Something to Think About

a blog on end of life

Barbara Karnes Books team members Julia, Danny, Barbara Karnes, Cher, and Jacquelyn providing trusted end-of-life education, hospice resources, and caregiver support.

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About the BK Team
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Barbara explains the similarity between the dying process and the birthing process. And why she says, "People don't die like they do in the movies"  Listen to this wonderful episode.

TCNtalks Gone From My Sight: Barbara Karnes on What Happens in the Final Days of Life Part 2

In Part Two of our conversation with End of Life Educator and Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes, unpacks what really happens in thefinal days of life—and why so many families feel...

Barbara Karnes, RN, discusses what happens in the final days of life and what families and healthcare professionals often misunderstand about the dying process in Part One of TCNtalks Gone From My Sight.

From the importance of guiding families through fear, to the role of the clinician as an "invisible conductor," this episode is a profound reminder: end-of-life care is about people, not...

Humanity RX Podcast, Barbara Karnes, a renowned nurse and end-of-life educator, shares her profound experiences and insights on death and dying.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, or someone navigating their own fears about death, Barbara's reflections shed light on how we can normalize and honor this natural process...

What will be your greatest legacy? Barbara Karnes, RN end of life expert talks about Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience.jpg

A couple months ago, She Rises Magazine asked for women to answer this question, "What Will Be Your Greatest Legacy?" Such a great idea to ponder. As an exercise, I...

Barbara Karnes, RN, discusses denial, meaning, caregiving, and holding on at the end of life with Diane Hullet on the Best Life Best Death Podcast.

What would happen if you had a conversation about this with somebody in your life? Maybe not a person who’s dying currently, but maybe someone close to you, a sibling,...