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DECEMBER 13, 2015

We will be back on it for the December 15, 2015 . I was sick this week so I had to cancel my interviews. peace, Deanna.

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DECEMBER 13, 2015

We will be back on it for the December 15, 2015 . I was sick this week so I had to cancel my interviews. peace, Deanna.

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DECEMBER 1, 2015

This Series will run from November 25, 2015 – January 1, 2016. We all go through loss. It can be devastating regardless of what time of year it is. Many people describe an extra heaviness during the holiday season (end of the year) and I wanted to address this with stories. People who have been there and are there now. We get strength from each other through our stories. I am not trying to fix anyone, help you “get over it,” or anything like this.

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

I'm inviting you to explore this topic within yourself and with people you love and trust. I am inviting you to not be in grand, heated debates but in introspective, respectful discussion with others. Practice the discipline of silence and respect as you hear what your partner is saying about their thoughts on the subject. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. Training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005

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Hospice Advantage Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Dehydration is common at the end of life. Many patients and families are understandably concerned when this occurs. It is normal to believe that fluid intake can improve overall health and well-being, but this is not always true in a hospice patient.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

I spoke with Nina, longtime hopice nurse, last week about her book and this week's podcast is a glimpse into what makes her tick.In

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Hospice Advantage Solutions

APRIL 4, 2015

Utilization Review (UR) for the Medicaid Hospice Program monitors and evaluates medical necessity and appropriateness on a concurrent and retrospective basis. Hospice eligibility, length of stay and Continuous Home Care (CHC) are part of the review.

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OCTOBER 25, 2015

I am so grateful to be spending the Day of the Dead with her November 8, 2015 during my trip to Australia and New Zealand. Listen in as Zenith tells me about the film made about her and her thoughts of empowering families. For more information on this: www.doulajourney.com. From Zenith's website: "I am not fixed in any belief, religion or dogma, I embrace them all and work towards a more universal and accepting approach, open to discovery, and in love with the mystery.

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JUNE 16, 2015

Come to our celebration "An Anam Cara Gathering" in Estes Park, Colorado, USA, September 18-20, 2015. It began with hospice in the late 1960s, the first wave of an incredible movement to bring comfort and peace to people who were dying in misery, alone and in pain. There is another wave of empowerment at the end of life that is going on now; this time, on the individual level. There are independent practitioners all over the world, heeding the call to serve the dying in very creative ways.

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MARCH 24, 2015

April 24 - 26, 2015. The Art of Dying V Conference. This conference is a thinking person's delight in exploring our dying. Today's podcast focuses on the man behind this and other powerful gatherings around the world such as the Esoteric Quests. A prolific writer and thought leader, Ralph is a guiding force in the worldwide consciousness movement. Read more about him and his work: Ralph's website End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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DECEMBER 22, 2015

Today's podcast is a discussion I had with Martha Koock Ward of Austin. She is a delightful woman, 5th generation Austinite, and I loved what her family is doing to honor one of their deceased siblings. I asked her to share with us for the series I am doing called "Life and Grief Through the Holidays. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

Present day healthcare services are squeezed for time, doulas and practitioners need experiences and the person who is ill and dying and their family needs attention. If we can work together on creating a system that uses the skills of the doulas in serving people as they gain practical mastery of the art of it all, we will best serve everyone who is concerned that these doulas are well trained.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Amanda Carr is an ER nurse who has worked ERs around the country. She is on a mission. Her blog, Changing the Face of Dying, www.changingthefaceofdying.com, is where you can find her sharing her observations and making a difference. She recently accompanied me on my 2nd Doula Journey to New Zealand and Australia and we not only shared a wonderful experience meeting world leaders in end of life and seeing beautiful countryside, but we met our own souls and dug deep in our own spiritual nature.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Meeting Dr. Barbato and his wife Ann was one of the highlights of my trip to Australia. He has been a physician for over 50 years and Hospice Medical Director for over 20. He is not only an accomplished physician, author and educator but a very kind soul and lovely human being. Listen in as he shares about the 'deep sleep' state, about the hardest part of dying, about demedicalizing dying. We spent Saturday afternoon at his home in Kiama. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

I am in New Zealand as this podcast is created overlooking the majestic Cathedral Cove. My heart was soaring as I conquered big fears in coming here. The fear of flying stopped me from traveling the last 20 years. What is stopping you from doing what you love? Is anything? Are you doing, being living as you love to do and be now? Let's live our dreams together. We are only here for a short time. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

Are you a person that wants to make a difference in your community related to illness, dying, death and mourning? You can and you don't have to train with anyone to do so. What communities need are safe spaces where individuals can join together and explore their feelings and thoughts around these topics. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. Training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005

