Best The Dougy Center Podcasts (2025)

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Regence uses innovation and compassion to improve the member experience 17:33

3d ago17:33

17:33

Charity Duckett, director of member experience and engagement at Regence, talks about how Regence created a Member Experience Office to improve how our members interact with us and get their health care needs met in an increasingly complicated marketplace.

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Beyond Silence: Kyndal Parks On Honoring Her Grandfather & Advocating For Better Grief Support 47:47

8h ago47:47

47:47

When Kyndal Parks' grandfather died on Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving – she lost one of her biggest supporters and confidants. While navigating her grief, Kyndal was also navigating life as a college student where she often felt unseen in her grief by faculty and the wider institution. What began as a class assignment turned into a power…

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Going To College With Grief - Loss In Young Adulthood 47:11

15d ago47:11

47:11

When Hilary was 18, her oldest sister, Kelly, died from a rare cancer called DSRCT (desmoplastic small round cell tumor). In the same year, Hilary left for college and her parents divorced - three life-altering events that reshaped her relationships, sense of stability, and the early years of adulthood. In this episode, we talk about: Growing up as…

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The Friends We Make In Grief 45:13

23d ago45:13

45:13

When Cassie arrived at Dougy Center for her first peer grief support group for young adults after her dad died, she sat in the parking lot wondering if she could even walk inside. When she did, she found people her age who understood what it meant to have a parent die - people who would end up shaping her life in ways she never imagined. In this ep…

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Caring For The Caregivers 46:32

1M ago46:32

46:32

When you're grieving, "Take care of yourself," might be the last thing you want to hear. So what does self-care actually look like for a parent or caregiver who is grieving? Rebecca Hobbs-Lawrence, MA, who coordinates the Pathways Program at Dougy Center for families facing an advanced serious illness, joins us to share practical tools for caregive…

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AI helps Regence address unique needs of individual health plan members 28:22

1M ago28:22

28:22

Laurent Rotival, executive vice president and chief information officer for Regence, talks about how Regence first started its work in AI a decade ago and how that work has evolved in helping Regence meet the needs of members.

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Mourning Air - Leena Magdi On Grieving Her Brother And Her Homeland 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

When Leena Magdi's younger brother, Hamoodi, was killed, her world shifted entirely. In her debut book Mourning Air, Leena explores how grief reshapes identity, faith, and love. In this conversation, Leena shares what it meant and means to be Hamoodi's sister, how sibling grief is often dismissed, and how writing helps her navigate the grief. Leena…

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Grieving A Sudden Or Unexpected Death With Dr. Jennifer Levin 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

When someone you know dies suddenly, everything changes in an instant. The world you once knew can feel unfamiliar and unsafe, and finding your way back to even the smallest sense of stability can feel impossible. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Levin, therapist, educator, podcast host, and author of The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful…

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Grief Is Forever, But So Is Love: Tiriq Rashad On Loss & Creativity 42:02

2M ago42:02

42:02

When Tiriq Rashad, artist, poet, and performer, sits down to write, he's not just telling his own story - he's carrying his daughter, his brother, and his mother with him. In this conversation, Tiriq shares the layered ways grief has shaped who he is: from the death of his first child before she was born, to growing up caring for his brother who li…

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Now I'm An Adult Orphan: Tyler Feder On Dancing At The Pity Party, Again 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

When Tyler Feder was 19, her mom died of cancer, an experience she captured years later in her bestselling graphic memoir Dancing at the Pity Party. In the years since, Tyler has described herself as a "dead mom person" - reflecting just how much of her life was shaped by the death of her mother. But this past winter, Tyler's dad also died, adding …

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How Regence streamlines the prior authorization process for providers, patients 18:56

3M ago18:56

18:56

Dr. Donna Milavetz, chief medical officer for Regence, talks about how prior authorization helps make health care safer, more effective and more affordable, and the pain points that the industry is committed to improving.

