Palliative Matters Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:18:47 -0400 https://palliativematters.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Palliative Matters yes e8993d35-0025-5fda-ade5-fca2d32d0a78 Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow episodic false Hear insights from Palliative & Hospice Care physicians, the late Dr. John Mulder, and Trillium Institute faculty, Dr. Jason Beckrow, as they dive into the world of palliative care. Using real-life examples, they create an open dialogue to address the issues of those facing a life-limiting illness and provide resources, tips, and tools for patients, their loved ones, and medical professionals to provide a higher quality end-of-life experience.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2y9whnc63zdxcibilw86npji7jeq?.jpg Palliative Matters https://palliativematters.buzzsprout.com Greatest Hits: The Wisdom & Legacy of Dr. John Mulder Greatest Hits: The Wisdom & Legacy of Dr. John Mulder In this special tribute episode of Palliative Matters, guest host Dr. Gerald Harriman and Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon honor the life and legacy of Dr. John Mulder—founder of the podcast, pioneer of palliative medicine, mentor, musician, and friend. Through a curated “greatest hits” collection, listeners hear Dr. Mulder in his own words as he reflects on his journey into palliative care, shares powerful patient stories, and illustrates the importance of relational, values-based medicine. Interwoven with reflections from colleagues and moments of music, this episode celebrates the wisdom, compassion, and enduring voice of a physician who continues to teach us why palliative care truly matters.

]]> In this special tribute episode of Palliative Matters, guest host Dr. Gerald Harriman and Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon honor the life and legacy of Dr. John Mulder—founder of the podcast, pioneer of palliative medicine, mentor, musician, and friend. Through a curated “greatest hits” collection, listeners hear Dr. Mulder in his own words as he reflects on his journey into palliative care, shares powerful patient stories, and illustrates the importance of relational, values-based medicine. Interwoven with reflections from colleagues and moments of music, this episode celebrates the wisdom, compassion, and enduring voice of a physician who continues to teach us why palliative care truly matters.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-18597096 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2202 4 12 full false Notes From The Field: A Surgeon's Journey to Holistic Palliative Care Notes From The Field: A Surgeon's Journey to Holistic Palliative Care Former surgical oncologist Dr. Andrea Wolf joins Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow to share her journey into holistic palliative care. She discusses how trust, human touch, and integrative techniques—like craniosacral therapy—shape her work with complex conditions such as dysautonomia. Dr. Wolf also highlights inspiring patient stories, including avoiding unnecessary surgery and finding relief during cancer treatment.


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]]> Former surgical oncologist Dr. Andrea Wolf joins Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow to share her journey into holistic palliative care. She discusses how trust, human touch, and integrative techniques—like craniosacral therapy—shape her work with complex conditions such as dysautonomia. Dr. Wolf also highlights inspiring patient stories, including avoiding unnecessary surgery and finding relief during cancer treatment.


Show notes: 

https://synchronygr.com/

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-18320446 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2528 4 11 full false Where joy and sorrow meet, joy wins Where joy and sorrow meet, joy wins In this episode of Palliative Matters, John Mulder sits down with Dr. John Finn, a pioneer in hospice and palliative medicine, to explore the profound human impact of care at the end of life. Dr. Finn shares stories from his early days in oncology and hospice, highlighting the transformative power of honesty, compassion, and presence in patient and family care.

From the challenges of modern healthcare to the beauty of a “good death,” this conversation reminds us that even in the face of sorrow, joy can prevail—and that the relationships we nurture at life’s end can teach us lessons about living fully.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on how hospice and palliative medicine enrich lives, foster authentic connections, and offer hope and healing when it matters most.

]]> In this episode of Palliative Matters, John Mulder sits down with Dr. John Finn, a pioneer in hospice and palliative medicine, to explore the profound human impact of care at the end of life. Dr. Finn shares stories from his early days in oncology and hospice, highlighting the transformative power of honesty, compassion, and presence in patient and family care.

