Palliative care with Anne Front LMFT from California

Send us Fan MailWhat’s the difference between palliative care and hospice? Why is palliative care still misunderstood—and how can it support people with cancer, rare diseases, and other serious conditions long before end-of-life?In this powerful episode of Rare Connection, host Joanna Ball welcomes Ann, a licensed psychotherapist, breast cancer survivor, and caregiver to her husband who is living with metastatic prostate cancer. Anne is also the clinic manager and palliative care social worker for the Motion Picture Television Fund, where she supports members of the entertainment industry through emotional and practical challenges.Together, they discuss:What palliative care really means (and how it differs from hospice)The emotional rollercoaster of becoming an “emerging caregiver”Panic, anxiety, and anticipatory grief in the face of serious illnessHow rare disease and cancer communities can benefit from early palliative supportWhy storytelling and digital advocacy matter—on TikTok and beyond📲 Follow Anne on TikTok: @annefrontlmft🧠 Learn more about the Motion Picture Television Fund: https://mptf.com💬 Comment below if this conversation resonates with you.📩 Send me a text using the link in the show notes if you're listening to the audio version.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to Rare Connection and my YouTube channel, Rare Chef, for more real conversations with rare disease warriors, caregivers, and medical professionals.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 📢 ShareChapter Markers00:00 Welcome00:18 Today's Topic00:35 Introducing Anne Front LFT01:22 What is covered in this episode01:36 Emotional content disclaimer01:58 Anne's Journey04:18 Anne's Cancer Diagnosis05:19 Life During COVID06:59 How Telehealth helps07:42 Palliative Care Vs Hospice11:32 Palliative Care has a full team13:23 Misunderstanding palliative care15:30 Benefits of palliative care for a condition that isn't terminal00:18:00 Back and fourth between Hospice and palliative care19:35 dealing with grief23:37 Emerging Caregiver4:56 Advanced directives00:25:00 Maintaining Safety00:25:45 caregiver support26:32dealing with caregiver burnout & self care27:37 support groups & hobbies29:18 Keeping up with medical appointments30:17 Asking for Help32:56 Anne's Role at the Motion Picture Television Fund 34:38 Anne's TikTok Vlog36:02 TikTok feedback36:56 understanding Palliative care38:38 Why it is important to talk about your feelings39:02 Finding palliative care in your area39:55 conclusionSupport the show