Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden has spent time in both the ICU and hospice care and has noticed some patterns in the way people die that can help us all live a little better Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Nurse Julie McFadden, a former ICU nurse who has transitioned to hospice care, has become an online sensation for her frank discussions on the often-shunned subject of death. She recently appeared on the ' Dr Karan Explores ' podcast alongside another internet-famous medic, Dr Karan Rajan, where they delved into the topics of death, dying, and how to live well. During the podcast, Nurse Julie shared valuable insights she's gained from her patients about experiencing a "good death" both mentally and physically—lessons she's applying to her own life.
The healthcare expert revealed: "You need to be willing to ask for help, accept help. You need to be willing to let go of how your life was because your life is going to change drastically and you're not going to be able to do the things you used to do. I want to live in the black and white, I want to know what the deal is, and a lot of times end of life is very grey.
" She also observed that patients facing "less violent deaths" tend to be more open and honest about their feelings, which aids in the process of letting go. Nurse Julie emphasized.