From the challenges of modern healthcare to the beauty of a “good death,” this conversation reminds us that even in the face of sorrow, joy can prevail—and that the relationships we nurture at life’s end can teach us lessons about living fully.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on how hospice and palliative medicine enrich lives, foster authentic connections, and offer hope and healing when it matters most.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-18140235 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1754 4 10 full false Exploring Spirituality in End-of-Life Care Exploring Spirituality in End-of-Life Care Did you know that 77% of patients want their physicians to consider their spiritual needs? Spirituality and religion have a significant impact on the quality of life and preferences of care, which align with the fundamentals of palliative medicine. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Ariel Dempsey to explore the role of spirituality in medicine, its positive and negative manifestations, and how physicians from any background can open the door to whole-person care for their patients. 

]]> Did you know that 77% of patients want their physicians to consider their spiritual needs? Spirituality and religion have a significant impact on the quality of life and preferences of care, which align with the fundamentals of palliative medicine. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Ariel Dempsey to explore the role of spirituality in medicine, its positive and negative manifestations, and how physicians from any background can open the door to whole-person care for their patients. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-17976896 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2656 4 9 full false The Journey Isn't Linear The Journey Isn't Linear In this episode, Dr. Tim Ihrig joined Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to take an insightful look at the downsides of our medical system. For a system focused on ROI, putting people in hospital beds, and curing diseases, how do palliative care physicians, who have opposite goals, fit into the mix? And what can we learn from them and apply to other fields of medicine to change our system for the better?

]]> In this episode, Dr. Tim Ihrig joined Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to take an insightful look at the downsides of our medical system. For a system focused on ROI, putting people in hospital beds, and curing diseases, how do palliative care physicians, who have opposite goals, fit into the mix? And what can we learn from them and apply to other fields of medicine to change our system for the better?

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-17814776 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2139 4 8 full false What's Next: Establishing a New Normal What's Next: Establishing a New Normal When cancer patients finish treatment, they ring a bell—signifying the end of a chapter but not the end of their story. As the person transitions to survivorship, there are a myriad of emotional and physical challenges that come about. So, how can we as physicians continue to support our patients through this next phase of their disease journey? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow share personal and professional insights on the importance of continued care and support through this transitional time. 

]]> When cancer patients finish treatment, they ring a bell—signifying the end of a chapter but not the end of their story. As the person transitions to survivorship, there are a myriad of emotional and physical challenges that come about. So, how can we as physicians continue to support our patients through this next phase of their disease journey? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow share personal and professional insights on the importance of continued care and support through this transitional time. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-17614533 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1542 4 7 full false The Indelible Scourge of Cancer: Survivorship & Implications of Palliative Care The Indelible Scourge of Cancer: Survivorship & Implications of Palliative Care Cancer is an identity-shaping experience. Survivors are forever changed and carry both physical and mental scars. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow talk with special guest Dr. Joseph McCollum. Dr. McCollum is both a medical oncologist and palliative oncologist who is also a part of a survivorship care clinic. He shares how he and his team are working to integrate palliative care concepts into survivorship care, helping those who have overcome this harrowing experience start putting the pieces back together. 

]]> Cancer is an identity-shaping experience. Survivors are forever changed and carry both physical and mental scars. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow talk with special guest Dr. Joseph McCollum. Dr. McCollum is both a medical oncologist and palliative oncologist who is also a part of a survivorship care clinic. He shares how he and his team are working to integrate palliative care concepts into survivorship care, helping those who have overcome this harrowing experience start putting the pieces back together. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-17466005 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 2688 4 6 full false Defining Hope - The Legacy of Dr. John Mulder Defining Hope - The Legacy of Dr. John Mulder This rereleased episode is dedicated to longtime Palliative Matters host, Dr. John Mulder. The idea of hope is often idealistic and romanticized. For those facing a life-limiting illness, the “hope” of being cured or of life returning to the way it was before a diagnosis can be discouraging. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow explain how they can help people redefine hope by setting clear expectations and realistic goals for patients and their families.

