Hospice Redefined
Hospice Redefined
Podcast Description
Welcome to Hospice Redefined, the podcast where we explore the true purpose of hospice care and provide caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals with the tools, support, and insights they need.
Hospice is often misunderstood—seen as a final chapter or a sign of giving up. But in reality, hospice is about life: living with dignity, comfort, and connection during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.
I’m your host, Rachel Carta, a Registered Hospice Nurse, and alongside an amazing team of hospice professionals, we’re here to shift the narrative.
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The podcast focuses on the misconceptions surrounding hospice care, emotional aspects of caregiving, and tools for caregivers, with episodes addressing topics such as the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving, the true purpose of hospice, and practical self-care tips for caregivers.
Welcome to Hospice Redefined, the podcast where we explore the true purpose of hospice care and provide caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals with the tools, support, and insights they need.
Hospice is often misunderstood—seen as a final chapter or a sign of giving up. But in reality, hospice is about life: living with dignity, comfort, and connection during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.
I’m your host, Rachel Carta, a Registered Hospice Nurse, and alongside an amazing team of hospice professionals, we’re here to shift the narrative.
What if something as small and delicate as a butterfly could help you process grief, create new memories, and honor the legacy of your loved one?
In this heartfelt episode of Hospice Redefined, I sit down with Carrie Stine, our beloved spiritual caregiver at Geisinger Hospice, to talk about the sacred tradition of our Annual Butterfly Release.
Together, we explore:
The symbolism of the butterfly and why it’s such a powerful representation of love, legacy, and new beginnings
How participating in events like this can support your grief journey and offer comfort in ways words often cannot
The fragile beauty of life and grief—and how the simple act of releasing a butterfly can help you process your emotions naturally
- The importance of connection and memory‑making with family, hospice staff, and the community
- How your butterfly purchase makes a difference, supporting The Hospice Promise Foundation to provide essentials like rent, utilities, food, emergency repairs, and even wish fulfillment for hospice families in need
If you’ve ever lost someone you love—or want to support a friend or family member through grief—this episode will encourage, inspire, and remind you that you are not alone.
📅 Saturday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM
📍 The Grove at United Lutheran Church, corner of Seven Points Road & Route 890, Sunbury, PA
Reserve your butterflies by Friday, August 8th:
📞 Call 570‑473‑6317 (1 for $15, 2 for $25)
Your butterfly purchase supports The Hospice Promise Foundation, directly helping hospice patients and families facing financial hardship.
Even if you can’t attend, you can still purchase a butterfly in honor of a loved one or donate directly to the foundation by calling our office.
💌 We’d love to hear from you!
Share this episode with a friend or family member, or email us at [email protected] with your questions or stories of remembrance.
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