Transforming the Illness Experience with Hsien Seow PhD and Sammy Winemaker MD | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2026-09-29 | Transforming the Illness Experience with Hsien Seow PhD and Sammy Winemaker MD | EOLU Podcast
Scattering CJ: A Mothers Grief Shared by Many with Hallie Twomey End-of-Life University 2025-09-29 | Content Warning:This episode includes a conversation about the suicide death of a loved one. Please listen with care and take steps to protect your emotional wellbeing. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential support, 24/7.My guest Hallie Twomey is a grieving mother on a mission. Following the suicide death of her elder son CJ, Hallie set out to make something positive evolve from horrific tragedy. Her request for people to scatter CJ's ashes across the world has now become a documentary film, Scattering CJ that is sparking conversations about mental health and removing the stigma associated with suicide. She discusses her own journey of complicated grief after such a tragic loss. Learn more about the film at the website:scatteringcjfilm.comThis episode include:-The traumatic, complicated grief that follows a suicide death-How the movement and the film Scattering CJ came about-The miraculous response from people around the world to Hallie's request-Feedback Hallie continues to receive from people who participated in scattering CJ's ashes-Learning to live with questions that can never be answered🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Dying to Live: How Death Gives Meaning to Life with Andy Chaleff End-of-Life University 2025-09-22 | My guest Andy Chaleff is an award-winning author, speaker, and mentor whose work explores the intersection of grief, love, and transformation. He facilitates deeply personal conversations and workshops that help people navigate life's most challenging transitions. He is the author of 4 books including his recent memoir titled Dying to Live. He shares his insights about making peace with death and how it has shaped his life. Learn more at his website:andychaleff.com🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
What My Brother Knew: Grief After Sibling Loss with Kristina Amelong End-of-Life University 2025-09-15 | My guest Kristina Amelong is the author of the memoir What My Brother Knew about the death of her younger brother when she was in her teens and her journey from loss and abuse to healing and spiritual awakening. She is the founder of a holistic health business Optimal Health Network and a senior board member for the Center for World Philosophy and Religion. Learn more at her website:kristinaamelong.comThis episode includes:-The story of her brother's premonition that he would die young-How sibling grief is often overlooked in our society-How guilt can haunt us for years after a death-Synchronicities that have occurred since Jay's death-How grief has been a portal for spiritual transformation-Why it can take decades to process the pain of grief-The importance of facing grief head-on and not avoiding it🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Button End-of-Life University 2025-09-08 | My guest Diane Button is an end-of-life doula, a founding partner of the Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance in Northern California, and an instructor for the University of Vermont's End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program. She has been a NEDA board member and a hospice volunteer and is the author of the newly published book What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living. She discusses the book and the importance of storytelling and legacy projects. Learn more at her website: dianebutton.comThis episode includes:-What inspired Diane to write this book-Why storytelling is important as we help our society become more death aware-The Joy Counter and other stories from the book-The value of "the little things" of life to help us create meaning-Why legacy projects are helpful as we approach the end of life-How Diane helps people create their own legacy projects-What is the "Final Checklist" -Who can benefit from reading this book-How this work has impacted Diane's life🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Ethical Service for End-of-Life Workers with Kathy Ginn End-of-Life University 2025-09-01 | My guest Kathy Ginn is a massage therapist and bodyworker who is also an End-of-Life Care Doula, Grief Companion, author, and educator. She is the founder of Ethical Dimensions continuing education platform and the author of the book: The Soul of Ethical Service - Seven Qualities to Embrace in Your Professional Healing Relationships. Today she reaches why transformative ethics are the heart of our caring services and how to cultivate the qualities that will help us better serve others at the end of life. Learn more at her websites:ethicaldimensions.com4riverscenter.comThis episode includes:-How Kathy became interested in ethics and end-of-life care-What is "ethical service"-Why ethical service can be transformative-The 7 qualities that define ethical service-How cultivating these qualities can help us as we provide care to people at the end of life-How to assess and improve our ability to serve others with integrity🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A 5-Step Reset Ritual for Unsettling Times End-of-Life University 2025-08-25 | In today's episode I'm sharing a simple ritual that can help you get centered after being pulled into a negative spiral by the events of the day. This is a tool you can use anytime, anywhere that can quickly shift your energy and focus. This episode includes:-Listener question on the benefits of knowing your inner purpose-Why we need simple tools to help us during these stressful times-How each of these 5 components can be used individually as well-How these simple steps work to help us resetGet the handout for Soul Supporters on Patreon: patreon.com/eoluLearn about my books here: eoluniversity.com/booksCheck out End-of-Life University Podcast: eolupodcast.comRead my latest Substack post: karenwyattmd.substack.com🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life Advice for Entrepreneurs from the Terminally Ill with Travis Luther MA End-of-Life University 2025-08-18 | My guest Travis Luther MA is a sociologist and entrepreneur and a recognized expert in childhood trauma. He teaches business leaders through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and keynote speaking about finding deeper meaning in work and life. He is the author of the forthcoming book What We Learn When We Learn We Are Dying: Life Advice from the Terminally Ill. He discusses his current work and his advice for entrepreneurs based on what he has learned from numerous interviews with people dealing with terminal illness. Learn more at his website:travisluther.comThis episode includes:-What inspired Travis to interview people facing terminal illness-Why he teaches entrepreneurs the lessons he has learned-How this teaching is received-His teaching about the "lived" and the "unlived" life of entrepreneurs-Why Travis focused on younger people and entrepreneurs for the interviews he did-The most common advice was to stop deferring life to the future and live now-Unprocessed trauma and grief are common for people in the entrepreneurial community-The Time Traveler MethodTM developed by Travis -Why almost everything that happens can be viewed as a lesson to learn from🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The 7 Lessons from the Dying: A Spiritual Path for These Times End-of-Life University 2025-08-13 | Today I'll be sharing with you the 7 Lessons from my book 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying. We'll look at how each of these lessons help form a soul map for our spiritual growth that is death-aware, ego-wise, and love-rooted. This episode includes:-How understanding impermanence helps us cope with change-Why we need to let go of ego control and surrender to what life brings us-Our inner purpose vs. outer purpose-The value of practicing presence-Why forgiveness is key to spiritual evolution-Love is really all that matters-How suffering initiates us on the spiritual path🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
