A Palliative Doctor's Spiritual Path
Mon Feb 02 2026
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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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 --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc - Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9 - YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt - Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy Robbins Exploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between. ** Brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer Podcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.