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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

The Heart of Hospice Podcast

By: Hosted by Helen Bauer BSN RN CHPN
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The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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  • Back to Basics: What to Know About General Inpatient Care

    Back to Basics: What to Know About General Inpatient Care
    Feb 27 2026
    We're getting back to the basics of hospice care, taking a deep dive into hospice General Inpatient Care. Patients (and providers!) need to know the what/when/where of the GIP level of care inside hospice care. Here are some highlights of this episode: • General Inpatient Care is used for crisis symptom management that can't be done in the patient's home. • GIP is provided in a Medicare-certified facility (so there's 24/7 nursing care). • Medicare does not consider actively dying a crisis. • Every Medicare-certified hospice agency is required to furnish GIP care when it's needed. • Hospice team members (nurse, social worker, chaplain) continue to see the patient while they’re in GIP care. Get more information about hospice and connect with hospice nurse Shelley Henry at The Amity Group. Website: www.amitystaffing.com Watch Shelley’s Tips for Hospice Nurses videos here or on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok. Find all of Barbara Karnes’ products and resources at bkbooks.com. Read Barbara’s blog at bkbooks.com. Socials for Barbara Karnes: Facebook IG LinkedIn Twitter (X) YouTube Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care. If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care. A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.
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    33 mins
  • Documenting the Final Journey of Hospice Nurse Allyson

    Documenting the Final Journey of Hospice Nurse Allyson
    Feb 20 2026
    What happens when the hospice nurse who has long stood at the bedside of the dying becomes the patient herself? A Butterfly Has Been Released is a death-positive documentary film that follows Allyson from her terminal brain tumor diagnosis to her final breath—revealing courage, love, and the raw realities of letting go. Filmmakers Jason Zamer and Barry Koch capture Allyson’s journey in an intimate way that bears witness to the reflections of Allyson, her family, and friends during her last 39 days. They only spent 12 days filming with Allyson, but the experience impacted them deeply. When you watch the film, you’ll feel the same. Connect with Jason and Barry at TG Beyond: Website - tgbeyond.com Documentary rental, community screenings, and CE class available through a Partnership with Hospice Foundation of America on their website. From Caregiver to Patient: Hospice Nurse Allyson's Final 39 Days. ( https://hospicefoundation.org/product-category/from-caregiver-to-patient-hospice-nurse-allysons-final-39-days/) Instagram - @tgbeyond Find all of Barbara Karnes’ products and resources at bkbooks.com. Read Barbara’s blog at bkbooks.com. Socials for Barbara Karnes: Facebook IG LinkedIn Twitter (X) YouTube Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care. If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care. A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.
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    47 mins
  • What You Need to Know About Meditative Heartbeat Therapy

    What You Need to Know About Meditative Heartbeat Therapy
    Feb 13 2026
    Hospice chaplain and end of life doula Daniel DeLoma is devoted to the sacred task of helping others die well, with dignity, presence, and the steady rhythm of the heart as their guide. His work has purpose. From the very start of Daniel’s work in end of life care, he knew the importance of working with the dying. Daniel’s chaplain work made him realize that presence and prayer were not enough to meet the spiritual needs of his patients and caregivers. The development of meditative heartbeat therapy grew organically through his practice. The therapy connects people with their own heartbeat and is easily utilized by anyone. Using simple techniques, heartbeat therapy has a calming effect, reducing anxiety and pain perception. The therapy can be implemented to help patients fall asleep. Using a special stethoscope (like a Littman or Eko stethoscope) enables recording the heartbeat for playback for both the patient and the family. Hearing a loved one’s heartbeat can be a source of comfort after a death. Connect with Chaplain Daniel DeLoma and Meditative Heartbeat Therapy: Website:https://www.heartbeattherapy.com/ Purchase a copy of Daniel’s book Meditative Heartbeat Therapy: A Contemplative Guide to Presence, Rhythm, and Care at End-of-Life here Find all of Barbara Karnes’ products and resources at bkbooks.com. Read Barbara’s blog at bkbooks.com. Socials for Barbara Karnes: Facebook IG LinkedIn Twitter (X) YouTube Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care. If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care. A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.
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    47 mins
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