Taylor Taylor

A Higher Way With Tay

Taylor Taylor

  • Nothing to Fear: A Conversation on Death and Dying with Julie McFadden

Nothing to Fear: A Conversation on Death and Dying with Julie McFadden

Wednesday 25th September 2024

Taylor Taylor interviews Julie McFadden on normalising death conversations, her TikTok fame, and the impact of hospice care.
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74 minutes
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A Higher Way With Tay
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Facing Death: Julie McFadden's Journey from ICU Nurse to TikTok Star

Episode Overview

  • Normalising conversations about death can demystify the process.
  • Hospice care focuses on living well despite terminal illness.
  • Social media can be a powerful tool for public education.
  • ICU burnout led Julie McFadden to a fulfilling career in hospice care.
  • Honest discussions about end-of-life care can profoundly impact families.
Hospice is about living; everyone thinks it's about dying.
If you've ever wondered what happens when we die, then this episode of 'A Higher Way with Tay' is a must-listen. Taylor Taylor kicks off season three with an eye-opening conversation with Julie McFadden, better known as 'Hospice Nurse Julie'. Julie, a hospice and palliative care nurse who became a social media sensation through her TikTok channel, shares her journey from ICU burnout to educating millions about death and dying.
The episode dives into her mission to normalise these often-taboo conversations and the profound impact of honest discussions on end-of-life care. Julie's insights are not only educational but also deeply personal, as she recounts experiences that have shaped her understanding of death. From ICU nurse burnout to becoming a best-selling author, Julie's story is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Taylor and Julie also touch on the importance of living well, even in the face of terminal illness, and how hospice care can offer dignity and comfort in our final days. This episode isn't just about death; it's about living fully and embracing the inevitable with grace. Don't miss out on this engaging and heartfelt conversation that might just change the way you view life and death.