In this deeply moving episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we sit down with Julie McFadden, registered nurse and New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to Fear. Her path from intensive care to hospice has fueled her mission to change how we talk about death. After years of watching patients and families struggle in silence, Julie began to speak up—holding honest conversations, offering education, and creating space for truth in life’s most vulnerable moments. She believes that when we stop resisting death and allow it to unfold, the journey can be profoundly sacred. Join us as Julie shares how preparation allows us to experience this sacredness fully, helping us be present with our loved ones instead of consumed by fear.

Further Readings:

Nothing to Fear, by Julie McFadden, RN

https://www.hospicenursejulie.com/book

The Nothing to Fear Journal, by Julie McFadden, RN

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