How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More Meaningful (With Colton Lord and Julie McFadden)
Podcast: Nurse Converse, presented by Nurse.orgPublished On: Wed Jul 16 2025
Description: Colton's getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely with death has completely reshaped the way she lives: slower, more present, and with a deep sense of purpose.They talk about the beauty in end-of-life moments, the wild reality of visioning (yes, people really see loved ones before they pass), and how grief, sobriety, and stepping outside traditional nursing norms led Julie to a fuller, more authentic life. If you're craving perspective, permission to slow down, or just a little reminder of what actually matters—this one’s for you.>>How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More MeaningfulJump Ahead to Listen:[00:02:07] Starting hospice education online.[00:05:09] Living versus dying perspectives.[00:09:39] Reflection on life and death.[00:10:20] The importance of discussing death.[00:16:20] Love and connection at death.[00:19:12] Survival against all odds.[00:22:03] Hospice visions of deceased loved ones.[00:26:01] Connection through mediumship experience.[00:29:00] Near-death experiences and validation.[00:30:43] Importance of discussing dying process.Connect with Colton on social media:Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurseTikTok: @nursecoltonCheck out Julie's website and connect with her on social media:Instagram: @hospicenursejulieTikTok: @hospicenursejulieYouTube: @hospicenursejulieFor more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org
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