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Seeing Death ClearlyEnd-of-Life Conversation with Barbara Karnes, RNSend us a textIn this episode, I welcome back Barbara Karnes to discuss the journey of transitioning from 'we' to 'me' after her husband Jack's death. Barbara shares heartfelt stories about her early days in hospice care, highlighting the value of understanding daily responsibilities and her experiences with end-of-life preparations, emphasizing the importance of discussing finances and duties early. We also discuss how death doulas play a role in modern hospice care, her thoughts on medical aid in dying, the creation of her widely beneficial book...
2025-12-1447 min
Best Life Best Death#216 “Always Offer, Never Force” - Food and Healing at the End of Life – Barbara Karnes, RN, Hospice Nurse, Author, Long-time End-of-Life EducatorOne of Barbara Karnes’ recent publications is a booklet on food at the end of life. She believes that more education is needed in this area, as families often worry when people who are nearing the end of life from disease or frailty lose interest in food. Barbara gently educates that food is “the gas that we put in our car to make it go.” And when the car is no longer working, it no longer needs gas in the same way. What do we need instead? Love, connection, community, care. Barbara reminds us that at this stage the tasks...
2025-10-2232 min
Best Life Best Death#215 Denial, Meaning, and Holding on at the End of Life – Barbara Karnes, RN, Hospice Nurse, Author, Long-time End-of-Life EducatorAhh, denial. We all have it at times. How does denial play a role at the end of life? As BK says, “We’re a death-denying society, and we carry this denial inside on a level that I don’t know that we’re even aware of.” Combine that denial with the fact that caring for someone at the end of life is different than caring for someone who’s going to get better. Where can we find healing when the body can no longer be healed? When we’ve done the best we can, but we can’t fix the physical...
2025-10-1524 min
Carefullist, The PodcastGone From My Sight: Barbara KarnesBarbara Karnes is a Registered Nurse and author who noticed, after her experience at the bedside of hundreds of people before they died, that each death she witnessed was following an almost identical script. Each person was going through the same thing. And most families had the same questions. It was after these realizations that Barbara sat down and wrote the Little Blue Book that changed an industry. Gone From My Sight, which takes its name from the poem to which it alludes, has been in print continuously since 1985 and has sold over eight million...
2025-09-2951 min
Peaceful ExitThe History of Hospice with Barbara Karnes (Replay)Hospice nurse Barbara Karnes helped set the standard for end-of-life care 35 years ago, when she wrote "Gone From My Sight." It's a little blue pamphlet that uses simple, straightforward language to explain the dying process - and it is still widely used today by hospice agencies across the country. In this episode, Barbara tells Sarah how hospice helps not just the dying individual, but their loved ones too. They also discuss what the dying process looks and sounds like, and what to know if you're helping someone through it.You can learn more about...
2025-09-1651 min
The Whole Care NetworkHow to Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be Without Being PerfectDrs. Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer join the podcast for a great conversation about bringing your best to caregiving, reminding us that caregivers don’t have to be perfect. As authors and clinical psychologists, Barry and Julia support family caregivers, guiding them through the messiness of caring for a loved one. As a married couple, they’ve had lived experience with caring for their parents and in-laws with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dealing with caregiving issues in their personal lives taught them invaluable lessons, which they now share with clients and readers of their books.
Barry and J...
2025-07-0856 min
The Last Call Hospice Podcast BarFrom the Beginning: A Conversation with Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes, RNWelcome to a thought-provoking episode where we dive deep into the world of hospice care with the esteemed Barbara Karnes, RN and a pioneer in end-of-life education. Barbara, known for her impactful work and authorship of 'Gone from My Sight,' shares her insights on the evolution of hospice care, the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, and the importance of addressing death with honesty and compassion.
Barbara reflects on her early days in hospice, discussing how nurses learned alongside patients about the dying process and the critical role of time in providing supportive care. She emphasizes the...
2025-07-0344 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastHow to Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be Without Being PerfectDrs. Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer join the podcast for a great conversation about bringing your best to caregiving, reminding us that caregivers don’t have to be perfect. As authors and clinical psychologists, Barry and Julia support family caregivers, guiding them through the messiness of caring for a loved one. As a married couple, they’ve had lived experience with caring for their parents and in-laws with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dealing with caregiving issues in their personal lives taught them invaluable lessons, which they now share with clients and readers of their books.
Barry and J...
2025-06-2756 min
The Superhumanize PodcastDemystifying Death: Hospice Nurse Barbara Karnes on Grief, the Dying Process, and End-of-Life TruthsThis episode is different. It is personal.Because for the first time, I will be sharing something I have not yet spoken about publicly.My father passed away this March. Just two days before my birthday.And in the weeks that followed, I gave myself permission to fully grieve, to feel, to remember, to process.It was a conscious act of mourning, supported by ceremony, solitude, and also by ketamine therapy, medically supervised at our clinic in Santa Monica.It helped me meet the waves of grief and let...
2025-06-231h 06
Hospice Explained142 Understanding End-of-Life Care with Barbara Karnes RN Understanding End-of-Life Care with Barbara Karnes RN In episode 142 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher, RN, discusses crucial aspects of end-of-life care with renowned hospice educator Barbara Karnes RN. The conversation covers Barbara's background, her influential booklet 'Gone From My Sight,' and the importance of end-of-life education. They address common misconceptions about the dying process perpetuated by media, emphasizing the need for accurate knowledge to transform a potentially frightening experience into a sacred memory. Barbara also delves into practical topics such as the appropriate use of food and fluids at the end of life, the natural stages of dying...
2025-03-3028 minEnd of Life UniversityEp. 491 The Hospice Team and Whole-Person Care with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn about the benefits of team-based care and how the hospice team works together on behalf of patients and families.
