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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN
Hospice Care
End-Of-Life Care
Caregiving
Palliative Care
Grief
End Of Life Care
Advanced Care Planning
Medical Aid In Dying
Hospice
Caregiver Support
Dementia
Death and Dying
Alzheimer's Disease
Death Doulas
Healthcare System
End Of Life
Mental Health
Anticipatory Grief
Loss
Patient Advocacy

The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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Karen Fee took what she learned as an end-of-life caregiver to her mom and shared it with family and friends, creating a ripple effect that impacted how they all talked about death and dying. Her group of friends known as The Mama Surfers became a pl... more

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End of Life Doula Tracy Chalmers is dedicated to helping others find the beauty and healing that so often exists alongside the pain at end of life. In her doula work, she companions the dying with a focus on gentle dying. Tracy is also an end of life... more

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Death Doula Darnell Lamont Walker shows up for difficult conversations and heartbreaking losses. He knows the power of dying moments. His new book Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End shares the stories he’s ... more

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Grief specialist Dawn Delahoye is supporting people with terminal illness and their caregivers, promoting intentional self care and accepting help when offered. After caring for her dad during his experience with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Dawn gained... more

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Darnell Lamont Walker
Death doula, Emmy-nominated children's television writer, filmmaker and teacher
Self/Author of Never Can Say Goodbye
Episode: Dying, Doulas, and Life Lessons with Darnell Lamont Walker
Dawn Delahoye
Grief Specialist
Reflecta's Soul Team; ALS Family of Faith; Lewy Body Dementia Association
Episode: Understanding Grief When a Loved One Has Dementia
Cassidy Bastien
Certified end of life doula, doula giver specialist
Caregivers Hub Support Group founder; former CNA; hospice aid
Episode: After-Death Care Explained: A Compassionate Look at What Happens Next
Bridget Sumser
Head of Practice for Mettle Health; hospice and palliative care professional
Mettle Health
Episode: How to Find Okay-ness in the Messiness of Grief
Roy Remer
Author of Zen Caregiving, end-of-life educator
Zen Caregiving Project, San Francisco
Episode: How to Practice the Art of Mindful Caregiving
Kevin Dieter
Clinical associate professor in Family Medicine and hospice/palliative care physician, founder of Being with Dying learning module
Walking Home / Northeastern Ohio Medical University
Episode: Medical Students Are Learning How to be With the Dying
Jan Booth
Hospice nurse and end-of-life doula, author of Dying Matters, 8 Conversations That Can Change Your Life
Conscious Dying Collective; deathdoulas.com
Episode: A Hospice Nurse Explains How to Prepare for a Better End of Life Scenario
Trish Rux
End-of-life doula, educator, and hospice nurse
Death Doula Collective / Dying Matters co-author
Episode: How to Find Life Lessons in Caring for the Dying
Tracy Heath
Author of Before Goodbye, holistic financial planner
Author; Holistic Financial Planning
Episode: How to Prepare Emotionally and Financially for Serious Illness

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Helen Bauer
Host of The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Truly Championing Heart Centered Care!

    The Heart of Hospice is a deeply meaningful and inspiring podcast. Helen Bauer is extraordinary - she is so grounded, wise, and focused on drawing out the wisdom of her guests to share with her listeners. She honours those who work in traditional hospice care, as well as those offering alternative forms of support. This podcast is a true gift for anyone contemplating the end-of-life journey, offering person-centered care, deep compassion, and a vital sense of community. I can’t recommend it enou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L Bay girl
    Canadaa month ago
  • Wonderful resource for all interested in learning more about end of life and grief!

    Helen has the experience and knowledge to really understand the many nuances around this tender and often difficult topic. I enjoy her engaging personality! I am so very grateful that Helen is addressing this topic in such a meaningful way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbrasesmith
    United States2 months ago
  • Filled with Wisdom and Heart

    Helen’s curiosity and open-hearted interviewing style makes this podcast a wonderful balance between educational, useful information and insightful, provocative storytelling. She has a natural way of getting to the heart of each topic and encouraging her guests to share their voices for us all to learn and grow from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Button
    United States5 months ago
  • Loved the interview with David Walsh and learning about HaloCare!

    Very inspiring and informative interview about David’s caregiver journey and the Halocare solution.

    Thank you David and Helen !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fred9540
    United States5 months ago
  • A Must Listen for All

    The Heart of Hospice is a podcast that meets one of life’s hardest topics with compassion, honesty, and grace. At some point in our lives, we will know someone who needs hospice care, or we will be the one who needs it ourselves. As a former Hospice RN, Helen brings deep knowledge, lived experience, and a gentle heart to every conversation. Through personal stories from her guests, she helps listeners understand what hospice truly looks like, beyond the fear and the unknown. Her raw honesty, pai... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erin Galyean
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's warmth and ability to handle tough topics with compassion.
Many reviews highlight the host's calming presence and thoughtful interviewing style.
Guests are described as knowledgeable, varied, and genuinely helpful for caregivers and professionals.
Audience notes the show provides actionable insights and real-world experiences in hospice and end-of-life care.

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Understanding Grief When a Loved One Has Dementia
Q: What advice would you offer to somebody whose family member has just received a diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's or any type of dementia?
Get a good team behind you, educate yourself for tomorrow but focus on today, and start incorporating caregiver health into the care plan from day one so you can give yourself grace and avoid burnout.
Dying, Doulas, and Life Lessons with Darnell Lamont Walker
Q: What's a story or song that you hope is shared at your funeral or celebration of life?
He describes a death playlist built from songs shared by people in his life, with the intention that each track remembers the person and preserves a moment of connection, while ensuring the moment of passing is meaningful and personal.
How to Find Okay-ness in the Messiness of Grief
Q: What guidance would you offer a caregiver transitioning from anticipatory grief to the actual death?
Be present with the person, trust in the adaptability of people, and allow for moments of okayness, even if it means taking breaks to feel and breathe in the present.
How to Find Okay-ness in the Messiness of Grief
Q: What practices have you seen that are most helpful for folks working in end-of-life care when balancing care for others and self-care?
She emphasizes creating space for storytelling and ritual, sharing bedside moments, using humor to cope, and acknowledging personal grief as a legitimate part of professional caregiving.
How to Find Okay-ness in the Messiness of Grief
Q: Would there be differences in how family members would treat a medical condition if the patient couldn't speak for themselves?
Bridget explains multiple-choice dynamics around advance directives, highlighting that family members may default to comfort, alignment, or present-day needs, and stresses discussing preferences ahead of time to reduce confusion.

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What is The Heart of Hospice Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show focused on end-of-life care, hospice practice, caregiving strategies, and bereavement. Across episodes, hosts and expert guests explore practical logistics—from in-home hospice routines and General Inpatient Care to estate tasks and dementia caregiving—while weaving in emotional resilience, family dynamics, and spiritual care. The conversations often blend personal caregiving stories with professional guidance, highlighting frontline experiences, technology-enabled support, and compassionate approaches to navigating mortality. Notable threads include death anxiety management, patient-centered end-of-life planning, and ethically navigating choices like VSED, with guests ranging from clinicians and nonprofit leaders to patie... more

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1. Darnell Lamont Walker
2. Dawn Delahoye
3. Cassidy Bastien
4. Bridget Sumser
5. Roy Remer
6. Kevin Dieter
7. Jan Booth
8. Trish Rux

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