Should We Fear Death? An Honest Conversation with a Hospice Nurse!

Join us as we explore the mysteries of death and dying with a hospice nurse who believes it's a beautiful, natural process. But as she delves deeper into the topic, she reveals eerie phenomena that happen to almost everyone at the end of life. Just when you think you've heard it all, she drops a bombshell that will leave you questioning everything. Don't miss this fascinating conversation, and the shocking ending that will leave you wanting more."Our bodies are naturally built to die. And ultimately, as weird as this sounds, it's beautiful." – Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden In this episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, hosts Will and Karen talk to hospice nurse Julie McFadden about overcoming the fear of death. As a former ICU nurse, Julie has seen a lot of death and has specialized in assuring families during the time leading up to death. Julie shares her insights on why we shouldn't fear dying and how to process the topic of death. The hosts also reflect on their own fears of death and their journey of discovery into the metaphysical world.Some topics we cover:Overcoming fear of deathTrusting the universeThe beauty of deathFear of the unknown in deathSeeing people before deathVisioning before deathSeeing souls leaving bodiesWitnessing someone actively dying.Atheists and DeathActively dying processDying is a natural processMisconceptions about dyingDeath and afterlife beliefsFor a lot more information about this episode, visit our website for the full show notes and summaries: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/blog/should-we-fear-death-an-honest-conversation-with-a-hospice-nurseOther episodes you'll enjoy:Is There Life After Deathhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/is-there-life-after-death Proof of the Afterlife?https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/proof-of-the-afterlife What Happens When We Die? A Near Death Experience Story https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/what-happens-when-we-die-a-near-death-experience-story ABOUT OUR GUEST: Julie McFadden, BSN, RN has been a nurse for 15 years. Julie is an experienced ICU, and now Hospice/Palliative Nurse. Julie has been featured in Newsweek, USA today, The Atlantic, The Business Insider, Medscape, People, Buzz feed, and several other articles worldwide. Julie has been passionate about normalizing death through education to the masses using social media. Her tiktok has 1.2 M followers, and you can find her on all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube) at Hospice Nurse Julie. Guest Info:Website: https://www.hospicenursejulie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospicenursejulieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077937666311&mibextid=LQQJ4dYouTube:

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The Skeptic MetaphysiciansOne Truth. Many Paths. Endless Curiosity. Hosted by real-life couple and cosmic co-adventurers Will & Karen, The Skeptic Metaphysicians is where open minds meet open hearts — and where deep metaphysical mysteries get unwrapped with humor, humanity, and a healthy dose of “wait…what?!” Born from an existential breakdown (yep, the spiritual kind), the show dives headfirst into the wild world of spiritual awakenings, energy healing, consciousness expansion, near-death experiences, psychic phenomena, manifestation, mysticism… and beyond. Each week, Will brings the wide-eyed curiosity of a seeker reawakened, while Karen balances the vibe with grounded intuition, thoughtful insights, and just the right amount of side-eye. Together, they create a safe space for exploring the woo without losing your grip on the real. Whether you’re a full-on spiritual explorer or just metaphysical-curious, this show is your backstage pass to conversations with:Mediums & mysticsAlien contacteesScientists of consciousnessEnergy healers & channelersAnd everyday people with extraordinary stories Why listeners love it: It’s smart, soulful, funny, and deeply validating. Like having a chat with your most spiritually woke friend… who still knows how to laugh at themselves. ⸻ ✨ It’s not about blind belief. It’s about brave exploration. Tune in. Wake up. And maybe — just maybe — remember who you really are.New episodes every Wednesday and bonus episodes throughout the week!