Palliative Matters
Join Board Certified Palliative & Hospice Care physicians, Dr. John Mulder, Executive Director of Trillium Institute, and Dr. Jason Beckrow, Trillium Institute faculty, as they dive into the world of palliative care. Using real-life examples, they create an open dialogue to address issues of those with a serious illness and provide resources, tips, and tools for patients, their loved ones, and medical professionals to provide a higher quality end-of-life experience.
Podcasting since 2022 • 34 episodes
Palliative Matters
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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25:42
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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44:48
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 wa...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:22
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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26:04
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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 palliat...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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22:05
