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Episode #4 - The “D” Word ft. Mark Godin & Sheli O’Connor

In Episode 4, two Directors from Hospice Waterloo Region, Mark Godin & Sheli O'Connor give their thoughts on societal attitudes towards death and the medicalization of dying.


In Episode 4, we feature two Directors from Hospice Waterloo Region!
Mark Godin & Sheli O'Connor give their thoughts regarding End of Life Care covering a range of topics from: Societal Attitudes towards Death and the Medicalization of Dying.

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Episode #3 - Aging and Spirituality ft. Jane Kupfer

In this episode, we feature Dr. Jane Kuepfer, the Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging, and professor at Conrad Grebel University College.


In this episode we feature Dr. Jane Kuepfer, the Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging, and professor at Conrad Grebel University College.

Show notes

Some great books:

Albans, K. and Johnson, M., eds. (2013). God, me and being very old: Stories and spirituality in later life. London, UK: SCM Press.

Bryden, Christine.  (2018). Will I still be me?  London, UK:  Jessica Kingsley.

Everman, L. and Wendorf, D., eds. (2019). Dementia-Friendly Worship: A Multifaith Handbook for Chaplains, Clergy, and Faith Communities. London ; Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

McFadden, S. H., & J. T. (2011). Aging together: Dementia, friendship, and flourishing communities. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press.

Morgan, Richard. (2002). Remembering your story: Creating your own spiritual autobiography. Nashville TN, Upper Room.

Multi-faith Guide from the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging:

https://the-ria.ca/resources/multi-faith-practices-guidelines-for-caregivers/

Videos and PowerPoints from 8th International Conference on Ageing & Spirituality in Canberra, Australia: https://about.csu.edu.au/community/accc/ageing-spirituality/blog/article/videos-and-powerpoints-from-the-8th-icas

And invitation to the next International Conference, now to be held online (the website will be revised as plans are determined): https://uwaterloo.ca/ageing-spirituality

Recordings of annual Spirituality & Aging seminar speakers at Conrad Grebel University College: https://uwaterloo.ca/ageing-spirituality

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Kernel Pod Episode 2: Bridging the Gap ft. Martina Steiger

In this episode, we feature Martina Steiger who is the Director of Creative Conscious Transformation which offers educational courses on topics that range from Death, Dying, Transitions and End of Life Care.


In this episode we feature Martina Steiger who is the Director of Creative Conscious Transformation which offers educational courses on topics that range from Death, Dying, Transitions and End of Life Care.

You can check out Martina Steiger's work and course offering in her website: https://www.martinasteiger.com/

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Kernel Pod Episode 1: The Silver Tsunami and Improving End of Life Care

Introduction to the Kernel Network


The Kernel Pod is a podcast series that articulates some of the pitfalls and opportunities when addressing matters related to End of Life Care. It also showcases the innovative work and field insights by researchers and community partners

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Founder of the Kernel Project and University of Waterloo Lecturer, Dr. Andrew Stumpf talks about the need to address the key issue of improving End-of-Life Care and coming up with innovative solutions to face the largest retiring population ever along with the recent challenges posed by the Covid19 Pandemic.

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