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The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 92: Dr. Diah MartinaThis episode we chat with Dr. Diah Martina, an internal medicine doctor in Indonesia. Diah also has per PhD focusing on culturally sensitive advance care planning in Asia. In this episode we talk about what culturally sensitive palliative care looks like in Indonesia, what her research has shown about adapting conversations about dying and planning in different cultures and religion, and the relevance of the WRR for the Indonesian and Asian communities.
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2024-05-2849 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 91: Dipti PurbhooThis episode features Dipti Purbhoo, Executive Director of the Dorothy Ley Hospice, one of Ontarios oldest Hospices. We chat about the synergy between hospice services and the Waiting Room Revolution, innovative ways hospices partner with community agencies and how Dororthy Ley Hospice is working to be truly integrated upstream in an illness journey. To learn more about Dorothy Lea Hospice visit: https://dlhospice.org/
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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2024-05-2147 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 90: Lisa LevinThis episode features our conversation wtih Lisa Levin, CEO of Advantage Ontario. We chat about how Advantage advocates for seniors quality of life, housing policy that promotes aging in place and what other countries are doing to innovate aging. Learn more about Advantage Ontario here: https://www.advantageontario.ca/
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2024-05-1449 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 89: Amy CoupalHappy Caregivers Month! This episode features our conversation with Amy Coupal, the CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization. We chat about the services and resources OCO offers, Amy's own caregiving experience and the essential role caregivers have within the healthcare system. Learn more about the Ontario Caregiver Organization here: https://ontariocaregiver.ca
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
2024-05-0747 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 88: Kelly Clark & Eliza MunroThis episode features our conversation with Eliza Munro and Kelly Clark, who are palliative care educators and consultants on IPEPA. IPEPA stands for Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach, which is a grass roots approach to breaking down barriers to palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. We chat about the important work they are doing with IPEPA, the barriers Indigenous people face accessing palliative care and what they are hopeful for in the future. To learn more visit: https://pepaeducation.com/about-ipepa/
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
2024-04-3049 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 87: Daniel NowoselskiThis episode features our conversation with Daniel Nowoselski, Advocacy Manager for Hospice Palliative Care at the Canadian Cancer Society. We discuss being a lobbyist for the palliative care community, policy issues and challenges in the health care system that the Canadian Cancer Society are trying to address, where his passion for palliative care stems from, MAID and what brings Daniel hope for the future. To learn more: https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/advanced-cancer
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For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com2024-04-2343 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 86: Dr. Kerrie NoonanThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Kerrie Noonan, clinician psychologist, social researcher, founder and innovator. We talk about death and grief literacy in Australia and around the world, what it is and why it is important and how it really is a community endeavor. Learn more about Kerries work here: https://www.deathliteracy.institute/
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2024-04-1649 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 85: Dr. Red HoffmanThis episode features Dr. Red Hoffman, a trauma surgeon who is board certified in hospice and palliative medicine from Asheville, North Carolina. We talk about her upcoming TEDTalk, her life experiences and how she got to where she is now and experiencing emotions as a surgeon alongside caring for your patients.
Learn more about Reds work here: https://redhoffmanmd.com/
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2024-04-0943 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS8: Episode 84: Hon. Lisa RaittThis episode features the Hon. Lisa Raitt, former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament from 2008 to 2019 and caregiver to her husband Bruce. Bruce was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's disease during the pandemic. We talk about their experience with diagnosis, how the seven keys can be used for caregivers and what policies can help caregivers along an illness journey.