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OCTOBER 12, 2015

There is still so much misunderstanding about Palliative Care in and outside of Healthcare. There are educational videos I have found on the internet and definitions about Palliative Care that are flat out wrong. What is wrong: they are saying that palliative care is what you use at the end of life. Listen in and get the real scoop. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. Training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

There is an explosive growth of people wanting to serve others as companions and service providers of all kinds. This is their vocation; they want to serve full time, not just after work or on weekends. The willingness to pursue their vision of serving others opens many doors for people in their personal life as well.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Heather Poduska is a personal brand strategist, speak-to-sell expert for entrepreneurs, image consultant, and former professional operatic soprano. Heather uses her expertise to teach entrepreneurs how to clarify and deliver their own unique and profitable brand message so they can attract and convert ideal clients. I had the idea to talk with her about her ideas of how principles of branding could help our end of life "death positive" movement. Listen in!

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Karen Van Vuuren has been a part of what has grounded this "death positive" movement in the USA for over the last 20 years. When you think about the power that our ancestors have in our present day lives, I want you to think of Karen's story and let it impact you. Karen's efforts to transform people's fear of dying is to be commended. Her latest project, a documentary entitled "Go in Peace" is about veterans at the end of life.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

As a Certified Thanatologist and founder of Practically Dying, Kim Mooney offers private consultations and workshops to help individuals explore how to live based on their highest values throughout their lives and into their deaths. Through workshops, presentations and consultations, she works with individuals, families and organizations to provide the resources they need to successfully navigate a journey from wellness in life to wellness in death.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

Jim Bates has been a funeral consumer advocate volunteer for over 25 years; serving in local, state and national leadership positions. Locally, he leads a board of directors who help consumers with deathcare issues in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, as well as teaching a seniors course on funeral planning at a local community college. Statewide, Mr. Bates serves as the legislative liaison in the state capitol, defending consumer rights and authoring consumer-friendly legislation.

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AUGUST 18, 2015

There are so many things that could happen in this time period if we were not so busy and applauded for fighting it. Can we stretch what is acceptable behavior as we are dying to include activities that show we are lovingly and with great dignity and grace choosing to learn to die in a way that honors us? Can that be just as acceptable as fighting our dying and expecting a miracle? If not, why not? End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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AUGUST 11, 2015

Meet Maxwell. We have a wonderful time in dialogue about "Thunder," a dramatic film about coming of age and deals with themes of identity, family, and fear. Grief is a universal theme and central to this film, which is about a young male death doula and his relationship with his grandfather as he dies. Maxwell and I explore quite a bit about the movie, our own experiences and life. Join us! website: [link] End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

Beth is a certified professional life coach serving women impacted by cancer. As a two-time cancer survivor she recognizes the need for a consistent and constant resource throughout the cancer experience. As a coach, Beth partners with you from point of diagnosis through treatment and beyond, enabling you to take action aligned with your personal beliefs and needs.

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JULY 28, 2015

Mark Carlson and Laurie Rock are leading the pack when it comes to innovative solutions to caring for seniors. It's not just about chronic disease management, its about wellness, being proactive about living well that got my attention and wanting to speak with Dr. Carlson.

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JULY 21, 2015

In 2007 I discovered home funerals and it took my breath away. It was shocking, but it was so beautiful a concept too. How do you do it? Why would you do it? It demands an exploration once you find out about them and deserves to be considered. There are some confusions about it, for instance, many people equate funeral with burial but they are not the same thing. There is the home funeral (honoring the dead) and there is the home burial (interment).

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JULY 15, 2015

Health crisis. Waiting. Not knowing if its someone's time to die now. Surgery. How are you when all this is going on? Are you a talker or do you wish everyone would just be quiet! When there is a crisis, there are ones who go inside and there are those that need to talk. This podcast is to enlighten the non-talkers (who wish to be enlightened) about one reason we are wanting to talk. email me about your experiences: deanna@qualityoflifecare.com Quality of Life Care, LLC.

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JULY 7, 2015

What goes through the mind of a young person when their grandparent is going through an unexpected health crisis? Just one young person's experience who is 11 years old. In healthcare circles and in families all over the world, we ask the same questions."how how much should we say?" should we say anything?" should we talk about the risks?" what is appropriate?" This podcast is one young girl, Liliana Flores, age 11, and her view of how the week unfolded and what she needed and how she felt.

