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

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