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2024-04-0237 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 83: Dr. Kimberly AcquavivaThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Kimberly Acquaviva, a professor at the University of Virginias School of Nursing. Kimberly is the author of The Handbook of LGBTQIA-Inclusive Hospice & Palliative Care. We discuss her very personal story of losing her wife Kathy to ovarian cancer and how that shaped her advocacy and how we can provide person centred, inclusive care. Learn more about Kims work and check out her books at: https://www.kimberly-acquaviva.com/
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Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under C...2023-12-1247 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 82: Laura WattsIn this episode, we chat with Laura Watts: Founder and CEO of CanAge, author, laywer and advocate. She is also an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto where she teaches Law and Aging. In this episode, we discuss CanAge, advocacy in senior patients and families at the policy and individual level, motivation behind her book and aging well around the world. For more information about Laura's work visit: www.canage.ca/
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2023-12-0540 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 81: Clare FullerThis episode features our conversation with Clare Fuller, a Registered Nurse with a passion for advance care planning. Clare owns Speak for Me a Lasting Power of Attorney consultant service in the UK. She is also the host of the Conversations about Advance Care podcast. We talk about what shes learned from hosting her podcast and some of the tools shes developed to help people plan for the future. Learn more about Clare's work and check out her podcast here: https://speakforme.co.uk/
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 80: Dr. Christian NtzimiraThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Christian Ntzimira. Christian is a palliative care physician, Founder and Executive Director of African Centre for Research on End of Life care. He also published a book called The Safari Concept: An African Framework for End of Life Care that uses animal metaphors to characterize patterns of a family's suffering and how healthcare providers can use this to tailor their emotional, physical and spiritual care they provide. In this episode, we discuss what providing palliative care in Rwanda looks like, the role of community in life and death, animal metaphors to describe...2023-11-2154 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 79: Dr. Susan CadellThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Susan Cadell. Susan is a professor at the University of Waterloo in the Department of Social Work. She is a researcher who focuses on positive aspects of stress and coping including post traumatic growth. Today we chat about her research, memorial tattoos and grief including grief after Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Find out more about Susans work here: https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-social-work/profiles/susan-cadell
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2023-11-1453 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 78: Jia Ying TayIn this episode, we chat with Jia Ying Tay. Jia Ying is an end of life doula based out of Singapore and the founder of Happy ever after, a service that connects with and support individuals directly in end of life planning. She also served as a co-creative producer of an arts based community engagement project called Both Sides Now. We talk about her journey to becoming an end of life doula in Singapore, the inspiration behind creating her company and the complexities of navigating conversations about death and dying in Asian cultures. To find out more about Jia...2023-11-0748 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 77: Dr. Jared RubensteinThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Jared Rubenstein. He is a pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator from Houston, Texas who creates animated videos to provoke discussion around challenging topics in healthcare, especially palliative care. We chat about how his videos connect with the upstaream messages of the Waiting Room Revolution and the ways we need to innovate education, not just for providers for also for the public. To see Jareds work visit his website: https://www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/
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The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 76: Lady GlaucomfleckenThis episode features our conversation with Kristin Flanary a.k.a. Lady Glaucomflecken on Social Media. She is a co-host on the podcast Knock Knock Hi with her husband Dr. Glaucomflecken. Kristin advocates for caregivers and co-survivors of medical trauma, and patient caregiver centered care. We chat about the origin story of the Glaucomflecken name, the motivation behind her advocacy work and her exciting projects aimed at bringing humanity back into health care. To check out Kristin's work visit: https://glaucomflecken.com/
For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by K...2023-10-2445 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 75: Laurel WittmanThis episode features our conversation with Laurel Wittman, president of the Well Spouse Association. Laurel focuses on supports for younger, well spouses. We chat about her experience as a caregiver for her husband Eduardo, who has Multiple Sclerosis, what their journey has been like and what has saved her life. To learn more about the Well Spouse Association visit: https://wellspouse.org/
For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com
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2023-10-1744 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 74: Stephen StarkmanThis episode features photographer Stephen Starkman. This episide is a combination of two different conversations had a few months apart as we speak with Stephen about his journey with small cell lung cancer. We explore what its like to live with a life- limiting illness that will progress and the importance of being in the know.
For more information about Stephens art and book: https://www.stephenstarkman.com/
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2023-10-101h 03
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 73: Joanna VautourThis episode features social worker Joanna Vautour. Joanna is Anishinaabe and a band member of Serpent River First Nation. She is passionate about trauma informed care and transforming the healthcare system to provide culturally safe care for everyone. We discuss this in this episode alongside strengthening palliative care in Indigenous communities, cultural outlooks on dying and death in the community and residential schools and its generational impact.
