This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they...
S10: Episode 104: Recap of the Waiting Room Revolution
Welcome to Season 10 of the Waiting Room Revolultion Podcast where we will be looking back (and forward!) to the start of it all: the Seven Keys! This episode we will be recapping the journey so far. Some topics we cover in this episode are: how the podcast has spread the movement around the globe, how our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest has connected to so many communities, what we've learned and so much more!
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
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S9: Episode 103: Ruth Richardson
In this episode we chat with Ruth Richardson, a seasoned hospice palliative care nurse educator who has dedicated her career to empowering patients, families, and healthcare providers through her compassionate and holistic approach. She shares her strategies for breaking down misconceptions about palliative care, equipping patients to advocate for themselves, and creating community-based learning experiences that foster resilience and connection. We also discuss her work educating the public, supporting grieving communities, and inspiring the next generation of nurses! To learn more about Ruth's work visit: https://champlainpalliative.ca/about-us/
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
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S9: Episode 102: Tilly Stevens
This episode features our conversation with Tilly Stevens, a health and well-being coach from New Zealand. We chat about her work with Coping with Loss and her training as an end-of-life doula. She tells us about the challenges in New Zealand's palliative care system, including funding and variability in services, her experiences with resilient grieving and the importance of acknowledging and accepting loss and the importance of community educators.
To learn more about her work visit: www.itallmatters.co.nz
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
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S9: Episode 101: Catherine Cummings
This episode features our conversation with Catherine Cummings, CEO of the International Alliance of ALS and Motor Neuron Disease Associations. We chat all about ALS- the challenges of diagnosis, the economic impact on patients and caregivers and the variability in care quality globally. Catherine shares her personal experience as a caregiver. To learn more about the International Alliance visit their website here: https://www.als-mnd.org/
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
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S9: Episode 100: Bill Harder, Theresa Radwell & Penney Gaul
This episode features our conversation with Bill Harder, Theresa Radwell and Penney Gaul from the Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley in Alberta. We discuss the society's mission to provide quality-of-life support through holistic care, emphasizing community partnerships and volunteer-driven initiatives. They highlight innovative programs like the dementia care team, which pairs volunteers with families to support both the person with dementia and their caregiver. The society's work has gained significant community support, evidenced by high attendance at their public talks and positive feedback from clients. To learn more about their work: https://pcsbv.ca/
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the Map Project, or to see our resources. https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they felt overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ during their illness journey. Yet we sometimes heard stories where individuals felt prepared, in control and ‘in the know.’ What was the difference between these experiences? The answer is the 7 keys. Join your hosts Dr. Samantha Winemaker, palliative care doctor, and Dr. Hsien Seow, health care researcher, as they share real-life stories to explain the 7 keys to being hopeful and prepared when facing serious illness.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa.
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