Season 2 • Episode 51

How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More Meaningful (With Colton Lord and Julie McFadden)

Jul 16, 2025

31:34

Hospice Infectious Disease Nursing Palliative Care

Episode Description

Colton's getting real with Hospice Nurse Julie—ICU nurse turned hospice educator and unexpected TikTok trailblazer. She shares how working so closely with death has completely reshaped the way she lives: slower, more present, and with a deep sense of purpose.

They talk about the beauty in end-of-life moments, the wild reality of visioning (yes, people really see loved ones before they pass), and how grief, sobriety, and stepping outside traditional nursing norms led Julie to a fuller, more authentic life. If you're craving perspective, permission to slow down, or just a little reminder of what actually matters—this one’s for you.

>>How Hospice Nurse Julie Made Death Go Viral—and Life More Meaningful

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:07] Starting hospice education online.
[00:05:09] Living versus dying perspectives.
[00:09:39] Reflection on life and death.
[00:10:20] The importance of discussing death.
[00:16:20] Love and connection at death.
[00:19:12] Survival against all odds.
[00:22:03] Hospice visions of deceased loved ones.
[00:26:01] Connection through mediumship experience.
[00:29:00] Near-death experiences and validation.
[00:30:43] Importance of discussing dying process.

Connect with Colton on social media:
Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @nursedaddies, @club.nurse
TikTok: @nursecolton

Check out Julie's website and connect with her on social media: