“The ultimate aim of nursing as a human caring art and science is to assist persons and society in becoming more fully human.” (Sarah Steen Lauterbach) I’m passionate about bringing together my experiences as a nurse, a nurse coach, and an end-of-life care advocate.... Read More →

In times of health crisis like COVID-19, it’s worth listening to what the nurses, nurse-practitioners, physician assistants, and doctors are saying. There’s a measured approach that lies between “It’s no big deal—just a lot of hype” and “This is a catastrophe—I’m grabbing all the... Read More →

‘ I have a new term for an unintended consequence of my work as an end-of-life coach and educator. As I move through the world, I’ve become a ‘death café hot spot.’ A death café is a global phenomenon where people, often strangers, gather to drink tea and discuss death. The... Read More →

It’s easy to see the benefit in making healthy changes in our lives. More energy, better sleep, less pain with movement, clearer sense of purpose…for examples. What’s often harder is to look honestly at the reasons we choose to stay the same and not make any changes. There are... Read More →

“Helping, fixing and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole. Fixing and helping may be the work of the ego, and service the work of the... Read More →

One thing I’ve discovered is that there are about a billion wonderful quotes of inspiration and motivation available in this day and age. They can cross your path and not register at all…and they can also be an excellent jumpstart to shake you out of comfort and complacency. If... Read More →