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2023-10-0359 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS7: Episode 72: Jeremie SaundersThis episode features Jeremie Saunders, speaker and co-host of the popular CBC podcast: Sickboy. Jeremie lives with Cystic Fibrosis and is committed to educating and changing the conversation about what its like to live with a serious illness. We discuss his podcast, Cystic Fibrosis and the new medications available that have changed his life. We also chat about fears, psychedelics and how they impacted his mortality awareness. To learn more about Jeremie and the Sickboy podcast visit: https://www.sickboypodcast.com/
Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest is here! Available in softcover, e-book an...2023-09-2655 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 71: Sara Fung & Amie Archibald-VarleyThis episode features our conversation with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, co-hosts of The Gritty Nurse podcast! Amie and Sara are nurses, speakers and advocates for the nursing profession, anti-racism and health system change. We chat all about nurses and the nursing profession, the reasons for the nursing crisis and the critical role of nurses in the waiting room revolution. To learn more about Sara and Amie or their podcast, visit: https://www.grittynurse.com/podcast
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a...2023-06-1338 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 70: Heather RichardsonThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Heather Richardson, policy lead at St Christophers Hospice in South London, UK. We talk about the current and future state of hospice care and how hospices can follow a public health approach and become connectors in the community.
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. Visit our website for retailer links and to submit your receipt to get a chapter right away! waitingroomrevolution.com
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The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 69:Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer & Dr. Cornelius J WoelkThis episode features our conversation with Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer and Dr. Cornelius J Woelk, all providers working with Southern Health- Sante Sud in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We chat about how they have used the seven keys in their work in the community.
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website and submit your receipt to get a chapter right away! Visit waitingroomrevolution.com
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The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 68: Dr. Leeroy WilliamsThis episode features our interview with Dr. Leeroy Williams, a palliative care physician practicing in Melbourne, Australia. We chat about the differences between Australia and Canada, how people are cared for in Australia and how anyone can turn a consultation into a conversation.
We have some exciting news to share! The wait is (almost) over! Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website and submit your receipt to get a c...2023-05-2344 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 67: Erin Galyean & Jennifer O’BrienThis is our last double header innovation episode of the season! Our first guest is Erin Galyean, author of Badass Advocate. She's a pharmaceutical sales trainer by day and a caregiver advocate by night. She shares some amazing tips on how to be persistent and respectful. Our second guest is Jennifer O'Brien, author of The Hospice Doctors Widow. We chat about the idea of precious time, balancing hope and preparation, and some of the simple tools and tips that can help anyone facing a life-changing diagnosis.
To learn more about their books visit their websites: https://badassadvocate...2023-05-1645 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 66: Tracey Human & Bob ParkeThis episode features our interview with Tracey Human and Bob Parke. Tracey is a pain and symptom management consultant who provides education and palliative care in the community. Bob is a bioethicist consultant. We chat about how the 7 keys can apply to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families and how to achieve patient centered care.
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
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2023-05-0956 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 65: Kathy Kortes-MillerThis episode features our interview with Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller, Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lakehead University. We chat about her book, 'Talking About Death Won't Kill You' and about her latest project, a podcast called Disrupting Death, which focuses on Canadians sharing their experiences with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). For more information about Kathys work visit: https://www.kathyk-m.com/
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2023-05-0245 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 64: Bev Foster & Sheli O’Connor and Julie McIntyreThis is another double header innovation special! Our first guest is Bev Foster, co-founder of The Room 217 Foundation. We chat about the healing power of music across cultures and how each of us can bring music into our work.
Our second guests are Dr. Julie McIntyre and Sheli O'Connor, who are teaching an education course called Last Aid, designed for the public. We chat about how Last Aid can be used in every community to make a difference.
Learn more about their innovations here: https://www.hpco.ca/last-aid/ and https://www.musiccare.org/
2023-04-2545 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 63:Dr. Sunita PuriThis episode features our interview with Dr. Sunita Puri, palliative care physician and best selling author of 'That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the 11th Hour'. Suntia chats with us about the power of language in the face of dying, how culture intersects with medicine and the art of communication as clinician and writer. For more information about Sunita, visit her website: https://sunitapuri.com/
Learn more about the Waiting Room Revolution here: https://waitingroomrevolution.com
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2023-04-1847 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 62: Dr. Ira ByockThis episode features our interview with palliative care physician, author and public advocate Dr. Ira Byock. He is the author of 'The Four Things that Matter Most' and 'The Best Care Possible', available now. We chat with him about his philosophical approach to dying, whether we should rebrand palliative care, privatizing healthcare and much more.