This week I’m welcoming my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN, who is an internationally recognized thought-leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. We are continuing our series of conversations on various aspects of hospice care and you can find links to previous episodes in the notes below. Today we discuss the importance of a team approach to care on hospice and the roles played by each member of the team. Barbara is th...
2025-02-2400 min
End-of-Life UniversityEp. 491 The Hospice Team and Whole-Person Care with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn about the benefits of team-based care and how the hospice team works together on behalf of patients and families.
This week I’m welcoming my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN, who is an internationally recognized thought-leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. We are continuing our series of conversations on various aspects of hospice care and you can find links to previous episodes in the notes below. Today we discuss the importance of a team approach to care on hospice and the roles played by each member of the team. Barbara is th...
2025-02-241h 04
Bookey En(Book Review and Notes)Gone From My Sight: A Brief Summary and Insights
Chapter 1 What's Gone From My Sight
"What's Gone From My Sight" is a booklet written by Barbara Karnes, a noted hospice nurse and author. This small, yet powerful, piece addresses the dying process and provides guidance for both caregivers and loved ones of individuals who are near the end of life.
Overview:
Purpose: The booklet is designed to demystify the physical signs and emotional processes of dying, helping caregivers understand what to expect and how to support those who are transitioning.
Content: Karnes offers clear explanations of various changes that occur in t...
2025-01-0707 min
The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for MothersWhat Death & Dying Can Teach Us: End-of-Life Wisdom From Barbara KarnesWhat if understanding the process of dying could replace fear with peace?Our culture often avoids conversations about death, leaving many unprepared for life’s biggest transition. Sara Ecklein sits down with hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes to demystify the dying process and offer compassionate, practical insights that help families feel more grounded, informed, and connected in the face of death and dying.In this episode, you will:Learn why dying is a natural process and how understanding it can ease fear and anxietyDiscover how families can prepare emotionally and practically for...
2024-12-3054 minEnd of Life UniversityEp. 483 ENCORE: The Evolution of Hospice Care – Our First Interview with Barbara Karnes RN
Enjoy this very first conversation with my friend Barbara Karnes as we get to know one another and discuss our hopes for the future of hospice care.
This episode is a replay of my very first interview with Barbara Karnes RN that appeared on the EOLU speaker series but not on the podcast. Barbara is a pioneer in the hospice movement and a world-renowned speaker, author and educator. You’ll hear us getting to know one another and talking about her work at that time, which has expanded and grown over the years. Enjoy our conversation and re...
2024-12-0900 minEnd-of-Life UniversityEp. 483 ENCORE: The Evolution of Hospice Care – Our First Interview with Barbara Karnes RN
Enjoy this very first conversation with my friend Barbara Karnes as we get to know one another and discuss our hopes for the future of hospice care.
This episode is a replay of my very first interview with Barbara Karnes RN that appeared on the EOLU speaker series but not on the podcast. Barbara is a pioneer in the hospice movement and a world-renowned speaker, author and educator. You’ll hear us getting to know one another and talking about her work at that time, which has expanded and grown over the years. Enjoy our conversation and re...
2024-12-091h 02
The Whole Care NetworkLearning How to Say the Last Goodbye with Barbara KarnesAfter a 40 year hospice career, Barbara Karnes knows a thing or two about end of life care. Today’s special episode is part 3 of our 4 part series in honor of National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Barbara calls her introduction to working with the dying “divine intervention” that occurred because of a random connection with a hospice worker. She spent five years working at the bedside, eventually moving into administrative positions and management. As a hospice educator, she supports family caregivers and end of life workers alike.
Highlights from Barbara’s interview include...
2024-11-3040 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastWhen Professional Grief Becomes Personal: A Conversation with Barbara KarnesIn this final episode of our special 4 part series, Hospice Educator Barbara Karnes shares the personal story of her husband’s end of life journey and death. She opens up about all the emotions she experienced as she and her family supported Jack Karnes after his diagnosis with a terminal illness. Jack died four months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Barbara and Jack had been married for 61 years at the time of his death. After working over 40 years in end of life care, Barbara experienced all the aspects of interdisciplinary hospice care, death, and grief in her person...
2024-11-2545 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastLearning How to Say the Last Goodbye with Barbara KarnesAfter a 40 year hospice career, Barbara Karnes knows a thing or two about end of life care. Today’s special episode is part 3 of our 4 part series in honor of National Family Caregivers Month and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Barbara calls her introduction to working with the dying “divine intervention” that occurred because of a random connection with a hospice worker. She spent five years working at the bedside, eventually moving into administrative positions and management. As a hospice educator, she supports family caregivers and end of life workers alike.
Highlights from Barbara’s interview include:
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2024-11-1840 min
The Whole Care NetworkThe Rich History of Hospice: How We Got HereIn episode two of our special four part series, hospice icon Barbara Karnes shares what it was like working in hospice in the early days, before there was a model for working with the dying. Barbara has worked in end of life care for over 40 years, educating and supporting end of life workers and family caregivers alike. In this conversation, we talk about what hospice work was like early in her career.
Here are some highlights from this episode:
Barbara shares how they cared for patients, learning how people die and the best ways to...
2024-11-1242 min
The Whole Care NetworkStarting Out in the End: Talking With Barbara KarnesIn honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - and National Family Caregivers Month - we’re featuring a special 4-part series with special guest Barbara Karnes, Hospice Nurse and End of Life Educator. In the first episode of the series, Barbara shares how she got started in end of life care back before the Medicare hospice benefit was established in the 1980’s.
Here are some highlights of this special episode:
Barbara thinks she should have been a social worker but her mother talked her into nursing. She and her fellow hospice nurses learned how...
2024-11-1245 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastThe Rich History of Hospice: How We Got HereIn episode two of our special four part series, hospice icon Barbara Karnes shares what it was like working in hospice in the early days, before there was a model for working with the dying. Barbara has worked in end of life care for over 40 years, educating and supporting end of life workers and family caregivers alike. In this conversation, we talk about what hospice work was like early in her career.
