A Conversation About the Beauty of Death with Hospice Nurse Joelle Heilemann

Joelle Heilemann, a hospice nurse, shares her journey into hospice care, discussing the spiritual and emotional aspects death, the disconnect in modern society regarding birth and death, the natural processes involved, and the importance of accepting the unknown. Joelle reflects on her experiences with patients and how "we die how we live." The death process often reflects how we have lived our life. We discuss "the five regrets of the dying," emphasizing the need for presence and authenticity in life right now (and also in birth and death).