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Palliative Talks: The Palliative Care PodcastSustaining Change: Practical Strategies for Palliative Care with Nadine ValkIn this episode, Kath Murray welcomes back Nadine Valk, a longtime expert in palliative care education and implementation science. Nadine shares her insights on how to effectively embed a palliative approach into everyday long-term care practice. Drawing on her extensive experience, she explains how breaking down goals into manageable steps, focusing on strengths, and addressing barriers with practical strategies can help sustain meaningful change. They also emphasize the importance of teamwork, ongoing conversations, and personal reflection to make care more compassionate and person-centered.
2025-07-0219 min
Palliative Talks: The Palliative Care PodcastKeys to Person-Centered Palliative Care with Nadine ValkIn this episode of Palliative Talks, host Kath Murray sits down with Nadine Valk—an experienced palliative care leader, coach, and mindfulness educator. Nadine reflects on her 30-years experience, emphasizing the importance of compassion, presence, and team cohesion in supporting those with life-limiting illness. Together, they discuss how reframing “difficult conversations” as “tender conversations” opens space for meaningful connection, the essential role of personal support workers, and the power of curiosity and active listening in transforming care.
2025-06-0423 min