Here are some highlights from this episode:
Barbara shares how they cared for patients, learning how people die and the best ways to care f...
2024-11-1142 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastStarting Out in the End: Talking With Barbara KarnesIn honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - and National Family Caregivers Month - we’re featuring a special 4-part series with special guest Barbara Karnes, Hospice Nurse and End of Life Educator. In the first episode of the series, Barbara shares how she got started in end of life care back before the Medicare hospice benefit was established in the 1980’s.
Here are some highlights of this special episode:
Barbara thinks she should have been a social worker but her mother talked her into nursing.She and her fellow hospice nurses learned how to pr...
2024-11-0445 minEnd of Life UniversityEp. 476 The Dying Process: What Caregivers Need to Know with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn from an expert about the dynamics of the dying process and the most common concerns of caregivers as their loved one approaches death.
This week I’m welcoming once again my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN who is a hospice nurse, author, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. She is the author of Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience, also known in the hospice world as “the little blue book,” which remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death. She discusses the mo...
2024-10-2100 minEnd-of-Life UniversityEp. 476 The Dying Process: What Caregivers Need to Know with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn from an expert about the dynamics of the dying process and the most common concerns of caregivers as their loved one approaches death.
This week I’m welcoming once again my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN who is a hospice nurse, author, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. She is the author of Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience, also known in the hospice world as “the little blue book,” which remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death. She discusses the mo...
2024-10-211h 01
Best Life Best Death#163 We’ve Lost Our Role Models for How to Die and How to Give Care to Those Who are Dying — Barbara Karnes, RNIn this conversation with long-time hospice nurse and educator Barbara Karnes, she states: “We’ve lost our role models on what it’s like to die, and we’ve lost our role models on how to take care of someone who is dying.” What does she mean? What are we missing? What would be the benefit of learning more, for the dying as well as for those who are caregiving and grieving? Barbara shares her thinking on these matters and so much more, including additional thoughts about her personal loss of her husband one year ago.
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2024-10-1628 min
Ask Doctor DeathEP 43: Barbara Karnes RNBarbara Karnes, RN is an award winning end of life educator, award winning nurse, NHPCO Hospice Innovator award winner 2018 & 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year.While at the bedside of hundreds of people during the dying process, Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes noticed that each death was following a near identical script. Each person was going through the stages of death in almost the same manner and most families came to her with similar questions. These realizations led Barbara to sit down and write Gone From My Sight, "The Little Blue...
2024-10-1351 min
Best Life Best Death#162 One Year After the Death of a Spouse: Barbara Karnes, RN ReflectsThis podcast is personal, and I thank Barbara Karnes for her candid sharing of what the first year has been like after the death of her long-time husband, Jack. She reflects on her experience of caregiving and talks openly about what she has learned through this year of grieving. What I see is that Barbara lives her truth: “Because I work in the end of life, I’ve learned this: do and say what you want to do and say today. Because you never know what tomorrow’s going to bring.”
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2024-10-0928 minEnd of Life UniversityEp. 464 Nutrition at the End of Life with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn about a guidebook that teaches how to offer appropriate nutrition for a loved one approaching death.
This week I’m welcoming my recurring guest and friend Barbara Karnes RN, hospice nurse, author, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara is the author of Gone From My Sight, “the little blue book” used by hospices around the world to teach families what to expect as their loved one dies. She is also the author of the new book Always Offer, Never Force that teaches caregivers about the changing needs for food and nut...
2024-07-2900 minEnd-of-Life UniversityEp. 464 Nutrition at the End of Life with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn about a guidebook that teaches how to offer appropriate nutrition for a loved one approaching death.
This week I’m welcoming my recurring guest and friend Barbara Karnes RN, hospice nurse, author, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara is the author of Gone From My Sight, “the little blue book” used by hospices around the world to teach families what to expect as their loved one dies. She is also the author of the new book Always Offer, Never Force that teaches caregivers about the changing needs for food and nut...
2024-07-2935 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastWhat You Need to Know About Finding Your Grief StyleFuneral director and author Jodi Clock knows personally how each person finds a grief style that’s the best, healthy fit for themselves. As host of the “I Woke Up Dead - Now What?” podcast, Jodi is having conversations about our common experiences with death, shares best practices, and asks the tough questions in order to prepare for end-of-life realities we all will face.
Jodi learned valuable life lessons about grief and loss after experiencing the death of both her parents when Jodi was in her 20’s. As a funeral director, she’s seen all the aspects of grief and h...
2024-07-1252 min
Ask a Death DoulaDeath Doula Global Summit: Barbara KarnesThe Vital Role of End-of-Life Doulas
Join us for a profound exploration of the pioneering work of Barbara Karnes in the American Hospice movement. In this episode, Barbara shares her inspiring journey from initial disillusionment with nursing to finding her true calling in hospice care, influenced by legends like Cicely Saunders and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. Beginning her career at the onset of the AIDS epidemic, Barbara recounts her early days volunteering and working at Kansas' first hospice. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, she highlights the unique approach of hospice care, which prioritizes a sacred and meaningful end-of-life...
2024-07-0953 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastHow to Have the Hard Conversations Before the Hard Things HappenHospice nurse Eileen Spillane of Befriending Death has learned to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Eileen is the Founder of Befriending Death and has been a Registered Nurse for over thirty years, specializing in Oncology, Critical Care, and Obstetrics. She is a certified Life Coach from New Ventures West, a former Zen Hospice Project Volunteer, a Meditation Teacher, and an Active Travel Guide. She has been at the bedside of many as they transition through the dying process and cares very deeply about this topic.
On the Befriending Death website, Eileen writes that “if we have conversations abou...