What Really Matters Podcast: Why Spirituality Matters Now More than Ever End-of-Life University 2025-08-07 | In this episode I'll share some thoughts on why we need to talk about spirituality and its importance - apart from religion and even from belief in God. I'll share why I'm relaunching this podcast right now at this time in history. This episode includes:-Why we all need to look inward at this time-Collectively we are facing crises of grief, meaning, and moral guidance-We need spirituality that is: Death-Aware, Ego-Wise, and Rooted in Love-3 simple practices for each of those goals-Why I returned to this podcast-How it differs from EOLU Podcast-What to expect in future episodesCheck out the Soulcode Substack:karenwyattmd.substack.comJoin the Soul Supporter tier on Patreon for special bonuses: patreon.com/eoluContact me via eoluniversity.com🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis with Hsien Seow PhD End-of-Life University 2025-08-04 | My return guest Dr. Hsien Seow is a palliative care researcher and a professor in the Department of Oncology at McMaster University. He is a co-host with Sammy Winemaker MD of The Waiting Room Revolution Podcast and they are both the authors of the book Hope for the Best Plan for the Rest. Today we discuss the new workbook that accompanies the book and a workshop toolkit they are offering at no charge. Learn more at the website:waitingroomrevolution.comThis episode includes:-Why Hsien and Sammy created a workbook for their book-What the workbook consists of - reflections, exercises, FAQ's-The power of learning from one another about navigating illness-The Ambassador Program and the free downloadable workshop that people can access and teach to others-Toolkit included with the "workshop in a box"-The goal is to create empowered patients and families-Why the workshop toolkit would work well for doulas and hospice providers-This information is for caregivers and loved ones as well as patients🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Being with Dying: Teaching Death to Medical Students with Dr. Kevin Dieter End-of-Life University 2025-07-28 | My special guest Dr. Kevin Dieter is a family medicine and hospice and palliative care physician who helped to develop the nationally recognized palliative care curriculum at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He created a virtual learning module called "Being with Dying" for medical and pharmacy students to teach them what they need to know to be at the bedside of a dying patient. He discusses the course he offers, including training healthcare providers. Learn more from his website:walking-home.comThis episode includes:-How Kevin first learned about end-of-life care from his patient "Mary"-How Kevin went from being a family doctor to a hospice doctor-The value of exposing medical students to dying patients-3 Pillars of wisdom: -dying are our teachers both directly and indirectly -we are the medicine for patients in our presence -dying is more than a medical event-How he helped initiate a learning experience called "The Hospice Patient as Teacher" for 3rd year medical students-How patients don't want their physician to "run away" when they are dying-The power of home visits for patients-What "Being with Dying" consists of-Why this course can be replicated by other programs-Why he no longer talks about "good" or "bad" deaths-How Kevin became an Anam Cara🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Training Death Literacy Educators with Francesca Lynn Arnoldy End-of-Life University 2025-07-21 | My return guest Francesca Lynn Arnoldy is a doula and a published researcher with the Vermont Conversation Lab and she runs a program for Death Literacy Educators. She is the author of The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared, My Death Journal, The Map of Memory Lane, and Cultivating the Doula Heart. Today she discusses the importance of training educators who can help our communities grow in knowledge, understanding, and awareness of death. Learn more at her website:francescalynnarnoldy.comThis episode includes:-What is death literacy-Why Francesca created this program-Training includes curricula and also tools for running a workshop and market it-Who might be interested in becoming a Death Literacy Educator-Why this movement needs space holders and not exclusively people who are dealing with death and loss themselves-What students experience during this training-Importance of sharing stories about death and grief-How the training helps students find clarity in their teaching and determine the content they prefer to teach-Tutorials and tools offered during the training-Grant created with Compassion & Choices to provide special training🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
video1627207127 End-of-Life University 2025-07-14 | My guest Dr. Ira Brock is a leading palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care through the end of life. He is the author of the books Dying Well, The Four Things that Matter Most, and The Best Care Possible. He discusses his recent white paper "A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care" and his 4-point approach for dealing with the current issues facing end-of-life care in the U.S. Learn more at his website and read the paper below:irabyock.orgThis episode includes:-Why it's important for insiders in the field of end-of-life care to honestly face the current crisis and the grief we are experiencing-Fraud and abuse is a significant problem in hospice care today-There is a high variability in quality of care in hospice-Palliative care services are inconsistent across the country-Leaders in the field are not addressing the problems in the field-70% of hospices are for-profit; profit needs to be tied to quality of care-There must be zero tolerance of fraud and abuse in end-of-life care-4 elements of Dr. Byock's strategic plan🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver with Dr. Beverly Thorn End-of-Life University 2025-07-07 | My guest Dr. Beverly Thorn is dual trained in the neurosciences and clinical psychology. She is the author of