For more information about Ira, visit his website: https://irabyock.org/
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2023-04-1151 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 61: Yvonne Heath & Dr. Alyssa BoydThis episode is a double header innovation special where we chat with two different innovators for 15 minutes each.
Our first guest is Yvonne Heath, founder of the Love your Life to Death movement. We chat with Yvonne about what led her to found the Love your Life to Death movement and how you don't need to do more than "just show up" wherever you are to make a difference. To learn more about Yvonne visit: https://www.loveyourlifetodeath.com/
Our second guest is Dr. Alyssa Boyd, a palliative care physician and co-founder of th...2023-04-0443 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS6: Episode 60: Theresa BrownThis episode features our interview with New York Times columnist and best selling author Theresa Brown. Theresa is a nurse, writer and advocate. We chat about how she became a writer and clinician, how her experience as a patient changed her clinical work and what the future holds for her.
To learn more about Theresa and to purchase her new book, visit: https://www.theresabrownrn.com/
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Our th...2023-03-2847 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 59: Dr. Catherine DemersThis episode features our interview with Dr. Catherine Demers. Dr. Demers is a cardiologist, researcher and professor of medicine at McMaster University. We chat about what a roadmap for heart failure looks like and what to expect along the various stages from early, middle, late and end of life.
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2022-12-0644 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 58: Dr. Elissa CampbellThis episode features our interview with Dr. Elissa Campbell. Dr. Campbell is a geriatrician and palliative care physician and President of Palliative Care Western Australia. We chat about several hot topics related to improving care for those facing serious illness from her perspective practicing in Western Australia.
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2022-11-2947 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 57: Dr. Harvey ChochinovThis episode features our interview with Dr. Harvey Chochinov. Dr. Chochinov is a distinguished professor of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and the creator of dignity therapy. We chat about what dignity therapy is, how it's applicable, not just to dying patients, but to getting the best care possible, and we chat about his new book which is available now.
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2022-11-2248 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 56: Stephanie (Season 1 Update)This episode features an updated conversation with Stephanie, who we met on episode 10 of Season 1. Stephanie was caring for her mother at the time, had discovered our podcast and was using our keys to try to change her experience. Her mom died earlier this year and we are reconnecting now to see how the journey went.
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2022-11-1542 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 55: Dr. Rosalyn JuergensThis episode features our interview with Dr. Rosalyn Juergens. Dr. Juergens is a medical oncologist and head of the department of Clinical Trials at the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. We chat with her and previous guest Dr. Erin Gallagher about zooming out with your patients when they have lung cancer and we get some insight into how Rosalyn communicates with her patients to provide great care throughout the entire journey.
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2022-11-0844 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 54: Nurse PennyThis episode features our interview with TikTok star, influencer and hospice nurse, Penny Hawkins aka Nurse Penny. Penny shares stories and advice encouraging everyone to have open conversations about death and end of life. We chat about her experiences working in hospice, how using social media as a platform can help normalize death and her thoughts about how to spread the message about the benefits of early palliative care.
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2022-11-0141 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 53: Dr. Daisy DulayThis episode features our interview with Dr. Daisy Dulay. Dr. Dulay is a cardiologist and a co-medical lead for Spread for Physician Quality Program at Doctors of British Columbia for scaling up frontline projects. We chat about how to improve care for people with heart failure and what the big picture of the illness looks like.
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2022-10-2553 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 52: Bif NakedThis episode features our interview with Bif Naked. Bif Naked aka Beth Allen, is a rock star, breast cancer survivor and proud hospice volunteer. We chat about life as a rock star, her passion for volunteering and interest in healthcare.
