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Grave Concerns

End in Mind Project
End In Mind Project
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Preparing people for their inevitable end. What to think about if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a life limiting illness.

Cathy Wurzer, with the End in Mind Project, talks with experts so you can have some peace of mind about an end-of-life journey.

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Latest Episodes

Nationally known palliative care doctor, Jessica Zitter, says medical school students are taught how to keep patients alive, but no one teaches them how to let a patient die. 

Dr. Zitter's best selling book "Extreme Measures", was part biography and... more

Life is so busy, who has time to think about stuff like wills, financial trusts, power of attorney or advance care directives? All important legal documents, but getting them done falls pretty far down our "to-do" list and there can be some pretty bi... more

It's difficult to think of our own death, much less the passing of a loved one. According to the Conversation Project, more than 90% of us think it's important to discuss end-of-life wishes, yet only a fraction of us do it. 

Those conversations happ... more

This is a follow up conversation from episode two, but this one is all about the difficult and sometimes confusing decisions patients are asked to make when filling out an advance care directive. 

Join guests Susie Putzke and Jill Massman, who have ... more

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Recent Guests

Jill Sauber
Elder law attorney
Minneapolis-Saint Paul area
Episode: Getting Your Affairs in Order
Ross Levin
Founder
Accredited Investors Wealth Management
Episode: Getting Your Affairs in Order
Sarah Hall
Researcher focusing on older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration
Episode: Empowered Choices: Medical Decision Making in the Disability Community
Cate Saracen-Peters
Professional working with Hammer and NER in Minnesota
Hammer and NER
Episode: Empowered Choices: Medical Decision Making in the Disability Community
Sue Walker
Chief Program Officer at Hammer and NER (retired)
Hammer and NER
Episode: Empowered Choices: Medical Decision Making in the Disability Community
Susie Putzke
Reverend, United Methodist Church, central Minnesota; former hospital chaplain specializing in palliative care
End in Mind Project
Episode: Resuscitation Realities: Understanding Medical Options
Jill Mossman
Advanced practice nurse and clinical services director at Quiet Oaks Hospice
Quiet Oaks Hospice
Episode: Resuscitation Realities: Understanding Medical Options
Bud Hammes
Clinial ethicist; co-founder of Respecting Choices
Gundersen Health System / UzObi
Episode: Who'll Speak for You? Health Care Directives 101
Nneka Sederstrom
Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepin Healthcare; founder of UzObi
Hennepin Healthcare / UzObi
Episode: Who'll Speak for You? Health Care Directives 101

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Cathy Wurzer
Host of Grave Concerns, End in Mind Project

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Thought Provoking

    A deep and thought provoking conversation. Eye-opening, yet relatable. Instructive. An excellent interview. I look forward to listening to future episodes.

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High-quality guests and well-structured conversations; very helpful for prospective planning.
Engaging mix of personal stories and expert analysis that stays grounded in real-world needs.
The host and guests bring thoughtful, practical guidance on end-of-life planning.
Thought-provoking and insightful interviews that feel both rigorous and accessible.

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Empowered Choices: Medical Decision Making in the Disability Community
Q: Why is it important to involve the disability community in end-of-life discussions?
Involving people with disabilities ensures conversations are tailored to their abilities and preferences, respects their agency, and aligns care with their values, rather than relying solely on guardians or clinicians.

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A thoughtful show focused on end-of-life planning, aging, and compassionate decision-making. Across episodes, practical guides for preparing documents, conversations with family, and navigating care options are balanced with personal stories and expert insights from elder law, finances, medicine, and theology. Notable is the recurring emphasis on starting conversations early, including people with disabilities in care decisions, and using living documents to reduce family stress and healthcare moral distress. The program often features multidisciplinary guests who translate complex topics into actionable steps for individuals, families, and professionals seeking pragmatic guidance during difficult life transitions.

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8. Bud Hammes

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