hundreds of articles, two books, and four workbooks on coping with chronic illness. She has also been trained as an end-of-life doula and served as her husband's caregiver through his dementia illness and at the end of his life. She is the author of the newly published book Before I Lose My Own Mind: Navigating Life as a Dementia Caregiver. Learn more at her website:drbeverlythorn.comThis episode includes:-How her husband recognized that something was wrong long before his diagnosis-Patients and loved ones need to be empowered to change physicians if they don't like the care they are receiving-The important contributions of end-of-life doulas and advocates-The stages of dementia Beverly observed in caring for Walt-Why others may not recognize significant changes that the caregiver can see-The constant loss and grief of dementia caregiving-Why an advance directive tailored for dementia is essential-There is a window of time where life values conversations need to be held with patients and loved ones-The experience of caregiver grief and guilt🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Pediatric Palliative Care and the Remarkable Children it Serves with Bob Macauley MD End-of-Life University 2025-06-23 | My guest Dr. Bob Macauley is one of only a few hundred pediatricians in the U.S. specializing in palliative care for children with life-threatening illness. Uniquely Dr. Macauley attended both divinity school and medical school at the same time, which gives him a spiritual perspective on palliative care as well. He is the author of the recently published book Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's Soul. Learn more at his website:robertmacauley.comThis episode includes:-What makes pediatric palliative care different from adult care-How children understand and cope with their own mortality-How his training as both a doctor and an Episcopal priest intersect in his approach to care-Some of the remarkable stories of children he has encountered-The challenges and rewards of supporting families during the most vulnerable times-Why the presence of joy and sorrow often coexist in children’s experiences-The spiritual and emotional lessons Dr. Macauley has learned from his work🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
How Death Doulas Fill the Gaps in End-of-Life Care with Kacie Gikonyo RN End-of-Life University 2025-06-16 | In this episode, I’m joined by Kacie Gikonyo, founder of The Death Doula Collective and Death Doula School. Drawing on more than a decade of nursing experience, Kacie shares how death doulas are helping to transform end-of-life care by addressing the emotional, spiritual, and relational needs that often go unmet by the medical system. We discuss the gaps in Western medical care, the shifts needed in how we approach dying, and how death doulas are bridging the divide with presence, advocacy, and compassion. Learn more at her website:deathdoulakacie.comThis episode includes:-The limitations of Western medical care at the end of life-What death doulas provide that hospitals and hospice often cannot-How cultural mindset shifts could improve death care for everyone-Why presence and non-medical support are essential for a good death-Training and certification insights from the Death Doula School-Stories of transformation from Kacie’s doula practice🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Ash Rose: Transforming Grief into Beauty with Ian McCartor End-of-Life University 2025-06-09 | My guest Ian McCartor is a hospice nurse, musician, and founder of The Ash Rose, a project that transforms the ashes of loved ones into beautiful rose-shaped keepsakes. In this episode, Ian shares how his work helps individuals navigate grief by creating tangible symbols of remembrance and healing. Ian shares his journey from hospice care to creating tangible symbols of remembrance, highlighting how art and creativity can aid in the grieving process. He delves into the inspiration behind The Ash Rose, the impact it has had on individuals coping with loss, and the broader implications of integrating beauty into end-of-life rituals. Learn more at his website:theashrose.orgThis episode includes:-Ian's journey from hospice nursing to creating The Ash Rose-The inspiration behind transforming ashes into rose-shaped keepsakes-How art and creativity can play a role in the grieving process-Stories of individuals who have found solace through The Ash Rose-The importance of honoring loved ones in unique and personal ways-Ian's perspective on the intersection of grief, beauty, and healing🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Taboo Education: Changing How We Talk About Death with Samantha Waite End-of-Life University 2025-06-02 | My guest Samantha Waite is the quirky founding director of Taboo Education who works with individuals and groups in local, national (Australia) and international communities to resolve our taboo and confusion in talking about death. She is a long-time performing arts enthusiast as well as a trained counselor and youth worker with training in thanatology, psychotherapy and public health. She discusses some of the cultural differences around death and dying between the US and Australia and what Australia is doing right in terms of end-of-life care. Learn more at her website:tabooeducation.comThis episode includes:-How Samantha started Taboo Education-Why she chooses to dress in Victorian mourning clothes and how it serves her message-Why we sometimes wish people still wore mourning attire-Cultural differences between Australia and the U.S. in the death and funeral industry-Which countries have the best end-of-life care (and why some wealthy countries are failing)-Why the US is 43rd globally in providing care at end of life-Issues for healthcare providers around seeing death as a failure-The death doula movement in Australia🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Just One Little Thing: Gratitude and Grief with Kelly Buckley End-of-Life University 2025-05-26 | My guest Kelly Buckley is the author of the book and founder of the movement called Just One Little Thing that has a loyal following worldwide. She is a registered nurse who now nurtures other souls who are dealing with grief. Her own story of journeying from the depths of grief by clinging to gratitude has inspired tens of thousands of people and her writings have been featured on sites such as Maria Shriver, the Huffington Ppst, Open to Hope, and Hello Grief. Learn more about her work at her website:kellybuckley.comThis episode includes:-Kelly's experience with grief after the death of her son-What inspired her to start using gratitude as a practice for grief-The benefits of a gratitude practice-How to find gratitude on the darkest of days-Why practicing gratitude is not the same as "toxic positivity"-Advice for getting through holidays-How to recognize signs from deceased loved ones🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Disability-Informed End-of-Life Care with Carrie Batt End-of-Life University 2025-05-19 | My guest Carrie Batt is an end-of-life doula and the founder of SEOL Care which offers disability-competent end-of-life care, support and planning