2024-07-0554 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastWhat You Need to Know About Integrative Palliative Care“What do I need to know about you as a person to take the best care of you?” This is how integrative palliative medicine physician Dr. Delia Chiaramonte starts conversations with her patients. It’s a Dignity Question that lets her patients know she cares about them as a person. Delia works in integrative palliative medicine to care for the whole person.
Dr. Delia Chiaramonte is a caregiver coach as well as an integrative palliative medicine physician. She’s the founder of the Integrative Palliative Institute and host of The Integrative Palliative Podcast. Dr. Chiaramonte is an adjunct ass...
2024-06-281h 00
The Hospice Nursing PodcastEpisode Fifty-Three: The Labor of Life and Death With Barbara KarnesIn this episode I am privileged to interview Barbara Karnes, RN.Barbara is an award winning end of life educator, award wining nurse, NHPCO Winner 2018 & 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year.Yeah, she’s a big deal, and she took time out of her busy schedule to spend some time on the show.To start out the episode, Barbara tells us the story of how she first entered hospice as a volunteer even though she was an RN.She shares with us the origen story of “The Blue Book” also known as “Go...
2024-04-301h 02
Connect-Empower: Older Adult Care PartnerDiscovering the Beauty of End-of-Life Care: Insights from Barbara KarnesAre you curious about end-of-life care and the importance of hospice services? In this episode, you'll hear from a seasoned professional, Barbara Karnes, who found her calling in supporting individuals and families during their final journey. From her unique journey into the field to valuable insights on hospice care, this episode is filled with heartfelt stories and practical advice.Tips:Start Researching Early: From the moment of diagnosis, begin researching hospice services to make an informed decision.Utilize Hospice Services: Hospice care provides comprehensive support, including nursing visits, home health...
2024-04-1059 minEnd-of-Life UniversityEp. 445 Grief and Bereavement on the Hospice Journey with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn about grief from the perspective of two hospice providers on their personal experiences of loss.
This week I’m happy to be speaking once again to my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN, hospice nurse, author, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara is the author of “the little blue book” used by hospices around the world to teach families what to expect as their loved one dies. She is also the author of My Friend, I Care, a book about grief that she designed to be used as a sympathy card...
2024-03-041h 05
The Dishing Doulas PodcastEpisode 5: Barbara Karnes, What She Didn't Know About the Grief of a WidowBarbara Karnes RN, What She Didn't Know About the Grief of a Widow
Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally respected speaker, educator, author, and thought leader on matters of end of life. She is a renowned authority on the dying process and a leading educator for families, and healthcare professionals, so we might think she would have known exactly what to expect when her husband Jack died last September. Well to her surprise, she has had a lot to learn as a new widow and has come to appreciate how the grief of a widow looks very...
2024-03-0155 min
The Whole Care NetworkBarbara Karnes on How to Care for a Person With DementiaAward-winning End of Life Educator Barbara Karnes takes a deep dive into the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia at end of life. Caregivers often find their responsibilities accumulating over time as the disease trajectory continues. They’re forced to live in the present, to see their loved one as who they are today. The goal is to bring joy and quality of life to a beloved today, in this moment.
Hospice care for a person with end stage dementia can be tricky. The timing of the admission is often difficult to determine, and patients ar...
2024-02-2146 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastBarbara Karnes on How to Care for a Person With DementiaAward-winning End of Life Educator Barbara Karnes takes a deep dive into the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia at end of life. Caregivers often find their responsibilities accumulating over time as the disease trajectory continues. They’re forced to live in the present, to see their loved one as who they are today. The goal is to bring joy and quality of life to a beloved today, in this moment.
Hospice care for a person with end stage dementia can be tricky. The timing of the admission is often difficult to determine, and patients are oft...
2024-02-1646 min
The Whole Care NetworkThe Final Days of Hospice and What to Expect with Barbara KarnesToday, my guest is Barbara Karnes, an award-winning nurse and end-of-life educator. She was the NHPCO (The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) Hospice Innovator Award Winner in 2018 & the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year.
Barbara has put her 40 years of experience regarding education, care, and support of dying people and their loved ones into numerous books and resources. One book in particular, Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience, published in 1985, has sold over 35 million copies worldwide. Known in the hospice world as “the little blue book,” it is the most beloved and widely used resource of i...
2024-02-1458 min
Daughterhood The Podcast: For CaregiversThe Final Days of Hospice and What to Expect with Barbara KarnesToday my guest is Barbara Karnes, an Award Winning Nurse and End of Life Educator. She was NHPCO (The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) Hospice Innovator Award Winner of 2018 & the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year.
Barbara has put her 40 years of experience regarding education, care, and support of dying people and their loved ones into numerous books and resources. One book in particular Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience, published in 1985, has sold over 35 million copies world wide. Known in the hospice world as “the little blue book” it is the most beloved and widely...
2024-02-0858 min
Seeing Death ClearlyThe Evolution of End-of-Life Care with Barbara KarnesSend us a textIn the 1970s, Elizabeth Kubler Ross and Dame Cicely Saunders revolutionized our approach to death. While Kubler Ross emphasized the neglect of the dying in America, Saunders proposed a novel philosophy with her Hospice program. The focus shifted from mere medical treatment to a holistic approach of embracing life during the dying process.Our guest, Barbara Karnes, a registered nurse, embarked on her hospice journey driven by Saunders' vision. Inspired by the idea of creating a space for living, Barbara started volunteering for hospice. The original essence of...
2024-01-2144 minEnd-of-Life UniversityEp. 438 How to Choose the Best Hospice for Your Loved One with Barbara Karnes RN
Learn tips for choosing the best hospice and asking all the right questions.
This week I welcome back my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN, hospice nurse, author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care. She is the author of ‘the little blue hospice book, Gone from My Sight and the recently published By Your Side: A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home. Today we discuss why we hope people will choose hospice for care at the end of life and how to choose the right hospice for their loved one. Learn more about Barbara’s work...