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Rabbit Heart - A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story 1:08:33

3M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

In 1986, when Kristine S. Ervin was eight years old, her mother was abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered in Oklahoma. Decades later, Kristine tells her story in Rabbit Heart - A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story, a memoir weaves together her fragmented childhood memories, growing up with grief, and then as an adult, reckoning with the painf…

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Relief With Some Grief - When An Abusive Parent Dies 32:49

4M ago32:49

32:49

When someone dies, the story is often one of sadness, longing, and loss. But what happens when the person who died was also someone who caused great harm? For Kathy, who was sexually and emotionally abused by her father, his death when she was 11 brought more relief than grief. In this conversation, Kathy shares how her early experiences with grief…

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Befriending Grief: Why She's Your Guide, Not Your Enemy – Dr. Jamie Eaddy 56:54

4M ago56:54

56:54

How do we move from seeing grief as something to fix or overcome, to understanding it as a lifelong companion and guide? In this conversation with Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy CT, CTP - educator, death doula, founder of Thoughtful Transitions, and creative force behind The Ratchet Grief Project® - she invites us to reimagine grief as a friend who helps us …

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One Last Stroller Walk - Navigating Pet Loss 1:03:13

4M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Welcome to a special "podcast takeover" episode. This week, Lindsey Whissel Fenton, creator of Speaking Grief and Learning Grief, steps in to interview Jana. Their conversation centers on Jana's beloved Boston Terrier, Captain, who died in December 2024 at the age of 15. Lindsey understands this heartache well, as her own sweet dog, Birch, died in …

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Hospitals seek direction on how to tackle industry challenges 22:42

4M ago22:42

22:42

Dr. Lisa Bielamowicz, chief clinical officer at TrustWorks Collective, explores the market forces impacting American health care today, and how hospitals and health systems can best adapt to rapid change.

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Grieving The Death Of A Child - Susie And Nick Shaw's Story 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

When Susie and Nick Shaw's nine-year-old son William died in a skiing accident, their world shifted permanently. In the six years since that day, they've found ways to carry their grief and stay connected to William, while continuing to honor the boy who inspired so much good in their lives and in their community. In this deeply moving conversation…

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"We Just Kept Going" - Two Sisters, Twenty Years After Their Mom Was Killed 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

Jessie was 21. Molly was 11. Two days after their joint birthdays, their mom, Jill, was murdered by Molly's father. In the hours, days, and years that followed, there was little room for grief. Jessie and Molly were expected to keep going — and they did. But that forward momentum came at a cost. It's been nearly 20 years, and only recently have Jes…

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Dougy Center creates safe space for kids to help each other navigate grief 23:45

6M ago23:45

23:45

Brennan Wood, executive director of the Dougy Center, and Peggy Maguire, president of Regence's corporate foundation, Cambia Health Foundation, explore how Dougy Center supports so many grieving families around the world and why the Cambia Health Foundation has been a longtime supporter of the group.…

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It Opened Me Up To Love - Danielle LaRock 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

How do you keep your heart open to love after it's been broken apart by grief? Danielle LaRock was just 19 when her father died of a heart attack. In 2022, her partner Ian died suddenly. Then, in 2024, her beloved dog Blue died, and with Blue went many shared memories of time spent with Ian. The experience of loving and being loved by Ian opened up…

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How They Died Matters, A Daughter's Story - Kari Lyons-Price, MSW 50:40

6M ago50:40

50:40

Sometimes we can't really begin to understand grief - ours or anyone else's - if we don't have space to talk about the death. The context surrounding how someone died matters and can shape our grief in meaningful ways. This was true for Kari Lyons-Price, MSW, who was a caregiver for her parents, Hal and Sylvia, for many years. They died three years…

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The Longevity Of Grief 36:42

6M ago36:42

36:42

In this episode, Camila returns to Grief Out Loud six years after her first appearance to share how grief continues to evolve. What began with the sudden loss of her mother at age 21 has now expanded to include the ongoing grief of caregiving for her father, who is living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Camila discusses the unique challenges…

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When Death Is Scheduled – Mark Chesnut On Grieving His Sister 39:30

6M ago39:30

39:30

In this deeply personal episode, Mark Chesnut returns to Grief Out Loud to share his experience of losing his sister Glynn to ovarian cancer. Glynn chose medical aid in dying after nearly four years of treatment, giving Mark and his family the unusual experience of knowing when death would occur. This conversation explores the complexity of "schedu…

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Heartbeat Health, Regence use telehealth to boost access and outcomes for cardiac care 21:24

7M ago21:24

21:24

Dr. Jeff Wessler, a cardiologist and CEO and co-founder of Heartbeat Health; and William Krenz, senior vice president of government programs for Regence, discuss how Heartbeat and Regence are using virtual cardiac care to improve heart health and cardiac care for Regence members.