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2022-10-1831 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 51: Dr. Amy TanThis episode features our interview with Dr. Amy Tan. Dr. Tan is a family and hospice palliative care physician living in British Columbia, who is an advocate for equity in medicine, a researcher, educator and a twitter star. We chat about the importance of health equity in palliative care, her life-changing experience as a patient, and the power of empathy and humility.
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2022-10-1151 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 50: April StearnsThis episode features our interview with April Stearns. April is a young breast cancer survivor, founder and editor of Wildfire Magazine and podcast host of The Burn. We chat about her experiences as a patient and caregiver, survivorship and the seven keys and the healing power of writing and storytelling.
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2022-10-0445 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 49: Dr. Sabina KeenThis episode features our interview with Dr. Sabina Keen. Dr Keen is a geriatrician from McMaster University. We chat about frailty and dementia, with a focus on what patients and families need to know along the journey from the perspective of an expert.
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2022-09-2744 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS5: Episode 48: Drs. Amit Arya & Naheed DosaniThis episode features our interview with Drs. Naheed Dosani and Amit Arya. Dr. Naheed Dosani is a palliative care physician who cares for homeless and vulnerably housed individuals and is a vocal advocate for health equity. Dr. Amit Arya is the palliative care lead at Kensington Health and is the cofounder of doctors for justice in LTC. We speak to these two thought-leaders about equity and palliative care in the context of the health and social system.
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The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 47: Claire SnymanOur final episode of Season 4 features our conversation with brain tumor survivor, author and patient advocate, Claire Snyman. Hsien, Sammy and Claire talk about her experience living through a serious illness, how helpful peer support can be for patients and families and her best advice for patient and families with a brain injury or tumor.
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2022-06-2848 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 46: Dr. Connie SiskowskiThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Connie Siskowski, founder and President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth. Sammy, Hsien and Connie discuss her experience as a young caregiver, how the American Association of Caregiving Youth helps young caregivers and what signs to look for to see if a young person is caregiving for someone.
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2022-06-2152 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 45: Mary Anne LevasseurThis episode features our conversation with change agent Mary Anne Levasseur. She discusses being a caregiver to her son, Tyler, who lived with a mental illness, and whether the seven keys apply to mental health.
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2022-06-1446 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 44: Michelle MonkmanThis episode features our conversation with Michelle Monkman, a community nurse and First Nations, Inuit and Metis education liaison. Hsien and Michelle discuss what palliative care looks like, the unique and common challenges she faces in the community and how to provide culturally appropriate care.
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2022-06-0743 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 43: Dr. Faith Banks, DVMThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Faith Banks, certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian. Hsien, Sammy and Faith discuss what her home visits look like with her animal clients, how she measures their quality of life and the many parallels between providing care for humans and animals.
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2022-05-3148 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 42: Alies Maybee & Amy MaThis episode features our conversation with Amy Ma and Alies Maybee, co-founders of the Patients Advisory Network. Hsien, Sammy and Alies and Amy discuss their healthcare experiences, their reactions to the seven keys and why we need to change medicine to be delivered on the patients terms.
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2022-05-2446 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 41: Dr. Andrew Thorns & Justine RobinsonThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Andrew Thorns and Justine Robinson from our live event with Pilgrims Hospices in the UK. Hsien, Sammy, Andrew and Justine discuss differences in hospice care in the UK and Canada, how hospices help patients and families at end of life and how Pilgrims is funded (& how you can help!).
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2022-05-1742 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 40: Angus PrattThis episode features our conversation with patient Angus Pratt. Hsien, Sammy and Angus discuss how he is using the seven skills to make his illness experience better and Angus shares a poem about his journey.
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2022-05-1050 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 39: Dr. Jeff MyersThis episode features our conversation with palliative care physician Dr. Jeff Myers. Hsien, Sammy and Jeff discuss some simple things we can do right now to prepare for future decision making and why that's so important to do.
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2022-05-0348 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4:Episode 38: Sarah Muxlow & Jennifer MallmesThis episode features our conversation with end of life doulas Sarah Muxlow and Jennifer Mallmes. Hsien, Sammy, Sarah and Jennifer discuss their journeys to becoming doulas, what they do and why it might be something to look into in your community.
