The Death and Resurrection Doula Podcast

Faith and Medicine in End-of-Life Care

Does God use science in healing? In this episode, Laurel Nicholson talks with Georgia Welnick, a retired nurse with over 30 years of experience. Georgia shares her professional journey in clinical research and hospice care as well as her insights on faith, medicine, and death. Key Topics: Clinical research in pediatrics and critical care The impact of faith and prayer in healing End-of-life care and hospice support The importance of spiritual preparation for death Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Death and Resurrection Doula Training 02:12 Georgia's Journey in Nursing and Research 09:41 The Intersection of Faith and Medicine 14:06 Experiences in Hospice Care and Spiritual Connections 17:13 Navigating Clinical Trials and End-of-Life Decisions 20:39 Navigating Terminal Illness and Treatment Options 22:52 The Ethical Dilemma of End-of-Life Decisions 26:40 Planning for the Inevitable: The Importance of Preparation Follow us on social media and learn more about our Death and Resurrection Doula Training at: https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠  https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula

Dignity in Dying: Its Not what You Think

Preserving dignity in death is beyond human means! Medical Aid in Dying legislation is heralded as Death with Dignity. Is this really true? Christian end-of-life doula, Laurel Nicholson goes beyond the Christian claim, "Thou Shalt Not Kill" (Exodus 20:13) when defending the Christian ethic against premature death for terminal patients. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to End-of-Life Care and Doula Training 02:11 Exploring Medical Aid and Dying 05:03 The Concept of Dignity in End-of-Life Decisions 08:54 Christian Perspectives on Dignity and Death 11:10 The Theology of the Cross and Human Worth Resources: Omegahomenetwork.org Inhorahome.org Fivewishes.org Agingwithdignity.org Follow us on social media and learn more about our Death and Resurrection Doula Training at: https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠  I nstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠

Nourishing the Soul: Music Therapy at End of Life

Laurel Nicholson and her husband Ed meet in conversation again, this time to discuss the importance of Music Therapy in end-of-life care. Ed works as a music therapist in a local hospice and shares how music has a unique ability to reach people in ways that words often cannot, offering comfort, peace, and connection during life's final chapter. In this episode, Laurel & Ed explore the profound role of music therapy in end-of-life care, where familiar songs can awaken memories, evoke deep emotional responses, and bring moments of clarity—particularly for those living with dementia. Beyond its therapeutic benefits, music can serve as a powerful form of spiritual ministry, offering solace, meaning, and companionship to those who are dying. Join us as they explore how the personal relationship between a music therapist and a patient contributes to healing, nurturing the soul and creating sacred moments of connection, comfort, and grace for everyone. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Music Therapy in Hospice Care 01:43 The Role of a Music Therapist 04:32 Personal Experiences with Music Therapy 06:30 The Importance of Connection at the Bedside 09:51 Music Therapy as Part of the Hospice Team 16:48 The Spiritual Aspect of Music Therapy 22:25 Closing Thoughts on Music and Dying Follow us on social media and learn more about our Death and Resurrection Doula Training at: Website: ⁠https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com/⁠ [https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com/]   Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula]  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula/]  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula/]   YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula]

G.R.I.E.F. with Heather Horton

In this insightful interview, Heather Horton shares her journey from a successful tax attorney to a grief recovery specialist and podcast host. She discusses how faith, relationships, and understanding grief through a spiritual lens can transform pain into power, offering a unique framework based on the word 'GRIEF' to navigate life's challenges.The experience of back-to-back life-changing events sharpened Heather's understanding of God's plans and mercy. In invite you to listen as Heather shares her incredible story of loss and renewal revealing that peace and healing only come through letting go and letting Christ be your identity. 00:00 Introduction to Grief and Healing 10:08 Navigating Grief in Professional Life 19:59 The Role of Faith in Grief Recovery 29:49 The G.R.I.E.F. Framework for Healing 40:02 Conclusion and Reflections on Grief Heather's Podcast: Grief Unplugged on Apple Contact Heather: https://bookme.name/HeatherDHorton/lite/heart-to-heart-conversation [https://bookme.name/HeatherDHorton/lite/heart-to-heart-conversation] Follow us on social media and learn more about our Death and Resurrection Doula Training at: Website: ⁠https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com [https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com/] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula]  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula/]  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula/] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula]

Love Beyond the Grave: A Widow's Story

Meet Gloria Massingill, a widow and hospice bereavement group speaker, sharing her inspiring journey through grief, faith, and service. Discover how faith transforms pain into purpose, the importance of hospice care, and the power of community in healing. Gloria joins the Death & Resurrection Doula podcast from Mobile, AL. She is a faithful Christian woman with a heart for ministry! She loves to serve God in helping shape the hearts and minds of the young and old. She is a retired preschool and kindergarten teacher, a mother and grandmother, and the widow of the love of her life, Kenny. The early education classroom gave her an opportunity to witness to young families and now, after one year of widowhood, Gloria spends her time witnessing to new widows through a hospice bereavement group. In this episode, Gloria shares about human weakness and God's transforming power to save and renew love. Her love story with Kenny will leave you longing to love like Christ more and more each day. Visit https://saadhospice.com/ [https://saadhospice.com/] to learn more. (00:00) Introducing Gloria and the Saad Hospice Retreat Center (01:46) Meeting Ken as a High School Sweetheart (03:37) A Teaching Career That Became a Ministry (06:12) Marriage Transformed Through Christ (07:13) Walking Through the Deaths of Their Parents Together (11:20) Grieving Ken’s Absence, Not His Healing (15:07) Bereavement, Brokenness, and a New Ministry (19:00) Learning to Live as a Widow (22:18) Carrying Ken’s Legacy Forward (26:20) Ministering From the Place of Brokenness (30:30) A Marriage That Reflected God’s Love (31:35) The Last Dance to “The Goodness of God” (34:14) The Final Ambulance Ride and Sacred Goodbye Follow us on social media and learn more about our Death and Resurrection Doula Training at: Website: https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com/ [https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula [https://www.facebook.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula/ [https://www.instagram.com/thedeathandresurrectiondoula/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-death-resurrection-doula/]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula [https://www.youtube.com/@thedeathandresurrectiondoula]