]]> This rereleased episode is dedicated to longtime Palliative Matters host, Dr. John Mulder. The idea of hope is often idealistic and romanticized. For those facing a life-limiting illness, the “hope” of being cured or of life returning to the way it was before a diagnosis can be discouraging. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow explain how they can help people redefine hope by setting clear expectations and realistic goals for patients and their families.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-17275779 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1522 4 5 full false Management of Disappointment: The Alternate Miracle and True Healing Management of Disappointment: The Alternate Miracle and True Healing As palliative care physicians, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow have witnessed their fair share of miracles. This, however, rarely means a cure. More often, the miracles that palliative doctors can help cultivate are ones of reconciliation, comfort, and restoration. In this episode, the doctors discuss how they help manage disappointment among their patients and offer them true healing.

]]> As palliative care physicians, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow have witnessed their fair share of miracles. This, however, rarely means a cure. More often, the miracles that palliative doctors can help cultivate are ones of reconciliation, comfort, and restoration. In this episode, the doctors discuss how they help manage disappointment among their patients and offer them true healing.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-16865727 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1564 4 4 full false The Essence of Our Patients: Helping Them Define Their Story The Essence of Our Patients: Helping Them Define Their Story Doctors are often trained to focus on the data. Data makes for a strong foundation, but it’s only the first floor. To truly care for a patient, we must look beyond the data—building off of their character, values, history, and goals. As palliative nurse practitioner Barbara Opperwall said, “The story of the patient is their data with a soul.” In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss relational medicine, intensive caring, and empowering patients through understanding their stories.

]]> Doctors are often trained to focus on the data. Data makes for a strong foundation, but it’s only the first floor. To truly care for a patient, we must look beyond the data—building off of their character, values, history, and goals. As palliative nurse practitioner Barbara Opperwall said, “The story of the patient is their data with a soul.” In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss relational medicine, intensive caring, and empowering patients through understanding their stories.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-16724300 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1325 4 3 full false The Pursuit of Joy The Pursuit of Joy As hospice and palliative care physicians, we care for patients in difficult situations. Yet, we see a lot of joy in those moments. So, what role can we play in helping to cultivate peace and healing for our patients? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how patient-centered care, active listening, and being present can help patients see through their circumstances and find joy.

]]> As hospice and palliative care physicians, we care for patients in difficult situations. Yet, we see a lot of joy in those moments. So, what role can we play in helping to cultivate peace and healing for our patients? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how patient-centered care, active listening, and being present can help patients see through their circumstances and find joy.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-16557413 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1584 4 2 full false A Practitioner's Journey to Palliative Medicine A Practitioner's Journey to Palliative Medicine Doctors are trained to cure, treat, and fix. So, how do physicians end up in a field of medicine where the objectives are different? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss how they came to work in the area of advanced illnesses and the purpose that they have found being injected into challenging situations and precarious relationships. 

]]> Doctors are trained to cure, treat, and fix. So, how do physicians end up in a field of medicine where the objectives are different? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss how they came to work in the area of advanced illnesses and the purpose that they have found being injected into challenging situations and precarious relationships. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-16389504 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1505 4 1 full false Actually, there is something we can do! Actually, there is something we can do! Why should physicians never tell their patients, “There’s nothing more we can do?” As diseases and illnesses progress, the hope for a cure may diminish, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t continue to provide care. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how you can encourage patients and offer opportunities for healing, proving that, usually, there is something you can do.

