Palliative Matters

About Palliative Matters

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.

Publisher

Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2022

Latest episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jan 2026

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

   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, mentor, musician, and friend. Through a curated “greatest hits” collection, listeners hear Dr. Mulder in his own words as he reflects on his journey into palliative care, shares powerful patient stories, and illustrates the importance of relational, values-based medicine. Interwoven...

2. 

   8 Dec 2025

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

   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 craniosacral therapy—shape her work with complex conditions such as dysautonomia. Dr. Wolf also highlights inspiring patient stories, including avoiding unnecessary surgery and finding relief during cancer treatment. Show notes: https://synchronygr.com/

3. 

   5 Nov 2025

   Where joy and sorrow meet, joy wins

   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 from his early days in oncology and hospice, highlighting the transformative power of honesty, compassion, and presence in patient and family care. From the challenges of modern healthcare to the beauty of a “good death,” this conversation reminds us that even in the face of sorr...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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