Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden: I’ve Seen Hundreds Die — And This Life Isn’t the End
For most of history, conversations about death and the afterlife were left to religion and philosophy. But recent breakthroughs in neuroscience, hospice care, and consciousness research are bringing new evidence to the table.And what they’re revealing will change everything. In this episode, hospice nurse and New York Times bestselling author Julie McFadden shares what she’s witnessed across hundreds of deaths — patterns so consistent they’re now cited in hospice textbooks: visions of deceased loved ones, a heightened awareness near death, and people choosing when they will die.Her perspective has reached millions online, helping reframe how we think about death — not as something to fear, but the continuation into potentially something much more beautiful.We explore:1) What really happens in hospice care2) Why Alzheimer’s patients sometimes become lucid before death3) Whether consciousness originates in the brain — or passes through it4) How your view of death shapes what you chase, fear, and hold on toIf you’ve ever wondered what happens next — or how to live before it does — this episode brings together science and personal story like few things can.Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:19 - The Death of Steve Jobs4:10 - Breakthroughs in Science & Conciousness12:26 - Enhanced Awareness As You’re Dying16:04 - 80% of People Experience Deathbed Phenomena19:29 - Deathbed Visions32:07 - Choosing When To Die41:07 - Terminal Lucidity & Alzheimer’s47:36 - The Death Stare & Death Reach52:51 - Julie’s Shared Death Experience1:01:01 - The Link Between Near-Death Studies & Hospice Care1:06:12 - The Biology of Dying1:13:04 - What Matters Most in Life1:16:40 - Dealing with Grief1:20:47 - Regrets of the Dying1:29:33 - Resume Virtues vs. Eulogy Virtues 1:35:23 - Longing To Go HomeMighty Pursuit Links:Website: https://www.mightypursuit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightypursuit/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mightypursuit/X: https://x.com/MightyPursuitJulie McFadden: Links:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hospicenursejulieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hospicenursejulieYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hospicenursejulieNothing To Fear (Book): https://a.co/d/imBFpLbVisit our Truth Hub:https://mightypursuit.com/truthFor business inquiries: [email protected]
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