2024-01-1557 min
Real TalkDying is not Like in the Movies with Barbara KarnesShā talks with Barbara Karnes, R.N., and Hospice Pioneer. They discuss the dying process and what you need to know if you care for someone at the end of life. Barbara aims to educate people about the normal and natural way of dying. Her book Gone From My Sight has sold 35 million copies worldwide. Join us to gain invaluable information about the end-of-life process!https://bkbooks.com
2023-12-1656 min
Grab The Thrilling Full Audiobook Experience!End of Life Guideline Series by Barbara Karnes RNPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/173561to listen full audiobooks.
Title: End of Life Guideline Series
Author: Barbara Karnes RN
Narrator: Barbara Karnes RN
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 12-03-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Grief & Loss
Publisher's Summary:
Want to learn more about caring for someone at end of life? Discover the End of Life Guideline Series by Barbara Karnes. It is a compilation of five of our most popular hospice and palliative care books that prepares its listeners for the natural, normal process of dying and grief. The series includes, A Time to...
2023-12-032h 12Peaceful ExitThe History of Hospice with Barbara KarnesBarbara Karnes is a pioneer of the modern hospice movement in the United States. She got her start as a hospice nurse when medical professionals didn’t know how to pronounce the word hospice, let alone understand what care it could provide their patients. Thirty five years ago when Barbara was helping set the standard of care for people at the end of their lives, she wrote Gone From My Sight. It is a little blue pamphlet that uses simple, straightforward language to explain the dying process. And it is still widely used today by hospice agencies across the co...
2023-10-2451 min
Dr. G at the Heart of HealthcareEPISODE 31- Barbara Karnes, RN discusses widowhood and physician enrichment for #WHPCDay23Show notes-
Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare
Guest Barbara Karnes, RN
- RN established in 1962
- Started 1st hospice in Kansas City 1970s
- American pioneer in hospice
- Award winning End-of-Life educator
- Author of the blue hospice book “Gone From My Sight”
- Newly widowed after 62 years of marriage to Jack Karnes who died at home surrounded by family, dog and cat 09/18/2023
Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.
1. Story (theme) Dr. G found her copy of the “Gone From My Sight” booklet inside of her...
2023-10-1526 min
Find Playlist of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessEnd of Life Guideline Series: A Compilation of Barbara Karnes Booklets - Barbara Karnes RnListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: End of Life Guideline Series: A Compilation of Barbara Karnes BookletsAuthor: Barbara Karnes RnNarrator: Barbara Karnes RnFormat: UnabridgedLength: 2:12:43Language: EnglishRelease date: 10-15-2023Publisher: Findaway VoicesGenres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Social Science, Death & BereavementSummary:Want to learn more about caring for someone at end of life? Discover the End of Life Guideline Series by Barbara Karnes. It is a compilation of five of our most popular hospice and p...
2023-10-152h 12
Bind Pack of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessFinal Act of Living: Reflections of a Long-Time Hospice Nurse - Barbara Karnes RnListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Final Act of Living: Reflections of a Long-Time Hospice NurseAuthor: Barbara Karnes RnNarrator: Barbara Karnes RnFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:47:55Language: EnglishRelease date: 10-08-2023Publisher: Findaway VoicesGenres: Health & Wellness, Death & BereavementSummary:As featured in USA Today. This full-length book with a newly updated preface is where Barbara Karnes RN shares her insights and experiences gathered over decades of working with people during their final act of living. For...
2023-10-084h 47
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2023-09-1400 min
The Team Ten Eight PodcastBarbara Karnes, RN: What it's like to dieBarbara Karnes is a registered nurse with more than 40 years of experience in hospice care. She has held both clinical and leadership positions, including staff nurse, clinical supervisor, and executive director at Hospices and Home Health Care agencies and is the author of Gone From My Sight, "The Little Blue Book", that remains the most widely used educational booklet on the signs of approaching death, selling over 35 million copies worldwide. She is an internationally respected speaker and thought leader on matters of end of life, a renowned authority on the dying process and a leading ed...
2023-08-1952 min
Vision | The Care Leaders' PodcastBK Books with Barbara Karnes: Why Approaching Hospice Holistically is Necessary to the Success of the Care ContinuumIn our 100th episode, Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes shares why it’s important to include hospice holistically across the continuum, the role it can play in home care, home health, and senior living, and why all verticals of healthcare need to be trained on the dying process.
2023-07-2450 min
Best Life Best Death#97 Bonus Episode #1 - Extra Material from Theresa Brown, Barbara Karnes and Avani DilgerIn this Bonus Episode #1, I tell you more about why I interviewed these people, and they each share more about themselves and their work. Hear more from Theresa Brown #62, Barbara Karnes #64, 65, 27 and 28, and Avani Dilger #69.
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2023-07-1230 min
Redefining Aging (A Bacoa Podcast)Barbara Karnes Barbara Karnes discusses how she became a hospice nurse, her worldwide best-selling books, "Gone From My Sight" and "The Final Act of Living," and why she thinks hospice work is her purpose.
2023-06-0520 min
Best Life Best Death#85 Help Texts: Expert Support in Hard Times - Emma Payne, Founder and Barbara Karnes, RN and EducatorSo many people are struggling with grief, burnout, caregiving, and more. The idea behind Help Texts is to get expert support directly into people's hands - literally, in their hands, by appearing on their phone via text a few times a week. How does Help Texts work? What does it cost? Why would I want this for myself or a friend or family member? And - does it really help?? As founder Emma Payne says, “It’s incredible that just a few messages a week that speak to you, are, for many people, enough.” I kinda love the idea of Bar...
