{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/615f196051f0c80012c7ffce/63199a15e45ca00012f4997a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Importance of End-Of-Life Planning with Jennifer O’Brien","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/615f196051f0c80012c7ffce/1634431496919-4434a153f55d486eb7502a650058ddfd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Do you and your family members have a plan for what steps to take when one of you passes away?</p><p><br></p><p>In this<strong> </strong>episode together, I am joined by the wonderful Jennifer O’Brien. After her husband Bob passed away - who was a Palliative Care and Hospice physician - Jennifer published <em>The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal, </em>a book which details her journey going through grief from when Bob was diagnosed with metastatic cancer to when he passed away. <em>The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal </em>is an art journal that reads like you are talking with your best friend. The book has won a Nautilus silver award in the Death &amp; Dying/Grief &amp; Loss category, a Next Gen Indie Book gold for Relationships, an Independent Publishers (IPPY) bronze for Gift, and an International Impact Award for its Interior Design.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout this episode, Jennifer shares with me what she has learned about grief and end-of-life planning through her late husband’s work in hospice and her personal experience of losing her husband. You will learn about her book, <em>The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal, </em>and how she is helping people to have more open conversations about death, grief, and end-of-life planning.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in and listen to <strong>episode 60</strong> of <strong>Grief and Happiness</strong>, to learn about Jennifer’s grief journey and end-of-life planning expertise!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>About Jennifer’s journey with grief (1:26)</li><li>What’s next for Jennifer and her mission helping families through end of life preparation (14:57)</li><li>To keep open communication with your family about end-of-life matters (22:30)</li><li>About Jennifer’s&nbsp; “At Peace Toolkit” (28:54)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Jennifer</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.hospicedrswidow.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.hospicedrswidow.com/resources\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Resources</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.hospicedrswidow.com/get-the-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Book</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's Connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-thiroux-threatt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Loving-and-Living-Your-Way-Through-Grief-105623437708464\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/emily_thiroux_threatt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/ThreattEmily\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/emilythirouxthreatt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.griefandhappiness.com/pl/2147539051\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Grief and Happiness Alliance</a></li><li>Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2nuf2fs3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Emily Thiroux Threatt"}