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Episode 40: Music and Hospice with Rory Bolton, Part Two

Hospice can be scary for many families, but it’s also a time for deep connections and emotional healing. In this episode, Rory Bolton continues sharing his experiences as an end of life music therapist and shows us what a powerful emotional force music can be. Every patient is unique in their journey, and it takes…

Quick Bites Episode 39-40 - Music and Hospice

Quick Bites Episode 39-40: Music and Hospice with Rory Bolton

Podcast content overview: Rory Bolton discusses the wisdom he has learned through working as a music therapist in hospice care and how music can help bridge emotional disconnect with loved ones during this time. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.

Music Therapy and Hospice

Episode 39: Music and Hospice with Rory Bolton, Part One

End of life care is a truly difficult and emotional experience that often leaves us feeling disconnected from our loved ones. Our guest, Rory Bolton, uses music to bridge that connection and encourage emotions to flow during a time when it’s needed most. In this episode of OnTopic with Empathia, Rory shares his beautiful singing…

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Episode 15: Preventing Teen Suicide with Clark Flatt, Part 2

Warning: The following interview contains graphic depictions of suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. There’s a surprising amount of signs that can precede a suicide attempt. People may experience symptoms of melancholy, rapid moodswings, severe depression, and more. In this follow-up from our previous episode, Rick Hoaglund joins Clark Flatt, President and Founder of the Jason…

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Episode 2: Combating Violence in Children’s Media with Bob VandePol

It seems like there’s more violence portrayed in our entertainment consumption than ever before – but is that really true? Rick continues his conversation with Crisis Management expert Bob VandePol to talk about the influence that movies, television, video games, and the almighty internet have on children’s development in regards to portrayed violence, from both…