2023-04-1135 min
Life HappensPeople Don't Die Like in The MoviesDementia doesn't play by the rules. The rules I'm referring to are the three areas that I look for to tell me if a person has entered the dying process. I don't even have to know someone's diagnosis. I'm going to ask what's their eating habits. What are their sleeping habits, and what are their withdrawal habits? Like I said a little bit earlier with dementia, those three things don't apply because withdrawal social ability, a person who has dementia, can be withdrawn for years and not have entered the dying process, sleeping more. You know, that's...
2023-03-3026 min
The Whole Care NetworkEverything You Want To Know About Hospice with Barbara Karnes - Caregiver SpotlightMost people run away from the topics of death and dying but Registered Nurse and family caregiver Barbara Karnes runs toward it. She’s a quoted expert in many national media publications and has been awarded the NHPCO Innovator award for her decades as an end-of-life educator. She is a pioneer in the hospice industry and the author of what is referred to as “the little blue hospice book”.
In this episode, we talk about all things related to hospice and end of life. We dispel the popular myths, define the terms, and discover why Barbara continues to make...
2023-03-2447 min
Happy Healthy CaregiverEverything You Want To Know About Hospice with Barbara Karnes - Caregiver SpotlightMost people run away from the topics of death and dying but Registered Nurse and family caregiver Barbara Karnes runs toward it. She’s a quoted expert in many national media publications and has been awarded the NHPCO Innovator award for her decades as an end-of-life educator. She is a pioneer in the hospice industry and the author of what is referred to as “the little blue hospice book”.
In this episode, we talk about all things related to hospice and end of life. We dispel the popular myths, define the terms, and discover why Barbara continues to make...
2023-03-2247 min
When You DieWelcome Back Barbara Karnes!In this episode host Johanna Lunn and Barbara discuss the future of dying. How hospice has changed. How to pick a hospice (not all hospices are the same.) The important role of end-of-life workers, and so much more.
2023-02-1642 min
Aging Angst and Alleluias PodcastBy Your Side with Barbara KarnesToday's conversation with Barbara Karnes is to announce her new book, "By Your Side," (A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home) and the discussion of how vital End of Life Doula and Dementia Doula work is becoming in our society. Her new book is one of the best for family caregivers and since Barbara has been a family caregiver herself, her knowledge of Hospice and the experience in that field is exceptional. Barbara Karnes, is an RN Award-Winning End of Life Educator, an Award-Winning Nurse, an NHPCO Hospice Innovator Award Winner 2018 and 2015 International Humanitarian Woman o...
2023-02-0837 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastTips for Navigating Hospice Care at Home with Barbara Karnes, Episode 142End-of-life educator Barbara Karnes is back to talk about death in the home, what it looks like, and how caregivers can manage a dying loved one at home. The reality of a death at home is that it's a challenge for caregivers, and can put a heavy burden on the caregiver. Before death became a medical event, it was a psychosocial event that was managed at home, and caregivers were supported by the community. These days people frequently die in the hospital or in a nursing facility. Family often is not present when a death happens. A good death can h...
2023-01-2744 minAging Angst and Alleluias PodcastENCORE Episode with Barbara KarnesWelcome to SEASON TWO! Last year (2022) was the Aging Angst & Alleluias pilot year, and what a successful one it was! For dementia, alzheimer's and caregiver interests, this podcast ranks in the high 10% of podcasts internationally of the same theme. To that, we are very proud. This #22 is a 2022 encore of a previously recorded episode with Barbara Karnes. Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and her guest, Barbara Karnes, get right to it from the beginnging, describing Barbara's iconic hospice guide "the little blue book", Gone from My Sight. Barbara is an internationally respected speaker, educator, author, and thought...
2023-01-1142 min
The Animal EffectBarbara Karnes RN - When our Pets DieBarbara Karnes RN has written a guide on taking care of a pet with a terminal diagnosis or old age. It also covers how to handle euthanasia and thoughts on ceremonies for a beloved pet as well as how to cope with deep pet grief. Join me as we discuss what the dying process looks like. Knowledge is power.
2022-12-2932 min
Grief & HappinessSupporting Those Who Are Grieving with Barbara Karnes, RNWhere do you start when consoling those who are going through grief? Most people don’t know where to start, so they stay away from that person.In this episode, I am joined by Barbara Karnes, RN. An internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards.Throughout this episode, Barabara talks about why she ch...
2022-12-2732 min
Best Life Best Death#65 Barbara Karnes - RN, End-of-Life Educator - The Holiday Season - A Time of Joy and GriefBarbara Karnes, RN and I talk about the ins and out of the holiday season – the awkwardness at times, group gatherings, being alone. What things can be helpful if grief is in your heart? How do we support ourselves, ask for help, and reach out to others? As we chat, Barbara and I end up taking this well beyond December, with Barbara encouraging us to consider how we might live with a mindset of “making the most of each moment” every day of the year. She says, “We should live our life like this 365 days a year! Every single day is a...
2022-11-3025 min
Best Life Best Death#64 Barbara Karnes - RN, End-of-Life Educator - Caring for CaregiversThis podcast is all about the role of being a caregiver: what situations put us in this role, who is finding themselves doing the bulk of caregiving, why does caregiving feel different in this era, and what can we do to support caregivers? Barbara is a practical, heartful end-of-life educator, and when you combine her wisdom with my curiosity - it's a good listen! As Barbara says, "I think we need to shine light on caregivers" as they are "the invisible hero in the whole scenario."
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2022-11-2333 min
The Power of Love ShowOn Death & Dying With Author, Speaker, Thought Leader & Expert on End of Life Care, Barbara KarnesOn this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Barbara Karnes, RN.
If it has to do with death and dying, Barbara Karnes, RN is talking about it. Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying.
Barbara’s career spans four decades and began as an early hospice pioneer during the AIDS crisis. In addition to the many years she has spent at the bedside caring for patients and their families as a nurse, Barbara has also served as executive director of...
