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Our staff hear it daily... You know, I could not do your job. You are angels and have been called to work in hospice care. Thank you. Hear the 'why' directly from our hospice, palliative care, grief support team. A podcast with guests from our team and community partners. Co-hosted by Amy Geldersma, Social Work & Counseling Services Manager and Cheri Montambo, Clinical Outreach Specialist. Episodes air every first and third Friday of the month. Please remember to subscribe via your favorite podcast platform.

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    Episode Sixty-Four: Remember to Enjoy the Day for What it Has to Offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 17:24


    Hello and welcome to I Couldn't Do Your Job! This episode is one of celebration. It is our final episode after 3 years and 64 episodes of programming! You all have been hearing our hosts Amy and Cheri cover so many topics surrounding end of life in this 64 episode resource archive. We are beyond grateful. From all of us at I Couldn't Do Your Job we are so grateful for all of you listening, the energy, the conversations, and the support. These 64 episodes are meant to be shared and revisited as a resource for the end of life journey. Please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org for any questions you may have regarding any of these episodes. Now as Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"Produced by Black Circle Studios

    Episode Sixty-Three: Meeting You Where You Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 20:05


    Hello listeners and welcome to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job. In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri discuss both on a personal and professional level what this year's Hospice Month slogan, "Meeting You Where You Are" means to them. For more information on National Hospice and Palliative Care month please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org or the national Hospice and Palliative care website http://www.nhpco.orgIf this message resonated with you please subscribe, share, and comment!As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Sixty-Two: Constipation is No Laughing Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 27:42


    Hello and welcome back to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job!Constipation may be uncomfortable to talk about, but the pain that it can cause is much worse than the conversation itself. In this episode, our host and Harbor Palliative care nurse Cheri Montambo talks about preventative measures as well as acting quickly to mitigate the problems that constipation can cause patients. This episode is extremely informative, and should be used as a resource for anyone going through this problem. If you feel inclined, please subscribe, share, and comment on this episode. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgAs Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Sixty-One: The Care Our Physicians Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 26:38


    Hello and welcome to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job"! In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri speak with one of our Hospice Physicians, Dr. Danielle Sigelko, D.O. The conversation provides insight on how all members of the Harbor Hospice team work along side our physicians to provide the best patient and family care possible. Also spoken about is the very intimate topic of food and eating care during end of life. If this episode resonates with you, please feel free to share, subscribe and visit our past episodes. As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit, http://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Sixty: The Beauty of Art Therapy During End of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 31:28


    Hello and welcome to the 60th episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri speak with board certified art therapist Amy Hamman about the role in which art therapy plays during the transition out of this life. Amy also expounds on what Art Therapy is and how it can be a great benefit to families and patients during end of life. For more information on the art therapy program at Harbor Hospice please visit, https://harborhospicemi.org/services/art-therapy/If you feel inclined to do so, please subscribe and feel free to share this episode with anyone you feel should hear this message. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Fifty-Nine: Dementia Part 3, The Time for Memory Care Has Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 36:49


    Hello and welcome to I Couldn't Do Your Job!This episode is the conclusion of our three part podcast series focusing on dementia. In this episode our hosts Cheri and Amy have a conversation with Shanon Meeuwenberg of Sanctuary at the Oaks assisted living and memory care. Topics such as when is it time for assisted living, what is memory care, and what are some examples of what to expect for the patient as well as their family during this phase of dementia. If this episode resonates with you and feel someone could use this message please feel free to subscribe and share. For more information on Sanctuary at the Oaks please visit: https://www.trinityhealthseniorcommunities.org/community-types/memory-care/For more information on Harbor Hospice and Harbor Palliative Care please visit:https://www.harborhospicemi.orgAs Cheri always says, "Now go out and enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Fifty-Eight: Dementia Part Two, Love and Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 39:30


