What Matters Most: Advanced Care Planning with Sarah Stephens

07/11/2025 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this Better Together episode, Steph Cain sits down with Sarah Stephens, Manager of Support Services at Our Hospice, to demystify advanced care planning—before a crisis hits. Sarah shares how simple, early conversations about “what matters most to you—today and later” can bring families peace, reduce stress, and ensure care aligns with personal values, faith, and end-of-life wishes.

You’ll hear:

Why talking now (while calm) protects your loved ones during hard moments

A moving family story about honoring faith traditions at the end of life

Practical first steps: how to start the conversation with your care team and family

The role of living wills and healthcare proxies—and how they work together

How hospice support (social workers, chaplains, nurses) helps you plan so you can be present

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Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/OurHospiceSpotify

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/OurHospiceApplePodcast

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/OurHospiceYoutubeChannel

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