The P.S. We Expire podcast centers around one big question:
This life is short, so why are we waiting?
Why are we waiting to…
start a business we can’t stop dreaming about?
leave a career, relationship, or religion that is unfulfilling?
create habits that carry us through hard times?
choose to have a loving relationship with ourselves?
Welcome. I’m Morgan. I’m an entrepreneur, mother, speaker, and mayhem-maker. I learned first-hand how challenging it is to navigate unexpected and painful circumstances. When my daughter was diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative disease at age 3, I learned quickly what was most important in life. I explored psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and healing. For the last 11+ years, I have learned tools and methods for mindfulness and resilience, and I share them on this podcast.
We all want more fulfilled lives, but that can only happen when we have honest conversations and authentic connections. Let’s have these conversations together here on the P.S. We Expire podcast.
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The P.S. We Expire podcast centers around one big question:
This life is short, so why are we waiting?
Why are we waiting to…
start a business we can’t stop dreaming about?
leave a career, relationship, or religion that is unfulfilling?
create habits that carry us through hard times?
choose to have a loving relationship with ourselves?
Welcome. I’m Morgan. I’m an entrepreneur, mother, speaker, and mayhem-maker. I learned first-hand how challenging it is to navigate unexpected and painful circumstances. When my daughter was diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative disease at age 3, I learned quickly what was most important in life. I explored psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and healing. For the last 11+ years, I have learned tools and methods for mindfulness and resilience, and I share them on this podcast.
We all want more fulfilled lives, but that can only happen when we have honest conversations and authentic connections. Let’s have these conversations together here on the P.S. We Expire podcast.
Ep87: End-of-life conversations we all should be having (even if you’re young) with Amy Hensley & Erin Putney
P.S. We Expire with Morgan Motsinger
1 hour 50 minutes 28 seconds
4 months ago
Ep87: End-of-life conversations we all should be having (even if you’re young) with Amy Hensley & Erin Putney
Talking about death isn't really everyone's favorite.
One of the big problems with actively avoiding or maybe just never considering how things are going to go at the end is we miss out on some really important conversations that have a big impact.
Amy and Erin are the owners of Before the Casket, a company that educates and empowers people to take control of their end-of-life decisions, before the casket (clever, right?).
This conversation not only explores some of the practical medical implications of certain types of life saving interventions, it also boldly investigates some of the common misconceptions about death, the healthcare system, and what a good death means.
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Amy Hensley Master of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse How I define myself: mama bear, supportive friend, oldest daughter and sister, compassionate hospice nurse, movie lover, former graphic designer, passionate human, social introvert Bio: I was a graphic designer for nearly twenty years before I went to nursing school. While I worked at a critical access hospital doing everything from birth to death, I got my MSN and then started teaching. During my teaching career, I found my voice and encouraged students to find their voice. Realizing that my passions include end-of-life guided me to become a hospice nurse and end-of-life educator. We all bring to the table our experiences, viewpoints, concerns, biases, and expectations. Giving grace to myself and those around me has helped me have uncomfortable conversations with humor, awareness and understanding. I'm becoming more comfortable with asking for what I want.
Erin Putney Master of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse How I define myself: energetic creative, passionate educator, honest conversationalist, proud mom, chill paddleboarder, artistic thinker, former ICU nurse, loving daughter Bio: I love the science behind nursing and even wanted to be a science teacher at one point. I’ve worked in different areas as a nurse, but realize the common thread is having the curiosity to solve problems with data and creativity. While I was an oncology nurse and worked in Trauma ICU, I saw patients and families experience unnecessary guilt because they hadn’t had end-of-life conversations. My master’s research focused on effective end-of-life education for nursing students, which has been adapted into a workshop for various audiences. My passion is giving everyone the tools needed to cope and be successful. Check out my website: www.teachingcourage.com
You can find their work at:
https://beforethecasket.com/en-us/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085625110676
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Chapters
00:00 Creating Comfort in Conversations About Death02:11 Barriers to Discussing Mortality05:50 Navigating Difficult Conversations11:11 The Benefits of Open Dialogue16:39 Understanding Medical Terminology24:00 Flexibility in End-of-Life Decisions36:31 Planning for the Unexpected38:22 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Kids40:47 Understanding Death and Dying44:32 The Importance of Acknowledging Grief49:39 Grief vs. Mourning: A Deep Dive58:52 Practical Steps for End-of-Life Conversations01:19:26 The Importance of Conversations About Mortality01:20:15 Choosing a Power of Attorney and Documenting Wishes01:21:41 Family Dynamics and Communication01:23:20 Humor in Difficult Conversations01:24:54 The Gift of Pre-Planning01:28:41 Navigating Humor and Seriousness01:36:45 Recommended Resources and Books01:43:55 Final Thoughts on Having Conversations About Death
P.S. We Expire with Morgan Motsinger
The P.S. We Expire podcast centers around one big question:
This life is short, so why are we waiting?
Why are we waiting to…
start a business we can’t stop dreaming about?
leave a career, relationship, or religion that is unfulfilling?
create habits that carry us through hard times?
choose to have a loving relationship with ourselves?
Welcome. I’m Morgan. I’m an entrepreneur, mother, speaker, and mayhem-maker. I learned first-hand how challenging it is to navigate unexpected and painful circumstances. When my daughter was diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative disease at age 3, I learned quickly what was most important in life. I explored psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and healing. For the last 11+ years, I have learned tools and methods for mindfulness and resilience, and I share them on this podcast.
We all want more fulfilled lives, but that can only happen when we have honest conversations and authentic connections. Let’s have these conversations together here on the P.S. We Expire podcast.
