End-of-Life University Podcast

End-of-Life University Podcast

By Karen Wyatt MD

End-of-Life University is hosted by hospice physician Dr. Karen Wyatt who provides interviews with experts from all aspects of the end-of-life arena. The podcast also includes solo episodes that focus on the spiritual journey of grief, dying and death and what we can learn about living life more fully.

06/16/25

Ep. 505 How Death Doulas Fill the Gaps in End-of-Life Care with Kacie Gikonyo RN

Explore how death doulas fill the gaps in end-of-life medical care with Kacie Gikonyo, RN and founder of The Death Doula Collective. A conversation about presence, advocacy, and healing at the end of life.

06/09/25

Ep. 504 The Ash Rose: Transforming Grief into Beauty with Ian McCartor

Ian McCartor, hospice nurse and founder of The Ash Rose, shares how he transforms cremated ashes into rose-shaped memorials—and how creativity and ritual can support the grief journey.

06/02/25

Ep. 503 Taboo Education: Changing the Way We Talk About Death with Samantha Waite

Learn about breaking taboos around talking about death through a unique death education program in Australia. My guest Samantha Waite is the quirky founding director of Taboo Education who works with individuals and groups in local, national (AustralRead more

05/26/25

Ep. 502 Just One Little Thing: Gratitude and Grief with Kelly Buckley

Learn how finding just one little thing to be thankful for every day can help us with grief. 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 regiRead more

05/19/25

Ep. 501 Disability-Informed End-of-Life Care with Carrie Batt

Learn why it’s important to be aware of the needs of people with disabilities (and their families) when providing end-of-life and bereavement care. My guest Carrie Batt is an end-of-life doula and the founder of SEOL Care which offers disability-compRead more

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