The June Bug: Recent Episodes
The June Bug Project
The June Bug Project is a collection of endeavors aimed at expanding awareness and preparedness for compassionate end of life care.
As part of the June Bug project, this podcast will explore real end of life experiences. We will gain insight on what our loved ones face in their final years.
In our inaugural season we are exploring the true story of a woman facing dementia and her own mortality. It will be a challenging chronicle of love, compassion, mistakes and tragedy. But throughout this intimate epic are gems of knowledge and insight that we can all benefit from.
Lessons that can teach us to provide more compassionate and loving care, while also learning to live our lives more fully and beautifully.
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Birdy's life story continues to be revealed as her time with Nicolo enters it's final hours.
Birdy's life story continues to be revealed as her time with Nicolo enters it's final hours.
Birdy explores questions about her dying experience and reveals a closely guarded secret about her first marriage.
As the her final hours tick away, Birdy asks Nicolo to assist with something she wants to do one last time. While waiting for Nico, the evening rains beckon memories from her early years as a mother.
As the evening progresses, Birdy contemplates her life experiences and shares intimate insights with her nephew.
Birdy shares more about her decision to pursue medical aid in dying. She also reveals a secret from her past; something that has left her isolated from family for decades.
We learn more about Birdy's decision to end her own life and the events that have shaped her life.
In episode one of season two, we meet Luella "Birdy" Pierce for the first time. Facing a failing body, she has made the decision to plan her own death. With her nephew at her side, Birdy faces her final hours.
For the first time, we get an intimate glimpse at "Birdy", the focus of season two's story.
In the season one finale, Caroline slips into a blissful alternate reality. She finally finds the happiness that has eluded her for so many years. Vincent is taking her on an adventure.
In the season one finale, Caroline slips into a blissful alternate reality. She finally finds the happiness that has eluded her for so many years. Vincent is taking her on an adventure.
Caroline strays further into the briar patch of her mind, but finds solace in a forthcoming adventure.
Caroline strays further into the briar patch of her mind, but finds solace in a forthcoming adventure.
A decision Caroline made comes to light at a pivotol moment. It is a decision few around her are willing or capable of respecting.
A decision Caroline made comes to light at a pivotol moment. It is a decision few around her are willing or capable of respecting.
In the aftermath of her husband's death, Caroline finds herself lost amongst pieces of her life. Good news arrives, giving her hope for the future.
Still reeling from the loss of their son, Vincent now fails to keep a promise he had made and Caroline loses more than she thought possible.
Caroline and Vincent continue to face dementia together, aided by their unfaltering love for one another.
A surprise morning visit results is the collapse of Caroline's faith and the abandonment of any desire to preserve her sanity.
Step outside the narrative story of Caroline's ongoing battle with dementia. In this bonus episode we explore some of the specific mistakes Caroline and her family made in her final years.
Caroline has a very public incident that leads to her sharing a startling realization with her husband. She fears that doing so jeopardizes her independence.
In episode 4, Caroline shares a startling realization with her husband, Vincent. Doing so, she fears her independence will be compromised.
Caroline suffers a horrific accident that changes the course of her life and threatens the stability of her marriage.
This week on The June Bug, Caroline has a horrific accident that changes her life forever.
Caroline makes a startling realization about herself and encounters a strange new companion.
Caroline makes a startling realization about herself and encounters a strange new companion.
Loved ones gather at Saint Joseph's church to pay their respects to the family matriarch. Emotions are high as those in attendance grapple with confusion and anger in the midst of loss.
In season 1 of the June Bug we will delve into the story of a woman facing dementia and her own mortality. We will learn of love, compassion, mistakes and heart break. The June Bug podcast chronicles this woman’s journey from the early signs of dementia to her final moments in the embrace of family. It is a heart wrenchingly beautiful narrative that we can all learn from.