]]> Why should physicians never tell their patients, “There’s nothing more we can do?” As diseases and illnesses progress, the hope for a cure may diminish, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t continue to provide care. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how you can encourage patients and offer opportunities for healing, proving that, usually, there is something you can do.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-16215547 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1260 3 12 full false Palliating Uncertainty Palliating Uncertainty Uncertainty can cause a lot of suffering, but palliative medicine is meant to alleviate suffering. So, how can physicians work within it’s confines? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow are joined by Dr. Ariel Dempsey as they dive deeper into the discussion on uncertainty in medicine and the challenges and opportunities it provides. They share how, as physicians, you can acknowledge uncertainty, approach it with humility, and choose to take action in spite of it. Listen now at the link below to tap into their insights. 

]]> Uncertainty can cause a lot of suffering, but palliative medicine is meant to alleviate suffering. So, how can physicians work within it’s confines? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow are joined by Dr. Ariel Dempsey as they dive deeper into the discussion on uncertainty in medicine and the challenges and opportunities it provides. They share how, as physicians, you can acknowledge uncertainty, approach it with humility, and choose to take action in spite of it. Listen now at the link below to tap into their insights. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-16047447 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2724 3 11 full false How Doctors Think How Doctors Think What motivates doctors’ decision-making beyond evidence, knowledge, and experience? As Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss, our patient's wants and wishes should always be considered. Often, though, doctors make decisions based on fear–fear of litigation, of being wrong, or of missing something, especially when uncertainty is present. In this episode, the doctors share how we can mitigate negative motivators by putting the patient first.

]]> What motivates doctors’ decision-making beyond evidence, knowledge, and experience? As Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss, our patient's wants and wishes should always be considered. Often, though, doctors make decisions based on fear–fear of litigation, of being wrong, or of missing something, especially when uncertainty is present. In this episode, the doctors share how we can mitigate negative motivators by putting the patient first.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-15882205 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1710 3 10 full false Recognizing the Uniqueness of Each Patient’s Illness Journey Recognizing the Uniqueness of Each Patient’s Illness Journey As physicians, we let our experiences and knowledge guide us. Often, this leads to us entering a patient’s room with some assumptions in hand. However, it’s important to remember that people with the same diagnosis can have completely different emotional reactions, and it’s our job to meet them where they are. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss overcoming unconscious bias in palliative medicine by taking the time to understand the patient's perspective and learning about their unique journey.

]]> As physicians, we let our experiences and knowledge guide us. Often, this leads to us entering a patient’s room with some assumptions in hand. However, it’s important to remember that people with the same diagnosis can have completely different emotional reactions, and it’s our job to meet them where they are. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss overcoming unconscious bias in palliative medicine by taking the time to understand the patient's perspective and learning about their unique journey.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-15743839 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1475 3 9 full false Finding Peace at the End of Life: A Potential Role for Psychedelic Medication Finding Peace at the End of Life: A Potential Role for Psychedelic Medication Psilocybin has had a place in healing for millennia, particularly among ancient civilizations and cultures. While it's had a negative view in some corners of contemporary American society, research into its potential has gained traction and it is slowly finding a place in the mainstream. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are joined by Prof. Michael DeWilde, who shares his knowledge of the history, uses, and benefits of psilocybin. This has prompted Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to ask, "Is there a place for psilocybin in palliative medicine and end-of-life care?"

]]> Psilocybin has had a place in healing for millennia, particularly among ancient civilizations and cultures. While it's had a negative view in some corners of contemporary American society, research into its potential has gained traction and it is slowly finding a place in the mainstream. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are joined by Prof. Michael DeWilde, who shares his knowledge of the history, uses, and benefits of psilocybin. This has prompted Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to ask, "Is there a place for psilocybin in palliative medicine and end-of-life care?"

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-15533825 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2780 3 8 full false Why Doctors Die Differently: What do they know that their patients don't? Why Doctors Die Differently: What do they know that their patients don't? Studies have shown that doctors are less likely to have surgery or be admitted to the ICU in the last six months of their life and are less likely to die in the hospital. So, what do doctors know that their patients don’t? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss some of the systematic failures of our healthcare system and the importance of informed consent. They ask and answer, “How can physicians advise patients based on their unique wants and wishes to give them a higher-quality end-of-life experience?”

