132 Shedding the Old: Navigating Life and Death with Kathy Dempsey

Jan 19, 2025

132 Shedding the Old: Navigating Life and Death with Kathy Dempsey

 

In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author and change expert. Kathy shares her journey from an ER trauma nurse to a 'death doula,' and discusses her profound concept of 'shedding,' which involves letting go of the old and embracing the new from birth to death. Kathy recounts her personal story of being diagnosed with HIV in the 80s and how a miraculous recovery led her to help others navigate life's changes and live better today. The episode offers insights on how to prepare for the end of life and the importance of making meaningful changes now.

 

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

00:37 Meet Kathy Dempsey: Change Expert and Author

01:03 The Concept of Shedding: From Birth to Death

02:10 Kathy's Journey to Becoming a Death Doula

05:51 Personal Stories: Overcoming HIV Diagnosis

14:15 Guided Meditation and Living Well Today

16:04 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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