Angela's Story - Walking the Final Path Together
This is an informative, intimate and emotional podcast chronicling the final chapter of Angela's life and Hospice experience through the person who knew her best: her husband Aron. Through his eyes, we get a deeply personal look at who Angela was, and her journey with Hospice care from diagnosis to saying goodbye. The series features different members of the Hospice West Auckland team, giving insights into the support and compassion that surrounds end-of-life care.
A Hospice West Auckland podcast.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Angela's Story - Walking the Final Path Together
Latest Episodes
Episode Nine - Learning to Live Without Her
In this final episode, Aron reflects on life after Angela’s passing and what it truly means to “move forward” rather than “move on.” Together with guest Amy, Palliative Care Counsellor at Hospice West Auckland, they explore the many layers of g...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
52:18
Episode Eight - Saying Goodbye
In this moving episode, we follow Angela’s final moments and the days that followed her passing. Aron shares the family’s experience of saying goodbye, from the doctor’s respectful role in death certification to the deeply personal decision to ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
56:50
Episode Seven - Final Days
In this episode, Aron shares the final days of Angela’s life — the challenges, the tender moments, and the role Hospice West Auckland played in helping them through.Angela’s primary care nurse, Charlie, reflects on that time and the impo...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
50:50
Episode Six - Changing Prognosis, Growing Support
In this episode we discuss Angela's rapidly declining health, the emotional impact of constantly shifting prognoses on the Brightmore family, and how Hospice West Auckland provided the crucial escalating support. We are joined by Anita, Healthc...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
50:21
Episode Five - A Network of Care
In this episode we are joined by Angela's sister, Sheree, who played a major role in caring for Angela and supporting the Brightmore family. We look at the comprehensive and holistic care that Hospice provided, and the challenges they faced in ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
41:51