246: Negotiating Hope

In the face of terminal illness and loss, hope can feel elusive, yet it remains one of the most powerful forces guiding us through life's darkest moments. In this episode, your host, Cindy Watson sitsdown with Debra Parker Oliver, the Ira Kodner Professor of Research in Supportive Care at Washington University, to discuss the powerful topic of Negotiating Hope. With over 20 years as a hospice social worker and administrator, Debra has dedicated her life to improving hospice care, contributing more than 200 peer-reviewed articles on palliative and hospice care. Together with her late husband, David, she created a blog to share their cancer journey, offering guidance and advocacy for those facing terminal illness. Even after David's passing, Debra continues to share her story of grief and healing, inspiring hope for others navigating similar challenges.   Key takeaways:   Negotiating with the doctors What is the love-grief equation? What is hope and how to define your hope? Dealing with a loved one with a terminal illness How can we prepare for tragic events or obstacles in our life while still holding on to hope? What are some of the benefits of of hope, of seeking hope, of living a hopeful life? And many more!   Learn more about Debra:   Website: www.legaciesfromthelivingroom.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legaciesfromthelivingroom/?ref=embed_page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Legaciesfromthelivingroom Email: [email protected]   Get her book: Legacies from the Living Room: A Love-Grief Equation If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  [email protected]