The Waiting Room Revolution

S7: Episode 78: Jia Ying Tay

In this episode, we chat with Jia Ying Tay. Jia Ying is an end of life doula based out of Singapore and the founder of Happy ever after, a service that connects with and support individuals directly in end of life planning. She also served as a co-creative producer of an arts based community engagement project called Both Sides Now. We talk about her journey to becoming an end of life doula in Singapore, the inspiration behind creating her company and the complexities of navigating conversations about death and dying in Asian cultures. To find out more about Jia Ying's work visit: www.happyeverafter.sg/ and www.bothsidesnow.sg.
 
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

S7: Episode 77: Dr. Jared Rubenstein

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Jared Rubenstein. He is a pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator from Houston, Texas who creates animated videos to provoke discussion around challenging topics in healthcare, especially palliative care. We chat about how his videos connect with the upstaream messages of the Waiting Room Revolution and the ways we need to innovate education, not just for providers for also for the public. To see Jareds work visit his website: https://www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/
For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

S7: Episode 76: Lady Glaucomflecken

This episode features our conversation with Kristin Flanary a.k.a. Lady Glaucomflecken on Social Media. She is a co-host on the podcast Knock Knock Hi with her husband Dr. Glaucomflecken. Kristin advocates for caregivers and co-survivors of medical trauma, and patient caregiver centered care. We chat about the origin story of the Glaucomflecken name, the motivation behind her advocacy work and her exciting projects aimed at bringing humanity back into health care. To check out Kristin's work visit: https://glaucomflecken.com/
For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com 
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

S7: Episode 75: Laurel Wittman

This episode features our conversation with Laurel Wittman, president of the Well Spouse Association. Laurel focuses on supports for younger, well spouses. We chat about her experience as a caregiver for her husband Eduardo, who has Multiple Sclerosis, what their journey has been like and what has saved her life. To learn more about the Well Spouse Association visit: https://wellspouse.org/ 
 
For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com 
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

S7: Episode 74: Stephen Starkman

This episode features photographer Stephen Starkman. This episide is a combination of two different conversations had a few months apart as we speak with Stephen about his journey with small cell lung cancer. We explore what its like to live with a life- limiting illness that will progress and the importance of being in the know.
For more information about Stephens art and book: https://www.stephenstarkman.com/ 
For more information visit: https://waitingroomrevolution.com 
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

S7: Episode 73: Joanna Vautour

This episode features social worker Joanna Vautour. Joanna is Anishinaabe and a band member of Serpent River First Nation. She is passionate about trauma informed care and transforming the healthcare system to provide culturally safe care for everyone. We discuss this in this episode alongside strengthening palliative care in Indigenous communities, cultural outlooks on dying and death in the community and residential schools and its generational impact.
For more information visit: www.waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

S7: Episode 72: Jeremie Saunders

This episode features Jeremie Saunders, speaker and co-host of the popular CBC podcast: Sickboy. Jeremie lives with Cystic Fibrosis and is committed to educating and changing the conversation about what its like to live with a serious illness. We discuss his podcast, Cystic Fibrosis and the new medications available that have changed his life. We also chat about fears, psychedelics and how they impacted his mortality awareness. To learn more about Jeremie and the Sickboy podcast visit: https://www.sickboypodcast.com/
 
Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest is here! Available in softcover, e-book and audiobook. You can order your copy and start getting in the know right now. For more information, or to order a copy visit: http://waitingroomrevolution.com 
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
 
 

S6: Episode 71: Sara Fung & Amie Archibald-Varley

This episode features our conversation with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, co-hosts of The Gritty Nurse podcast! Amie and Sara are nurses, speakers and advocates for the nursing profession, anti-racism and health system change. We chat all about nurses and the nursing profession, the reasons for the nursing crisis and the critical role of nurses in the waiting room revolution. To learn more about Sara and Amie or their podcast, visit: https://www.grittynurse.com/podcast
 
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website for details: waitingroomrevolution.com
 
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
 

S6: Episode 70: Heather Richardson

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Heather Richardson, policy lead at St Christophers Hospice in South London, UK. We talk about the current and future state of hospice care and how hospices can follow a public health approach and become connectors in the community.
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. Visit our website for retailer links and to submit your receipt to get a chapter right away!  waitingroomrevolution.com
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
 
 

S6: Episode 69:Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer & Dr. Cornelius J Woelk

This episode features our conversation with Jennifer Klassen, Shannon Reimer and Dr. Cornelius J Woelk, all providers working with Southern Health- Sante Sud in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We chat about how they have used the seven keys in their work in the community.
 
Pre orders are available now for our book Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis. We also have a special preorder offer, visit our website and submit your receipt to get a chapter right away! Visit waitingroomrevolution.com
 
Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0