# Die Better with Nurse Abigail D'Agostino Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-wounds-7074404/die-better-with-nurse-abigail-d-agostino Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-wounds-7074404/die-better-with-nurse-abigail-d-agostino.md Podcast: [Open Wounds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-wounds-7074404) Published: 2026-01-09T05:03:30+00:00 Episode link: https://OpenWoundsPodcast.transistor.fm/s3/44 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/d02eef73/26054393.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/open-wounds-7074404/episodes/die-better-with-nurse-abigail-d-agostino Duration seconds: 3682 ## Resource In this episode of Open Wounds, host Candice speaks with Abigail D'Agostino, an expert on death and dying. They explore the importance of discussing death openly, the emotional complexities surrounding the dying process, and the role of hospice and palliative care. Abigail shares insights from her experiences in the field, emphasizing the need for planning, communication, and understanding the agency of both the dying and their families. The conversation also touches on the impact of trauma, the significance of humor in discussing death, and the holistic approach of hospice care. Buy Abigail's Book Here: https://www.nurseabigaild.com/ Work with Abigail Here: https://calendly.com/abigaildagostino ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/open-wounds-7074404/episodes/die-better-with-nurse-abigail-d-agostino/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-wounds-7074404/die-better-with-nurse-abigail-d-agostino.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.