Palliative Perspective Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 57 - I’m Not Dead if I’m Still Talking: Behind the Film A Butterfly Has Been Released
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, filmmakers Barry Koch and Jason Zamer are joined by Angela Novas, Chief Medical Officer of the Hospice Foundation of America, to d...
Ep. 56 - Risking Love: Hospice, Palliative Care, and Humanity Behind Bars
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, longtime HPNA member Linda Blum, APRN shares experiences from the last few years of her rich nursing career in volunteer...
Ep. 55 - Inclusive Learning as a Disruptor: Redefining How Health Care Learns
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Health care inclusivity is more than a framework, it’s a daily practice that shapes learning, teamwork, and patient outcomes. In this episode of...
Ep. 54 - Hospice Highlights from an Alaskan Hospice Nurse
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this moving episode of HPNA Palliative Perspective, we welcome Esther Pepper, RN, BSN, CHPN®, a veteran hospice nurse from Alaska whose more tha...
Ep. 53 - Leading Through Uncertainty: Truth-Telling, Mentorship, and the Power of Process
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this companion episode to the October Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing (JHPN) editorial, we sit down with members of HPNA’s DEIB Committ...
Ep. 52 - Once Upon a Care Plan: Research Stories at the 2025 HPNA Annual Conference
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the 2025 HPNA Annual Conference in Disney Springs, this special podcast episode brings the poster hall to your ears — featuring concise, ...
Ep. 51 - Careering with Purpose: Insights from Clinician to Coach
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the HPNA Palliative Perspective Podcast, we welcome Doug Wubben, a health care professional with a diverse background in nursing an...
Ep. 50 - Shaping the Future: Innovations in Hospice & Palliative Nursing Education and Mentorship
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 50 of the HPNA Palliative Perspective podcast—a meaningful milestone, and one that gave us pause to reflect on the incredible lea...
Ep. 49 - Reimagining Palliative Care: Conversations That Matter in Non-Traditional Settings
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shena Gazaway joins us in a discussion of her nurse-led research, providing primary palliative care in patients’ homes— where thi...
Ep. 48 - From Anxiety to Acceptance: Psychedelics and the Hospice and Palliative Journey Possibilities
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What role can psychedelics play in helping terminally ill patients face death with peace, clarity, and meaning? In this episode, we welcome Hannah W...
Ep. 47 - HPNA in DC - Advocacy on Capitol Hill
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, recorded on June 24 and released on June 25, we bring you a timely dispatch from Washington, D.C., where the Hospice and Pall...
Ep. 46 - Meeting People Where They Are: Harm Reduction in Hospice & Palliative Care
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Deb Russell, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN-CNP, ACHPN® with more than 20 years in the field, currently leading care in an outpa...
Ep. 45 - The Heart of a Hospice Nurse
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and resonant episode, longtime hospice nurse and podcast host of The Heart of Hospice, Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN®, shares an i...
Ep. 44 - ELNEC in Action: Empowering Nurses to Lead Palliative Care Discussions
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the profound impact of Kelli Anspach MSN, CV-BC, NPD-BC, CHPN®'s thriving and sustainable training program, which has suc...
Ep. 43 - An Insider’s View: An Insider’s View: A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner’s Reflections as a Palliative Care Clinician, Caregiver, and Mother
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful episode featuring seasoned Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Meggan Mikal-DeMont DNP, APRN-FPA, PCNS-BC, CPNP-PC, CHPPN ®, FPCN®...
Ep. 42 - Voices from Annual Assembly: Nurses and Nurse Practitioners on Inspiration, Impact, and Clinical Takeaways
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from nurses and nurse practitioners who attended the 2025 Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care. Whether it’s th...
Ep. 41: Heartfelt Navigation: Pioneering Palliative Care for the Community
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore two innovative projects—Project UPHOLDS (Utilizing Palliative care for Heart failure Optimized using Lay navigators to D...
Ep. 40: When You Know Better, Do Better: The Need to Be Seen as an Individual
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, three HPNA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Committee members reflect on their lived experience- how positionalit...
