Embracing The Journey
Embracing The Journey
KVMR-FM
A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. Airs the 4th Wednesday Of The Month from 6:30pm-7pm on KVMR-FM Nevada City
Caregiving Matters:  Gender, Hospice and transformation
Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Anya Stanger, Adjunct Professor of Women's Studies of Sierra College and Dr. Kathleen Taylor, Chair of Sierra College Gender Studies.  They discuss caregiving  in relationship to gender, hospice and transformation.  In particular they discuss hospice in the prison system provided by inmates and the transformation occuring.
Feb 29, 2024
29 min
Hospice Nurse Julie
Hospice Nurse Julie is an internet viral sensation who talks about her work as a hospice nurse in Southern California.  She found there is an insatiable desire for knowledge about the end of life.
Feb 22, 2024
30 min
Palliative Care
Host Lori Burkart Frank talks about Palliative Care with Michelle Tagg of Hospice of the Foothills and Lauren Swinney, Palliative Care Manager at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.
Sep 26, 2023
30 min
Adult Protective Services and Conservatorship
Lori Burkart Frank interviews Kelly Carpenter, Adult Services Program Manager and Public Guardian for the County of Nevada.  Kelly talks about the services provided by Adult Services including Conservatorship.
Aug 23, 2023
29 min
The Death Deck Game
Host Lori Burkart Frank brings together Hospice of the Foothills Executive Director, Viv Tipton, and Marketing and Events Manager, Mary Anne Davis,  to play "The Death Deck Game."  Conversations around death and dying along with curious and even humorous responses to questions from the Deck occur.
Jun 28, 2023
29 min
Dying Vigil
Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dying Vigil Volunteers, Linda High and Judy Lay.  They share what a dying vigil volunteer provides for someone actively dying and what an honor it is to be with the person in their final hours and moments of life.
Apr 26, 2023
29 min
Embracing the Journey - Jan. 24, 2023
Lori Burkart Frank talks to David Franco, Board President of Hospice of the Foothills and Jon Blinder, Trustee for Hospice of the Foothills about The Five Wishes and Advanced Directives.  
Jan 24, 2023
29 min
Embracing the Journey 10-25-22
Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Brad Helmuth, Rector, Pastor of Holy Trinity. Reverend Brad talks about Spiritual Care at the end of life.
Oct 26, 2022
29 min
Embracing The Journey 9-27-22
Lori Burkhart Frank speaks with Ann King about creating eulogies.
Sep 30, 2022
30 min
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