    Hello to all of you, and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. You may notice in this episode that in the background there is an audible breeze of early summer air, along with a choir of West Michigan songbirds. Our hosts Cheri and Amy are on location in rural West Michigan speaking with Cheri's parents, Rick and Rhonda, about their experience being caregivers for their father's who both suffered from Dementia. Thank you so much Rick and Rhonda for sharing you and your families story with all of us to learn from. If you feel inclined to share this episode with someone in your life that may need to hear this message, please feel free to do so. As Cheri always says, "Now go out and enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" That sentiment rings loudly throughout this entire episode. Very proud of both of our hosts for this conversation. For more information and resources surrounding Dementia please visit http://www.alz.orgFor more information on Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care please visit: http://www.harborhospicemi.orgProduced by Black Circle Studios.

    Episode Fifty-Seven: Dementia Part One, The Longest Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 47:15


    Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. This is the beginning episode of our series focused on Dementia. This disease is extremely complex on so many levels. Because of that our hosts Amy and Cheri decided that it would be best to talk about Dementia and so much of what comes with it over multiple episodes. Please feel free to pass this episode forward to anyone in your life that could use some help or advice about this disease. Make sure to subscribe so you will get notified right away when episode two of this series goes live! And as Cheri says, "Enjoy the day for what it has to offer." For more information about Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care, please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Fifty-Six: The Care Provided After Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 35:29


    Hello and welcome back to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri have a wonderful conversation with after hours nurse, Jeff Johnson. There is so much that happens during the end of life journey and it happens regardless of what time of day it is. You will hear examples of the support, care, and teamwork that is provided to our patients and families after by our after hours, on call staff. Also, if this episode calls to you as an RN please visit HarborHospiceMI.org/careersAs Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer". Produced by Black Circle Studios.

    Episode Fifty-Five: What Does it Mean to Discharge from Hospice Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 33:21


    Welcome back to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! We are so happy that you are here. In this episode our hosts Amy and Cheri go into great detail about how discharging from Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care can look. This episode covers a lot of information in a short time. If you have further questions please feel free to reach out to us directly at http://www.harborhospicemi.orgIf you feel inclined to do so, please subscribe and share this episode with anyone who could use our message. Thanks!As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Fifty-Four: How Funeral Homes Help Navigate Grief and Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 41:10


    Welcome back to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job"! In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with Scott J. Sytsema, Co-Owner and Funeral Director for the past 21 years with Sytsema Funeral Homes as well as Kristy Sweet, Administrative Staff and Community Development who has been with Sytsema's for over 5 years. There is a lot of information covered here about the role that funeral homes play in the care of our loved ones after they have passed. From answering the very first questions that come to a families mind to helping them through their grief journey after a loss, this episode covers it. If you feel moved to share this episode or subscribe, please do so! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Fifty-Three: The Written Legacy of Our Patients and Their Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 27:39


    Hello! We are so happy that you are here for another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job". In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with local and national author as well as consultant, Susan Newhof. Throughout this program you will get to hear how Susan has found so much joy in archiving the stories and legacy of our patients for their families; and as Amy mentions, Harbor Hospice staff, too! If this episode resonated with you please feel free to subscribe to our show and share it with those that could benefit from our message. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgAs Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Fifty-Two: Coping Through Loss During the Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 21:04


    Happy Holidays from all of us at I Couldn't Do Your Job and Harbor Hospice and Harbor Palliative Care!In this episode, Cheri and Amy discuss multiple aspects of how families cope and maneuver through loss during the Holiday Season. This could be experiencing loss for the first time or having a terminal illness during this time of year. This episode is filled with grace, hope, compassion, and finding ways to make new memories filled with Holiday cheer. If you or someone you know needs extra support with grief during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to our grief support staff at 231.728.3442 or 1.800.497.9559If this episode resonated with you please feel free to subscribe and share!As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Fifty-One: The Support of a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 23:38