2022-11-1648 min
Netsmart CareThreadsHospice Icon Barbara Karnes Talks Keys to Staff RetentionHospices around the country are dealing with a similar issue – staffing shortages. It’s forced some to reduce services while others have shut down. One expert has some ideas on how to retain staff and how to prepare hospice nurses for the rigors of the job.Barbara Karnes, RN has devoted decades towards educating, caring and supporting those who are dying and their loved ones. She wrote the iconic booklet “Gone from My Sight.” It is recognized as an important tool for hospice nurses. In this episode, she talks with Amy Wilson, Netsmart Senior Solution Strategist, about the bigg...
2022-11-1037 min
The Sim Cafe~The Sim Cafe` Interview with Barbara KarnesSend us a textBarbara Karnes, RN Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards.Barbara’s experience as a hospice care provider at the bedside of hundreds of people, and as an administrator overseeing the care of thousands, led to the 1985 pub...
2022-10-1036 min
Ask Julie RyanHospice Discussion with Barbara Karnes, RNIn this episode: - What Is Hospice - How To Say Goodbye- End-of-Life Symptoms - Angels and Deceased Spirits - Guest Barbara Karnes, RNHospice pioneer Barbara Karnes, RN joins Julie this week for an in-depth discussion about hospice. Death is inevitable, and we’re all going to face losing a loved one and eventually our own mortality. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify when the end is near, when to engage hospice professionals, and how best to care for your dyi...
2022-08-121h 22
International Doula Life Movement"By Your Side, A Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home” by Barbara KarnesJoin us today as we chat with Barbara Karnes, RN.
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2022-07-1917 minAging Angst and Alleluias PodcastBarbara KarnesMary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and her guest, Barbara Karnes, get right to it from the beginnging, describing Barbara's iconic hospice guide "the little blue book", Gone from My Sight. Barbara is an internationally respected speaker, educator, author, and thought leader on matters of end of life. She is a renowned authority on the dying process and a leading educator for families, healthcare professionals, and the community at large. Barbara's award winning DVDs and books about death and dying are changing lives - in this country and around the world. In her work, Barbara compassionately explains stages of the...
2022-06-0841 min
Best Life Best Death#28 Barbara Karnes - Part II - Sticky Questions for a Hospice PioneerIn Part II of our conversation, Barbara Karnes, RN and I move into talking about some harder questions that come up in the end-of-life arena, including: When someone is reluctant to have a conversation about the end of life, how might we approach the topic? Is calling in hospice a “defeat” in some way? How has hospice changed and evolved in the years since it first began in the U.S.? How do “doulas” fit into the picture? And in not talking about death directly – or perhaps in not experiencing it as directly as the generations before us – what have we lost...
2022-03-1030 minBest Life Best Death#27 Barbara Karnes - Part I - Knowledge about Death Reduces FearBarbara Karnes, RN – hospice pioneer in the US and end-of-life educator extraordinaire – joins me to discuss her background, share her experience, and offer a few pearls of wisdom that we can put into practice today. How can we better understand the process of gradual death, and how can we benefit from “the gift of time” that is a gradual death? How can “gentle education” help our fear go down, so that we can be present for our loved ones?
2022-03-0229 min
The Death Dialogues Project Podcast107. American Hospice Pioneer: Barbara Karnes, RNBarbara Karnes, RN Award Winning End of Life Educator, Award Winning Nurse, NHPCO Hospice Innovator Award Winner 2018 & 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year
While at the bedside of hundreds of people during the dying process, Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes noticed that each death was following a near identical script. Each person was going through the stages of death in almost the same manner and most families came to her with similar questions. These realizations led Barbara to sit down and write Gone From My Sight, "The Little Blue Book" that changed the hospice industry.
Gone From My Sight is the...
2021-11-1159 minBest Life Best Death#6 Diane Hullet asks "Who is Barbara Karnes?" - Learn about This Prolific Author and End-of-Life EducatorBarbara Karnes, hospice pioneer and author of "Gone from My Sight," inspires me to explore palliative care, hospice and end-of-life doulas. And thanks to Russ for the new guitar segments!
2021-10-1409 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastDiscussing the Effects of the Pandemic with Hospice Icon Barbara Karnes, Episode 093Barbara Karnes, author of the iconic hospice guide “the little blue book” Gone from My Sight, talks with Jerry and Helen about ritual, self care wisdom, and thriving as end of life workers. We’re honored to feature our third discussion with Barbara about what she’s seen during the last year. As a hospice RN, Barbara understands how important it is to stay connected to our patients and their families, and to care for our whole selves as we care for seriously ill patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way hospice professionals provide care for their patients. To continue...
2021-09-1544 min
Bringing Life To HospiceEp 10: Barbara Karnes Legacy & Caregiving TipsBarbara Karnes, American Hospice Pioneer, award winning nurse who wrote Gone From My Sight, and NHPCO Hospice Innovator Award winner, shares her life's journey that grew her into the advocate and leader she is today. It's a wonderful story that transitions us into the wealth of knowledge she has for caregivers and grief. She provides useful tips that is sure to resonate with you or those who are looking to learn along with us. Check out her famous book and new resources on her website and Instagram!
2021-08-0539 min
AmorteThe Dying ProcessSend us a textWelcome to a special edition of AMORTE in English.I am your host Patty Bueno. This podcast is a space to create loving awareness for death education, loss and grief.This episode is very special for me because I was able to interview a woman who brought so much light to me when my mother was dying from cancer fourteen years ago. We were in California and she was receiving hospice care. My aunt and I were her primary caregivers, and hospice introduced us to "the little blue book" . B...
2021-05-0650 min
Vision | The Care Leaders' PodcastEducating Your Staff About the End of Life Experience with Renowned Author, Barbara KarnesBarbara Karnes, author of 'Gone From My Sight', 'The Little Blue Book' and 'The 11th Hour' shares what she's learned from 40+ years of experience educating and training care workers on the end of life experience. She's known as the pioneer of the hospice industry and with over 30 million copies sold of her books, she's the expert on all topics around death and end of life.