for people with a disability and their families. She advocates for disability competent care and grief support after losing a loved one with a disability . She created a Facebook group To Walk a Mile in My Shoes that honors loss and disability. Learn more at her website:seolcare.caThis episode includes:-How Carrie ended up working in the deathcare community as a disability advocate-Definition and categories of disability -Why is there so little awareness of the needs of the disability community-How end-of-life planning may differ for the disability community -What disability awareness training for deathcare workers should consist of-Obstacles to improving disability education-End-of-life resources for the disability community🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Death as a Shift in Consciousness with Felicity Warner End-of-Life University 2025-05-05 | My guest Felicity Warner is the founder of Soul Midwives™ a global movement to teach holistic and spiritual end-of-life care. She has been working with death and dying for 35 years and her work is often used in hospitals, hospices, and care homes. She also teaches on the use of sacred oils at the end of life and will share that information today along with her insights about the five energetic stages of death. Felicity is also the author of The Soul Midwife's Handbook, which will released later this year as an updated second edition and she is currently teaching a course on sacred oils for The Shift Network. Learn more at her website:soulmidwives.co.ukThis episode includes:-What is a "soul midwife" and how Felicity came to do this work-The five energetic stages of death and how they show up when people are dying-The role of sacred oils in supporting the dying-How death can be viewed as a shift in consciousness rather than an ending-How Western medicine is missing the emotional and spiritual perspective on life and death-What Felicity's course on sacred oils will consist of-How we as deathcare workers can be more present to the emotional and spiritual needs of the dyingRegister for Sacred Anointing for the Dying with Felicity Warner: shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/ssadKW/kwyatt/.🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Memory Bears and Grief in Community with Michelle Sebern RN End-of-Life University 2025-04-29 | My guest Michelle Sebern is an RN who trained as an end-of-life doula to channel her skills and passion into more community-focused work. When she found her rural community wasn't quite ready to receive end-of-life doula services she decided to find a more creative way to give back. She will share how she founded The Memory Bear Maker and now creates customized bears to help people in their grief and begin end-of-life conversations. Learn more at her website:thememorybearmaker.comThis episode includes:-Michelle's journey from nurse to doula and memory bear maker-The challenges of introducing doula services into a community not quite ready for that step -How she discovered memory bears to be the perfect blend of her passions-How memory bears help with grief-Why the bears are an alternate doorway into end-of-life education and conversations-How grief unites people by dissolving barriers-The magic of storytelling that comes with memory bear making🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Integrating Doulas and Chaplains in End-of-Life Care with Jane Whitlock and Liza Neal End-of-Life University 2025-04-21 | My guest for this episode are Jane Whitlock and Liza Neal who both work with the Full Circle Care Program in a skilled nursing facility to support residents and their loved ones during end-of-life journeys. Jane is an end-of-life doula who also helped found the Minnesota Death Collaborative and co-founded Full Circle Care. Liza is a chaplain who has worked to develop spiritual community within and outside faith and multi-faith contexts. She joined the skilled nursing facility in order to be part of the Full Circle Care Program, which we discuss in this interview. This episode includes:-How the Full Circle Care Program came about-The goals for the program and what it consists of-The roles of doulas and chaplains and how they work together-How they support and educate patients, families and staff around grief and end-of-life choices-The community that develops within a residential facility and approaching the experience of grief for everyone in the facility-The importance of teaching families and staff how to say goodbye to a dying person-How this program helps fills the gaps left by today's "modern" hospice care-Obstacles that have occurred in creating this program-Tips for other skilled nursing facilities that might want to start a similar program🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Visual Storytelling for End-of-Life Planning with Jill Greenbaum End-of-Life University 2025-04-14 | My guest Jill Greenbaum is a contemplative chaplain and advocate of conscious living and dying. She completed chaplaincy training at the Upaya Zen Center and integrates her experience in psychology, education, visualization, and trauma-informed teaching into her work helping people explore their choices for end-of-life planning. She discusses how she utilizes visual storytelling in her work and why it is a powerful tool. Learn more at her website:jillgreenbaum.comThis episode includes:-How Jill was drawn to visual storytelling and applying it to end-of-life planning-What is visual storytelling and how is it used-Why images can convey messages more powerfully than text-What is "graphic medicine"-Tips for more effective end-of-life planning and conversations-How to incorporate visual storytelling into end-of-life education🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Care Boss: Strategies for Family Caregivers with Jennifer A. OBrien End-of-Life University 2025-04-07 | My guest Jennifer O'Brien has been a practice management consultant to physicians for 35 years and is the author of the book The Hospice Doctor's Widow, which was the subject of our previous interview. After providing care for her husband, a hospice and palliative care physician, at the end of his life she has focused on helping people start conversations about caregiving and end of life. She shares insights and tips from her latest book Care Boss: Leadership Strategies and Resources for Family Caregivers, which was inspired by her realization that there are profound similarities between leadership and family caregivers. Learn more at her website:jenniferaobrien.comThis episode includes:-Similarities and differences between the roles of family caregiver and CEO-How leadership strategies can benefit an overwhelmed family caregiver-The value of having a mission and vision statement for our end of life-How to assemble a "team" as a caregiver by identifying the helpers-Tips for delegating tasks to others-The best time to read this book and how to use it-Rethinking the idea of self-care as self-management and self-awareness-Using the Intensity Assessment Tool to understand the degree of stress you are experiencing-The idea of "Precious Time" and why it's important🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Integrating