Jun 29, 2025
155 Navigating Life and Death: An Interview with Author Sandy Doyle part 2
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN discusses the complexities of end-of-life care and grief with author Sandy Doyle. They explore Sandy's experiences in the death care industry, highlighting the psychological impacts...
Jun 22, 2025
154 Life and Stories from the Cemetery: An Interview with Author Sandy Doyle
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, a former hospice nurse, interviews Sandy Doyle, author of 'My Life at the Cemetery: It's Not As Dead As You Think'. Sandy shares her remarkable experiences from her 12-year career...
Jun 15, 2025
153 Understanding the Hero Generation: Empowering Caregivers with Nicole àBeckett
In this episode of Hospice Explained, Marie Betcher, RN interviews Nicole àBeckett, founder of Hero Generation. Nicole shares her personal journey as a caregiver to her parents, which inspired her to create Hero Generation—a platform...
Jun 8, 2025
152 The Importance of Rest and Laughter in Hospice Care
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, emphasizes the importance of rest and laughter for caregivers and families navigating the end-of-life season. Marie discusses the need for periodic breaks and...
Jun 1, 2025
151 Interdisciplinary Insights on Aging and Advocacy with Dr. Jacob Kendall
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Dr. Jacob Kendall, a meta gerontologist with a rich interdisciplinary background in biology, social work, public health, and theology. Dr. Kendall shares his personal journey...