    Welcome to the I Couldn't Do Your Job Podcast! We are so glad that you are here. In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with one of the newer members to the Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care team, Chad Shelner. Chad is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and in this episode he explains what that role is, and what it means for patients that are in palliative care. This episode is very informative for anyone listening who has a loved one, or are themselves thinking about or are about to enter into Harbor Palliative Care. If you feel inclined to do so, please subscribe to our program and share this episode! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information on Harbor Hospice, or Harbor Palliative Care please visit:https://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Fifty: A 'Best of' I Couldn't Do Your Job!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 27:29


    Wow! Our 50th episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job is here!A lot of thanks are in order here in the description. But first and foremost, thank you to each and every family who has trusted us here at Harbor Hospice and Palliative care to help provide peace and comfort during end of life. This is your journey, it is your terms, and we are so very grateful to provide our expertise to you. Thank you so much to all of you listeners who have subscribed, shared, and provided feedback to us on our program. Thank you to our hosts Cheri Montambo and Amy Geldersma. Thank you to Big Brother B of 'This is the Situation'. Thank you to each and every guest that has given their time, message, and passion during one of our episodes.Thank you to our producer Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. Enjoy this best of episode. We are so excited for all the episodes we have coming up. Please remember to subscribe and share these episodes if you feel inclined to do so. As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Forty-Nine: It's National Hospice and Palliative Care Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 21:11


    Hello and welcome back!It feels wonderful to celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care month on this podcast for so many reasons. One of them being that our guest this week is Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care President and CEO, Susan Houseman! In this episode you will get to hear about how we are helping to raise awareness of Hospice and Palliative Care right here in West Michigan, as well as what we are focusing on as we transition into 2022. Spoiler alert... it is all patient-focused. Your journey, your terms, our expertise. As always, remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer. If you feel encouraged to do so, please subscribe to this program and share it with someone you feel could benefit from our message. For more information please visit HarborHospiceMI.org

    Episode Forty-Eight: Working Together, hosted by This is the Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 48:46


    Hello and Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! The time is here for another quarterly episode from Big Brother B of This is the Situation! During this episode we get the privilege of hearing Bernard reflect on some of the key moments within the conversations he has had with community members and Harbor Hospice staff during this year. Thank you, Big Brother B for your consistent and inspiring message of United We Win. If you feel inclined to do so, please share, subscribe, and comment. Thank you for listening. And as always, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer." See you next time!For more information on This is the Situation please visit: https://www.thisisthesituation.comFor more information on Harbor Hospice's free grief and trauma counseling services please visit: https://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Forty-Seven: The Baggage We All Bring to End of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 33:36


    Hello and welcome to another episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job. We are so glad you are here!This episode touches on a sensitive topic that is very intimate to all humans. That being the personal, emotional and physical baggage we all bring with us when we approach the next stage of our life journey. Personal bias, addiction, mental health, and much more are discussed during this conversation between our hosts Amy and Cheri. Be on the lookout for more episodes taking a deeper look at the topics discussed here. If this message resonated with you, please share and subscribe. As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit http://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Forty-Six: Defining the Impact of Palliative Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 30:50


    We are so happy that you're here with us at I Couldn't Do Your Job Podcast! This episode is a breath of fresh air. Amy and Cheri were able to be in the same space together to record a conversation surrounding all things palliative care. The term itself is one that comes with may questions and we hope to answer almost all of them for you and your family in this program. If you feel that you or someone you know is need need of Harbor Palliative Care services, please reach out to us so we can help provide our expertise alongside you, or their journey. If this episode resonated with you please subscribe, share, or leave a comment! As Cheri always says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over provided by Bernard Steward - https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios

