Episode Title: Comfort, Care, and Compassion – A Conversation with Palliative Nurse Stacie Nawodycz Podcast: Life’s Last Chapter: A Podcast About Life, Death, and Everything In Between Season: 1 Episode: 3 Guest: Stacie Nawodycz, Palliative Care Nurse Show Notes: In this heartfelt and informative episode, we sit down with Stacie Nawodycz, a dedicated palliative care nurse who brings compassion, skill, and humanity to her work with patients nearing the end of life. Stacie shares what palliative care really means, how it differs from hospice, and the crucial role it plays in helping people live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible in their final chapter. From managing pain and medications to helping families navigate the healthcare system, Stacie offers valuable insights into how palliative care supports not just the patient, but everyone around them. She also talks about the importance of making clients feel safe and comfortable, building trust, and being a steady presence during a deeply emotional time. Topics Discussed: What palliative care is (and isn’t) The emotional and physical needs of patients at end-of-life Making clients comfortable – physically, emotionally, and spiritually Navigating resources and advocating for patient needs Understanding and managing medications for comfort and symptom control The human side of caregiving, including building trust with families Why palliative care matters, even early in a diagnosis