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End-of-Life University

Karen Wyatt MD
End-Of-Life Care
Grief
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Hospice
End-Of-Life Planning
Death and Dying
Grief Support
Caregiving
Grief and Loss
Dying Process
Death
Spirituality
Death Education
End-Of-Life Doulas
Storytelling
Caregivers
Loss
Death Doula
Death Doulas

Dr. Karen Wyatt, hospice physician and author of "7 Lessons for Living from the Dying," interviews experts on all aspects of the end-of-life, including: caring for the dying, funeral and burial practices, planning for the end-of-life, conscious dying, grief and loss, caregiver support, afterlife, death and the arts, and community initiatives to improve end-of-life care. Access show notes at www.eo... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Basil Eldadah
Founder and executive director of Reflection Park Natural Burial Ground
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Episode: Ep. 560 Natural Burial as a Vehicle for Connection and Healing with Basil Eldadah MD
Dr. Jan Canty
Psychologist; author; former podcaster of The Domino Effect of Murder
Self-employed / jancantyphd.com
Episode: Ep. 559 Healing Grief After Homicide Through After-Death Communication with Jan Canty PhD
Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor
Professor of psychology at the University of Arizona; author of The Grieving Brain, The Grieving Body
University of Arizona; author
Episode: Ep. 557 The Grieving Body: Loss as a Healing Opportunity with Mary-Frances O’Connor PhD
Roy Remer
Author of Zen Caregiving, Executive Director of Zen Caregiving Project
Zen Caregiving Project (San Francisco)
Episode: Ep. 556 Zen Caregiving: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Others with Roy Remer
Nell Aburto
Portrait photographer turned funeral and celebration-of-life photographer
mnfuneralphotography.com
Episode: Ep. 555 Funeral Photography as an Act of Service and Love with Nell Aburto
Purnima Sinha
Meditation teacher and researcher in consciousness studies; shares NDE and ADC experiences
Independent researcher/teacher
Episode: Ep. 554 After-Death Communication and Developing Intuition with Purnima Sinha
Dr. Sally Paul
Senior lecturer in social work at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland
University of Strathclyde
Episode: Ep. 553 Compassionate Schools: Education on Illness, Dying, and Grief for Children with Dr. Sally Paul and Bert Quintiens
Bert Quintiens
Researcher at the End of Life Care Research Group, Free University of Brussels
Free University of Brussels
Episode: Ep. 553 Compassionate Schools: Education on Illness, Dying, and Grief for Children with Dr. Sally Paul and Bert Quintiens
Sally Dukes
Author of Drummer Girl, A Story of Life After Death; survivor of a childhood near-death experience
sallydukes.com
Episode: Ep. 552 Drummer Girl: How a Child’s Near-Death Experience Changed Her Life

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Dr. Karen Wyatt
Host of End-of-Life University

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • Insightful

    Thank you for sharing so many perspectives! There is much to learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gyles4
    Canadaa year ago
  • Beautiful as always.

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few years now. The topics always reflect the growing and changing nature of End-of-Life care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ONG Massage
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really amazing podcast

    This show is informative, deep, and takes you into necessary conversations about some really tough stuff. It’s filled with compassion and grace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vagabond yogi
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!

    Greetings from Montréal, Canada! Awesome podcast! So informative! Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxime Poulin
    Canada2 years ago
  • Heartfelt Testimony

    Thank you for sharing your testimony Dr. Gomez. Thank you to honoring the voices of those at the end of their life.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    B_firebaugh
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as thoughtful, compassionate, and informative, with diverse perspectives on death and dying.
Audiences appreciate practical guidance and real-world stories that make heavy topics accessible.
Many note the host's authentic, calm interviewing style and the breadth of guests across bioethics, caregiving, and education.

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Ep. 554 After-Death Communication and Developing Intuition with Purnima Sinha
Q: What happened in your early experiences that prepared you for ADC and NDE conversations?
She describes growing up with a spiritual background, an early awareness, and later discovery of IANDS that helped frame her experiences as part of a larger consciousness studies field.
Ep. 548 Choice at the End of Life: A Bioethics Conversation on MAID with Jeffrey Kahn PhD in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Q: Why is access to the MAID option so constrained even for those who may qualify?
Even with a qualifying diagnosis, the process requires multiple steps and certifications, with safeguards intended to prevent coercion or error; the availability of medications and willingness of physicians to participate can vary by state, creating practical barriers that are as influential as the ethical debate.
Ep. 548 Choice at the End of Life: A Bioethics Conversation on MAID with Jeffrey Kahn PhD in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Q: Could you talk about this unique place where medical aid in dying resides?
MAID is characterized as a distinct option that sits at the intersection of autonomy, palliative care, and law; it is not suicide or euthanasia, but a regulated process with specific eligibility rules, safeguards, and professional boundaries designed to protect patients and clinicians while preserving patient control over end-of-life decisions.
Ep. 546 The Love List of a Lifetime: Uplifting End-of-Life Planning with Sherry Richert Belul
Q: What inspired you to create an end-of-life planner?
The idea grew from recognizing that planning is not just about logistics; it's about preserving love, memories, and connection. It became clear that a structured, beautiful Love List could guide people to leave a meaningful legacy and reduce future anxiety for those they leave behind.
Ep. 544 The Queer Grief Club and Inclusive End-of-Life Care with Jamie Thrower
Q: And I wanted to ask you about some of the tips that you might have for Advanced Directives.
Jamie explains that an advanced directive should name a health care proxy, specify scenarios and quality-of-life preferences, and explicitly include LGBTQ+ affirming language, chosen family members, pronoun usage, and memorial preferences. She emphasizes that details—down to who should be present and how identities are respected—are crucial, and encourages people to use directives as a guide to loving and caring for them.

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The show centers on end-of-life care, death literacy, and compassionate approaches to dying, featuring clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates who bring practical guidance, personal narratives, and community-focused solutions. Topics span grief, palliative care, MAID, death education in schools, funeral practices, and tools to help families, caregivers, and professionals navigate end-of-life with presence and empathy. A notable strength is its wide range of guests who translate complex ethics and systems into accessible, humane strategies, often blending medical insight with lived experience and storytelling. This mix makes it particularly valuable for listeners in caregiving roles, healthcare, education, and nonprofit spaces seek... more

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2. Dr. Jan Canty
3. Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor
4. Roy Remer
5. Nell Aburto
6. Purnima Sinha
7. Dr. Sally Paul
8. Bert Quintiens

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