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End-of-Life University

Karen Wyatt MD
End-Of-Life Care
Grief
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
End-Of-Life Planning
Hospice
Death and Dying
Grief Support
Grief and Loss
Caregiving
Dying Process
Death
Spirituality
End-Of-Life Doulas
Death Education
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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Anna Byrne
End-of-life educator, author of The Last Caravan
Self-published/book author; speaker
Episode: Ep. 549 The “Dying Team”: Community-Supported Deathcare with Anna Byrne
Esme Deprez
Investigative journalist sharing a first-person story about MAID via her father Ron DePrez
None specified
Episode: 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
Ron DePrez
Father diagnosed with ALS who chose MAID
Private individual
Episode: 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
Lauren Aurora Hutchinson
Director of the Ideas Lab at Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Episode: 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
Jennifer Aitingen
Palliative care physician
Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics (collaborator)
Episode: 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
Jeffrey Kahn
Bioethicist and public policy expert, Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Episode: 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
Zach Ancell
Creator of When We Die Talks, a project collecting anonymous conversations about death
When We Die Talks
Episode: Ep. 547 When We Die Talks: Facing the Fear of Death with Zach Ancell
Sherry Richert Belul
Founder of Simply Celebrate; Author of The Love List of a Lifetime, Your Essential End-of-Life Planner
Simply Celebrate
Episode: Ep. 546 The Love List of a Lifetime: Uplifting End-of-Life Planning with Sherry Richert Belul
Dr. Toby Campbell
Professor of Medicine, Thoracic Oncologist, Chief of Palliative Care, Ellen and Peter O. Johnson Chair in Palliative Care at the University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Ep. 545 Organ Donation and Extraordinary Conversations at the End of Life with Toby Campbell MD

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

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 263 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 Statesa year 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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Guests are diverse and well-informed, offering actionable takeaways for caregivers and professionals.
Listeners praise compassionate, insightful interviews and practical guidance across end-of-life topics.
The host's calm, empathetic interviewing style is consistently highlighted as a key strength.

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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.
Ep. 542 Estate Transition: An Important Part of End-of-Life Planning with Dan Stickel
Q: Is estate settlement the same as estate planning, and why should people care about it early?
Estate settlement is the mandatory process after death, distinct from planning; starting early with lists and documents can greatly ease the executor's job and reduce family conflict.

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A thoughtful series focused on end-of-life topics, from hospice care and grief to practical planning and spiritual care. Episodes commonly explore death conversations with warmth and curiosity, featuring healthcare professionals, death doulas, planners, artists, and spiritual leaders. Notable angles include inclusive care for LGBTQ+ communities, storytelling and arts in hospice, digital legacy and funeral planning tools, and strategies for communicating with compassion during grief and end-of-life decisions. The tone tends to be empathetic, educational, and action-oriented, often offering concrete steps for listeners to prepare, support others, or advocate for better end-of-life experiences.

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1. Anna Byrne
2. Esme Deprez
3. Ron DePrez
4. Lauren Aurora Hutchinson
5. Jennifer Aitingen
6. Jeffrey Kahn
7. Zach Ancell
8. Sherry Richert Belul

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