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Closer In Grief - Building A Relationship After Someone Dies 38:39

7M ago38:39

38:39

When someone dies, our relationship with them doesn't just disappear. Sometimes the relationship changes in ways we never expected, allowing us to feel closer to them than we did when they were alive. This can leave us learning to grieve not just for what we had, but for what never got the chance to have with them. In this episode we talk with Neve…

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The Grief We Bury: Daria Burke on Childhood Loss, Collective Grief, & Estrangement 52:28

7M ago52:28

52:28

Daria Burke is an author, executive, and healer-at-heart. She's also a grandchild grieving for her grandmother and a daughter estranged from her parents. In this episode, Daria shares the profound impact of losing her maternal grandmother at age seven and how that early loss reverberated through her life. This loss and grief exist alongside the imm…

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New center in South Salt Lake offers 'no wrong door' to patients in mental health crisis 27:25

8M ago27:25

27:25

Kevin Curtis, clinical operations director at the Mental Health Crisis Care Center, and Dr. Mike Franz, executive medical director for behavioral health at Regence, talk about the new crisis care center in Utah and what it can teach us about how to best address the national mental health epidemic.

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Going Beyond Words: Supporting Children With Autism Who Are Grieving - Jennifer Wiles, M.A., LMHC, BC-DMT, FT 43:41

8M ago43:41

43:41

In this episode, we delve into the grief experiences of children and teens with autism. Our guest, Jennifer Wiles, M.A., LMHC, BC-DMT, FT - Director of the HEARTplay Program and a dance movement therapist with decades of experience - joins us to discuss how children with autism process grief and how parents and others in their lives can support the…

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When Grief Comes Home - Parenting & Grief 53:43

8M ago53:43

53:43

Grief often arrives without warning and changes everything we thought we knew about ourselves, our families, and the world around us. In this episode, we talk with Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague about their new book, When Grief Comes Home, a resource created from years of both personal loss and professional experience supporting families who are …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

The Dougy Center Podcasts

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Grief Out Loud

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HealthChangers

Regence

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Regence uses innovation and compassion to improve the member experience 17:33

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Beyond Silence: Kyndal Parks On Honoring Her Grandfather & Advocating For Better Grief Support 47:47

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Going To College With Grief - Loss In Young Adulthood 47:11

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The Friends We Make In Grief 45:13

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Caring For The Caregivers 46:32

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AI helps Regence address unique needs of individual health plan members 28:22

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Mourning Air - Leena Magdi On Grieving Her Brother And Her Homeland 44:45

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Grieving A Sudden Or Unexpected Death With Dr. Jennifer Levin 46:48

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Grief Is Forever, But So Is Love: Tiriq Rashad On Loss & Creativity 42:02

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Now I'm An Adult Orphan: Tyler Feder On Dancing At The Pity Party, Again 47:44

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How Regence streamlines the prior authorization process for providers, patients 18:56

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Rabbit Heart - A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story 1:08:33

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Relief With Some Grief - When An Abusive Parent Dies 32:49

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Befriending Grief: Why She's Your Guide, Not Your Enemy – Dr. Jamie Eaddy 56:54

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One Last Stroller Walk - Navigating Pet Loss 1:03:13

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Hospitals seek direction on how to tackle industry challenges 22:42

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Grieving The Death Of A Child - Susie And Nick Shaw's Story 1:04:58

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"We Just Kept Going" - Two Sisters, Twenty Years After Their Mom Was Killed 59:45

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Dougy Center creates safe space for kids to help each other navigate grief 23:45

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It Opened Me Up To Love - Danielle LaRock 1:00:21

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How They Died Matters, A Daughter's Story - Kari Lyons-Price, MSW 50:40

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The Longevity Of Grief 36:42

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When Death Is Scheduled – Mark Chesnut On Grieving His Sister 39:30

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Heartbeat Health, Regence use telehealth to boost access and outcomes for cardiac care 21:24

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Closer In Grief - Building A Relationship After Someone Dies 38:39

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The Grief We Bury: Daria Burke on Childhood Loss, Collective Grief, & Estrangement 52:28

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New center in South Salt Lake offers 'no wrong door' to patients in mental health crisis 27:25

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Going Beyond Words: Supporting Children With Autism Who Are Grieving - Jennifer Wiles, M.A., LMHC, BC-DMT, FT 43:41

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When Grief Comes Home - Parenting & Grief 53:43

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