Art and the End of Life with Rich Curtis End-of-Life University 2025-03-31 | My guest Rich Curtis is an artist, teacher, hospice volunteer and end-of-life doula. He currently volunteers for Archbold Hospice in Thomasville GA where he has utilized his artistic talents to help patients and their families at the end of life. Rich discusses his own path as an artist and eventually becoming a doula. He shares his drawings and tips for those considering being a hospice volunteer in this conversation. This episode includes:-Rich's spiritual journey to becoming a doula-How Buddhism encourages contemplation of death-The value of teaching art students about death-How Rich began drawing the hands of patients-Why drawings of hands are a unique and powerful remembrance-Life stories as told through images of hands-Art as an opening to conversations with difficult patients-The power of bringing our creative talents to the bedside of hospice patients-Tips for hospice volunteers-How Rich is creating "Breath Poems" from the sounds of end stage breathing🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Good Death: An End-of-Life Guide with Suzanne B. OBrien RN End-of-Life University 2025-03-17 | My guest Suzanne B. O'Brien RN is the founder and CEO of Doulagivers Institute and a "pioneer" in the global death doula movement. She has trained hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world to care those at the end of life. Most recently Suzanne is the author of The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. She discusses the book and why it's so important that we facilitate a shift in how we experience death at this time in our world. Learn more at her websites:Doulagivers.comTheGoodDeathBook.comThis episode includes:-How Suzanne first got started offering free end-of-life trainings to lay people as a hospice nurse-Why hospice care alone can't fix all the problems with how we approach the end of life-How as a society we lost generational knowledge about caring for the sick, dying and dead at home-Why allowing natural death can be a better choice than aggressive life-prolonging treatment-Most family members lack the skills and training to care for their dying loved ones at home-As the physical body goes through the dying process the spiritual aspect of life becomes more apparent-Contemplating mortality helps us shift our mindset about death and changes how we live our lives-How rituals help us cope with the losses we experience in life and death🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Rituals and Ceremonies for Life, Death and Grief with Megan Sheldon End-of-Life University 2025-03-03 | My guest Megan Sheldon is a cultural mythologist, humanist celebrant, and end-of-life doula in North Vancouver, BC. She is the co-founder of Be Ceremonial, the world's first guided ritual and ceremony app. Megan will discuss her work creating ceremonies for people around the world, focusing on what she calls the 'seemingly invisible moments of change' in life and in death. She offers online workshops, virtual courses, and seasonal retreats and you can learn more at her website:beceremonial.comThis episode includes:Why rituals are important as we navigate life and lossHow rituals are a forgotten part of our lives that come naturally to usCeremonies and rituals ultimately involve storytellingWhat inspired Megan and her husband to create the Be Ceremonial appHow the app works and who might benefit from using itDaily rituals can help us build our own creativityThe components of a meaningful ceremony, including a ritual for being presentExamples of simple ritualsRituals for care providers for supporting self and othersHow rituals help us embody the emotions we feel during challenging times🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Hospice Team and Whole-Person Care with Barbara Karnes RN End-of-Life University 2025-02-24 | This week I'm welcoming my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN, who is an internationally recognized thought-leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. We are continuing our series of conversations on various aspects of hospice care and you can find links to previous episodes in the notes below. Today we discuss the importance of a team approach to care on hospice and the roles played by each member of the team. Barbara is the author of numerous books on death, dying, grief and caregiving including "the little blue hospice book," Gone from My Sight. Check out her books and videos at her website:bkbooks.comThis episode includes:Why team-based care is essential at the end of life in order to meet the needs of the whole person and their loved onesThe medical model focuses primarily on physical care but dying is also an emotional and spiritual experience The members of the hospice team and what they doHow the hospice physician's role has changed over timeWhy creativity in the moment is important for hospice workersHow the hospice team shares information and works together to create a care plan with and for patients🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
How to Write Non-Fiction About Death, Dying and Grief with Joanna Penn End-of-Life University 2025-02-17 | My guest Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, and memoir as J.F. Penn. She is also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Her most recent publication is the 2nd edition of How to Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words. Today we discuss the challenges of writing non-fiction books about difficult and personal subjects like death and grief. Joanna offers her best tips and encouragement for anyone who wants to write a book but doesn't know where to begin. Learn more about her work at her website:thecreativepenn.comThis episode includes:Types of non-fiction books and how to choose the best format for your subject matterWhy you don't have to be an expert or "great" writer to write a bookWhy and how to identify the target market for your writingChoosing the best title for your book (and why it's important)The balance between writing what you think people need vs. what people want to readThe challenge of vulnerability in writing memoirWhy you need an outside editor or proofreader for your bookLinks mentioned in this episode:Joanna's online bookstore: creativepennbooks.com/en-us🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Influencing Death: Teaching Hospice Care on TikTok with Penny Smith RN End-of-Life University 2025-02-03 | My guest this week is Penny Smith RN, known on social media as "Hospice Nurse Penny." She discusses her journey to becoming a hospice nurse and her rise to fame on TikTok during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her new book Influencing Death, Reframing Dying for Better Living is an honest and vulnerable look at her own life story and what she has learned from working with dying patients. Learn more and connect with Penny at her website:hospicenursepenny.comThis episode includes:How Penny's life experiences helped her be a better hospice nurseHow she helps family members feel comfortable when their loved ones experience end-of-life visions and dreamsHow Penny went viral on TikTokWhat information TikTok users are searching for about death and dyingWhy social media platforms can be a good place to address misconceptions about death🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
