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Podcast: Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
Episode: #357: Hospice Nurse Penny - What Caring For The Dying Taught Me About Living & Life After Death
Description: Hospice Nurse Penny is a nationally certified hospice nurse with more than 17 years experience of looking after the dying.
In this conversation, hospice nurse Penny discusses the taboo surrounding death, the impact of COVID-19 on public discourse about dying, and her personal journey with death anxiety. She shares insights from her experiences with patients, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and communication at the end of life. Penny also explores the signs of active dying and the profound moments she has witnessed, including the ability of some individuals to choose when to pass away. The conversation concludes with her reflections...