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On this episode of The Kandid Shop Podcast, I had the opportunity to have a much-needed chat about death, dying, and end-of-life matters with two Amazing guests:
● Jenni Herchenbach, a death doula, end-of-life coach, grief tender, and founder of Flourish Collaborative
● Amy Hensley, an RN hospice nurse, end-of-life educator, and co-founder of Sip and Wishes.
Key Stats
● Only 27% of people have talked with their loved ones about end-of-life care despite 90% saying that it is important, according to a Pew Institute study.
● 60% of people believe that making sure their family is not burdened by tough decisions is extremely important, but 56% have not yet communicated their end-of-life wishes.
Key Takeaways
● The lack of knowledge about how to create a plan is one of the reasons people don't write down their wishes and values for end-of-life care.
● It is important to pursue a good death since everyone will die eventually. Jenni Herchenbach
● People want honesty about end-of-life care. They want to have control over who is in the room, what they smell, what they look like, and other details. Jenni Herchenbach.
● People want the opportunity to have a conversation about their end-of-life wishes, and the floodgates can open once the conversation starts. Amy Hensley
● Preparing, educating oneself, and having end-of-life conversations can be an incredible gift to our loved ones. Amy Hensley
● Documenting our end-of-life wishes can be incredibly helpful. This can include things such as advanced directives, living wills, and durable power of attorney for healthcare. Amy Hensley
● People tend to downplay their feelings, especially when it comes to grief. Jenni Herchenbach
● Starting small is a good approach to having an uncomfortable conversation about end-of-life matters. Jenni Herchenbach
● It is important to start having these conversations early on and to revisit them periodically as our wishes and circumstances may change. Amy Hensley
● Encouraging children to have these conversations is beneficial and can lead to a more open dialogue. Amy Hensley
● Educating oneself on medical interventions and knowing one's own definition of living, can help guide end-of-life decisions. Amy Hensley
Guest Contact Details
Jenni Herchenbach
https://flourishcollab.com/
https://www.facebook.com/flourishomaha/
https://www.instagram.com/flourishomaha/
https://www.tiktok.com/@flourishindeath
flourishcollaborative@gmail.com
Amy Hensley
https://www.sipsandwishesparty.com/
sipsandwishes@gmail.com
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