This episode we welcome Stephanie Muskat, a registered Social Worker, therapist, and founder of Compassion in Caregiving. Stephanie shares her moving journey caring for her mother and grandmother. We discuss the emotional and logistical challenges families face, the importance of advocacy, and how her personal experience inspired her to support other caregivers.
Find more of Stephanie's work here: https://compassionincaregiving.com/
Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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S11: Episode 120: Heike Fabig and Richard Boele
In this heartfelt episode, Heike and Richard share their family’s journey through the end-of-life care of their two sons. Through stories of loss, advocacy, and resilience, they reveal hard-won lessons about love, hope, and what truly matters in life and healthcare.
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 book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
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S11: Episode 119: Dr. Tammy Pegg & Jane Goodwin
This episode features Dr. Tammy Pegg, a cardiologist, and Jane Goodwin, National Program Manager for advanced care planning in New Zealand. We discuss the evolution of CPR understanding, the importance of advanced care planning, and the challenges of aligning medical care with patient values. The episode delves into New Zealand’s national efforts to promote shared goals of care, empower patients and families, and support clinicians in having compassionate, person-centered discussions.
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 book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
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S11: Episode 118: Stéphane Alexis, Terrance Ho & Rosie Paulyk
This episode features our conversation with young caregivers Rosie Paulyk, Terrance Ho, and Stéphane Alexis. They share personal stories about caring for loved ones at a young age, how caregiving shaped their identities, careers, and relationships, and share their advice for supporting youth in similar roles. We also chat about the power of community, resilience, and the importance of recognizing young caregivers everywhere.
Learn more about their work here:
Terrance's website: https://terrence-ho-i3c7da.mailerpage.io/family
Rosie's website: https://chronicoasis.com/our-mission
Stéphane's website: https://www.stephanealexis.com/
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 book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/
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S11: Episode 117: Bec Lyons
This episode features our conversation with Funeral Director and End-of-Life Doula Bec Lyons, from Tasmania, Australia. We chat about her unique approach to death care, emphasizing home funeral service and natural burial methods. We also chat death literacy and reimagining funerals to be more personal and community focused. Learn more about Becs work HERE.
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 book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: 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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