]]> Studies have shown that doctors are less likely to have surgery or be admitted to the ICU in the last six months of their life and are less likely to die in the hospital. So, what do doctors know that their patients don’t? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss some of the systematic failures of our healthcare system and the importance of informed consent. They ask and answer, “How can physicians advise patients based on their unique wants and wishes to give them a higher-quality end-of-life experience?”

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-15344527 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1878 3 7 full true The Gift of Time The Gift of Time Prognostication is not an exact science. So, when patients ask the inevitable question, “How much time do I have, doc?” How can we answer? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow reflect on the challenge of prognostication and how they leverage their years of experience to try and provide patients with the gift of time.

]]> Prognostication is not an exact science. So, when patients ask the inevitable question, “How much time do I have, doc?” How can we answer? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow reflect on the challenge of prognostication and how they leverage their years of experience to try and provide patients with the gift of time.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-15183835 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1796 3 6 full true Stories from the Bedside: The Impact of "Dying to Tell You" Podcast Stories from the Bedside: The Impact of "Dying to Tell You" Podcast In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow are joined by palliative care chaplain Cody Hufstedler. Cody has a podcast of his own, Dying to Tell You, where he interviews people nearing the end of life. With the doctors, he shares some of the joys, sorrows, and beauty he has uncovered while helping terminally ill patients and their loved ones work through some challenging realities. Listen to the episode, and be sure to check out Dying to Tell You at dttypodcast.com

]]> In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow are joined by palliative care chaplain Cody Hufstedler. Cody has a podcast of his own, Dying to Tell You, where he interviews people nearing the end of life. With the doctors, he shares some of the joys, sorrows, and beauty he has uncovered while helping terminally ill patients and their loved ones work through some challenging realities. Listen to the episode, and be sure to check out Dying to Tell You at dttypodcast.com

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-15019708 Mon, 06 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1886 3 5 full false Managing Uncertainty in End-of-Life Care Managing Uncertainty in End-of-Life Care For each diagnosis, there is an expected path that the disease will take. But along that path are many offshoots of possibilities, known and unknown. Amid the uncertainty, how can providers manage expectations and continue to build trust with their patients? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how they operate in the realm of uncertainty when patients and their loved ones are often looking for finite answers.

]]> For each diagnosis, there is an expected path that the disease will take. But along that path are many offshoots of possibilities, known and unknown. Amid the uncertainty, how can providers manage expectations and continue to build trust with their patients? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how they operate in the realm of uncertainty when patients and their loved ones are often looking for finite answers.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-14851689 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1686 3 4 full false What Disease Takes Away: The Dimensions of Life Changes in the Midst of Serious Illness What Disease Takes Away: The Dimensions of Life Changes in the Midst of Serious Illness When someone is given a life-altering diagnosis, change is inevitable. Disease can take away so much from a person: their identity, their power, their abilities. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how they help patients regain some of their power and agency, with Dr. Mulder touching on his own experiences from when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness and the effect the journey had on him.

]]> When someone is given a life-altering diagnosis, change is inevitable. Disease can take away so much from a person: their identity, their power, their abilities. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how they help patients regain some of their power and agency, with Dr. Mulder touching on his own experiences from when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness and the effect the journey had on him.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-14668186 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1798 3 3 full false "What would you do, doc.?" Pt. 2 - Moving at the Speed of Trust: Strategies for Establishing Trusting Relationships "What would you do, doc.?" Pt. 2 - Moving at the Speed of Trust: Strategies for Establishing Trusting Relationships Most doctors understand that establishing trust is an important part of caring for their patients. But how does one go about doing so? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss how they work towards earning the trust of their patients, starting with making sure they feel seen and heard. Listen to learn more about how the doctors form symbiotic relationships with those in their care. 

