Life's Too Short
How could working at a hospice in Bend, Oregon shape the way you live your life? Join Lisa Hurley and Jason Medina on Life's Too Short as they discuss death, dying and the pursuit of a life well lived - mixed with a generous dose of coffee and levity.
Episodes
15 episodes
What in the World is Palliative Care?
Lisa and Jason enjoy a cup of coffee from Strictly Organic while interviewing Dr. Jenny Blechman, Palliative Care Physician for Partners In Care. Jenny discusses acclimating to the West Coast,...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:58
Death Doulas
Erin Collins, Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse and End of Life Doula, joins Lisa and Jason over Zoom to discuss the emerging role of Death Doulas in end of life care. Erin is the founder of
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:24
Being an Oncologist.
Dr. Stephen Kornfield has served as a Central Oregon Oncologist for over 30 years. Lisa and Jason sit down with him over Zoom to discuss how he ended up in Oncology, having tough conversations with patients and families, what hope can loo...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:15
Veterans and Soul Injury
Lisa and Jason have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Deborah Grassman, author of Peace At Last and founder of Opus Peace. Deborah talks about...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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41:56
Conversations with a Funeral Home Director
Brett Edgerly, President and Owner of Prineville Funeral Home, joins Lisa and Jason to discuss the ins and outs of operating a funeral home in Central Oregon. Brett discusses the changes he h...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:09
Transitions
Most people know Partners In Care for their Hospice or Home Health services, but most are unfamiliar with the Transitions program.Lisa and Jason are joined by Lau...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:37
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's
Lisa and Jason are joined by Kendall Brownrigg for an honest conversation about taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Kendall's father, Richard Brownrigg, moved to Central Oregon in the mid-1960s and owned Cascade Disposal ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:09
Opening to Grief
Claire B. Willis, co-author of the book Opening to Grief, joins Lisa and Jason to discuss grief, our evolving cultural acknowledgement of grief, being mindful of our grief, being present for others in their grief, and how the pandemic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:18
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch
Alison Perry, Founder and Executive Director of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, sits down via Zoom with Lisa and Jason to discuss her experience working for Veterans Affairs, her desire for a different...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:16
Let's Talk About Parkinson's
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Marjorie Lussier. Her husband (and former CEO of St. Charles Health System) Jim Lussier, along with Carol Pfeil...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:08
Hospice Across the Pond
Lisa and Jason are joined by Midsomer Murders actress Fiona Dolman as she discusses Hospice in the UK, her personal story of su...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:04
Cancer with Compassion
Reverend Cathie Young, founder of Cancer With Compassion and author of
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:51
The Warm Embrace of Hospice House
Lisa and Jason are joined by the Partners In Care Hospice House Manager, Jenni Carver-Ross, and Hospice House Nurse, Sarah Richter, to discuss the facts and misconceptions about a Hospice House, the added benefit of having such a place as part ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:03