Are you afraid of death because no one talks about it honestly?
Do you avoid the conversation even when you know you shouldn’t?
What if understanding death taught you how to live?

 

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with hospice nurse Julie McFadden, known online as Hospice Nurse Julie, for one of the most comforting and eye-opening conversations you’ll ever hear about dying. With over a decade in the ICU and another decade in hospice care, Julie demystifies what actually happens to the body, debunks the myths that make death scarier than it needs to be, and shares the mystical phenomena she has witnessed firsthand at the bedside.

 

This episode is not morbid. It is one of the most life-affirming conversations on the show. Because when you understand how the body is built to die, you stop fearing it and start appreciating everything you have right now.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the body is biologically designed to die peacefully with very little intervention.
What actually happens during the final hours, from the death rattle to agonal breathing.
Why IV fluids and morphine myths cause more harm than good.
The mystical phenomena Julie witnesses regularly, including terminal lucidity and visioning.
Why the number one deathbed regret is not appreciating your health while you had it.


Follow Julie:
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https://www.hospicenursejulie.com/about-me
https://youtube.com/@hospicenursejulie
https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/304563/julie-mcfadden

 

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Are you afraid of death because no one talks about it honestly? Do you avoid the conversation even when you know you shouldn&rsquo;t? What if understanding death taught you how to live?
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In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with hospice nurse Julie McFadden, known online as Hospice Nurse Julie, for one of the most comforting and eye-opening conversations you&rsquo;ll ever hear about dying. With over a decade in the ICU and another decade in hospice care, Julie demystifies what actually happens to the body, debunks the myths that make death scarier than it needs to be, and shares the mystical phenomena she has witnessed firsthand at the bedside.
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This episode is not morbid. It is one of the most life-affirming conversations on the show. Because when you understand how the body is built to die, you stop fearing it and start appreciating everything you have right now.
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In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>Why the body is biologically designed to die peacefully with very little intervention.</li>
<li>What actually happens during the final hours, from the death rattle to agonal breathing.</li>
<li>Why IV fluids and morphine myths cause more harm than good.</li>
<li>The mystical phenomena Julie witnesses regularly, including terminal lucidity and visioning.</li>
<li>Why the number one deathbed regret is not appreciating your health while you had it.</li>
</ul>
 Follow Julie: https://www.instagram.com/hospicenursejulie https://www.hospicenursejulie.com/about-me https://youtube.com/@hospicenursejulie https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/304563/julie-mcfadden
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Follow Radhi: https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/ https://www.instagram.com/areallygoodcry/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!

There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 

Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more. 

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

A Really Good Cry

Hospice Nurse Reveals the Things People See Before They Die

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