Hospice Conversations and Games to Spark Discussion with Lisa Paul - Ep 156

from Desperately Seeking Senior Living · host Valerie Lynn Borgman

No one’s excited to talk about death or senior living, but waiting until there’s a crisis - just makes it harder. In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Lisa Pahl and I peel back the layers of fear, guilt, and denial that so often block these conversations. With humor, honesty, and a whole lot of insight, we explore creative tools like The Death Deck, the emotional realities of caregiving, and how just starting the conversation (even at game night!) can empower families to plan with love - not panic. If you’ve ever felt stuck on how to talk about the end, this episode is your gentle nudge forward. Lisa Pahl, LCSW and Hospice & Emergency Medicine Social Worker @thedeathdeck CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY! We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live! www.clearpathsls.com Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show? Guest Application Email us at [email protected] with your senior living questions. www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!! @desperatetodoable #desperatetodoable

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No one’s excited to talk about death or senior living, but waiting until there’s a crisis - just makes it harder. In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Lisa Pahl and I peel back the layers of fear, guilt, and denial that so often block these conversations. With humor, honesty, and a whole lot of insight, we explore creative tools like The Death Deck, the emotional realities of caregiving, and how just starting the conversation (even at game night!) can empower families to plan with love - not panic. If you’ve ever felt stuck on how to talk about the end, this episode is your gentle nudge forward.Lisa Pahl, LCSW and Hospice & Emergency Medicine Social Worker @thedeathdeck CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY! We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live!www.clearpathsls.com Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show? Guest Application Email us at [email protected] with your senior living questions. www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word! 📣 Listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! THANK YOU for listening in 🎧commenting, liking 👍, telling others 📣about the show!! @desperatetodoable#desperatetodoable

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