver for someone who is in an end of life situation. The first thing we think is how can I help? In this episode, Mitch Ware explains the...
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23:57
Episode 25: The 7 Minute Scoop: What Is Sundown Syndrome, And How You Can Manage It.
Many people suffering with one of the many forms of dementia, experience a strange restlessness around mid to late afternoon. This restlessness usually carries on into the night adversely affecting sleep. This phenomenon is called Sundowning. I...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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7:00
Episode 24: How Do I Get Off This Emotional Roller-Coaster?
All of us find ourselves on an emotional roller-coaster as we deal with a friend's or loved ones illness. It really can get intense as that persons condition changes. Add in the crazy world events around us, and it can be over whelming. In this...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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27:14
Episode 23: The 7-Minute Scoop: Do I need a DNR?
In this 7-Minute Scoop, Mitch discusses the often debated DNR, or Do Not Resuscitate, order. He explains what it really means to sign a DNR, and what it doesn't mean.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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7:00
Episode 22: What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving
We all have times when we encounter a family member or friend who is suffering from loss. Their grief is legitimate and serious. So, what do you say to them? We all feel the need to say something that will help them feel better. In this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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22:04
Episode 21: Family Can't Agree, So How Do I Handle That??
There are no perfect families, and as the old saying goes; weddings and funerals either bring out the best or the worst in us! Words can hit harder than fists. In times of crisis, personal emotions often rule the day. Things are said that leave...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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18:30