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Palliative Matters

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About this Podcast:

Hear insights from Palliative & Hospice Care physicians, the late Dr. John Mulder, and Trillium Institute faculty, Dr. Jason Beckrow, as they dive into the world of palliative care. Using real-life examples, they create an open dialogue to address the issues of those facing a life-limiting illness and provide resources, tips, and tools for patients, their loved ones, and medical professionals to provide a higher quality end-of-life experience.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

22%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Palliative Matters

What is Palliative Matters about?

Hear insights from Palliative & Hospice Care physicians, the late Dr. John Mulder, and Trillium Institute faculty, Dr. Jason Beckrow, as they dive into the world of palliative care.

What has Palliative Matters covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Greatest Hits: The Wisdom & Legacy of Dr. John Mulder" (30 January 2026, 37 minutes), "Notes From The Field: A Surgeon's Journey to Holistic Palliative Care" (8 December 2025, 42 minutes), and "Where joy and sorrow meet, joy wins" (5 November 2025, 29 minutes).

How often does Palliative Matters publish?

Palliative Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 39 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Palliative Matters?

Booking probability for Palliative Matters is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Palliative Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Palliative Matters's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Palliative Matters?

The strongest fits for Palliative Matters are Health & Wellness Services. Palliative Matters has a health audience.

About the host

Palliative Matters is a health podcast with 39 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #12

    Greatest Hits: The Wisdom & Legacy of Dr. John Mulder

    Jan 30, 202637 minS4

    In this special tribute episode of Palliative Matters, guest host Dr. Gerald Harriman and Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon honor the life and legacy of Dr. John Mulder—founder of the podcast, pioneer of palliative medicine...

  • Episode #11

    Notes From The Field: A Surgeon's Journey to Holistic Palliative Care

    Dec 8, 202542 minS4

    Former surgical oncologist Dr. Andrea Wolf joins Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow to share her journey into holistic palliative care. She discusses how trust, human touch, and integrative techniques—like...

  • Episode #10

    Where joy and sorrow meet, joy wins

    Nov 5, 202529 minS4

    In this episode of Palliative Matters, John Mulder sits down with Dr. John Finn, a pioneer in hospice and palliative medicine, to explore the profound human impact of care at the end of life. Dr. Finn shares stories...

  • Episode #9

    Exploring Spirituality in End-of-Life Care

    Oct 8, 202544 minS4

    Did you know that 77% of patients want their physicians to consider their spiritual needs? Spirituality and religion have a significant impact on the quality of life and preferences of care, which align with the...

  • Episode #8

    The Journey Isn't Linear

    Sep 9, 202536 minS4

    In this episode, Dr. Tim Ihrig joined Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to take an insightful look at the downsides of our medical system. For a system focused on ROI, putting people in hospital beds, and curing diseases, how...

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  • Episode #7

    What's Next: Establishing a New Normal

    Aug 4, 202526 minS4

    When cancer patients finish treatment, they ring a bell—signifying the end of a chapter but not the end of their story. As the person transitions to survivorship, there are a myriad of emotional and physical challenges...

  • Episode #6

    The Indelible Scourge of Cancer: Survivorship & Implications of Palliative Care

    Jul 7, 202545 minS4

    Cancer is an identity-shaping experience. Survivors are forever changed and carry both physical and mental scars. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow talk with special guest Dr. Joseph McCollum. Dr...

  • Episode #5

    Defining Hope - The Legacy of Dr. John Mulder

    Jun 3, 202525 minS4

    This rereleased episode is dedicated to longtime Palliative Matters host, Dr. John Mulder. The idea of hope is often idealistic and romanticized. For those facing a life-limiting illness, the “hope” of being cured or of...

  • Episode #4

    Management of Disappointment: The Alternate Miracle and True Healing

    Apr 7, 202526 minS4

    As palliative care physicians, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow have witnessed their fair share of miracles. This, however, rarely means a cure. More often, the miracles that palliative doctors can help cultivate...

  • Episode #3

    The Essence of Our Patients: Helping Them Define Their Story

    Mar 3, 202522 minS4

    Doctors are often trained to focus on the data. Data makes for a strong foundation, but it’s only the first floor. To truly care for a patient, we must look beyond the data—building off of their character, values...

  • Episode #2

    The Pursuit of Joy

    Feb 3, 202526 minS4

    As hospice and palliative care physicians, we care for patients in difficult situations. Yet, we see a lot of joy in those moments. So, what role can we play in helping to cultivate peace and healing for our patients...

  • Episode #1

    A Practitioner's Journey to Palliative Medicine

    Jan 6, 202525 minS4

    Doctors are trained to cure, treat, and fix. So, how do physicians end up in a field of medicine where the objectives are different? In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss how they came to work in the area...

  • Episode #12

    Actually, there is something we can do!

    Dec 3, 202421 minS3

    Why should physicians never tell their patients, “There’s nothing more we can do?” As diseases and illnesses progress, the hope for a cure may diminish, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t continue to provide care. In...

  • Episode #11

    Palliating Uncertainty

    Nov 4, 202445 minS3

    Uncertainty can cause a lot of suffering, but palliative medicine is meant to alleviate suffering. So, how can physicians work within it’s confines? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow are joined by...

  • Episode #10

    How Doctors Think

    Oct 7, 202429 minS3

    What motivates doctors’ decision-making beyond evidence, knowledge, and experience? As Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow discuss, our patient's wants and wishes should always be considered. Often, though, doctors...

  • Episode #9

    Recognizing the Uniqueness of Each Patient’s Illness Journey

    Sep 12, 202425 minS3

    As physicians, we let our experiences and knowledge guide us. Often, this leads to us entering a patient’s room with some assumptions in hand. However, it’s important to remember that people with the same diagnosis can...

  • Episode #8

    Finding Peace at the End of Life: A Potential Role for Psychedelic Medication

    Aug 5, 202446 minS3

    Psilocybin has had a place in healing for millennia, particularly among ancient civilizations and cultures. While it's had a negative view in some corners of contemporary American society, research into its potential...

  • Episode #7

    Why Doctors Die Differently: What do they know that their patients don't?

    Jul 1, 202431 minS3

    Studies have shown that doctors are less likely to have surgery or be admitted to the ICU in the last six months of their life and are less likely to die in the hospital. So, what do doctors know that their patients...

  • Episode #6

    The Gift of Time

    Jun 3, 202430 minS3

    Prognostication is not an exact science. So, when patients ask the inevitable question, “How much time do I have, doc?” How can we answer? In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow reflect on the challenge...

  • Episode #5

    Stories from the Bedside: The Impact of "Dying to Tell You" Podcast

    May 6, 202431 minS3

    In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow are joined by palliative care chaplain Cody Hufstedler. Cody has a podcast of his own, Dying to Tell You, where he interviews people nearing the end of life. With...

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