    Episode Forty-Five: Grieving the Loss of Those We Never Met

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 21:15


    We are glad that you are with us today for this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode Amy and Cheri provide us all with a conversation that should be more common. More socially normalized. Each share memories and personal impact that the losses of different celebrities or public figures have had on them. Yet, this open and flowing dialogue leads them to talk deeper about their relationships with their patients at Harbor Hospice, and even the reality of mortality with an emphasis on anticipatory grief. This is an episode we can all use as a helpful reminder that it is not just O.K, but healthy and very normal to talk with others about end of life. If you feel inclined or moved to do so, please feel free to share this episode with friends and family, co-workers, or on social media. Remember to subscribe as well!As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer."For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over provided by Bernard Steward - https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios

    Episode Forty-Four: When is Hospice Care Not the Right Fit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 15:13


    Hello and we are glad you are here for this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job!There are countless reasons that make Hospice Care a great choice for patients and their families. Yet, what does it look like when Hospice Care is not the best choice? Cheri and Amy talk about multiple reasons why and share first hand experiences that work towards answering this question. We here at I Couldn't Do Your Job and Harbor Hospice hope that this episode provides reassurance and acts as a comforting reminder that at the end of the day patients and families are in control of their end of life journey. The terms surrounding them are theirs. Our expertise is here to help compassionately navigate this overwhelming life chapter in whichever way best serves the patient. If you are feeling inclined to subscribe, give a rating, or a comment please do so. For more information on Harbor Hospice or Harbor Palliative Care services, please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgAs Cheri always says, "Don't forget to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Forty-Three: The Healing Power of Humor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 25:52


    It is said that laughter is the best medicine and in this episode we all get a healthy dose! Cheri and Amy share feel good, uplifting, and funny stories as they reflect on the title of this podcast, "I Couldn't Do Your Job". We hope that this episode brings you as many smiles as it did for us while we shared these stories.Please feel free to share, rate, and reach out directly if you feel inclined to do so. We are grateful for you. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" See you next time. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over Provided by Bernard Steward, host of This is the Situation. https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios.

    Episode Forty-Two: Community Unity with This is the Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 58:14


    Hello and Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! In this episode we have the privilege of hearing from Big Brother B of this is the Situation have a moving conversation with Harbor Hospice grief and trauma counsler Beth Bolthouse and Pastor Rodney Savage of Great Lakes Kingdom Ministry. Beth Bolthouse and Pastor Rodney Savage both recently published authors as well! The link to their books are below. Empathy, mental capacity, and recognition of personal strengths and weaknesses surrounding grief and trauma is at the core of this dialogue. Also discussed is the free grief and trauma counseling services that Harbor Hospice provides to the local community.Thank you, Big Brother B for your consistent and inspiring message of United We Win. If you feel inclined to do so, please share, subscribe, and comment. Thank you for listening. For more information on This is the Situation please visit: https://www.thisisthesituation.comFor more information on "The Power of Momentum" by Pastor Rodney Savage please visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1981916490/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_1981916490For more information on "From Loss...to Life - Transform Your Life after Traumatic Loss" by Beth Bolthouse please visit:https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Life-transform-after-traumatic/dp/173468593XFor more information on Harbor Hospice's free grief and trauma counseling services please visit: https://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Forty-One: Communicating Goals at End of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 18:50


    The title says it all in this episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job". Cheri and Amy provide a very understandable conversation that welcomes all of us into the goal setting stage associated with end of life. Please feel free to share, rate, and reach out directly if you feel inclined to do so. We are grateful for you. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!" See you next time. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.orgVoice-Over Provided by Bernard Steward, host of This is the Situation. https://www.thisisthesituation.comProduced by Black Circle Studios.

