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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN
End-Of-Life Care
Grief
Hospice Care
End Of Life Care
Caregiving
Medical Aid In Dying
Loss
Grandpad
Caregiver Support
Hospice
Mental Health
Generational Differences
Patient Quality Of Life
Doulas
Empowered Endings
Healthcare System Challenges
Caregiver Burden
Empathy
Online Support Groups
Community Support

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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When Kate Christie’s mom chose to utilize VSED at the end of her life, Kate became a caregiver and advocate, never losing sight of role as a daughter. Kate’s mom faced a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and made the choice to use VSED (Voluntarily St... more

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Death Doula Alua Arthur brings fresh air, compassion, and humor to her work with the dying. After ten years working as an attorney, Alua found herself burned out, depressed, and looking for deeper meaning. She found her purpose and passion in end of ... more

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By providing end of life care for the homeless population, The INN Between fills a special need in the Salt Lake City community. Executive Director Jillian Olmsted’s journey with The INN Between is both personal and purposeful. Jillian’s connection t... more

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Most of us carry some fear of death, even if we rarely say it out loud. In this episode, we talk honestly with hospice Social Worker Rosie Gaston about death anxiety—what it feels like, where it comes from, and how to have conversations that reduce i... more

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Recent Guests

Jillian Olmsted
Executive Director of The INN Between
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Episode: Learn About the Sacred Mission of The INN Between
David Mulqueen
Founder of AnnCare
AnnCare
Episode: Find Help for the Administrative Tasks After a Loss
David Walsh
Founder of HaloCare and former tech executive; caregiver for Beatrice Walsh
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Episode: Learn How Technology Keeps Seniors Happy and Safe at Home
Shelley Henry
Certified hospice and palliative nurse and the president of the Amity Group
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Episode: Back to Basics: What to Know About General Inpatient Care
Barry Koch
Co-founder of TG Beyond and co-producer of the documentary about Allyson
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Episode: Documenting the Final Journey of Hospice Nurse Allyson
Jason Zamer
Co-founder of TG Beyond and award-winning documentary director
TG Beyond
Episode: Documenting the Final Journey of Hospice Nurse Allyson
Daniel DeLoma
Hospice Chaplain, End of Life Doula, and the founder of Meditative Heartbeat Therapy
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Episode: What You Need to Know About Meditative Heartbeat Therapy
Carrie Aalberts
Known as Dementia Darling, she is an educator and advocate for dementia caregivers
Dementia Darling
Episode: The Dementia Darling Shares Practical Tips for Caregivers - Encore Episode
Dr. Delia Chiaramonte
Integrative Palliative Medicine Physician and Caregiver Coach
Integrative Palliative Institute
Episode: A Palliative Doctor's Personal Story of Her Father's Death

Host

Helen Bauer
Host of The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States3 months ago
  • Great Resource for Caregivers!

    The Heart of Hospice podcast is an excellent resource for caregivers and others concerned about end of life issues. Helen Bauer is an insightful, knowledgeable interviewer. The podcast offers a variety of perspectives and delves into issues those encountering Hospice may not foresee. Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marge's daughter
    United States9 months ago
  • I Love this Podcast!!

    The Heart of Hospice podcast is an incredible resource for anyone working in or touched by end-of-life care. Helen, the host, brings wisdom, warmth, and genuine compassion to every episode. Her thoughtful conversations and practical insights make you feel seen, supported, and empowered as a hospice professional. It’s clear that her heart truly is in this work. Thank you, Helen, for creating such a meaningful space for our community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omg_okay
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality conversations that blend personal stories with professional guidance.
A trusted resource for hospice education and caregiver support.
Warm, knowledgeable host; guests provide practical takeaways for caregivers and clinicians.
Compassionate, insightful interviews that make tough topics approachable.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Manage Death Anxiety With Social Worker Rosie Gaston
Q: What makes a death 'good' from the patient's perspective, and how do clinicians support achieving that?
A good death is defined by the patient's goals and values, including symptom control, presence of loved ones, and meaningfully honoring beliefs and rituals.
How to Manage Death Anxiety With Social Worker Rosie Gaston
Q: How do religion and faith influence death anxiety, and can faith be a buffer or a source of fear?
Religion can both comfort and intensify death anxiety depending on the individual; clinicians should assess how faith affects the person's coping and involve chaplains when appropriate.
How to Manage Death Anxiety With Social Worker Rosie Gaston
Q: What are you most worried about right now when talking about death with a patient or family?
Start with a probing question to identify the specific concern, then tailor the conversation and plan to address that fear, whether it's symptoms, the dying process, or how values will be honored.
Find Help for the Administrative Tasks After a Loss
Q: What services does AnnCare offer for executors who want help?
AnnCare acts as an executor's assistant, handling the first 30–60 days of estate settlement, offering free consultations, and providing a paid straight-to-purchase option for more hands-on support; they also provide free resources like an executor guide and a planning companion.
Find Help for the Administrative Tasks After a Loss
Q: What was your motivation to get started with AnnCare?
David explains that a personal experience helping a partner through a relative's estate revealed how fragmented and overwhelming post-loss tasks are, which inspired him to build a service that brings efficiency, education, and structure to caregivers.

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A compassionate series focused on end-of-life care, caregiving, and hospice education. It covers practical guidance for caregivers, medical and emotional aspects of hospice, and personal narratives from clinicians, patients, and families. Episodes frequently explore topics like grief, dementia care, advance care planning, pediatric palliative care, and novel approaches to comforting dying processes, often weaving in expert insights, real-life stories, and resources for navigating difficult conversations. The show stands out for its warm interviewing style, breadth of guest types, and emphasis on dignity, presence, and practical support for both professionals and family caregivers.

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Recent guests on The Heart of Hospice Podcast include:

1. Jillian Olmsted
2. David Mulqueen
3. David Walsh
4. Shelley Henry
5. Barry Koch
6. Jason Zamer
7. Daniel DeLoma
8. Carrie Aalberts

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