Death & Dying Explained by Hospice Nurses

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What can we really learn from the dying? In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, David Ferrugio sits down with Hospice Nurse Julie and Hospice Nurse Penny, two of the most popular hospice nurses on social media, to explore the raw truths about death, dying, and grief. With years of frontline experience in end-of-life care, Julie and Penny share what they’ve witnessed at the bedside of the dying: the regrets, the lessons, the visions, and the surprising moments of peace. They break the silence around taboo topics—showing that death doesn’t have to be feared, but understood. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why normalizing death and dying changes how we live The role of education and communication in end-of-life care How grief reshapes behavior, identity, and relationships Why visions at the end of life are more common than you think The misunderstood difference between hospice and palliative care How to set boundaries and maintain emotional resilience in caregiving Whether you’re facing grief, caregiving for a loved one, or simply curious about life’s final chapter—this conversation is an honest and eye-opening guide to what death can teach us about truly living. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:31 Normalize death and dying. 06:03 Importance of education in death. 13:43 Grief can change people's behavior. 16:52 Death can be beautiful and sacred. 25:16 Grief is complex and personal. 27:06 Visions in hospice patients. 32:33 Validation and acceptance in end-of-life care. 39:28 Maintaining emotional boundaries is crucial. 43:23 Boundaries are essential in nursing. 50:11 Difference between palliative care and hospice care 54:05 Hospice care misunderstood and underutilized. 🔗 More from DEAD Talks: 🎧 Support on Patreon → https://patreon.com/deadtalks 🧢 Shop “Not Dead Yet” merch → https://deadtalks.myshopify.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly deep conversations about grief, death, and life DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok + more⁠ ⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠ #howpeopledie #thedyingprocess #hospicenurse