waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Mary Ellen shares with us how grief can be shared and supported in community. 🎧 Listen to the episode now: loom.ly/r3RRNSg #griefsupport 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We are chatting all things grief and death literacy with Dr. Mary Ellen Macdonald this week on the show. From teeth and teddy bears to jobs, identities, and people we love, we learn that grief isn’t “too small” or “too big.” It’s human. 🎧: loom.ly/r3RRNSg 001
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This week in Dan Dorevitch's episode, we chat about fears surrounding the telling vs the asking. Dan shares what every parent needs to know when talking about serious illness. 🎧 New episode out now — loom.ly/BUSSe3w #PediatricPalliativeCare 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 22/09/2026S13 is here! This week we chat children's palliative care with Dr. Dan Dorevitch. Also in this one: library books and Lego as genuine end-of-life fears, "waterbending" your way through emotion, and the children who go invisible in adult palliative care. 🎧 Listen: loom.ly/BUSSe3w 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 17/08/2026You may be familiar with our seven keys, but did you know we also work on educating providers? Check out the Hamilton Spectator and the recent announcement by the @cancersociety.bsky.social to learn more about the ABCs program! loom.ly/GSLtAmQ 001
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 25/06/2026In our latest episode, Anna and her husband Bill talk about stage 4 cancer, choosing quality of life over “fighting,” and how planning for death has actually made their days richer, not smaller. 🎧 Listen today: loom.ly/NJBlFfc 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Not everyone chooses more chemo. Anna and Bill talk about saying no to aggressive treatment, yes to everyday joy, and how their village holds them through serious illness. 🎧 Listen to our conversation with Anna and Bill here: loom.ly/NJBlFfc 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 18/06/2026This week, we dive into the real heart of pediatric palliative care: joy, respite, and a National Alliance changing care for kids and families in Canada. 🎧 Listen today: loom.ly/gChCuPw #palliativecare #pedspallcare 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Pediatric palliative care isn’t “too sad” it’s about quality of life, respite, and community for kids with serious illness and the people who love them. 🎧 Listen to our conversation with Kira and Dave here: loom.ly/gChCuPw 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 11/06/2026In our new episode, Sunny Brouse shares what it really means to live with ALS and why no one should have to do it alone. 💛 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: loom.ly/Qkjco6I #ALS #CommunityCare 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 09/06/2026“Until further notice, celebrate everything.” Sunny Brouse shares what it’s really like to live boldly with ALS more than a decade after a 2–5 year prognosis on this weeks episode. 🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/hnDH79U 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Caregivers are not “failing to cope” – they’re being failed by the system. In our newest episode with Barbara MacLean, her message to caregivers is clear: You matter. Your health matters. You deserve support, not praise for burning out! 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: loom.ly/hnDH79U 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 02/06/2026In this powerful episode, we talk with Barbara MacLean, Executive Director of Family Caregivers of British Columbia, about what it really means to care for someone you love in today’s healthcare system. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: loom.ly/hnDH79U 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 28/05/2026In our new episode with advocate Ella Tan, we explore how caregiver stories + evidence can finally push Canada to treat paid care work as essential, not invisible. 🎧 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: loom.ly/lE1vJZg 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Paid caregivers hold up our care system, but who’s holding them up? In this episode, advocate Ella Tan reveals the hidden costs of care work for newcomer women in Canada and what real support could look like. 🎧 🎧Listen here:🔗 loom.ly/lE1vJZg 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 21/05/2026“Efficient, good clinical care ends up being better for the planet.” In our new episode, Dr. Myles Sargent explains why palliative care is also climate care. 👉🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/WFcCRQ0 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 19/05/2026“A day in hospital is 30 kg of CO₂. Home care is less than 2.” In our new episode, Dr. Myles Sargent explains why good palliative care is also climate care — and how trees, homelessness, and end-of-life are all connected. 🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/WFcCRQ0 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 14/05/2026On our newest episode, Pierre and Sherrie share how a rare, terminal cancer changed their retirement plans and how they’re using the Waiting Room Revolution book and workbook to ask better questions, plan ahead, and still live fully. 👉🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/w4YDtfA 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 12/05/2026In our newest episode, Pierre and Sherrie share how they went from planning adventures to navigating sudden vision loss, weekly immunotherapy, and the emotional weight of a life-limiting diagnosis. 🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/w4YDtfA 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 07/05/2026In Episode 129 Christine and Myrna share how they rebuilt their lives, why stigma and fear are so harmful, and practical ways families and communities can help people with dementia truly live well. 🎧 Listen now to hear how small acts can change an entire journey: loom.ly/kN9HPWE 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Dementia isn’t the end of the story. In this episode we chat with Christine and Myrna about how purpose, advocacy, and community can transform life after diagnosis. 🎧Listen now: loom.ly/kN9HPWE 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Week Here in Canada ✨ We know when facing a serious illness, finding support can be a challenge. We worked with Health Canada to create a resource with three simple questions to ask your healthcare team. Download here: loom.ly/ab63mTg 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 30/04/2026In this weeks episode, Dr. Chetna Malhotra reframes ACP as preparation, not paperwork, focusing on real conversations, real families, and real-time decisions. 🎧 Listen now: loom.ly/Dl2jFfQ 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Our very own Sammy Winemaker will be giving the Henry Blumberg Palliative Care Lectureship this year at North York General Hospital happening on May 14th from 6-8pm. Register here (as space is limited!): loom.ly/Pj89tDI 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Grief therapist Andrea Warnick explains why honesty and inclusion help children feel safer when someone they love is seriously ill or dying. New episode out now 🎧https://loom.ly/TEiatqc 010
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 14/04/2026In this episode, grief therapist Andrea Warnick shares how to talk with children about serious illness, dying, and death with honesty and care—plus practical, free resources for families and professionals. Listen here: loom.ly/TEiatqc 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 09/04/2026@donna4walls.bsky.social shares her story with us in this weeks episode. It is a reminder that asking questions, seeking clarity, and making a plan is not “being difficult” – it’s how we reclaim control in the scariest moments of care.💪 loom.ly/pQQejN8 011
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 07/04/2026When a lifelong caregiver becomes the patient. 💛 In honour of National Caregiver Day, we are so excited to share our first episode of Season 12 featuring our conversation with @donna4walls.bsky.social . Listen to the episode here: loom.ly/pQQejN8 111
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Tomorrow is the big day!! Season 12 is ready to bloom🌸 In the meantime check out our refreshed website: loom.ly/mPjESGs 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 05/04/2026We're so "hoppy" that there's only two days until Season 12 starts! 🐰 Missing us? Catch up on Season 11 to get ready! Join here: loom.ly/j-HN5R8 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Three days until Season 12 starts! The best way to stay in touch? Join the newsletter 💌 Join here: loom.ly/kqJXpik 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Happy April! We are starting Season 12 with four amazing guests! 🌷 📅Apr 7: @donna4walls.bsky.social for National Caregiver Day!🌼 📅Apr 14: Andrea Warnick 🪷 📅Apr 21: Sarah Sunnucks 🪻 📅Apr 28: Chetna Malhotra🌸 Subscribe today to get episodes right to your inbox📧 loom.ly/kqJXpik 000
waitingroomrev.bsky.social @waitingroomrev.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Join Hsien and Sammy at this International Conference in Victoria BC this spring! Abstracts close in 2 weeks! event.fourwaves.com/eapcirs2025/... 001