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Normalizing Death for Young Children

Our guest this week is Darlene Domanik, co-author of the recently released children’s book "Everyone Dies and yes, it is normal" published by Vanitas Press, LLC. Given the unprecedented number of deaths related to Covid-19, children need a clear paradigm regarding why death happens. A…

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Author BLOG Death Grieving Spiritual

Learning from the Grim Reaper

Our guest this week is Lori Erickson, a well-known travel writer who after the death of her brother goes in search of information about the Grim Reaper. Lori Erickson is one of America’s top travel writers specializing in spiritual journeys and is an…

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BLOG Death Death Doula Family Relations Grieving

Grieving the Loss of my Brother Bradley

This podcast is emotional as I tell about what I experienced and what my family went through having a family member in the hospital and dying during Covid.

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BLOG Caregivers Death Doula Grieving

Why Don’t We Talk About End of Life

Betsy Wurzel's guest on Chatting with Betsy is Jenny Leigh Hodgins who is the founder of Creative Memorial Planning. Betsy and Jenny talk about alternatives and the importance of pre-planning the end of life. This is not an easy subject to discuss and there…

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Advocate BLOG Holistic Hospice

Dying Alone and Hospice

Betsy Wurzel's Guest on Chatting with Betsy is Dr. Kori Novak, a renowned researcher, published author, and noted expert. Dr. Kori Novak is helping change the narrative around prison hospice and aging. Dr. Kori Novak has a deep passion for topics others would…

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BLOG COVID-19 Death Doula Grieving

The Death of a Parent

We met Noelle a few weeks ago when I interviewed her about caring for her mother with hospice support. Since we last talked to her, her mother died last month after five and a half months in hospice. Nicole describes those five months…

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BLOG Caregivers Chronic Illness Hospice

Does Hospice provide 24 Hour Service

Many people think of hospice as a place people go to die. Some think that if you get hospice services a hospice nurse moves in with the dying person and does all their care until they die. Neither of these is true. There…

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Animal Behaviorist Animals BLOG Grieving Music

Do you need the support of a Pet Doula

Our guest this week, Lucy Morganstern, is a Pet Doula. End-of Life Doulas specializing in animal companion care complement the work provided by palliative and hospice care for pets provided by veterinarians. Doulas support animals and their owners with compassionate care in several…

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Alexa Alzheimer's - Caregivers and Alzheimer's Apple Podcast BLOG Caregivers Chatting with Betsy Our Daily Newsletter

Chatting with Betsy and How life changed on New Year’s Day

Betsy, Matt, and Josh Betsy Wurzel's show today is on the passing of her husband Matt and issues that happened with Hospice and much more. Betsy talks about how important on being an Advocate for your loved ones. You will hear the honesty at…

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Alzheimer's - Caregivers and Alzheimer's BLOG Caregivers Death Doula

Betsy Wurzel with Cookie D. Hines and why you need a Doula

Cookie D. Hines Calming Voice Doula Betsy Wurzel, Wife, Mother and Advocate This week Host Betsy Wurzel Interviews Cookie D. Hines Calming Voice of the Distant Doula. The topic maybe a little unsettling for many, but it is a topic that needs to be discussed. …