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The Waiting Room Revolution

Hsien Seow and Samantha Winemaker
Palliative Care
Caregiving
Advanced Care Planning
End-Of-Life Care
Hospice Care
Community Support
Patient Care
Mental Health
ALS
Death and Dying
Grief
Patient Empowerment
End Of Life Doula
Quality Of Life
Compassionate Communities
Patient Rights
Health Care Providers
Respite Care
Dementia
Death Education

This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they felt overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ during their illness journey. Yet we sometimes heard stories where individuals felt prepared, in control and ‘in the know.’ What was the difference between these experiences? The answer is the 7 keys. Joi... more

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A longtime palliative care navigator, Bill Harder returns not as a professional, but as a husband alongside his wife Anna, who is living with stage 4 breast cancer. Together, they share how they’ve navigated a delayed diagnosis, chose quality of life... more

In this episode, Hsien and Sammy talk with RN and project director Kira Goodman and pediatric palliative care physician Dr. Dave Lysecki about what makes pediatric palliative care unique, why it’s not “too sad,” and how early, family-centered support... more

In this episode, Hsien and Sammy chat with Sunny Brouse. Sunny was diagnosed with ALS over a decade ago and leads a global community of young women with ALS. We talk about her long, disorienting road to diagnosis, what clinicians miss when they focus... more

In this episode, Hsien and Sammy sit down with Barbara MacLean, Executive Director of Family Caregivers of British Columbia and a leading voice for caregivers in Canada. Barbara shares her powerful origin story from supporting children with disabilit... more

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Bill Harder
Palliative care navigator; husband of Anna; long-time advocate
Bow Valley Palliative Care (Bow Valley Palliative)
Episode: S12: Episode 136: Bill and Anna Harder
Anna Harder
Person living with stage 4 cancer; partner in care
Episode: S12: Episode 136: Bill and Anna Harder
Kira Goodman
Registered nurse; project director for Canada's Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance
Canada's Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance
Episode: S12: Episode 135: Kira Goodman and Dave Lysecki
Dave Lysecki
Pediatric palliative care physician; medical director for the Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance project
McMaster University; Canada's Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance
Episode: S12: Episode 135: Kira Goodman and Dave Lysecki
Sunny Brouse
Patient living with ALS and community advocate
ALS community advocate
Episode: S12: Episode 134: Sunny Brouse
Barbara MacLean
Executive Director of Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Episode: S12: Episode 133: Barbara MacLean
Ella Tan
Frontline advocate supporting newcomer and immigrant women in Canada's care sector
North York Community House
Episode: S12: Episode 132: Ella Tan
Myles Sargeant
Family physician focused on vulnerable populations and environmental health advocacy
Trees for Hamilton; Peach Health Ontario; McMaster University; Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care
Episode: S12: Episode 131: Myles Sergeant
Pierre Marchand
Client discussed in episode; rare ocular melanoma patient
Self-identified cancer patient
Episode: S12: Episode 130: Pierre and Sherrie Marchand

Hosts

Hsien Seow
Host with focus on health care research, end-of-life care, and patient advocacy.
Samantha Winemaker
Co-host with a focus on caregiving, patient advocacy, and end-of-life conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • So important

    Thank you Sammi and Hsien for making so many of us feel seen and heard. Your work is so insightful and clear, and yet we doubt these truths so much on our own.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kdkates
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible listening

    I have just completed this entire podcast series of over a 100 episodes and am recommending it to everyone I meet. I have worked in palliative care for 25 years and this series has taught me new and fresh ways of talking about and navigating this difficult topic. There are some incredible guests interviewed. I have the book on my bedside table ready to start. Thank you to Sammy and Hsien!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rusty Bucket
    Australiaa year ago
  • Thank you

    I work in the hospice community. I think it is so important what you are doing. This society is death phobic and grief illiterate. It’s so upsetting because it is costing lives and quality to end of lives. I have seen it through friends of friends and with the people I work with. I wish so much everyone could have an end of life doula. It makes me frustrated how health care treats life limiting conditions. I live in Ontario and I wish so much people were talking about home care and how it has su... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WinglessGirl
    Canada4 years ago
  • Amazing - compassionate and informative

    I was 30 when my mother passed from cancer in hospice care - and it was the best experience for her and our family. We were learning by experience and it took years to wrap our heads’ around her passing. Beautiful interviews and such wonderful conversations!! I too have become so impassioned about sharing what death and dying are really like. Thank you for your candid and meaningful discussions Hsien and Sammy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haven2017
    Canada4 years ago
  • Kathryn Mannix is my hero

    I worked for many years as a Palliative Care Nurse Specialist and loved every moment of my career. I had to stop working after I had a recurrence of Ovarian Cancer and developed Breast Cancer in addition. Now I find myself in the Palliative phase of my disease and I share how I feel and what it’s all about as much as I can. However, I am just an ordinary person with only a small social media following so it’s impossible for me to spread the word very far. I came across Dr Kathryn Mannix through ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faery Realm
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The show is a compassionate, practical resource for patients and families.
Highly practical and insightful; great interviews with credible guests.
An essential resource for anyone navigating serious illness or caregiving.

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S12: Episode 134: Sunny Brouse
Q: Did you want to share a final word or takeaway for listeners?
Sunny urges ongoing, proactive engagement with care teams, continued community involvement, and the belief that hope and planning can coexist, empowering families dealing with serious illness to navigate their journeys.
S12: Episode 134: Sunny Brouse
Q: What has your experience been with health care and their communication?
Her experience ranges from recognizing the need for more humane, person-centered conversations to pointing out gaps where clinicians overlook patient-specific needs, leading to advocacy for better communication and adaptable care models.
S12: Episode 134: Sunny Brouse
Q: Sunny, why do you think you're still here?
Sunny attributes her continued presence to a combination of not accepting a fixed fatal trajectory, actively engaging with systems to push for better care, and a commitment to being a catalyst for change in the ALS community.
S12: Episode 132: Ella Tan
Q: What gives you hope for the future of care work in Canada?
Hope comes from shifting conversations about care work from invisibility to recognition, policy advancements toward stable immigration pathways and reunification, and the ongoing collaboration between research, lived experience, and policy to amplify caregivers' voices.
S12: Episode 132: Ella Tan
Q: How can communities and employers better support the people who are providing care to so many others?
By recognizing care work as skilled and essential, ensuring fair wages, stable hours, safe conditions, clear boundaries, respectful communication, and accessible language support, while empowering communities to advocate for policy improvements and representation in decision-making.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waiting Room Revolution

What is The Waiting Room Revolution about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conversational series focused on navigating serious illness through practical frameworks, personal stories, and expert insights. Episodes frequently cover caregiving dynamics, advance planning, palliative and end-of-life care, pediatric and family-centered care, and system-level improvements in healthcare. A standout feature is a consistent emphasis on actionable steps, clear language, and personal agency—often anchored by a practical framework (the seven keys) that listeners can apply to their own journeys. Notable strengths include compassionate guests, accessible storytelling, and a balanced mix of patient, caregiver, and professional perspectives that appeal to healthcare workers, patients, families, and advocates seeking clarity and ... more

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Recent guests on The Waiting Room Revolution include:

1. Bill Harder
2. Anna Harder
3. Kira Goodman
4. Dave Lysecki
5. Sunny Brouse
6. Barbara MacLean
7. Ella Tan
8. Myles Sargeant

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