Soul Boom What Happens When We Die? (w/ Hospice Nurse Julie)
Dec 4, 2025
Julie McFadden, known as 'Hospice Nurse Julie', shares her unique insights as a hospice nurse who embraces spirituality and sobriety. She discusses the biology of dying, the comforting phenomena at deathbeds, and even a surprising tale of a patient who recovered unexpectedly. With humor and warmth, she highlights how confronting mortality can enhance our appreciation for life. Julie also reflects on common visions of deceased loved ones and pets as comforting experiences for the dying, making the topic of death surprisingly uplifting.
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Expect To Do Most Hospice Care
- Families should know hospice does about 20% of care while they do 80% under Medicare rules.
- Prepare to manage symptoms, watch actively dying signs, and ask hospice for help when symptoms are uncontrolled.
Mortality Sharpens Everyday Appreciation
- Recognizing mortality changes daily living priorities and increases appreciation for small moments.
- Julie McFadden says knowing she will die helps her savor coffee, sunlight, and simple routines.
Learn What Actively Dying Looks Like
- Learn and recognize actively dying signs (changed breathing, secretions, open mouth) to reduce panic.
- Use knowledge to stay present and support your loved one instead of assuming they're suffocating.
