The Glam Reaper: Hope, Resilience, and Death: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Mannix

Thursday 20 July 2023

Hope, Resilience, and Death: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Mannix

In this heartwarming episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, your host Jennifer Muldowney sits down with the amazing Dr. Kathryn Mannix, author of the insightful and thought-provoking book 'With The End In Mind.' Together, they delve into the profound wisdom of dying and death that the book captures.

Dr. Mannix's contributions to the realm of palliative care extend far beyond authorship. She is recognized for initiating the first Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) clinic exclusively dedicated to palliative care patients, potentially a global first. She has also created a 'CBT First Aid' training module designed to empower her fellow healthcare professionals and help them up-skill and improve patient care.

The topic of death often invokes fear and apprehension. However, Dr. Mannix's extensive experience in caring for the dying suggests an alternative perspective, one that portrays death as less frightening and more peaceful than generally perceived. This episode highlights the reasons behind the common fear of dying and discuss potential ways to alleviate such anxieties.

But today's discussion is not just about death and the fears that people associate with it. It’s also a conversation of hope and resilience, as Dr. Mannix also tells stories from her years in palliative care that highlight these qualities. These narratives are proof that love and hope can flourish even in the most challenging circumstances.

Stream this episode and join us for this insightful and inspirational discussion on hope, resilience, and death.

LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD:

- Dr. Mannix’s book, With the End in Mind, which reacquaints us with the universal, but deeply personal, process of dying

- Her 30-year career in palliative care and her life’s journey

- How Dr. Katherine's experience in palliative care reveals that the process of dying can be less frightening and more peaceful

- Why most people fear dying

- The beauty of human resilience: Dr. Kathryn’s stories from dark places of hope and love