What Happens When We Die | Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden

About this episode

Hospice nurse Julie McFadden discusses the realities of death and dying, aiming to reduce fear and offer clarity about the end of life.

EPISODE 28: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE | Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden Dying Laughing with Jessimae Palliative care and hospice nurse Julie McFadden joins Dying Laughing for a calm, honest conversation about death, dying, and what actually matters at the end of life. Jess and Julie break down the real difference between palliative care and hospice, the biggest misconceptions around both, and why a comfortable death is often tied to privilege, access, and timing. They discuss what dying usually looks like in real life, how families can unintentionally make things harder, and what actually helps loved ones die with more dignity and grace. They also explore why death itself is often less scary than we imagine and close with a thoughtful reflection on what may happen to us on a spiritual level when we die. This episode is meant to reduce fear, offer clarity, and help listeners feel more prepared, not just for death, but for living. 💀 Subscribe, rate, and tag your griefiest friend. 🖤 Follow @JessimaePeluso for more. 🎁 Listener Prompt: What do you think happens when we die? (EMAIL US: JessimaePelusoComedy@gmail.com) Dying Laughing Sad B!tch Mix…

People in this episode

Host: Jessimae Peluso

Guest: Julie McFadden

Topics covered

• death
• dying
• hospice care
• palliative care
• spirituality
• family dynamics

Keywords

• hospice
• palliative care
• death
• dying
• spirituality
• family
• misconceptions

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Organizations: Dying Laughing

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