DEAD Talks Podcast: Life, Grief and the LA Fires with David Ferrugio End-of-Life University 2025-01-27 | My special guest David Ferrugio is the host of DEAD Talks Podcast, where he hosts guests like Tony Hawk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Billy Carson, David Dastmalchian, Bryan Callen, Hospice Nurse Julie and many more over a growing audience of nearly 1 million followers, including social media platforms. He discusses his story of loss at the early age of 12 and his passion for helping others face grief by sharing conversations with his guests about loss. As current residents of Los Angeles we also talk about the recent fires that have devastated this city. Learn more about David’s work and podcast at this link:www.deadtalks.netThis episode includes:David’s journey with grief since the death of his father on 9/11What inspired him to create DEAD Talks PodcastWhy his podcast is about life as much as deathThe fact that grief is both universal and also unique to each and every personLoss as an impetus for growthHow his perspective on a possible afterlife opened after interviewing certain guestsThe importance of gratitude in life and when facing lossThe impact of the LA fires and grieving as a community🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Addressing Inequity in Palliative Care with Dr. Kelli Stajduhar End-of-Life University 2025-01-25 | My special guest Dr. Kelli Stajduhar is is a professor in the School of Nursing and Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria and the Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, Aging and Community Health. She has worked in oncology, palliative care, and gerontology for 30+ years as a practicing nurse, educator, and researcher. She discusses her clinical work and research which have focused on health service needs for those at the end-of-life and their families, and on the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations. Learn more at the website:equityinpalliativecare.comThis episode includes:Loss and grief after the fires in Los AngelesObstacles to receiving palliative care for marginalized communitiesHow the palliative care system fails to meet the needs of these populationsThe value of mobile palliative care teams as demonstrated in researchWhy trust is a huge issue for people in marginalized communitiesModels being studied in Canada to improve access to palliative and hospice care for vulnerable populationsThe need for an equity-informed advance care planning tool for unhoused peopleThe importance of supporting community workers who are providing services to marginalized populations on the streetWhy we need to continue to evolve and adapt our systems of palliative and hospice careThe value of authenticity in our provision of careLinks mentioned in this episode:Equity-Informed Advance Care Planning: equityinpalliativecare.com/acpresources🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Death & Grief in Pop Culture: Songs to Die For with Benjamin Kintisch | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2025-01-08 | We start out this new year with another episode our special series: Death & Grief in Pop Culture. This week my co-host Ben Kintisch and I will be reviewing the Top Ten Songs from an end-of-life playlist created by hospice patients in the UK. Ben is a cantor, hospice and eldercare chaplain, music teacher, and the creator of Life Review: The Hospice Musical. Learn more about Ben’s work at his website:lifereviewmusical.comThis episode includes:🍃 How the Top Ten List was compiled🍂 Why music is a compelling marker for our life histories and companion for our journey🍃 The List🍂 What was expected and what was surprising about the playlist choices🍃 Why end-of-life workers should help people create playlists as part of their legacy 🍂 Our personal choices to add to the playlistLinks mentioned in this episode:🍃 Songs to Die For Playlist on Spotify open.spotify.com/playlist/7fZZxazaro3tjPWD79Je7a?si=tMbsgYg6QfmGH8A921X66g&pi=u-StlmT5ntRHim&nd=1&dlsi=e215eb4ecba74213________________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Highlights of 2024: The Best of the Best with Karen Wyatt MD | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2025-01-01 | In this solo episode I recap some of the episodes of this podcast that had the greatest impact on me personally and professionally! All of the interviews from 2024 were fantastic but if you missed any of these be sure to take a listen! Thanks for your support this year! Looking forward to another amazing year – be sure to subscribe and leave a rating and review if you enjoy this content.HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR BELOVEDS!_________________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis During the Holidays | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2024-12-20 | For this special episode I will share a few thoughts for everyone who has (like me) experienced a life-changing diagnosis during 2024. This holiday season will be different than all others for us as we face uncertainty in the future and also recognize the value of living fully in each and every moment. Check out my blog post Five Gifts to Give Yourself this Holiday Season for more thoughts and tips: eolupodcast.com/2024/12/16/five-gifts-to-give-yourself-this-holiday-seasonI also share a replay from a workshop with Drs. Sammy Winemaker and Hsein Seow from their amazing book Hope for the Best Plan for the Rest titled: Learning the Illness Roadmap. I hope you gain insights from this conversation that will help you on your journey.________________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
ENCORE: The Evolution of Hospice Care – Our First Interview with Barbara Karnes RN | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2024-12-14 | This episode is a replay of my very first interview with Barbara Karnes RN that appeared on the EOLU speaker series but not on the podcast. Barbara is a pioneer in the hospice movement and a world-renowned speaker, author and educator. You’ll hear us getting to know one another and talking about her work at that time, which has expanded and grown over the years. Enjoy our conversation and remember that some links and programs mentioned back then may have changed. For up-to-date resources go to Barbara’s website:bkbooks.comThis episode includes:🍃 How Barbara first came to work in hospice🍂 The inspiration behind Barbara’s very helpful hospice guideline series🍃 Barbara’s video: New Rules for End-of-Life Care🍂 The difference between home health care and hospice care🍃 What Barbara finds discouraging about hospice care now🍂 Why she finds hope in the end-of-life doula movement🍃 How we care for the dying continues to evolve though the dying process remains the same🍂 Advice for new nurses in hospice care🍃 Why community education about death and dying is essential_________________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