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2022-04-2649 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 37: Dr. Fumiko ChinoThis episode features our conversation with radiation oncologist Dr. Fumiko Chino. Hsien and Fumiko discuss her personal story with bankruptcy and healthcare, her research on financial toxicity and how you can avoid it, as well as grief, art and good communication in medicine.
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2022-04-1944 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 36: Sandra HoldsworthThis episode features our conversation with patient partner Sandra Holdsworth. Sammy, Hsien and Sandra discuss her experience navigating the system, what she's learned as an outspoken patient advisor, and how our seven skills apply to those in the transplant community.
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2022-04-1238 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 35: C Elizabeth DoughertyThis episode features our conversation with social worker C. Elizabeth Dougherty. Sammy, Hsien and Elizabeth discuss the role of social work in palliative care, how to create space for important conversations and the power of silence.
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2022-04-0541 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 34: Dr. Leah SteinbergThis episode features our conversation with palliative care physician Dr. Leah Steinberg! Sammy, Hsien and Leah discuss how she connects the dots for patients transitioning from hospital to home and her tips to improve communication for providers and families.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2022-03-2945 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 33: Sue RobinsThis episode features our interview with health care communicator, advocate and author, Sue Robins. Hsien and Sue discuss her new book Ducks in a Row: Health Care Reimagined, how we need to reimagine healthcare and her best advice for patients and families.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2022-03-2239 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 32: Hospice Nurse JulieThis episode features our interview with Julie McFadden, aka Hospice Nurse Julie. Sammy, Hsien and Julie discuss her TikTok origin story, her most popular posts and what she thinks about the Waiting Room Revolution.
To learn more visit our website waitingroomrevolution.com
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2022-03-1544 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS4: Episode 31: Dr. Doris GrinspunThis episode features our interview with Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Sammy, Hsien and Doris discuss her views of palliative care, why nurses in Ontario should be vaccinated and how to be fearless.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2022-03-0842 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 30: Rosalie GaffeThis episode features our interview with family caregiver Rosalie Gaffe. Rosalie, Hsien and Sammy discuss Rosalies experience with serious illness and caregiving, how she and her husband used our seven keys and what they do to to share their styles with each other.
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2021-12-2845 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 29: Max Li and Dr. Joshua FronkThis episode features audio from our Adolescent and Young Adult live event featuring a conversation with Max Li, an AYA patient and Dr. Joshua Fronk, a palliative care physician from Stanford University. They discuss Max's journey through serious illness, their best advice for other AYA patients and why the AYA group is so diverse in its needs and supports.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-12-2141 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 28: Dr. Mark LevineThis episode features our interview with Oncologist Dr. Mark Levine! Sammy, Hsien and Mark discuss how patient care has changed in his 40 year career, how communication can be scary for doctors too and his best advice for future physicians.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-12-1444 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 27: Dr. Meera AgarThis episode features our interview with Meera Agar, palliative care physician, Professor of palliative medicine at the University of Technology, Sydney and Chair of Palliative Care Australia. Sammy, Hsien and Meera discuss the use of the "P-word", Meeras research into cognition and mental awareness and what the Canadian system could learn from Australia.
