The Brutal and Beautiful Truth of Losing a Parent; Coping After The Death Of A Parent

Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a textCasey Beros had interviewed hundreds of medical experts and built her career teaching people how to navigate healthcare. But when her father was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma (asbestos cancer), all her professional expertise meant nothing when she was sobbing in a hospital corridor at 2 AM.In this raw and powerful conversation, Casey shares her journey of caring for her father through his final two and a half years, the return of his addiction struggles, and how watching someone you love die changes you in ways you never expected. She discusses the brutal reality of terminal illness, the complexity of grief, and why she wrote "Next of Kin" - a practical guide born from one of the worst experiences of her life.Resources Mentioned"Next of Kin" by Casey Beros -Comprehensive handbook for healthcare navigation and caregiving (available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook)"The Bad Girls Guide to Better" by Casey Beros - Casey's stealth help guide to getting your act togetherConnect with CaseyWebsite: https://www.caseyberos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyberos/00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:10 Casey's Personal Journey Begins04:20 Navigating the Healthcare System19:15 The Emotional Toll of Caregiving31:02 Dealing with Addiction and Illness37:17 The Dilemma of Addiction in Palliative Care38:14 The Emotional Toll of Watching a Loved One Suffer39:35 The Role of a Death Doula42:02 The Brutality and Beauty of the Final Days52:58 Navigating Grief and Loss54:38 Turning Heartbreak into Purpose56:04 The Importance of Preserving Memories01:01:28 The Unquenchable Thirst of Grief01:07:21 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsConnect with Danielle: See her website - https://daniellecolley.com.au/But the Chocolate Bar Life book - https://www.thechocolatebarlife.com.au/buy-bookFind her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdaniellecolley/ Connect on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/IAmDanielleColley/?_rdc=1&_rdr#Watch on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@iamdaniellecolley Check out her substack - https://substack.com/@iamdaniellecolley?utm_source=user-menu