Ep. 39: Approaches to Philanthropy
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN®, ATSF discusses approaches to philanthropy with Amy Jacobs, MSN, RN and Catherine Pyke, M...
Ep. 38: UPDATE - Discharged to Airport: Navigating Complex Symptom Management
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This brief episode offers an update from Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and Alexandra L. McPherson, PharmD, MPH. Listen for an update on the...
Ep. 38: Discharged to Airport: Navigating Complex Symptom Management
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and Alexandra L. McPherson, PharmD, MPH discuss a complicated case involving a patient in he...
Ep. 37: Navigating Pediatric Pain Management
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, pediatric palliative care nurse practitioner Mallory Fossa, MS, CPNP-PC, CCRN, CHPPN® discusses her experiences in pediatric palliat...
Ep. 36: Breaking Down the Silos Between Palliative Care and Hospice
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, HPNA and HPNF board members Rikki Hooper and Yvonne Ruathaiwat expand on their perspectives and experiences regarding the palliative ...
Ep. 35: Incorporating an Assessment Tool for Patients Undergoing Advanced Heart Failure Therapies
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Holli and Brett discuss the integration of the Family Frailty Score as an assessment tool for patients undergoing advanced heart fail...
Ep. 34: The Journey into Hospice & Palliative Care
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome HPNA and HPNF board members Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA and Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL. Moderated by ...
Ep. 33: An Inside Look at the Team Conference: Validating Dreams & Visions of the Dying
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Kerr, who discusses his upcoming opening session for the Team Conference for Hospice & Palliative Care...
Ep. 32: An Inside Look: APRN Billing in Hospice & Palliative Care
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Chris Acevedo, CHC, the presenter of HPNA's upcoming three-part APRN billing and coding webinar series. Chris discusses the seri...
Ep. 31 - The Role and Professional Standards of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Hospice and Palliative Care
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Heather Coats and Dr. Kelly Henrichs. Moderated by Dr. Betty Ferrell, this episode discusses the adult-gerontology nur...
Ep. 30 - Caring for Underserved Patients in Rural and Urban Settings
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Tracy Fasolino and Mansara Hassan, board members from the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) and the Hospi...
Ep. 29 - An Inside Look at the Diversity in Health Care Video Series
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Komal Patel Murali, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, Chair of the HPNA DEIB Committee, and a panel of experts who provide an inside look ...
Ep. 28 - The Power of Mentoring
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Lynn Reinke, PhD, MSN, ARNP-BC, FAAN, FPCN back to the show where she speaks with HPNA’s 2024 President-Elect Masako May...
Ep. 27 - Racial and Cultural Competence in Palliative Care
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Amisha Parekh de Campos, PhD, MPH, RN, CHPN to the show where she speaks on the research that she is conducting surroundin...
Ep. 26 – Meet Lynn Reinke, 2024 HPNA & HPNF President
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Lynn Reinke, PhD, MSN, ARNP-BC, FAAN, FPCN to the show where she speaks on mentoring, taking risks, and the engagement opp...
Ep. 25 - All About Death Cafe
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Shari Alton, ADN RN, CHPN and Deb Bershad, BSN, RN, CHPN, to talk about Death Cafe in the Phoenix Chapter of HPNA. Deb and...
Ep. 24 - The Evolution of Hospice Care
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Pat Berry, PhD, APRN, CNP, GNP-BC, FPCN, FAAN, to the show where she speaks on the evolution of hospice care, how she was ...
Ep. 23 - Fertility Planning with Palliative Patients
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Palliative Perspective introduces Sari Williams, RN, FNP-C, a supportive care provider based in California. In this episode, Sari s...
Ep. 22 - Advocacy at HPNA
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Sarah Potter, Health Policy Specialist for the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. Sarah shares with us her experie...
Ep. 21 - A Day in the Life of a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care LPN
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guest Shelly Thomas to share with us A Day in the Life of a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Licens...
Ep. 20 - A Day in the Life of a Nursing Assistant
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guest Mary Kenney to share with us insight into a day in the life of a certified hospice aid. Ma...