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2021-12-0740 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 26: Mahoganie HinesThis episode features our interview with Pain and Symptom Management Nurse, Mahoganie Hines aka Nursestaxx! Sammy, Hsien and Mahoganie discuss why Mahoganie chose palliative care right out of the gate, the role of nursing in end of life care and her own personal experience with end of life.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-11-3041 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 25: Karl LorenzThis episode features our interview with Dr. Karl Lorenz, general internal medicine and palliative care physician from Stanford University and Section Chief of the VA Palo Alto-Stanford Palliative Care Program. Karl, Hsien and Sammy discuss Karls origin story for his work in palliative care, his work with Veterans and the VA system and advice on what system change needs to happen to make the experience of serious illness better.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-11-2347 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 24: Shaindy AlexanderTodays episode features our conversation with Child Life Specialist Shaindy Alexander! Sammy, Hsien and Shaindy discuss how Child Life Specialists use play to support kids, Shaindys best tips for supporting kids through serious illness and some helpful tips for parents and families about talking to kids about difficult things.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-11-1643 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 23: Lisa GretzkyThis episode features our interview with Lisa Gretzky, MPP in the Ontario Legislature for Windsor West. Sammy, Hsien and Lisa discuss the catalyst for her running for provincial politics, her work on the More Than a Visitor Act and how personal experience with caregiving has informed her work.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-11-0945 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 22: Dr. Liz O‘RiordanThis episode features our interview with Dr. Liz O'Riordan, Breast surgeon, author, podcaster and speaker. Liz, Hsien and Sammy discuss what it was like for Liz to be on the other side of the exam room, some of the power imbalances in medicine and some of the best places to get information and support.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-11-0241 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 21: Dr. Hira MianThis episode features audio from our live event with the Myeloma Canada Hamilton Support Group featuring Dr. Hira Mian, a hematology oncologist at McMaster University. Some highlights include: The most important keys for Multiple Myeloma patients, examples of questions to ask at your next appointment and some fantastic audience member questions.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-10-2645 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 20: Dr. Erin GallagherThis episode features our interview with Dr. Erin Gallagher, family doctor, palliative care consultant and Assistant Professor at McMaster University. Erin, Hsien and Sammy discuss tips on how to journey with your patients and their families, the chipping away method of difficult conversations and the most rewarding thing about family medicine.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-10-1946 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 19: Elizabeth MillerThis episode features our interview with Elizabeth Miller, certified caregiver consultant and host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast. Elizabeth, Hsien and Sammy discuss the all encompassing impact of caregiving has on someone, how she got started as a caregiver consultant and what changes can be made to make caregiving better for future caregivers.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-10-1244 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 18: Dr. Kathryn MannixThis episode features our interview with Dr. Kathryn Mannix, best selling author and palliative care physician from the UK. In this episode, Kathryn, Hsien and Sammy discuss the importance of language, Kathryn's newest book 'Listen' and similarities and differences between the UK and Canadian healthcare systems.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-10-0546 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 17: Nishi DuporteThis episode features our interview with Nishi Duporte, caregiver, author and founder of the Cancer Support Net in the UK. In this episode Nishi and Hsien discuss her caregiving journey, how she became an author (under the pen name ND London) and how to invite yourself to the healthcare system.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-09-2826 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 16: Dr. Dan SchepThis episode features our interview with Dr. Dan Schep, a newly graduated physician completing his residency. In this episode Dan, Hsien and Sammy discuss residency, what Dan learned while on rotation with Sammy and what advice he has for other new physicians about helping patients with serious illness.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-09-2142 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 15: Nadine PersaudThis episode features our interview with Nadine Persaud, social worker and Senior Director of Client Services at Kensington Health in Toronto. In this episode Nadine, Hsien and Sammy discuss Long Term Care, Hospice, the COVID-19 pandemic and being yourself right to the end.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-09-1438 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS3: Episode 14: Dr. Kwadwo KyeremantengWelcome to Season 3 of the Waiting Room Revolution! This episode features our interview with critical care Physician and host of the Solving Healthcare podcast, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng.
