Hospice Care, Grief Support & Compassionate Healthcare Leadership with James Dismond

In this deeply meaningful episode of Purposeful, Ashley Bernardi sits down with James Dismond, CEO of MiraSol Health, for a powerful conversation about hospice care, grief support, end-of-life planning, serious illness, and what it means to care for people with dignity and compassion.James shares how his own early experiences with loss shaped his journey from fearing death to finding purpose in helping families navigate some of life’s most vulnerable moments. Through his leadership at MiraSol Health, he is helping shift the conversation around hospice and end-of-life care from fear and avoidance to understanding, connection, and compassionate support.For mission-driven leaders, healthcare professionals, caregivers, families, and anyone navigating grief, this episode offers a deeply human reminder that difficult conversations can be an act of love.In this conversation, Ashley and James discuss:• How hospice care can support patients and families with dignity• Why we need to talk more openly about death and end-of-life care• How grief can begin at the point of diagnosis• The importance of serious illness planning before a crisis happens• How families can start difficult conversations about care wishes• Why grief is different for every person• How to support someone who is grieving• The power of being present without trying to fix• Why saying a loved one’s name matters after loss• How specific help is more meaningful than “let me know if you need anything”• Compassionate accountability in healthcare leadership• How MiraSol Health is expanding care beyond traditional hospice• Why caring for others is one of the most powerful expressions of purposeThis episode is a powerful reminder that while we cannot always control the circumstances life brings, we can choose how we care for one another through them.Learn more about MiraSol Health at mirasolhealth.org