Death Anxiety: How to Cope with the Fear of Dying with Hospice Nurse Penny
Bonnie and Bonnie talk about death and dying through the lens of anxiety, and discuss how direct, clear language can help make the topic less frightening. They also share how avoiding words like “died” can increase fear, especially for children, and why early, honest conversations about death matter.
The two speak with Penny Smith, a recently retired hospice and palliative care nurse, author of *Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living*, and social media educator known as Hospice Nurse Penny.
Penny shares her personal history, including addiction, jail, and becoming a nurse at 40…
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