Finding Joy in Long-Term Care – Erin Hart and Peter Murphy Lewis

In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel engages with guests Erin Hart and Peter Murphy Lewis to discuss the vital role of caregivers in long-term care settings and some of the creative work in healthcare. They explore the often-overlooked stories of compassion, joy, and community within these facilities, highlighting the importance of caregiver relationships with residents. Listeners are encouraged to explore resources for entering the long-term care field and to appreciate the meaningful work being done by caregivers across the country to support our elders. Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hart-7a2a4959/Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermurphylewis/Learn more about Ohio Health Care Association: https://www.ohca.org/people_worth_caring_aboutLearn more about People Worth Caring About: https://peopleworthcaringabout.com/Watch People Worth Caring About: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSunMzy_Hvt4zWtFMvuKUgLearn more about Peter’s work: https://strategicpete.com/Learn more about Marcus’ Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast About Peter Murphy Lewis:Peter Murphy Lewis is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer and documentary filmmaker whose work bridges the analytical and the emotional with uncommon authenticity. As a fractional CMO, Peter helps CEOs transform overwhelming data into clear, revenue-generating strategies. He’s also the creator and host of multiple TV shows and a documentary series called "People Worth Caring About", driven by his deep commitment to human connection and storytelling. With over 15 years in Chile and now based in the U.S., Peter’s journey spans continents, careers, and causes. Date: 8/25/2025 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 172 – Finding Joy in Long-Term Care – Erin Hart and Peter Murphy Lewiskeywordshealthcare, long-term care, caregivers, compassion, recruitment, workforce development, storytelling, nursing, elder care, community