Join us as we explore the mysteries of death and dying with a hospice nurse who believes it's a beautiful, natural process. But as she delves deeper into the topic, she reveals eerie phenomena that happen to almost everyone at the end of life. Just when you think you've heard it all, she drops a bombshell that will leave you questioning everything. Don't miss this fascinating conversation, and the shocking ending that will leave you wanting more.
"Our bodies are naturally built to die. And ultimately, as weird as this sounds, it's beautiful." – Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden
In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen talk to hospice nurse Julie McFadden about overcoming the fear of death. As a former ICU nurse, Julie has seen a lot of death and has specialized in assuring families during the time leading up to death. Julie shares her insights on why we shouldn't fear dying and how to process the topic of death. The hosts also reflect on their own fears of death and their journey of discovery into the metaphysical world.
Some topics we cover: • Overcoming fear of death • Trusting the universe • The beauty of death • Fear of the unknown in death • Seeing people before death • Visioning before death • Seeing souls leaving bodies • Witnessing someone actively dying. • Atheists and Death • Actively dying process • Dying is a natural process • Misconceptions about dying • Death and afterlife beliefs
For a lot more information about this episode, visit our website for the full show notes and summaries: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/blog/should-we-fear-death-an-honest-conversation-with-a-hospice-nurse
Other episodes you'll enjoy: Is There Life After Death https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/is-there-life-after-death
Proof of the Afterlife? https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/proof-of-the-afterlife
What Happens When We Die? A Near Death Experience Story https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/what-happens-when-we-die-a-near-death-experience-story
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Julie McFadden, BSN, RN has been a nurse for 15 years. Julie is an experienced ICU, and now Hospice/Palliative Nurse. Julie has been featured in Newsweek, USA today, The Atlantic, The Business Insider, Medscape, People, Buzz feed, and several other articles worldwide.
Julie has been passionate about normalizing death through education to the masses using social media.
Her tiktok has 1.2 M followers, and you can find her on all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube) at Hospice Nurse Julie.
Guest Info: Website: https://www.hospicenursejulie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospicenursejulie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077937666311&mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hospicenursejulie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hospicenursejulie
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