Welcome to another episode of the Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast. In this conversation, host Brian Frantz sits down with Kait McEwen, founder of Peaceful Passage, to explore how her work complements hospice services and provides families with much needed support during the end of life journey.
Kait brings a unique, non-medical perspective that focuses on advocacy, logistical planning, and guiding families through what can often feel overwhelming. She describes her role as “walking alongside hospice,” filling in the gaps that Medicare doesn’t cover and helping families navigate emotional and practical challenges.
Key Highlights from This Episode
- The Inspiration Behind Peaceful Passage: Kait shares how her career path led her into end of life support and why the work feels sacred.
- Collaborating with Hospice Teams: How she advocates for patients, supports families, and complements social workers and clinical staff.
- Common Family Challenges: From financial stress to emotional overwhelm, Kait explains how she brings structure to chaos.
- A Story That Inspired Her: Kait recalls a caregiving experience with a veteran that reaffirmed her mission to guide families into hospice care.
- Shifting the Conversation on Death: How she uses openness, mindfulness, and compassion to break through cultural taboos around dying.
- The Future of Peaceful Passage: Kait’s vision for keeping her work sacred and intimate while still expanding awareness and resources.
Connect with Kait & Her Work
- Learn more about Peaceful Passage and Kait’s support offerings: peacefulpassage.org
- Follow Kait’s journey and insights on Instagram: _peacefulpassage
- Connect on LinkedIn: Kait McEwen
How This Episode Helps Hospice Professionals
Hospice providers understand clinical and emotional complexity. Kait brings a unique lens, non-medical advocacy, empathetic logistics, and emotional grounding. Listening in, you’ll gain new ideas to strengthen caregiver and family support within your hospice offerings.
Learn More
If you’re a hospice leader looking for strategies to better support families, let’s connect: Schedule a Free Strategy or call (877) 959-5849.
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