    Episode Forty: What Do 24 Hours in Harbor Hospice Care Look Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 21:26


    Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. In this episode, Cheri and Amy talk about the very real situation of families being in Harbor Hospice care for 24 hours or less. It was also a great conversation that highlighted yet again the importance of advanced care planning. Thank you so much for listening. Please remember to subscribe, comment, and share this episode if you are comfortable doing so. For more information please visit https://www.HarborHospiceMI.org

    Episode Thirty-Nine: The Care Our Social Workers Provide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 17:55


    In this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job Cheri asks Amy to really dive into the role that she provides to patients as a social worker for Harbor Hospice. Amy addresses managing the reality of time, emotional expectations, and resources available to patients, their caregiver, and their family. The biggest takeaway from this conversation? No matter the amount of time a loved on is in Harbor Hospice care their personal needs will be tended to with the utmost compassion and trust. As Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer."Please remember to subscribe, share and comment if you are comfortable doing so!For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.org

    Episode Thirty-Eight: How Are You Doing Today? - A Powerful Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 21:34


    Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job!In this episode the seemingly simple greeting of, "How are you today?" gets discussed in a very thoughtful way. Cheri and Amy break down that question and highlight the importance of really meaning it when asking it. Especially when centered around end of life. This is an eye opening episode for any listener whether or not you are currently dealing with an end of life circumstance. Powerful insight from two very experienced and genuine women. This is a wonderful conversation. Please remember to subscribe, comment, and share if you feel called to do so. For more information please visit https://www.harborhospicemi.org for more information

    Episode Thirty Seven - A Career Path to Harbor Hospice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 22:53


    Hello and welcome to this episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! What a wonderful episode this is for anyone currently thinking about a career as a social worker, an RN, or simply a role working with Harbor Hospice. Cheri and Amy share their personal pathways that lead them to where they are now as members of the Harbor Hospice Team. If you would like to learn more about careers with Harbor Hospice please visit www.harborhospicemi.orgPlease remember to subscribe and comment!As always, enjoy the day for what it has to offer!

    Episode Thirty-Six: Harbor Hospice Adapts During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 14:33


    Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job. In this episode Cheri addresses multiple ways that Harbor Hospice has navigated and adapted to COVID-19 in order to ensure the safety of our staff and patients all while continuing our dedication the highest level of care possible. This episode is emotional and to the point. Please share this with any loved ones you have that may find peace from the information provided here. As Cheri says, "Don't forget to enjoy the day for what it has to offer."Please remember to subscribe! Visit www.harborhospicemi.org for more information.

    Episode Thirty-Five: Taking a Break and Providing Respite

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 19:39


    Welcome to I Couldn't Do Your Job! This episode Amy and Cheri speak on an extremely important topic for all of us. That is taking a break. Providing ourselves with the energy we need to take care of others. Also discussed is the importance of supporting the care givers in our lives. There are tips in this episode to help us all do just that!Please remember to subscribe and as Cheri says, "Enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Thirty-Four: This is the Situation Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 52:51


    Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job!We are so excited to share with you our first collaboration episode with This is the Situation! You have all heard Bernard Steward's voice on our intro and outros, you met him on our episode last week, and now you get to hear his program right here! Huge thank you to Kelly St. Martin and Lateasa Moore for being a part of This is the Situation to talk about the importance of Advanced Care Planning. Please remember to subscribe to both I Couldn't Do Your Job and This is the Situation, and as Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Thirty-Three: Growing Community Outreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 24:22


    Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! We are so excited to announce that the I Couldn't Do Your Job platform is growing. In this episode Cheri and Amy have a conversation with Bernard Steward, host of "This is the Situation" radio and podcast program. Starting this month, Bernard's program will crossover to this platform in order to provide all of you wonderful listeners with his very powerful messaging. Fun fact, Bernard is the voice talent for the intro and outro of each and every I Couldn't Do Your Job Episode!Please remember to subscribe, share, and get in contact. Subscribe to This is the Situation as well! As Cheri says, "Don't forget to enjoy the day for what it has to offer."

