The holiday season is often filled with joy — but it can also be a time of reflection, loss, and quiet grief.

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we sit down with Christy Whitney Borchard, a pioneering hospice and palliative care leader whose life’s work has shaped end-of-life care in western Colorado and far beyond.

Christy didn’t set out to build a legacy — the work found her. What followed was a thirty-year journey of service, compassion, leadership, and courage, founding what would become one of the most respected hospice organizations in the country. Now, she shares what it means to step away from the work that defined her — and trust what comes next.

This episode is not just about hospice. It’s about calling, identity, leadership, grief, service, and the courage to let go when a chapter is complete.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How Christy found her life’s work — and how it found her
• What hospice really means for patients, families, and communities
• Leading with compassion in emotionally complex environments
• Navigating retirement after building something from the ground up
• Redefining legacy beyond titles, roles, and accomplishments
• Why learning to let go can be a powerful act of love

Whether you’re grieving, reflecting, transitioning, or simply listening quietly during the holidays, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and perspective that lingers long after the final word.

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