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JULY 1, 2015

Aliyah Alexander has been dealing witht the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis for 10 years. She can no longer even lift her finger to control her computer. Despite her extreme limitations, she has created a powerful concept in caregiving. Listen in as Aliyah and her therapist Judith Oakland describe how they do it. Aliyah's website: [link] End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. Training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005

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JUNE 23, 2015

Award winning author and nurse, Barbara Karnes has seen the evolution of the hospice movement from the beginning and has seen what is working and what is not. We have a very frank discussion in this episode of how the new wave of death awareness may fit in to help fix the weak areas in our present system. Barbara's website: HERE End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. Training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005

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JUNE 9, 2015

The core of palliative care is why it was created--to address the whole person and that person's relationship to themselves, their family and their community. In palliative medicine, the reason we are doing all this is because we know we must look at the person fully, not just their disease. We are looking at what is meaningful to them. We are asking the questions: what do you want now? what is important to you? what do you need?

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JUNE 2, 2015

People ask all the time, "so, what really is an end-of-life doula?" This answer still applies today. The professional definitions may continue to change but the spirit of the practice does not. This session describes some of the issues we face along with what we do and why our service is not so easy to pin down. Do you want to dive deeply and explore your desire to accompany the dying? If you are interested, take a look at our EOL Doula Program here: [link]

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MAY 19, 2015

Liliana De Lima, Executive Director of The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care, talks with me about trends in supportive care for the dying around the world, what is still needed for people to access medications at the end of life and about the way various countries view palliative care. Please visit IAHPC website to find out how you may be helpful in your part of the world: IAHPC Website End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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MAY 11, 2015

Michael Fratkin, MD is showing America a new way to bring palliative care to people who would not otherwise receive it. At a time of great demographic and cultural change in our society, Dr. Fratkin has created ResolutionCare to insure capable and soulful care of everyone, everywhere as they approach the completion of life.

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MAY 5, 2015

Elaine is a Life Coach in private practice, specializing in career coaching, in Carmel, Indiana and the author of four inspirational books. She is also a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant and provides individuals and families in the greater Indianapolis area with personalized and unique ceremonies that mark life’s important transitions.

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APRIL 27, 2015

Bodhi Be, the Executive Director of 'Doorway Into Light', is a teacher, guide and ordained minister in the universal Sufi lineage of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Samuel Lewis. He is an independent funeral director, hospice volunteer, notary, and the founder and president of Doorway Into Light’s The Death Store, Hawaii’s first certified green funeral home. He is happily married for 29 years, parent and step-parent to 5 grown children.

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APRIL 20, 2015

This one woman show is written and performed by Giselle Suarez. Giselle graduated from the Royal Theatre Arts Academy in Utrecht in the Netherlands. She went on to perform in classic and original works, throughout the European professional theatre circuit. Together with her husband, she founded MOMENTA, a non-profit organization based in the Netherlands, which completed several theatre projects in Central America working with the young Mayan population.

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APRIL 7, 2015

Sara Farmer lives in Texas with her husband, son, daughter, and two cats. She is a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom. When she's not tending to her kids, she spends time with her husband, reads, writes, and sings. Following the death of her daughter Lucy at 15 months, she began writing in earnest, sharing her journey through grief and child loss. She is a passionate advocate for several causes, including pediatric cardiomyopathy, vaccines, feminism, and animal rights.

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MARCH 31, 2015

In hospice, we expect people are going to be dealing with their mortality and that there will be suffering in this. Many people find meaning in this struggle. Some simply suffer. We offer anti-psychotic medications, benzodiazapines and anti-depressants and we try all kinds of non-medicinal ways to address this. And, we have a drug, still out of reach, that with just one dose, has been shown to alleviate this suffering.

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MARCH 17, 2015

A doula is a beautiful word and concept. It reminds me so much of palliative care, a premier type of holistic service and support. Not just physical, not just emotional, not just the person who is ill but the whole family.these are so many of the qualities of the doula. This episode is all about doulas at the end of life and how we may use them in the time period prior to hospice. Pre-hospice palliative care and doulas would be a beautiful connection, a very powerful team.

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MARCH 10, 2015

Brandie Bradley is the second person I have interviewed in my series of talking to Americans (who are not working in healthcare) about their experiences with illness through bereavement. A Native of Louisiana, Brandie presently lives in Austin Texas and is a mother of 2 boys, 5 and 2. Just 22, her journey handling the suicide of her mother is amazing. She has insights far beyond her years. When she's not working or at the park with her kids, she's enjoying Austin's live music scene.

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MARCH 3, 2015

Penny Davis, author of the book "PJ's, Pearls and Fishing Poles"will talk about hospice, her journey serving at literally every level and share some insights of her career. Her book is all about hospice and how hospice is all about living. You can find Penny HERE. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve. Training and mentoring doulas, companions, guides and midwives since 2005

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