{"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/6645b7f2b622060012899a0b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"End-of-Life Care - Creating Readiness and Peaceful Transitions with Stefanie Elkins","description":"<p>Starting conversations about death and dying is not easy, but we know this is a fate each one of us will meet.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In today's episode,</strong> I'm joined by the Family Caregiver Consultant, Aging Life Care Manager, End-of-Life Doula, and Founder, <strong>Stefanie Elkins. </strong>Stefanie founded Be Present Care, where she offers guidance and support for life transitions, and Death over Drafts, a community she built by combining her two passions, crafting beer and welcoming conversations around death and dying.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout this episode, Stefanie and I discuss the importance of encouraging end-of-life conversations. As we recognize why it is so hard to have them, Stefanie points out the multiple benefits of having a clear action plan before it is too late. You'll also hear Stefanie's thoughts on comfort care when curative care isn't an option, end-of-life planning, the beautiful story behind Death over Drafts, the importance of making final wishes known, and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in to <strong>episode 234 </strong>of <strong>Grief and Happiness </strong>and equip yourself with the tools needed to discuss death, dying, final wishes, and end-of-life planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why comfort care is so important when medicine can't do anything else (6:00)</li><li>The importance of discussing death and dying before it is too late (11:40)</li><li>How end-of-life planning can make your and your loved ones' lives simpler and less painful (18:00)</li><li>How to start discussing end-of-life planning (24:40)</li><li>Stefanie talks about Death over Drafts and its beautiful community (32:40)</li><li>Why creating readiness is so crucial (43:00)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Stefanie Elkins:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.bepresentcare.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Be Present Care</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC06CiK82pwsVbC2qnzZOVzg/videos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanieelkins/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/stefanie.l.elkins\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.deathoverdrafts.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Death Over Drafts</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://www.amazon.com/Loving-Living-Your-Though-Grief/dp/1642504823/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Emily Thiroux Threatt"}