<description>&lt;div class="stack gap-1" style= "border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; --tau-gap-color: #f2f2f2; --color-standard-text: #343434; --color-subtext: #858585; --to-color-invert-value: #85858566; user-select: text; color: #343434; font-family: -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 164 Embracing Life Through Loss: A Conversation with Andy Chaleff&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; In this insightful episode of Hospice Explained (Episode 164), host Marie Betcher RN interviews Andy Chaleff, an award-winning author and speaker whose work delves into grief, love, and transformation. They discuss Chaleff's book 'Dying to Live,' his personal journey through loss, and the impactful experiences that shaped his writing. Chaleff shares his motivations, the profound loss of his mother, and the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity. Together, they explore themes of forgiveness, the importance of silence, and how to find peace and meaning in life's most challenging moments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 00:28 Meet the Host: Marie Betcher RN&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 00:46 Guest Introduction: Andy Chaleff&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 01:47 Andy's Motivation for Writing 'Dying to Live'&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 02:28 Personal Tragedy: The Loss of Andy's Mother&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 04:17 The Last Letter: Inspiration and Impact&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 06:09 Living with Urgency: Lessons from Loss&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 18:13 The Role of Silence in Healing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 21:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS',sans-serif;"&gt; 28:52 Closing Remarks and Gratitude&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Live-Finding-Meaning-Spiritual/dp/B0FH1JJGLG"&gt; &lt;span style= "line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', sans-serif;"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Live-Finding-Meaning-Spiritual/dp/B0FH1JJGLG&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #343434; background: white;"&gt;  If you would, you can &lt;strong&gt;donate&lt;/strong&gt; to help support Hospice Explained please use the &lt;strong&gt;Buy me a Coffee link&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #343434; background: white;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 18pt;"&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #343434; background: white;"&gt;  &lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Hospice Explained Affiliates &amp; Contact Information&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #343434; background: white;"&gt; Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  &lt;a href= "https://Episode%20147%20The%20Importance%20of%20Hospice%20and%20End-of-Life%20Planning%20In%20this%20episode%20of%20'Hospice%20Explained,'%20host%20and%20former%20hospice%20nurse%20Marie%20Bettcher,%20RN,%20provides%20essential%20information%20about%20hospice%20care,%20palliative%20care,%20and%20the%20importance%20of%20getting%20your%20finances%20in%20order%20for%20end-of-life%20planning.%20She%20discusses%20a%20recommended%20PBS%20program%20called%20'Going%20Your%20Way,'%20which%20covers%20these%20topics%20in-depth.%20Marie%20also%20highlights%20an%20upcoming%20episode%20featuring%20a%20fiduciary%20who%20will%20talk%20about%20managing%20end-of-life%20finances.%20Additionally,%20she%20introduces%20a%20partnership%20with%20cloud9caresystem.com,%20a%20sheet%20system%20designed%20to%20prevent%20and%20heal%20pressure%20sores%20in%20bedridden%20patients.%20Listeners%20are%20encouraged%20to%20share%20their%20personal%20stories%20and%20to%20subscribe%20and%20share%20the%20podcast.%2000:00%20Introduction%20and%20Disclaimer%2000:28%20Host%20Introduction%20and%20Purpose%2000:59%20PBS%20Documentary%20Review%2001:44%20Upcoming%20Episode%20Preview%2003:09%20Partnership%20with%20Cloud%20Nine%20Care%2005:16%20Listener%20Engagement%20and%20Conclusion"&gt; cloud9caresystem.com&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;br /&gt; When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #343434; background: white;"&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; color: #343434; background: white;"&gt;Marie's Contact&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "mailto:Marie@HospiceExplained.com"&gt;Marie@HospiceExplained.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "https://www.HospiceExplained.com"&gt;www.HospiceExplained.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finding a Hospice Agency&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;1. You can use &lt;a href="https://Medicare.gov"&gt;Medicare.gov&lt;/a&gt; to help find a hospice agency,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;2. choose Find provider&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;3. Choose Hospice&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;4. then add your zip code&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hospice Explained

Marie Betcher RN

164 Embracing Life Through Loss: A Conversation with Andy Chaleff

NOV 30, 202529 MIN
Hospice Explained

164 Embracing Life Through Loss: A Conversation with Andy Chaleff

NOV 30, 202529 MIN

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164 Embracing Life Through Loss: A Conversation with Andy Chaleff In this insightful episode of Hospice Explained (Episode 164), host Marie Betcher RN interviews Andy Chaleff, an award-winning author and speaker whose work delves into grief, love, and transformation. They discuss Chaleff's book 'Dying to Live,' his personal journey through loss, and the impactful experiences that shaped his writing. Chaleff shares his motivations, the profound loss of his mother, and the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity. Together, they explore themes of forgiveness, the importance of silence, and how to find peace and meaning in life's most challenging moments. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 00:28 Meet the Host: Marie Betcher RN 00:46 Guest Introduction: Andy Chaleff 01:47 Andy's Motivation for Writing 'Dying to Live' 02:28 Personal Tragedy: The Loss of Andy's Mother 04:17 The Last Letter: Inspiration and Impact 06:09 Living with Urgency: Lessons from Loss 18:13 The Role of Silence in Healing 21:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 28:52 Closing Remarks and Gratitude https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Live-Finding-Meaning-Spiritual/dp/B0FH1JJGLG If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained please use the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the cloud9caresystem.com, When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.