    Episode Thirty-Two: Our Medical Director Dr. Gerald Harriman Pt. 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 25:29


    Welcome to a very special episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! This is the second half of our two part series speaking with! Dr. Gerald Harriman who is the head Medical Director of Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care. The amount of education, hope, and grace that Dr. Harriman's provides to the patients and families in our community is one that Harbor Hospice is extremely proud of. Please remember to subscribe and share with anyone who you feel could benefit from our message. As Cheri says, "Enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Thirty- One: Our Medical Director Dr. Gerald Harriman Pt. 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 23:26


    Welcome to a very special episode of I Couldn't Do Your Job! This is our first 2 part episode! Our guest is Dr. Gerald Harriman who is the head Medical Director of Harbor Hospice. The amount of education, hope, and grace that Dr. Harriman's provides to the patients and families in our community is one that Harbor Hospice is extremely proud of. This two part series is one that should be shared with family and friends. Please remember to subscribe, provide a rating or comment on our program, and as Cheri says, "Enjoy the day for what it has to offer." See you soon for part two!

    Episode Thirty: The Logistics of Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 19:11


    Episode thirty is here! Today Cheri is hosting solo and facilitates an extremely important conversation. That conversation is focused on how Harbor Hospice provides patients with the support they need to manage the confusing and at times overwhelming aspects of medication, medical equipment, and the behind the scenes work that Harbor puts in for each and every patient. This is an important episode to hear. Please remember to subscribe and share if you feel inclined to support this program and it's message. As Cheri says, "Enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

    Episode Twenty-Nine: Unexpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 24:13


    All of us here at "I Couldn't Do Your Job" are so glad you've found us. This episode focuses on what the word, "Unexpected" means within the world of Hospice Care. The conversation between Cheri and Amy goes in a direction that hits home very hard. Personal, intimate, and perspective filled conversation throughout this entire episode. Powerful messaging for all to hear. Please remember to subscribe, like, share, or love this podcast! Proudly sponsored by Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care.

    Episode Twenty-Eight - Reflecting on Our Own Mortality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 18:58


    Welcome back to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job!" In this episode Cheri and Amy discuss a topic that can be uncomfortable within our own selves. That topic being the thought of our own death. This episode helps to provide insight on the importance of planning for this journey. In this episode the importance of knowing the difference between thinking about our own mortality and planning for death is very different from thinking about taking one's own life. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of taking their life, please contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.Please remember to subscribe and share if this episode resonated with you. Presented by Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care. 

    Episode Twenty-Seven: The Foundation of Partnership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 20:17


    Happy New Year! Amy and Cheri really bring to light the direct connection between life partnerships and end of life in this episode. The conversation in itself is one that provides peace of mind, shares personal stories, sparks curiosity and is a great springboard for further conversation. We are proud to present this program to you.Please remember to subscribe and share if you enjoy this podcast. Wishing all of you a safe, prosperous, and joyous 2021. We are here for you. 

    Episode 26 - Acknowledging Grief During the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 23:16


    First and foremost Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at "I Couldn't Do Your Job" and from Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care. We hope that this episode provides you and your loved ones with a sense of peace during a time that can be very difficult. In this episode Ami has a very uplifting and empowering conversation with Beth Bolthouse MA, MS, LPC and Laura Ecker, MA, LPC who are licensed grief and trauma counselors with Harbor Hospice. The conversation fluently expresses the importance of taking care of ourselves when grieving a loss during the holidays by providing resources and understanding to help navigate this season. Please remember to subscribe, and thank you for listening!

    Episode Twenty Five: Vulnerability and its Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 23:49


    Amy is back! In this episode Cheri and Amy dive into the complex human experience known as vulnerability. The feeling of being vulnerable can and does impact each one of us differently, but it is a feeling that we all can learn from. Especially during end of life. Please remember to subscribe and share with your friends and family!

    Episode Twenty Four: National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 21:37


    Happy National Hospice and Palliative Care Month! In this special episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job" our hosts Amy and Cheri speak about the simple truth that planning for your end of life journey is important. A great quote that was stated in this episode is, "Instead of politics being the uncomfortable conversation during this Holiday season, replace it with one with a much healthier outcome: end of life conversation!" This episode is a wonderful reminder of the comfort, care, and benefits that Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care provide. Start planning for end of life today. Your Journey. Your Terms. Our Expertise.Please remember to subscribe! More information can be found at https://harborhospicemi.org/resources/podcast/

    Episode Twenty Three: How to Prepare for Palliative Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 20:32


    Welcome to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job"! In this episode we hear from Kelly St. Martin on the topic of palliative care. There is much that goes into this journey and there is so much to gain from it. Please make sure to subscribe and share!

