{"podcast":{"title":"Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins","slug":"life-death-the-space-between-with-dr-amy-robbins-337526","podcast_index_feed_id":337526,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64e91649bd2b550010b110fe","website_url":"http://www.dramyrobbins.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e91649bd2b550010b110fe/1715282367596-173f4dd758db1fde0126826aded0c773.jpeg","author":"Dr. Amy Robbins","episode_count":484,"summary":"Dr. Amy Robbins explores life, death, and what it all means. She has the unique perspective of a clinical psychologist and medium focused on expanding consciousness and opening listeners to our miraculous universe. Through interviews with fascinating professionals, leading experts, and researchers in the fields of brain science, mediumship, psychology, near-death experiences, consciousness, grief, transitions to death, and alternative forms of healing, we explore life and death from psychological, spiritual, and scientific perspectives. Put your preconceived notions aside and learn how to live in the now by exploring life, death, anxiety, consciousness, and the space between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:19:39.878632+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-death-the-space-between-with-dr-amy-robbins-337526"},"episode":{"title":"A Palliative Doctor's Spiritual Path","slug":"a-palliative-doctor-s-spiritual-path","published_at":"2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-death-the-space-between-with-dr-amy-robbins-337526/a-palliative-doctor-s-spiritual-path","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-death-the-space-between-with-dr-amy-robbins-337526","url":"https://shows.acast.com/life-death-and-the-space-between-1/episodes/a-palliative-doctors-spiritual-path","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64e91649bd2b550010b110fe/e/69739f0e283ec80e15f01091/media.mp3","summary":"In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Bob McCauley, a pediatric palliative care doctor and Episcopal priest. We explore the profound space where medicine meets the soul, discussing how he supports families through unthinkable journeys, the unexpected ways these children heal him, and what his work teaches us all about courage, presence, and living a meaningful life. 00:00 Introduction: A Meaningful Coincidence 02:40 What is Pediatric Palliative Care? 06:48 How Pediatric Care Differs from Adult Care 09:20 The Affordable Care Act's Compassionate Shift 11:47 A Day in the Life: The Palliative Care Process 19:46 The Emotional Impact & \"Selfishness\" of the Work 23:44 How Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's Soul 28:00 How This Work Transforms How You Live 33:47 The Story of Benjamin: A Case in Ethics & Faith 41:05 The Role of Faith and Doubt in Medicine 44:01 Spiritual Experiences at the End of Life 47:01 How to Find Help & Bob's Book Learn more about Bob: ·         Book:  Because I Knew You  - available at local bookstores and online retailers ·         Proceeds support pediatric palliative care at OHSU and Darkness to Light. ·         Website:  becauseiknewyou.com ·         Resource for families:  palliativedoctors.org   JOIN MY COMMUNITY   In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join!   Click here to find out more --…","meta_description":"In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Bob McCauley, a pediatric palliative care doctor and Episcopal priest. We explore the profound space where medicine…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2967,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/life-death-the-space-between-with-dr-amy-robbins-337526/episodes/a-palliative-doctor-s-spiritual-path/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-death-the-space-between-with-dr-amy-robbins-337526/a-palliative-doctor-s-spiritual-path.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}