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.
Episodes
7 episodes
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...
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Episode 7
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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...
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Episode 6
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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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:51
Episode Four - The Future on Angela's Terms
In this episode, Aron opens up about honouring Angela’s care wishes and planning her farewell. Joined by Trish Fleming, Social Worker and Community Liaison Manager at Hospice West Auckland, they unpack what it really means to take control of fu...
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Episode 4
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49:13
Episode Three - What Do We Tell The Kids?
This episode offers honest insights into one of the most challenging aspects of palliative care - communicating with children about terminal diagnosis and a rapidly progressing condition. Aron shares how he and Angela navigated conversations wi...
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Episode 3
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49:59
Episode Two - First Days With Hospice
In this episode Aron and Charlie, Angela's primary care nurse, take us through Angela’s admission to Hospice West Auckland - just weeks after her diagnosis. He shares what those first days were like: the assessments, the new faces, and the gent...
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Episode 2
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41:27
Episode One - The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
In this first episode, Aron tells us about Angela - a vibrant, compassionate woman who had a way of lighting up every room. We get to know her through his eyes: her humour, strengths and quirks, and the everyday moments that made her so special...
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Episode 1
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41:11