2021-02-0940 min
Episodes - Fading Memories PodcastLetting Go With Love (W/Barbara Karnes)Embracing Death with Barbara Karnes' Wisdom – Supporting the dying process for someone with dementia.
How can we manage “embracing anticipatory grief” when our society views death as a failure? Dying is a process we will all go through, and it is a very personal experience.
Understanding how to support someone with dementia on this last journey is essential. It is difficult for us, but it is necessary. Understanding the dying process will help us help our loved ones. Letting go with love is the ultimate gift we can give.
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2021-01-1200 min
When You DieBarbara Karnes - Hospice PioneerIn conversation with Johanna Lunn, Barbara Karnes shares insights on self care best practices for frontline workers, and straight talk on end of life care.
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2020-09-2040 min
Inspiring End-of-Life Conversations"Gone From My Sight" With American Hospice Pioneer, Barbara Karnes, RNBarbara Karnes is truly the American Hospice Pioneer. As a nurse, she noticed after her experiences at the bedside of hundreds of people before they died, that each death she witnessed was following an almost identical script. Each person was going through the same process. And most families had the same questions. It was after these realizations that Barbara sat down and wrote the Little Blue Book that changed an industry. Now, I finally get to meet the woman who wrote the little book that helped so many of my families on their grief journeys. Having that little book with...
2020-09-0200 min
Dose of Deborah: Rehab for the HeartEND OF LIFE CARE - BEING VULNERABLE AND BEING HUMAN IN YOUR ROLE AS A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALYour Authentic Presence Can Help Patients Feel Empowered!An honest and personal conversation with my guest Barbara Karnes, RN. As a healthcare professional, do you recognize what you may be taking on, taking in, and taking home? Barbara and I discuss what it means to be vulnerable and to be human as healthcare professionals. It's a real conversation on the importance of finding balance and having self-care rituals to support your professional care-giving efforts. Barbara Karnes is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics...
2020-08-151h 06
The Health Design PodcastBarbara KarnesBarbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards.
2020-07-0130 min
Dear Life with Christina RasmussenEp. 54 - Barbara Karnes, RN - The 40 Year Journey to Becoming the Most Sought After End-of-Life InnovatorIn today's episode, I'm happy to share a truly extraordinary guest, Barbara Karnes, RN. Barbara is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards. In this conversation, we talk about the very personal and holistic approach Barbara takes to some of the most devastating moments in our lives. She shares her feeling that even if...
2020-06-161h 06
Courageous Conversations with ShereeGone From My Sight with Author Barbara Karnes, RNThursday, April 16, 2020, 1-2 pm
Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Author Barbara Karnes, RN. The topic of discussion is the dying experience. Listen and hear why Barbara wrote the award-winning book, Gone From My Sight which has been translated in every language known to mankind (personal emphasis added). Knowledge reduces fear.
Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org as we offer peace, hope, encouragement, comfort, empathy and solace to those who are losing love ones daily due to the COVID19 pandemic and/or everyday mortality.
Thirty years ago there was no information avai...
2020-04-161h 01
engAGINGconversations's podcastEnd of Life with Barbara Karnes RN Are we taking better care of our dying family members than we were 30 years ago? It’s a question I ask end of life expert, Barbara Karnes RN on today’s episode. She has been in this space, almost since the beginning of the movement, so she should know better than anyone. Find out the answer to this question and more: What is the key to reducing fear when talking about death? Are families well supported by hospice today? What is the most common way we die? Is death painful? Find Barbara on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouT...
2020-02-0436 min
Grief 2 GrowthTHE DYING PROCESS: Barbara’s Journey and Her Iconic ‘Little Blue BookBarbara Karnes and I had a fascinating conversation about the end of life and how she helps people and their families make that transition. Barbara is a pioneer in the hospice field, getting involved in the mid-80s when most people couldn't even pronounce hospice. She is truly a woman on a mission.Barbara Karnes is the author of several books including what has become known as "The Little Blue Book" The official title is: "Gone from My Sight- The Dying Process." It remains the standard in the hospice industry nearly 35 years after its introduction...
2019-09-0557 min
World of Wisdom54. The process of dying with Barbara KarnesBarbara is an award-winning end of life educator and hospice nurse who has worked with thousands of people in their process of dying. She was named the NHPCO Hospice Innovator Award Winner 2018 and the International Humanitarian Woman of the Year 2015.
2019-08-2249 min
Secret to My SuccessEp. 17 A Frank Conversation about Death with Barbara KarnesHere’s what I don’t understand. Why is it that something we will all go through, and experience is so taboo to talk about and so foreign to us: death. In today's episode, we sit down with noted death and hospice author Barbara Karnes to discuss why we're so uncomfortable with the topic, misconceptions about hospice, and what happens in the months, weeks, days, and hours before death. Plus I share my experience helping take care of my grandmother, who passed away recently.
2019-02-2649 min
The Heart of Hospice PodcastBarbara Karnes Talks About Reluctance to Refer and Pet Death, Episode 032Barbara Karnes was one of our first guests on the podcast, and she returns as our very first guest to have a second interview. Barbara Karnes is a hospice pioneer who wrote “the little blue book” called, Gone From My Sight. In this episode she shares how a referral to hospice can be a win/win. We also talk about her newest book about coping with a pet’s death, A Place in My Heart. To read Barbara’s thoughts about a reluctance to refer to hospice, visit her blog page here, and to learn more about her book...
2019-02-011h 19
Palliative Care Chat - University of MD BaltimorePalliative Care Chat - Episode 18 - Conversation With Barbara Karnes - The Little Blue Book Lady!In this episode of Palliative Care Chat, Dr. McPherson talks with Ms. Barbara Karnes, RN who authored the book "Gone From My Sights."
2018-12-0527 min