EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 45 MIN
Experiencing "Moral Injury" In The Healthcare Profession - We Need To Do Better
from Ask a Death Doula · host Suzanne B. O’Brien RN
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Jennifer A. O'Brien. Discover the powerful journey of caregiving with Jennifer, a seasoned healthcare administrator with nearly 40 years of experience, whose personal losses and the tender care of her late husband, a hospice doctor battling cancer, shaped her profound perspective on end-of-life care. In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer shares the wisdom behind her books The Hospice Doctor’s Widow and Care Boss, offering invaluable insights into the true meaning of presence during life’s most precious moments. Together, we explore the misunderstood nuances of hospice and palliative care, the importance of advanced care planning, and the moral challenges faced by healthcare professionals. This episode invites us to reframe death not as an adversary but as a natural part of life, empowering caregivers and families to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage in the face of life’s final chapter. (00:02) Navigating the End-of-Life Care Journey (13:01) Clarifying Hospice and Palliative Care (27:41) Exploring Advanced Care Planning Options (32:10) Empowering Caregivers Through Leadership and Vision Register to join us for FREE: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 MONTH FREE DEATH AND DYING COURSE Or visit our website here! GET THE GOOD DEATH BOOK Here Meet our guest: Jennifer A. O’Brien Interim Healthcare CEO, Author Website: www.jenniferaobrien.com LinkedIn: Jennifer O'Brien Facebook Group: Hospice Doctor's Widow - Jennifer A. O'Brien, MSOD Instagram: @hospicedoctorswidow Please Share! Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience. Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077 ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily. Click here to subscribe! ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast #deathdoula #deathdoultraining #dyingwell #death #life #deatheducation #doulagivers #hospice #hospicecare #hospicenurse #deathdoula #soulmidwife #deathmidwife #endoflifeplanning #healthcareproxy #funerals #fearofdeath #endoflifedoula #thegooddeath #hospice #grief #deathawareness #birth #endoflife #deathpositivity #consciousdying #dying #advanceplanning #deathpositive #gooddeath #consciousliving #endoflifedirective #palliativecare #advancedirective #livefully #suzannebobrien. #lifecafe #consciousness #awarenes
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In this enlightening episode, Jennifer O’Brien, a seasoned healthcare administrator, shares her personal journey through profound loss and caregiving. Her experiences with the passing of her sibling and mother, and caring for her husband, a hospice doctor battling cancer, have deeply transformed her perspective on end-of-life care. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of being present during what she calls ”precious time” and aims to empower family caregivers through her books, ”The Hospice Doctor’s Widow” and ”Care Boss.” The episode demystifies the complexities of hospice and palliative care, clarifying common misconceptions. It highlights the crucial distinction between hospice care, meant for those with a life expectancy of six months or less, and palliative care, which can be provided alongside curative treatments. As people live longer, the need for palliative care becomes increasingly vital to ensure quality of life.
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