]]> Most doctors understand that establishing trust is an important part of caring for their patients. But how does one go about doing so? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss how they work towards earning the trust of their patients, starting with making sure they feel seen and heard. Listen to learn more about how the doctors form symbiotic relationships with those in their care. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-14489440 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1480 3 2 full false "What Would You Do, Doc?" Pt. 1: Building Trust Between Physicians and Patients "What Would You Do, Doc?" Pt. 1: Building Trust Between Physicians and Patients Helping patients and their loved ones make decisions is one of the greatest challenges of being a physician. But it’s also one of the greatest responsibilities. To kick off Season 3, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how they build trust with their patients through collaborative communication, education, and empowerment—centered on an understanding of their patient's values and belief systems. 

]]> Helping patients and their loved ones make decisions is one of the greatest challenges of being a physician. But it’s also one of the greatest responsibilities. To kick off Season 3, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss how they build trust with their patients through collaborative communication, education, and empowerment—centered on an understanding of their patient's values and belief systems. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-14270445 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1122 3 1 full false When Music Heals When Music Heals How can music address the psychological, physiological, and sociological issues associated with life-limiting illnesses and the end-of-life? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are joined by renowned musical therapist Dr. Deforia Lane. She talks about the role that music can play in meeting the unique needs of each patient as it activates different parts of the brain to address mood, pain, and even communication. 

]]> How can music address the psychological, physiological, and sociological issues associated with life-limiting illnesses and the end-of-life? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are joined by renowned musical therapist Dr. Deforia Lane. She talks about the role that music can play in meeting the unique needs of each patient as it activates different parts of the brain to address mood, pain, and even communication. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-14126540 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2422 2 9 full false The Role of Palliative Care in Progressive Neurologic Disease The Role of Palliative Care in Progressive Neurologic Disease In this special episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are joined by Dan and Lisl Keuning, who share their personal experience with Dan’s frontal temporal dementia diagnosis. They discuss how the life-limiting illness has impacted their lives and how, after finding the right palliative care practitioner to work with, the Keuning family’s care and outlook have changed.

]]> In this special episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are joined by Dan and Lisl Keuning, who share their personal experience with Dan’s frontal temporal dementia diagnosis. They discuss how the life-limiting illness has impacted their lives and how, after finding the right palliative care practitioner to work with, the Keuning family’s care and outlook have changed.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-13883169 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2311 2 8 full false The Impact of Interdisciplinary Care The Impact of Interdisciplinary Care When people hear the word hospice, it often brings about fear and anxiety. But when the interdisciplinary services and benefits hospice provides are explained, the reaction is usually much different. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the importance of patients understanding what their diagnosis means and learning about strategies and resources that they can engage with to help manage their illness.

]]> When people hear the word hospice, it often brings about fear and anxiety. But when the interdisciplinary services and benefits hospice provides are explained, the reaction is usually much different. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the importance of patients understanding what their diagnosis means and learning about strategies and resources that they can engage with to help manage their illness.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-13629557 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1304 2 7 full false Discussing Death & Dying Discussing Death & Dying As a society, we have a tendency to avoid talking about death and dying. But as palliative and hospice care providers, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are exposed regularly to the end-of-life journey. In this episode, they discuss how, as doctors, they help patients come to terms and make peace with their medical circumstances. They also help listeners better understand the dying process and the physical, emotional, and spiritual components they often witness.

]]> As a society, we have a tendency to avoid talking about death and dying. But as palliative and hospice care providers, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow are exposed regularly to the end-of-life journey. In this episode, they discuss how, as doctors, they help patients come to terms and make peace with their medical circumstances. They also help listeners better understand the dying process and the physical, emotional, and spiritual components they often witness.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-13411432 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1837 2 6 full false Being Present: Serving Those Who Grieve Being Present: Serving Those Who Grieve When someone enters palliative or hospice care, a whole new set of tools and resources become available, including bereavement care for their loved ones. In this episode, the doctors discuss how we all have a duty to be present for those who are grieving and how bereavement services help people move toward healing in their own way.

