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Dying to Tell You

Jamesy Media, LLC
Palliative Care
Cancer
Mental Health
Mortality
ALS
End-Of-Life Care
Death
Grief
Terminal Illness
Spirituality
Faith
Family
Hospice Care
Hospice
Lung Cancer
Caregiving
Personal Growth
Family Dynamics
Emotional Support
Community Support

We are all born with an expiration date. Palliative Care Chaplain Cody Hufstedler sits down with people who are living with serious illness for intimate, one-on-one conversations that explore the challenges, insights and, yes, joys of facing mortality. Far from morbid, these episodes dealing with hospice, healthcare, end-of-life, illness, and death are deeply alive explorations of life’s greatest ... more

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Why? The shortest, most impossible question.

The ironies and injustices of terminal diagnoses seem impossible to reconcile. They came up in last week's episode as we talked with Ross, who went from expert to patient in the space of four days.

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Who better to get lung cancer than one of the world’s leading experts on lung cancer?

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Difficult situations can either harden our hearts or open them. And generosity is a choice that each of us can make to resist hardening ourselves, to instead soften and be a safe place for others who might be feeling vulnerable and in need.

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Jody Gelb had a calm, healthy pregnancy — and then, in the span of a single hospital stay, everything changed. A rushed delivery. Forceps. A baby who wasn't breathing. An emergency trip to the NICU before Jody had even held her daughter.

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Recent Guests

Jody Gelb
Author of the memoir She May Be Lying Down, But She May Be Very Happy
Author, Memoir subject
Episode: E402 — Crash Landing: A Mother's Journey Into Grace
Keaton Herrser
Cancer patient and advocate
Colorado resident, advocate for cholangiocarcinoma awareness
Episode: E401 — One of One: Advocating for Your Life in a System Built for Many
Sue Alohoss
Guest sharing her cancer journey and near-death experience
Resident of Melbourne, Australia
Episode: Pre-Season 4 Encore - Sue
Clara Sergs
31-year-old cancer survivor and advocate sharing her journey with stage four lung cancer.
Episode: Cancer Takes and Takes, But It Also Gives: Clara's Story
Amanda Melby
Living with glioblastoma and actively discussing her treatment journey.
Episode: When the Scan Changes Everything: Amanda's Second Craniotomy [Callback Episode]
Lonnie Van Horn
Cancer advocate sharing his journey with stage four metastatic prostate cancer.
Self
Episode: Heal Your Mind: The Power of Therapy in a Cancer Journey
Sarah Parton
A vibrant individual living with ALS, sharing her journey and coping mechanisms.
Episode: An Absolutely Fabulous Glitter Ghost: ALS and Dreams of a Gen X Afterlife
Joe Wielden
Living with multiple myeloma and sharing his insights on hope and life
Episode: Living Fully with Multiple Myeloma: A Conversation with Joe on Hope, Risk, and Meaning
Jeff Stewart
Former Jeopardy champion, microbiologist, author, and father of seven children diagnosed with stage four gastrointestinal cancer
Episode: Betting on Hope: Jeopardy Champion Jeff Stewart’s Journey with Stage Four Cancer

Hosts

Cody Hufstedler
Host and palliative care chaplain; leads intimate conversations around mortality and living with serious illness.
Chris
Co-host providing additional perspective and support in discussions about mortality, health, and caregiving.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Beautiful

    Thank you for giving me a place to be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Written Art
    United States10 months ago
  • Beautiful ❤️

    This is a beautiful podcast. So poignant, touching and inspiring. Cody is a wonderful host and the production level is top notch! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Recovering jn mmm
    Canadaa year ago
  • Mesmerizing

    I constantly listen to podcasts. When I was introduced to this podcast, I was blown away… almost hypnotized. I have listened to every single episode. Every single story. Many of them I’ve listened to multiple times. Inspiring, heartbreaking, enlightening and yes, sometimes hilarious. From start to finish, these podcast episodes will have a chokehold on you like they do me. 10 out of 10 here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lonnie Van Horn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pull up a chair…

    It is such a gift to be invited into the lives and stories of each guest. Cody is so thoughtful in the way he honors each person’s unique journey and spirituality. Plus, the music is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NDChaplain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love

    Nurse Julie brought me to this podcast. Now I’m hooked. A topic that will benefit everyone. Thank You!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie Belle's Mom
    United Statesa year ago

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Engaging, human stories with depth and warmth.
Thoughtful, compassionate host; top-notch production.
High-quality storytelling that respects guests.
Gives hopeful perspective on mortality and illness.
Gives space for vulnerable conversations without being morbid.

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Pre-Season Four Encore - Aaron
Q: How did Aaron perceive prognosis and the information given by doctors, and how did that shape his actions?
He refrained from pressuring doctors for prognosis, chose to focus on present choices, remained hopeful about newer treatments and trials, and sought meaning through living fully and planning for end-of-life on his terms.
Pre-Season Four Encore - Aaron
Q: What happened after Aaron was diagnosed and began treatment, and how did his prognosis evolve?
Aaron describes a frightening, abrupt shift from a routine life to stage IV cancer, followed by a difficult chemo period, the discovery of the ROS-1 mutation, and a dramatic improvement after starting a targeted therapy, which extended life and altered his outlook.
"100 More Steps" : Endurance, Acceptance, and Brain Cancer
Q: How do you want to be remembered?
I want to be remembered for meeting people where they are and treating everyone with kindness, regardless of differing views.
"100 More Steps" : Endurance, Acceptance, and Brain Cancer
Q: What does that mean, 'okay, let's go'?
It meant accepting the diagnosis and focusing on what I could control going forward.
“I’m Turning to Stone”: Choosing to Live Fully with Scleroderma
Q: What do you think happens when you die?
I think there's an afterlife, but I don't think heaven is what people picture it to be; I'm focused on being present in this life.

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The show centers on intimate conversations with people living with serious illness, exploring how mortality shapes everyday life, meaning, and resilience. Episodes often profile cancer journeys, palliative care, and end-of-life decisions, interwoven with themes like mindfulness, advocacy, family support, and finding joy amid serious illness. A notable strength is transforming difficult experiences into hopeful, human-centered stories with a thoughtful host guiding nuanced discussions that feel both personal and practical for listeners navigating health challenges or seeking perspective on life and mortality.

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1. Jody Gelb
2. Keaton Herrser
3. Sue Alohoss
4. Clara Sergs
5. Amanda Melby
6. Lonnie Van Horn
7. Sarah Parton
8. Joe Wielden

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