Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins

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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Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy Robbins
Exploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means.
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Today, I speak with pediatrician and author Tasha Faruqui, mother to a daughter in hospice. We navigate the raw landscape of anticipatory grief, the fusion of doctor and parent identities, and the profound spiritual awakenings that arise when parenting a child who is dying. Tasha’s story is a testament to finding joy amid immense sorrow and listening to the extraordinary spiritual insights of a child standing between worlds.

00:00 Introducing a Journey of Heartbreak and Spirit
02:58 Parenting a Child with a Rare Genetic Condition
05:03 The Dual Role of Physician and Mother
13:50 Navigating Palliative Care and Hospice
19:45 Living in the Space of Anticipatory Grief
23:27 Carrying Joy and Grief Simultaneously
30:52 A Family’s Evolving Spiritual Beliefs
36:39 Discovering Soul Contracts and Life Purpose
44:12 Spiritual Insights from Akashic Readings
49:28 Soraya’s Connection to Spirit and Angels
56:54 The Sacredness of a Child’s Spiritual Gifts
59:56 How to Connect and Find Support


LEARN MORE ABOUT TASHA
· Book: Keep Your Head Up
· Instagram: @thefaruqui5
· Website: TashaFaruqui.com


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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.
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Are we treating our anxiety all wrong? I sit down with channeler and author Elizabeth April, who’s lived with anxiety her entire life, to explore a radical new perspective. We talk about how anxiety isn't a symptom to suppress, but a crucial alarm system—your own "spidey sense." This conversation gets into the quantum nature of fear, why anxiety rates are exploding (hint: solar flares and energetic sensitivity), and the collective "rug pull" forecast for 2026. This isn't traditional mental health advice; it's about listening to the messages you've been conditioned to ignore.

00:00 Introducing a Radical View of Anxiety
05:29 Elizabeth’s Journey: Why Write This Book
09:12 Deciphering Anxiety's Elusive Layers
11:39 Anxiety Through Time: Past, Present & Future
18:09 The Quantum Shift: From Linear to Non-Linear Being
20:47 Global Panic & The Great Energetic Awakening
27:43 Empaths, Solar Flares & Energetic Alert Systems
30:00 Anxiety vs. Intuition: The Essential Reframe
34:43 Practical Tools: Awareness Alarms & Vibrational Navigation
42:31 Where Psychology Stops, Spirituality Steps In
46:44 The 2026 Forecast: Reprieve or Rug Pull?


Elizabeth April:
You can find Elizabeth’s work, including her book "Your Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety," on all major platforms. For her other content on consciousness and channeling, look for her on YouTube and social media by searching "Elizabeth April"


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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.
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I sat down with my friend, Dr. Anna Yusim, a Stanford and Yale-trained psychiatrist, to explore what happens when science and spirituality meet in the therapy room. We talk about her unexpected psychic awakening, how she integrates soul-level work with patients, and the groundbreaking research happening now at Yale. This conversation is a masterclass on seeing mental health through a wider, more meaningful lens.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Anna Yusim & Season 8
06:03 A Psychiatrist’s Unexpected Spiritual Awakening
09:21 The Ice Cream Shop Psychic: A New Model of Mind
14:32 Spiritual Crisis or Mental Illness? A Crucial Distinction
18:03 Researching Psychics & The New Yale Center
22:03 The Bio-Psycho-Social-SPIRITUAL Model in Practice
28:36 Psychedelics & The Doorway to Spirituality
32:18 A Synchronistic Life-or-Death Patient Connection
36:26 How to Introduce Spirituality in Clinical Work
41:42 Synchronicities, Signs & Messages in Therapy
46:10 Building the Future: Yale’s Mental Health & Spirituality Program
50:08 Closing & Where to Find Dr. Yusim


LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. ANNA YUSIM

Website: annayusim.com
Book: Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life


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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.
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It’s our eighth season, and this year feels like a powerful turning point—for the podcast and for me. I’m clearer than ever about weaving spirituality into the heart of our conversations, especially around mental health and living fully. Let’s talk about where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what I believe we all need more of in 2026.

00:00 Welcome & Podcast Milestones
02:21 A Personal & Podcast Turning Point
03:31 The Spiritual Tipping Point in Society
04:08 Spiritually Informed Therapy & Mental Health
05:05 Upcoming Guests & Thought Leaders
05:39 Listener Requests & Connection
06:42 Heartful vs. Grateful: The Energy for 2026
07:19 Discover Your Essence (Newsletter Offer)
07:45 Essence vs. Purpose: A New Focus
08:01 Hopes for 2026: Connection & Community
08:46 Thank You & Sharing the Podcast
09:14 Happy New Year Closing


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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.
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