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Hospice Redefined
by Rachel Carta, RN
Welcome to Hospice Redefined, the podcast where we explore the true purpose of hospice care and provide caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals with the tools, support, and insights they need.Hospice is often misunderstood—seen as a final chapter or a sign of giving up. But in reality, hospice is about life: living with dignity, comfort, and connection during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.I’m your host, Rachel Carta, a Registered Hospice Nurse, and alongside an amazing team of hospice professionals, we’re here to shift the narrative.
Episodes
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8. The Lighting of the Candles — Honoring Grief During the Holidays
In this episode of Hospice Redefined, Rachel shares a heartfelt poem titled “The Lighting of the Candles,” a reflection on grief, remembrance, and the quiet ache many caregivers and families carry during the holiday season. This gentle, grounding episode is an invitation to pause and honor the...
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7. Finding Hope Through Grief: Honoring Loved Ones During the Holidays
The holidays can stir up both warmth and heartache — especially when someone you love is no longer here.In this episode of Hospice Redefined, hospice nurse and host Rachel Carta, RN, sits down with Carrie Stine, John Myers, and Jamie Samples, three hospice professionals who have also walked their...
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6. The Healing Power of the Butterfly Release
What if something as small and delicate as a butterfly could help you process grief, create new memories, and honor the legacy of your loved one? In this heartfelt episode of Hospice Redefined, I sit down with Carrie Stine, long-time spiritual caregiver for hospice patients, to talk about the...
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5. Navigating Family Dynamics During Hospice Care
When a loved one enters hospice care, it’s common for family dynamics to surface in unexpected and sometimes challenging ways. Different perspectives, old wounds, and strong emotions can make an already difficult time even harder. But when families learn how to navigate these dynamics with…
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4. Not Just a Patient: How Trauma-Informed Care Helps Us See the Whole Person
Guest: Kate Zuraw, LICSW – Trauma-Informed Care Specialist & Founder of Liminal Resilience In this powerful episode, we go beyond diagnoses and care plans to talk about what truly matters at the end of life: seeing the person behind the illness. Our guest, Kate Zuraw, brings over a decade of...
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3. 3 Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Support Your Body as a Caregiver
Caregiving is one of the most meaningful—and exhausting—roles we can take on. In this solo episode, Rachel Carta, RN, hospice nurse and functional nutrition counselor, shares three simple yet powerful ways caregivers can care for their own bodies, plus a bonus tip that might be the most important...
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2. Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caregiving: Finding Support and Strength
In this powerful episode of Hospice Redefined, we explore the emotional toll caregiving takes on the body and mind. Join host Rachel Carta, RN, as she speaks with John Myers, a seasoned hospice social worker. Together, they dive into the complex emotions caregivers face, including grief, guilt…
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1. Hospice Redefined: Understanding the True Purpose of Hospice Care
Hospice is often misunderstood as a sign of giving up, but in reality, it’s about living with dignity, comfort, and connection during one of life’s most profound transitions. In this very first episode of Hospice Redefined, host Rachel Carta, RN, is joined by social worker John Myers to discuss…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Hospice Redefined, the podcast where we explore the true purpose of hospice care and provide caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals with the tools, support, and insights they need.Hospice is often misunderstood—seen as a final chapter or a sign of giving up. But in reality, hospice is about life: living with dignity, comfort, and connection during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.I’m your host, Rachel Carta, a Registered Hospice Nurse, and alongside an amazing team of hospice professionals, we’re here to shift the narrative.
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How many episodes does Hospice Redefined have?
Hospice Redefined currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Hospice Redefined about?
Welcome to Hospice Redefined, the podcast where we explore the true purpose of hospice care and provide caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals with the tools, support, and insights they need.Hospice is often misunderstood—seen as a final chapter or a sign of giving up. But in reality,...
How often does Hospice Redefined release new episodes?
Hospice Redefined has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Hospice Redefined?
Hospice Redefined is created and hosted by Rachel Carta, RN.
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