Join us for an insightful episode featuring Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden, who has appeared on this show for the fourth time. In this engaging discussion, Julie shares highlights and emotional moments from her new book 'Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully.' The conversation delves into the deathbed phenomena, the importance of discussing death and dying, and personal anecdotes from Julie's life and work. She also touches on how preparing and gaining knowledge about death can help reduce anxiety and fear. Don't miss this compelling and informative episode!

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Summary:

In this podcast episode transcript, Nurse Julie discusses various topics related to death and dying, including her personal experiences and insights as a hospice nurse. She talks about her book "Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully" and the focus on educating people about death and the dying process. Nurse Julie also shares about deathbed phenomena, where she explains common experiences that people may have before passing away without providing a concrete explanation for why these phenomena occur.

Throughout the conversation, Nurse Julie reflects on personal stories that made her emotional while recording the audiobook, highlighting the intimate and instructional aspects of her book. The podcast episode touches on the importance of contemplation of mortality, the impact of denial on suffering, and the need to address family dynamics in endoflife care.

Lessons from the episode include the value of embracing personal experiences and emotions, the significance of being present and appreciating life, and the need for open conversations about death and dying. The key points emphasize the complexity of deathbed phenomena, the limitations of medical explanations for these experiences, and the importance of understanding and accepting the dying process.

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00:00 Introduction
01:19  Starting the Conversation
02:44 Discussing her Book
08:27 Personal Stories and Experiences
11:11 Reflections on Death and Dying
14:57 Challenges and Misunderstandings
17:36 Emotional and Spiritual Aspects
22:12 A Special Patient Story
25:03 Searching for Nostalgia
26:14 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities
27:19 Contemplating Life and Beliefs
30:27  Understanding Deathbed Phenomena
33:30 The Emotional Journey of Writing
41:53 Discussing Death Anxiety

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