Episode 19 - Palliative Nursing Acute to Post Acute Transitions in Care
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Palliative Nursing Acute to Post Acute Transitions in Care: Challenges and Opportunities This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guest Jennif...
Ep. 18 - Palliative Nursing Leadership: Advocacy in Action
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Palliative Nursing Leadership: Advocacy in Action This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guests Clare Chmiel, Senior Government Affairs Anal...
Ep. 17 - Reflections on the Importance of Certification
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of HPNA Podcast Corner, we welcome Keisha Davidson, MBA, Credentialing Programs Associate with the Hospice and Palliative Credentiali...
Ep. 16 - NINR and Addressing Health Inequities Across Communities in End-of-Life and Palliative Care Research
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guests Shannon N. Zenk, PhD, MS, MPH, RN, FAAN, director of the National Institute of Nursing Research a...
Ep. 15 - Patrick Coyne: A Leadership Journey in Palliative Care
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HPNA’s Podcast Corner welcomes our guest, Patrick J. Coyne, MSN, ACHPN®, ACNS-BC, FAAN, FPCN, director of palliative care at the M...
Ep. 14 - Research: Evidence-Based Approaches to Inform Clinical Practice
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HPNA’s Podcast Corner welcomes HPNA’s Research Advisory Council members Dr. Heather Coats, PhD, APRN-BC, HPNA Director of Researc...
Ep. 13 - Caring for the LGBTQ Community - Alexander Kemery
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HPNA’s Podcast Corner welcomes our guest Alexander Kemery, PhD, RN, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse and assistant professor of Nu...
Ep. 12 - Vanessa Battista
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HPNA’s Podcast Corner welcomes our guest Vanessa Battista, MS, RN, CPNP-BC, CHPPN. In this episode, Vanessa emphasizes the import...
Ep. 11 - Special Edition: Healing Through COVID-19: Finding Resilience in Times of Crisis
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Please join us for a special edition of HPNA Podcast Corner featuring Dr. Carla Cheatham, PhD, MA, M.Div., TRT. Dr. Cheatham, a specialist ...
Ep. 10 - Special Edition: Moral Distress & Complicated Grief During COVID-19
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of HPNA's Podcast Corner, we address moral distress and complicated grief during the COVID-19 crisis. Our guest is Kathie Sup...
Ep. 9 - Dr. Betty Ferrell
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for Episode 9 HPNA’s Podcast Corner is Dr. Betty Ferrell, Professor and Director for the Department of Nursing Research and Education f...
Ep. 8 - Cindy Stafford
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
HPNA welcomes Cindy Stafford MSN, GNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN, as our guest in Episode 8 of HPNA’s Podcast Corner. Cindy is an expert-level advanced pa...
Ep. 7 - Ginger Marshall, CEO of HPNA, HPCC, and HPNF
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of HPNA’s Podcast Corner, we invite Ginger Marshall, HPNA/HPNF/HPCC Enterprise’s chief executive officer, to share with our liste...
Ep. 6 - Providing Palliative Care to LGBTQ Patients
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our 6th episode of HPNA’s Podcast Corner, we offer listeners a framework to explore nursing advances in LGBTQ-inclusive palliative care. Nina ...
Ep. 5 - Stories from the Field with Dr. Kristopher Halsey
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of HPNA Podcast Corner’s Stories from the Field, we welcome Dr. Kris Halsey to share with us his 20-year vocation as a clinical c...
Ep. 4 - How To Keep Doing What You Do
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our 4thepisode of HPNA’s Podcast Corner, we offer listeners a framework to explore the impact of compassion fatigue and its relationship to the ...
Ep. 3 - Stories from the Field with Barb Schmal
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stories from the Field, we welcome Barb Schmal, Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse, as she reflects on the impact...
Ep. 2 - Opioid Pain Management Across the Lifespan
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This educational offering is presented by Vanessa Battista, Amy Haskamp, and Ellyn Schreiner. Opioid Pain Management in Serious Illness: Assessing ...
Ep. 1 - Stories from the Field with Connie Dahlin
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of Podcast Corner, the Hospice and Palliative Nurse's Association's Director of Professional Practice, Connie Dahlin, reflects o...