To start a death cafe at your university, Jenna Yeam suggests creating a group chat first End-of-Life University 2024-12-06 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/zDgxrMYMh0UMy guest Jenna Yeam is a senior at Duke University who is investigating what it means to die well anyhow we can help people die better. As part of her thesis she interviewed 67 death doulas to learn about the major issues that interfere with experiencing a “good death” and will publish her results in the future. She is now organizing student-run Death Cafés, called Dying with Duke, to encourage young people to have open conversations about death and dying. Learn more on this Instagram account:Dying with Duke: instagram.com/dyingwduke
Jenna Yeam shares what inspired her to host a death cafe on the Duke University campus End-of-Life University 2024-12-05 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/zDgxrMYMh0UMy guest Jenna Yeam is a senior at Duke University who is investigating what it means to die well anyhow we can help people die better. As part of her thesis she interviewed 67 death doulas to learn about the major issues that interfere with experiencing a “good death” and will publish her results in the future. She is now organizing student-run Death Cafés, called Dying with Duke, to encourage young people to have open conversations about death and dying. Learn more on this Instagram account:Dying with Duke: instagram.com/dyingwduke
Talking About Death on College Campuses with Jenna Yeam | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2024-12-04 | My guest Jenna Yeam is a senior at Duke University who is investigating what it means to die well anyhow we can help people die better. As part of her thesis she interviewed 67 death doulas to learn about the major issues that interfere with experiencing a “good death” and will publish her results in the future. She is now organizing student-run Death Cafés, called Dying with Duke, to encourage young people to have open conversations about death and dying. Learn more on this Instagram account:Dying with Duke: instagram.com/dyingwdukeThis episode includes:🍃 How Jenna became interested in doing research on death and dying🍂 What her thesis program on death doulas consists of🍃 What she has learned from interviewing death doulas🍂 How she was inspired to create a Death Café for students on her college campus🍃 The student response to the Dying with Duke event she hosted🍂 How she promoted it by word of mouth, physical marketing, and social media🍃 The format of the Duke event and questions used to prompt discussion🍂 What she learned from the first event and plans for the future🍃 Tips for those who want to start a student Death Café or similar event on their campus🍂 The ripple effect of encouraging young people to talk about deathLinks mentioned in this episode:🍃 Death Café website: deathcafe.com🍂 Connect with Jenna on Linked In: linkedin.com/in/jenna-yeam?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B5p80jwAqTyGKDexTum6Fdg%3D%3D________________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Emma Payne shares why hospice teams have adopted text-message based grief support End-of-Life University 2024-11-27 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/KN-aBK1_ZXUMy guest Emma Payne is the founder and CEO of Help Texts, which provides private grief, caregiver, or mental health support via personalized text messages. On this episode, Emma's second guest appearance, she will discuss what's new on the Help Texts platform and the data they've been gathering about the efficacy of grief-informed texting. You need to know about this tool if you work anywhere in the end of life as a means of offering support to people who are grieving, caregivers and healthcare workers. This is a game-changer! Learn more at the website:helptexts.com
Emma Payne: The benefits of text messaging for grief support is backed by neuroscience End-of-Life University 2024-11-26 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/KN-aBK1_ZXUMy guest Emma Payne is the founder and CEO of Help Texts, which provides private grief, caregiver, or mental health support via personalized text messages. On this episode, Emma's second guest appearance, she will discuss what's new on the Help Texts platform and the data they've been gathering about the efficacy of grief-informed texting. You need to know about this tool if you work anywhere in the end of life as a means of offering support to people who are grieving, caregivers and healthcare workers. This is a game-changer! Learn more at the website:helptexts.com
Help Texts: Text-Based Grief Support with Emma Payne | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2024-11-26 | My guest Emma Payne is the founder and CEO of Help Texts, which provides private grief, caregiver, or mental health support via personalized text messages. On this episode, Emma's second guest appearance, she will discuss what's new on the Help Texts platform and the data they've been gathering about the efficacy of grief-informed texting. You need to know about this tool if you work anywhere in the end of life as a means of offering support to people who are grieving, caregivers and healthcare workers. This is a game-changer! Learn more at the website:helptexts.comThis episode includes:🍃 What inspired Emma to create Help Texts🍂 Why text messaging is an ideal delivery method for grief support, as validated by neuroscience🍃 How Help Texts messages are customized and personalized to each person who signs up by many different experts in this space🍂 Why the cost of Help Texts is less than one hour of therapy🍃 Research shows remarkable efficacy of these messages🍂 Why people supporting grievers are also included in receiving helpful messages and reminders by text🍃 The ripple effect of helping people become "grief literate" one text message at a time🍂 How hospices and other organizations are signing up to gift Help Texts to the families they work with🍃 Help Texts for healthcare workers and caregivers🍂 Support is also now available for pregnancy loss, pet loss, and mental health issuesLinks mentioned in this episode:🍃 Go to helptexts.com/eolu to get a $10 discount on a one-year subscription to Help Texts_________________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Dr. Tyler’s platform, How to Train Your Doctor, helps patients take charge of their healthcare End-of-Life University 2024-11-21 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/VLU3WhntHO0My guest Dr. Matthew Tyler is a board certified physician in internal medicine as well as hospice and palliative medicine. He is the creator of How to Train Your Doctor, a coaching platform designed to help patients and caregivers make medical decisions related to serious illness and end of life. He specializes in creating short videos for social media that cover a variety of topics related to hospice and palliative medicine. Learn more at this website:howtotrainyourdoctor.com
