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Join our graduate research assistants Erin, Alexandra, and Avery for a quick chat about their experiences transcribing for our recent research endeavours.

Join Midori Matthew and Professor Andrew Stumpf as they update us on their new research publications discussing topics such as how – and if – physicians conceive of this philosophical distinction (killing versus allowing to die) in their own respective end-of-life practices.

In this week's episode, our podcast host is joined by authors and beloved members of 'The Kernel Network' Andrew Stumpf, Erin Mackenzie, and Avery Beavers to discuss their newly published paper in the Gerontologist. The paper aims to discuss and define personal autonomy, especially in terms for what it means for people living with dementia.

In January, The Kernel Network teamed up with St. Jerome’s University and Waterloo Hospice to host an Empathy Escape Room for students. Originating from the University of Navarra in Spain, this innovative experience challenges participants to step into the shoes of someone with a terminal illness.

In this segment, we highlight Dr. James Downar as he explores the concept of existential distress, considerations surrounding Quality of Life in end-of-life scenarios, and obstacles in delivering comprehensive end-of-life care.

In this episode, we feature Dr. Charles Douglas as he takes a dive into the morals and ethics of the palliative care field for physicians and the ambiguity of M.A.I.D. in other parts of the world.

In this episode we feature researcher and artist Lisa Meschino, PhD, who introduces the concept of NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) and challenges some of our conceptions around Long Term Care.

In this episode we feature Dr. Pereira who gives us his insights and evaluation on the state of palliative care in Canada.

Was an absolute pleasure hosting Mark Godin & Sheli O'Connor from Hospice Waterloo Region!

Watch these two Directors give their thoughts regarding End of Life Care covering a range of topics from: Societal Attitudes towards Death and the Medicalization of Dying.

A brief talk that highlights the complexities of Medical Assistance in Dying. Join Professor and Moral Philosopher Andrew Stumpf in exploring the moral issues undergirding this issue.

A Conversation with Jane Kupfer

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.

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 Covid-19 Pandemic.