    Episode Twenty-Two: The Impact of Socially Distanced Volunteering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 23:36


    Even though much different this year compared to all times before, our Harbor Hospice volunteers are vital to our organization. In this episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job" Cheri welcomes back volunteer coordinator Paula Poel and welcomes to the show Pete Hoekema. Pete is a veteran who volunteers his time meeting with fellow veterans as well as performing Pinning Ceremonies in which veterans are honored for their service during their end of life journey. #WeHonorVeteransPlease remember to subscribe and share!

    Episode Twenty-One: Avoiding Suffering through Pain Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 14:32


    Welcome back to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job"!In today's episode Cheri goes into great detail surrounding multiple aspects of the scary four letter word, pain. Using her RN and CHPN credentials to their fullest, Cheri gracefully sheds light on examples of how to maneuver successfully and peacefully through pain management during end of life.  Please remember to share and subscribe!

    Episode Twenty: We Will Be By Your Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 21:34


    Welcome back to another episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job" We hope that you're ready for some real deal West Michigan charm, snow storm stories, and compassion lead conversation. Thank you so much to Harbor Hospice R.N,, C.H.P.N Char Vanderstelt for being our guest today. Char's 25 years of experience with Harbor Hospice invites all of us to learn how deeply patient focused Harbor is. We Will be by your side. Please remember to share and subscribe!

    Episode Nineteen Well All Deserve a Good Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 15:11


    This episode is one you will want to bookmark. It is also one that you will want to share with friends and family.  Cheri knocks this episode out of the park with her energy and enthusiasm surrounding such a positive topic. A topic that each needs to hear more often than we do. Thank you for listening to the "I Couldn't Do Your Job" Podcast and please remember to subscribe!Proudly presented by Harbor Hospice and Palliative Care

    Episode Eighteen: Kindness and Compassion During Home Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 19:34


    Welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job! In today's episode Cheri has a heart to heart conversation with Barb McIntosh. Barb is a Home Care Health Aide for Harbor Hospice. Home Care Health Aides are the "Eyes and Ears" of the home care journey as Cheri says in the episode. Please remember to subscribe, and have a wonderful day!

    Episode Seventeen: Highlights from our First Four Months of Podcasting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 22:56


    We here at Harbor Hospice are extremely proud to be providing you with our first "Best of" program! Our hosts Cheri and Amy have really facilitated some powerful and thought provoking conversation thus far in our "I Couldn't Do Your Job" programming. Enjoy the messages, please share this podcast with your loved ones, and don't forget to subscribe!

    Episode Sixteen: How to Support Someone Who is Grieving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 19:45


    This episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job" pertains to each and everyone of us. Supporting someone who is grieving can seem like a very confusing and awkward thing to do. Cheri and Amy provide us with actionable ways in which we can best show up for our loved ones during their grief journey. Please remember to subscribe!

    Episode Fifteen: You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 20:49


    In this episode of "I Couldn't Do Your Job" the discussion between Cheri and Amy focuses on an often overlooked aspect of end of life. That being the importance of taking care of yourself during a loved one's end of life journey. Please remember to share and subscribe!

    Episode Fourteen: The Overlooked Questions Surrounding End of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 19:44


    Welcome back to "I Couldn't Do Your Job"! In this episode Amy and Cheri discuss what it means to be in Harbor Hospice care. There are so many facets that surround the end of life that can be extremely overwhelming. This episode will help to provide examples of ways in which Harbor Hospice is here to help guide families through an emotional and trying time. Remember to Subscribe!

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