Ep. 417 Why Talking About Death Makes Us Uncomfortable with Julie McFadden, RN

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2024

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

I am thrilled to have Julie McFadden, RN, a hospice and palliative care nurse with over 15 years of experience, joining me today. Julie is committed to normalizing death and dying. In our conversation, we address common misconceptions surrounding hospice care and why discussions about death and dying make us feel uncomfortable. We explore the concept of death with dignity, emphasizing the importance of open, honest conversations around end-of-life issues, including advanced directives, living wills, and code status. We address the challenges of technology within traditional allopathic medicine, clarify what hospice truly is, and explain the ICU signs that indicate someone is close to the end of their life. We also share some practical tips for processing grief and uncomfortable feelings. This discussion with Julie McFadden is a must-listen for healthcare professionals as it is full of valuable insights. Her book, Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully, is also helpful as a resource for anyone navigating end-of-life concerns with loved ones or friends. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How hospice is all about providing comfort and quality of life The challenges associated with prolonging life in traditional allopathic medicine Why conversations about death and dying are essential How the medical system has changed the way we view death How hospice differs from palliative care Why patients should get informed about the progression of their disease and why their families must prepare for the end of their lives How advanced directives and living wills ensure that the wishes of patients are respected, and some examples of those directives How interventions can sometimes cause more harm than good Julie offers tips for processing grief and supporting others who are grieving. How clinicians can support one another when dealing with traumatic experiences Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Julie McFadden On her website On TikTok, Instagram, YouTube

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:28.9	Today, I had the honor of connecting with Julie McFadden. She's a hospice and palliative care nurse
0:34.0	with more than 15 years of experience and she's passionate about normalizing death and
0:38.3	dying. At the request of many listeners, I am looking for the nurses and advanced practice nurses
0:44.7	that are doing amazing things in the health and wellness space. I know you will find this
0:49.1	conversation invaluable. We focused in on what are some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding
0:54.0	hospice,
0:54.9	the challenges of technology as it pertains to traditional allopathic medicine, why talking about
1:01.5	death and dying makes us so uncomfortable, defining what hospice is and is not, as well as
1:08.0	death with dignity, and provoking honest conversations, the role of advanced
1:13.4	directives, living wills, and code status, the ways that we prolong life in the ICU, signs that
1:20.5	someone is transitioning closer to death, why there can be so much resistance around talking about
1:26.7	death,
1:28.4	tips on grief.
1:34.1	And lastly, how to process uncomfortable feelings if you are a health care professional. I know this will be an invaluable conversation.
1:37.3	And Julie's book is a really helpful resource for those who are dealing with end-of-life concerns
1:43.2	around loved ones or family and friends.
1:49.4	Welcome, Julie. I've been so looking forward to this conversation. I think the work that you're doing
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