]]> When someone enters palliative or hospice care, a whole new set of tools and resources become available, including bereavement care for their loved ones. In this episode, the doctors discuss how we all have a duty to be present for those who are grieving and how bereavement services help people move toward healing in their own way.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-13218575 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1312 2 5 full false Unexpected Blessings of Palliative Medicine Unexpected Blessings of Palliative Medicine While palliative care can have a profound impact on patients, it can also be transformational for their family, friends, or others who they are close with. In this episode, the doctors discuss the unexpected blessings that come along with treating patients with the resources that palliative care provides—including the healing, closure, and meaningful connections that they have witnessed.

]]> While palliative care can have a profound impact on patients, it can also be transformational for their family, friends, or others who they are close with. In this episode, the doctors discuss the unexpected blessings that come along with treating patients with the resources that palliative care provides—including the healing, closure, and meaningful connections that they have witnessed.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-13083176 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1689 2 4 full false Autonomy & Advance Care Planning Autonomy & Advance Care Planning Advance care planning involves discussing and preparing for future decisions about medical care, and, as the doctors explain, it is all about patient autonomy. What does a patient value? How do they define their quality of life? Where do they draw the line? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow dive into the importance of having these conversations with your loved ones as early as possible, acknowledging that wants and wishes can change over time based on a patient’s circumstance, age, and illness. 

]]> Advance care planning involves discussing and preparing for future decisions about medical care, and, as the doctors explain, it is all about patient autonomy. What does a patient value? How do they define their quality of life? Where do they draw the line? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow dive into the importance of having these conversations with your loved ones as early as possible, acknowledging that wants and wishes can change over time based on a patient’s circumstance, age, and illness. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-12638065 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1651 2 3 full false Healing vs. Curing Healing vs. Curing Can someone experience healing while not being cured of their disease? In this next episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the differences between being healed and being cured. In their experience, while someone may not be cured of their disease, they can experience healing in a variety of ways. They talk about cases that have taught them that they can’t always “fix” things and that managing and treating in meaningful ways doesn’t necessarily end with a cure.

]]> Can someone experience healing while not being cured of their disease? In this next episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the differences between being healed and being cured. In their experience, while someone may not be cured of their disease, they can experience healing in a variety of ways. They talk about cases that have taught them that they can’t always “fix” things and that managing and treating in meaningful ways doesn’t necessarily end with a cure.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-12509007 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1048 2 2 full false Witnessing the Power of Hospice Witnessing the Power of Hospice A terminal prognosis forces people to face their mortality, which can lead to some
pretty incredible events—core memories being made, long-broken relationships being
repaired, final wishes being fulfilled. In this episode, the doctors share stories from
their careers that demonstrate some of the life-changing things people can experience under hospice care. Listen to witness yourself the healing power—emotionally, spiritually, or physically—that hospice can have. 

]]> A terminal prognosis forces people to face their mortality, which can lead to some
pretty incredible events—core memories being made, long-broken relationships being
repaired, final wishes being fulfilled. In this episode, the doctors share stories from
their careers that demonstrate some of the life-changing things people can experience under hospice care. Listen to witness yourself the healing power—emotionally, spiritually, or physically—that hospice can have. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-12196321 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1320 2 1 full false The Purpose of Palliative Care The Purpose of Palliative Care With palliative care being a relatively new field of medicine, there are still many misconceptions about what this specialty provides. While it is often associated with end-of-life, it has become much more expansive. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the purpose of palliative care and how treatment plans focus on a patient's goals ultimately empowering them to make choices based on what is important and sacred to them.