Why Dr. Matthew Tyler ended up choosing palliative medicine as a career path End-of-Life University 2024-11-20 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/VLU3WhntHO0My guest Dr. Matthew Tyler is a board certified physician in internal medicine as well as hospice and palliative medicine. He is the creator of How to Train Your Doctor, a coaching platform designed to help patients and caregivers make medical decisions related to serious illness and end of life. He specializes in creating short videos for social media that cover a variety of topics related to hospice and palliative medicine. Learn more at this website:howtotrainyourdoctor.com
How to Train Your Doctor with Matthew Tyler MD | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2024-11-20 | My guest Dr. Matthew Tyler is a board certified physician in internal medicine as well as hospice and palliative medicine. He is the creator of How to Train Your Doctor, a coaching platform designed to help patients and caregivers make medical decisions related to serious illness and end of life. He specializes in creating short videos for social media that cover a variety of topics related to hospice and palliative medicine. Learn more at this website:howtotrainyourdoctor.comThis episode includes:🍃 How Matt ended up choosing palliative medicine as a career path🍂 Overview of palliative medicine and how it differs from hospice🍃 What a palliative doctor does 🍂 How to find a palliative provider near you🍃 Why early referrals to palliative medicine are important🍂 How the palliative care team can help patients and families make decisions about medical care🍃 Why many doctors can use training to have better serious illness and end-of-life conversations🍂 Why Matt started creating content for social media sites🍃 The power of short, informative videos onlineLinks mentioned in this episode:🍂 Blog Post: How to Make a Difficult Decision for a Loved One at the End of Life - eolupodcast.com/2024/10/23/how-to-make-a-difficult-decision-for-a-loved-one-at-the-end-of-life🍃 Dr. Tyler on Instagram: instagram.com/howtotrainyourdoctor🍂 Dr. Tyler on YouTube: youtube.com/@howtotrainyourdoctorPalliative care referrals: getpalliativecare.org_________________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Korie Leigh PhD shares that childhood grief is often expressed behaviorally End-of-Life University 2024-11-15 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/sQ6adC-DWW4My guest Dr. Korie Leigh is a grief counselor and an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Thanatology Program at Marian University. She has spent 20 years working with children and families experiencing grief and loss. She is the author of two books including What Does Grief Feel Like? and It Won't Ever Be the Same: A Teen's Guide to Grief and Grieving. Learn more about her work at the website:korieleighphd.com
Korie Leigh PhD explains how children and teens are the forgotten grievers of our society End-of-Life University 2024-11-15 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/sQ6adC-DWW4My guest Dr. Korie Leigh is a grief counselor and an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Thanatology Program at Marian University. She has spent 20 years working with children and families experiencing grief and loss. She is the author of two books including What Does Grief Feel Like? and It Won't Ever Be the Same: A Teen's Guide to Grief and Grieving. Learn more about her work at the website:korieleighphd.com
A Teens Guide to Grief and Grieving with Korie Leigh PhD | EOLU Podcast End-of-Life University 2024-11-13 | My guest Dr. Korie Leigh is a grief counselor and an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Thanatology Program at Marian University. She has spent 20 years working with children and families experiencing grief and loss. She is the author of two books including What Does Grief Feel Like? and It Won't Ever Be the Same: A Teen's Guide to Grief and Grieving. Learn more about her work at the website:korieleighphd.comThis episode includes:🍃 How children and teens are the forgotten grievers of our society🍂 How childhood grief is most often expressed behaviorally and may be missed by adults🍃 There is a gap in resources for children and teens as well as a gap in understanding their experience🍂 About 1 out of every 10 children will experience the death of a parent or sibling before the age of 18🍃 Why teachers need to be trained to recognize grief in their students🍂 Resource for becoming a "grief informed" school🍃 Tips for dealing with grief in the classroom, including the teacher's own grief🍂 Books are helpful for children to find the words to talk about their grief and its many emotions🍃 How Dr. Leigh's books help fill a gap in developmentally appropriate materials for children and teens🍂 Thanatology courses and certificates offered through Marian University WILinks mentioned in this episode:🍃 New York Life's Grief Sensitive Schools Initiative: newyorklife.com/foundation/bereavement-support/grief-sensitive-schools-initiative🍂 Hero's Path Palliative Care in New Mexico: herospathpalliativecare.org🍃 Ed Tronick's "still face" experiment: https://psychhelp.com.au/what-does-the-still-face-experiment-teach-us-about-connection/🍂 Marian University Thanatology Program: https://www.marianuniversity.edu/online-programs/ms-thanatology/?utm_source=Encoura%2B&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Encoura-MS_Thantology_18786&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAqP5vjVMg_ycXQHtCHT4nDPnGfXnI&gclid=CjwKCAiAxKy5BhBbEiwAYiW--zvvXkGcPHwlxbQH13sQwWKm7SrLbPaIcypDOwMlfJpCsZ_BHIco_hoC_fQQAvD_BwE_______________________________________________________________________🍃 Subscribe to my email list: http://eepurl.com/ExfLL🍂 Support your local bookstore by buying my books on Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/books-by-karen-wyatt-md and Indiebound: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying : indiebound.org/book/9781786783110 The Journey from Ego to Soul: indiebound.org/book/9780982685563🍃 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-life-university/id1033282990 Google: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9sZXNzb25zZnJvbWR5aW5nLndvcmRwcmVzcy5jb20vZmVlZC8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7bdr4odBlaaDy8NoJhcFsL iHeart Radio: iheart.com/podcast/256-end-of-life-university-31099550 Stitcher Radio: stitcher.com/show/endoflife-university🍂 Check out the Series I’ve recorded in the past: eolupodcast.com/series 🍃 Join the team at my Patreon page http://patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!🍂 Intro Music Credit:"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
“Sometimes grief is a call-to-action” -Ben Kintisch on grief in Hamilton, the musical End-of-Life University 2024-11-08 | Watch the full interview here!: youtu.be/SYvDbWMYjRwToday I'm joined once again by my co-host Benjamin Kintisch for another episode of the Death & Grief in Pop Culture Series. Ben is a cantor, hospice and eldercare chaplain, music teacher, and the creator of Life Review: The Hospice Musical. Together we talk about all the interesting ways death shows up in culture, what we might learn about death and grief through the lens of pop culture, and how we can utilize popular references to death and grief to increase death literacy for ourselves and others. This week we are discussing the Broadway musical “Hamilton” Learn more about Ben’s work at his website:lifereviewmusical.com