For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-09-0750 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionSeason 2: Episode 13: Spring Series Ask Dr. Sammy- Part 2For our final episode of our Spring Series, we are featuring Part 2 of our Ask Dr. Sammy live event, where Sammy and Hsien answered some of your most common questions. Do you have a question that we didn't get to in our event? Submit then at our website for a future episode. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-07-0632 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionSeason 2: Episode 12: Spring Series Ask Dr. Sammy- Part 1For our final two episodes of our Spring Series, we are featuring audo from our Ask Dr. Sammy live event, where Sammy and Hsien answered some of your most common questions. This episode is part 1. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-06-2923 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 11: Spring Series Pride Special with Deirdre Pike-Part 2For this episode of our Spring Series, we bring you our Pride Special featuring part 2 of our conversation with columnist, activist and social planner Deirdre Pike. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-06-2226 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 10: Spring Series Pride Special with Deirdre Pike-Part 1For this episode of our Spring Series, we bring you our Pride Special featuring part 1 of our conversation with columnist, activist and social planner Deirdre Pike. Sammy and Deirdre talk about Deirdre's experience with 'walking someone home' and the experiences many members of the LGBTQ+ community have when facing serious illness. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-06-1523 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 9: Spring Series with Julie Drury and Maggie Keresteci Part 2For our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features part 2 of our conversation with patient and caregiver advocates Maggie Keresteci & Julie Drury. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-06-0827 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 8: Spring Series with Julie Drury and Maggie Keresteci Part 1For our Spring Series we bring you conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features part 1 of our conversation with patient and caregiver advocates Maggie Keresteci & Julie Drury. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-06-0127 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 7: Spring Series with Kathryn MannixFor our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features Dr. Kathryn Mannix, palliative care physician and author of the best selling book, With the End in Mind. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-05-2526 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 6: Spring Series with Jose PereiraFor our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features Dr. Jose Pereira, Chief Scientific Officer for Pallium Canada and Professor and Director for the Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-05-1821 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 5: Spring Series with Chris MacLellanFor our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features Christopher MacLellan, creator of the Whole Care Network and host of the 'Healing Ties' podcast. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-05-1126 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2 Episode 4: Spring Series with Nadine HenningsenFor our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features Nadine Henningsen. Nadine is the CEO of Carers Canada and the Canadian Homecare Association. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-05-0422 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 3: Spring Series with Donna ThomsonFor our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features Donna Thomson, a caregiver, author and activist working to make caregiving better. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com
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2021-04-2722 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 2: Spring Series with Dr. Naheed DosaniFor our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features Dr. Naheed Dosani, a palliative care physician and health justice activist. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-2020 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS2: Episode 1: Spring Series with Dr. Sandy BuchmanFor our Spring Series we bring you quick 20 minute conversations with innovators who make the experience of serious illness better. This episode features Dr. Sandy Buchman, a palliative care physician and past president of the Canadian Medical Association. For more information about the Waiting Room Revolution visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1317 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 9: When Time is Running OutIn this episode, Hsien and Sammy share some of the signs that time may be running out, and what you need to know as you approach the last chapter of life. They also talk with Christa about her experience with her brother-in-law’s final chapter.
For more information about the Waiting Room Revolution visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa.2021-04-1237 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 10: Putting it All TogetherIn our final episode of Season 1, Hsien and Sammy share some of their final take home messages and additional tips for pulling the seven keys together. They also speak with Stephanie about using the keys to help her mothers journey with cancer. For more information about the Waiting Room Revolution visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1235 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 3: Zoom OutIn this episode, Hsien and Sammy discuss the second key, “Zoom Out,” which focuses on looking at the big picture of an illness. They also interview Dr. Darren Heyland about his research on communication and decision-making in the Intensive Care Unit of a large academic hospital. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1233 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 4: Know Your StyleIn this episode, Hsien and Sammy discuss the third key, “Know Your Style,” which is about why one’s approach to life and how they handle challenges is critical information. They also interview Sue about her journey caring for her dad, and how his personal style impacted the entire illness experience. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1228 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 5: Customize Your OrderIn this episode, Hsien and Sammy discuss the fourth key, “Customize Your Order,” which is about how and when to customize the standard of care to fit your personal preferences. They also interview Wanda, who shares how she customized the doctor’s orders for her daughter Cali. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1235 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 6: Anticipate Ripple EffectsIn this episode, Hsien and Sammy discuss the fifth key, “Anticipate Ripple Effects,” which focuses on how the family and caregivers also have a parallel illness experience that cannot be ignored. Hsien talks with Isabelle, who shares her experience of caring for her older sister Julie. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1230 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 7:Connect the Dots (Tag, You’re It)In this episode, Hsien and Sammy discuss the sixth key, "Connect the Dots" (Tag, You’re It), which is about the need for patients and families to connect the dots with all the players involved along the journey. They chat with author Karen Cummings about her experience planning for her mother’s transition to long term care. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1239 min
The Waiting Room RevolutionS1: Episode 8: Invite YourselfIn this episode, Hsien and Sammy discuss the seventh key, “Invite Yourself,” which is about inviting yourself to the conversation on what to expect about the illness in the future. They also interview Tricia, about how inviting yourself can be challenging and rewarding. For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com.
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2021-04-1234 min