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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025 · 1H 40M

Tales From the Nearly Departed | FULL EPISODE

from The Perfect Society · host Curt Derby

https://everybodyshappy.com/Conversations with the Dying: Insights from a Hospice Social WorkerIn this episode of the Perfect Society's 'In the Shadows' series, host Curt Derby talks to DeAnn Jansen, a hospice social worker with 30 years of experience. DeAnn shares her unique encounters with patients in their final days. Despite not being religious, she believes in an afterlife based on numerous instances where patients have communicated with deceased loved ones. The conversation covers her journey into hospice care, remarkable patient stories, and the emotional and logistical challenges of her work. DeAnn's insights challenge conventional beliefs and provide a deeply human perspective on life, death, and what might come after.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:02 Meet DeAnn Jansen: Hospice Social Worker01:22 The Role of a Hospice Social Worker02:14 DeAnn’s First Hospice Experience04:10 The Four Most Important Things at End of Life06:22 Patients' Unique End-of-Life Experiences11:29 Personal Stories and Experiences23:17 Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Work34:02 Emotional Attachment and Coping37:30 Beliefs and Perspectives on Death46:26 Special Moments and Patient Stories53:20 The Impact of Uniform Colors in Healthcare54:38 The Power of Human Will in End-of-Life Situations57:16 The Phenomenon of Holding On for Special Moments01:00:35 Broken Heart Syndrome: A Real Diagnosis01:02:53 Personal Reflections on Grief and Belief01:06:30 Experiences with Patients Seeing Deceased Loved Ones01:16:30 Near-Death Experiences and Scientific Perspectives01:21:34 A Unique Hospice Wedding Story01:28:04 Speed Round: Fun and Fast-Paced Questions01:37:17 Final Thought

https://everybodyshappy.com/Conversations with the Dying: Insights from a Hospice Social WorkerIn this episode of the Perfect Society's 'In the Shadows' series, host Curt Derby talks to DeAnn Jansen, a hospice social worker with 30 years of experience. DeAnn shares her unique encounters with patients in their final days. Despite not being religious, she believes in an afterlife based on numerous instances where patients have communicated with deceased loved ones. The conversation covers her journey into hospice care, remarkable patient stories, and the emotional and logistical challenges of her work. DeAnn's insights challenge conventional beliefs and provide a deeply human perspective on life, death, and what might come after.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:02 Meet DeAnn Jansen: Hospice Social Worker01:22 The Role of a Hospice Social Worker02:14 DeAnn’s First Hospice Experience04:10 The Four Most Important Things at End of Life06:22 Patients' Unique End-of-Life Experiences11:29 Personal Stories and Experiences23:17 Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Work34:02 Emotional Attachment and Coping37:30 Beliefs and Perspectives on Death46:26 Special Moments and Patient Stories53:20 The Impact of Uniform Colors in Healthcare54:38 The Power of Human Will in End-of-Life Situations57:16 The Phenomenon of Holding On for Special Moments01:00:35 Broken Heart Syndrome: A Real Diagnosis01:02:53 Personal Reflections on Grief and Belief01:06:30 Experiences with Patients Seeing Deceased Loved Ones01:16:30 Near-Death Experiences and Scientific Perspectives01:21:34 A Unique Hospice Wedding Story01:28:04 Speed Round: Fun and Fast-Paced Questions01:37:17 Final Thought

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