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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 42 MIN

How to Live Well by Learning What Matters Most

from The Heart of Hospice Podcast · host Helen Bauer BSN RN CHPN

End of Life Doula Diane Button has been taught how to live well by caring for the dying.  Her life’s work has been to support people to find meaning, comfort, joy, and peace in life and in death. One of the biggest influences on how Diane lives was her Grandpa Charlie, and she continues to be inspired by how he lived his life. Diane has collected stories and wisdom from every person for whom she’s provided care while they were dying.   In 2022, during the pandemic, Diane wrote an article for Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper that remains widely-read and one of their most popular articles. What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living is her latest book, written at the invitation of Maria Shriver and published by Penguin Random House. It is available everywhere books are sold. Connect with Diane Button: Website:  dianebutton.com End-of-Life Doula Website: Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance Instagram: @dianebuttondoula Facebook:facebook.com/diane.button.12 Get your copy of Diane’s book! – What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living Find all of Barbara Karnes’ products and resources at bkbooks.com. Read Barbara’s blog at bkbooks.com. Socials for Barbara Karnes: Facebook   IG   LinkedIn   Twitter (X)    YouTube Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  Whether you want to connect by phone or video, you can book a FREE 30-Minute Hospice Navigation Session, or a more in-depth 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95.  If you need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, we’re here to answer your questions.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session by video call allows up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.   Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website:  theheartofhospice.com Social media:  Facebook     Twitter    Instagram   LinkedIn Email:  [email protected] More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to [email protected].

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End of Life Doula Diane Button has been taught how to live well by caring for the dying.  Her life’s work has been to support people to find meaning, comfort, joy, and peace in life and in death. One of the biggest influences on how Diane lives was...

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