S5 Ep3: Why it’s normal to be afraid of death with Hospice Nurse Julie

Julie McFadden is better known by her online persona Hospice Nurse Julie. With her background as an ICU nurse, Julie developed a passion for educating people about death and dying. For the past eight years, she has been making a significant impact as a hospice nurse, helping others face end of life issues with compassion.

Julie’s journey into online education began when her young nieces introduced her to TikTok. She started sharing insights about death and dying, and soon her videos went viral, garnering a large following. Her content, ranging from biological processes at the end of life to demystifying deathbed phenomena, helps normalise conversations about death and offers comfort to many. She emphasises that understanding death can reduce fear and enhance our lives.

Julie’s new book, "Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully," is a valuable guide for anyone seeking peace in the face of mortality. It combines educational insights with personal stories, making it a comforting resource for both patients and caregivers.

Follow Julie on:

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@hospicenursejulie
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hospicenursejulie
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hospicenursejulie
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Hospice-nurse-julie/100077937666311/

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Support resources: https://ashgatehospice.org.uk/

This episode of The Life and Death podcast was produced by Olivia Swift and it’s a Reform Radio production.