]]> With palliative care being a relatively new field of medicine, there are still many misconceptions about what this specialty provides. While it is often associated with end-of-life, it has become much more expansive. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the purpose of palliative care and how treatment plans focus on a patient's goals ultimately empowering them to make choices based on what is important and sacred to them.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-11471800 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1787 1 6 full false Lessons Our Patients Have Taught Us Lessons Our Patients Have Taught Us What do we learn from our patients that make us better people and better doctors? In this episode, the doctors discuss patient circumstances and what these experiences have taught them. From learning to look for the gifts and miracles in even the direst of situations to making human connections to meet patients where they are, the doctors share real-life experiences that have helped shape who they are as doctors and as people.

]]> What do we learn from our patients that make us better people and better doctors? In this episode, the doctors discuss patient circumstances and what these experiences have taught them. From learning to look for the gifts and miracles in even the direst of situations to making human connections to meet patients where they are, the doctors share real-life experiences that have helped shape who they are as doctors and as people.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-11277866 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400 1397 1 5 full false Defining Hope Defining Hope The idea of hope is often idealistic and romanticized. For those facing a life-limiting illness, the “hope” of being cured or life returning to the way it was before a diagnosis can be discouraging. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow explain how they can help people redefine hope by setting clear expectations and realistic goals for patients and their families. 

]]> The idea of hope is often idealistic and romanticized. For those facing a life-limiting illness, the “hope” of being cured or life returning to the way it was before a diagnosis can be discouraging. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow explain how they can help people redefine hope by setting clear expectations and realistic goals for patients and their families. 

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-11032310 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1453 1 4 full false The Concept of Suffering The Concept of Suffering When most people think of suffering, they think of it in terms of physical pain, but suffering is a much more dynamic concept. When someone is facing a life-limiting illness, the fear of inability surrounding their situation can be agonizing. Existential crises in the form of financial stress, professional struggles, or familial relationships are common. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow walk listeners through the concept of suffering and how they work to reinforce in a patient their value and worth.

]]> When most people think of suffering, they think of it in terms of physical pain, but suffering is a much more dynamic concept. When someone is facing a life-limiting illness, the fear of inability surrounding their situation can be agonizing. Existential crises in the form of financial stress, professional struggles, or familial relationships are common. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow walk listeners through the concept of suffering and how they work to reinforce in a patient their value and worth.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-10806061 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 961 1 3 full false Exploring Values and Goals Exploring Values and Goals When a patient is faced with a life-limiting illness, it is often assumed that they will take the most aggressive route of treatment, but that is not always the case. In this first episode of their podcast, Palliative Matters, doctors Mulder and Beckrow discuss the importance of exploring patients’ goals and values. How do they want to live as they negotiate their end of life journey? Listen and learn how to better give people a voice and a choice as they face their illness.

]]> When a patient is faced with a life-limiting illness, it is often assumed that they will take the most aggressive route of treatment, but that is not always the case. In this first episode of their podcast, Palliative Matters, doctors Mulder and Beckrow discuss the importance of exploring patients’ goals and values. How do they want to live as they negotiate their end of life journey? Listen and learn how to better give people a voice and a choice as they face their illness.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-10086181 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1204 1 1 full false The Burden of Choices The Burden of Choices There is often this feeling that you need to make all of the “right” choices when you or a loved one is facing a serious illness. People might think that by taking the “right” steps, that their loved one can be saved. This is a great burden to have as oftentimes in these situations there is no clear “right” choice to make, no perfect path to follow. To learn more about decision-making during someone’s end-of-life journey, listen this next episode of the Palliative Matters
podcast.

]]> There is often this feeling that you need to make all of the “right” choices when you or a loved one is facing a serious illness. People might think that by taking the “right” steps, that their loved one can be saved. This is a great burden to have as oftentimes in these situations there is no clear “right” choice to make, no perfect path to follow. To learn more about decision-making during someone’s end-of-life journey, listen this next episode of the Palliative Matters
podcast.

]]> Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Buzzsprout-10117494 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1204 1 2 full false