Sep 2, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min · 12 segments
Try the onX Backcountry App and tell them I sent you: https://www.onxmaps.com/purchase/backcountry/membership Penny Hawkins Smith, BSN, RN, known to millions online as “Hospice Nurse Penny,” is a…
Penny Hawkins SmithGuestDixieHostHey y'all, Dixie here, and welcome back to another episode of Off Trail with Dixie.
Many of us spend most of our lives preparing for our next adventure, but then we fail to plan for our
Today's guest, hospice nurse Penny, joins me to share why planning for that final journey is just as, if not more important, than all the other journeys we prepare for in life.
Not only is she a passionate hospice nurse, but she's an advocate for demystifying the dying process with a surprisingly uplifting perspective.
She's also a best-selling author, and through her online teaching, she has amassed millions of followers across her social media platforms.
I really love her content because she replaces fear with understanding, shatters misconceptions about end-of-life care, and encourages people to live fully by embracing their mortality.
So without further delay, let's get started.
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