Dr. Karen Wyatt interviews Kayla Hrabak of United Tissue Network about how to donate one’s body to science after death.
In this interview you will learn:
-About whole-body donation as an alternative end-of-life option
-Benefits of being a whole-body donor
-The importance of human tissue for medical advancements
Dr. Karen Wyatt interviews palliative care physician Dr. Ira Byock about his vision for improving care at the end-of-life.
This interview will focus on:
-Defining the “best care possible” for you and your loved ones
-Why preparation for end-of-life care is important
-How to advocate with your healthcare providers for the quality of care you want
This interview with home funeral guide Merilynne Rush, RN will discuss after-death options for home funerals and natural burial.
You will learn:
-What options are available for home funeral or visitation after death
-How to plan a “green” or natural burial
-State regulations regarding burial
-Why “Death Cafes” are sweeping the country and how to join or lead one
Join Dr.Karen Wyatt in this interview with Tarron Estes, an end-of-life facilitator and educator.
In this interview you will learn:
-What it takes to be a companion to a dying person
-To demystify the stages of dying
-To reduce suffering and fear for your loved one during the dying process
-How to shift from curative care to healing care at the end-of-life
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Dr. Karen Wyatt interviews Pashta Marymoon, a death midwife, home funeral guide and bedside singer about her work.
In this interview you will learn:
-what “bedside singing” is and how it can be used for patients in the dying process
-how patients benefit from bedside singing
-about the Post-Death Care at Home Video Series that can be used to help educate home caregivers
-what the “pan-death continuum” means and why it is important
Dr. Wyatt interview Lisa Powers, an elder law attorney who discusses the importance of estate planning and how to ensure that your legacy remains intact for your loved ones.
In this interview you will learn:
-3 Legal documents everyone should have
-Why a will may not matter that much
-How to choose the right person to represent your wishes
Join Dr. Karen Wyatt and her special guest, author and speaker Eldon Taylor, PhD.
Join us to learn:
-How our beliefs about death and dying affect us at the end-of-life
-What science tells us about the afterlife
-The role of forgiveness in transformation
-How Inner Talk® Technology can help with anxiety at the end-of-life
Join Dr. Karen Wyatt and her guest, hospice chaplain Rev. Maria Hoagland who discusses various techniques for helping a loved one be more comfortable and find meaning in the dying process.
In this interview you will learn:
-Self-care tips for caregivers
-How to talk about death and dying to overcome society’s fears
-How to help a loved one experience a more conscious death
Join Dr. Karen Wyatt and her guest Larry George MD as they discuss Aging Well: 100 is the New 80. In this interview you will learn:
-The latest longevity studies and what they tell us about aging well
-The greatest issues facing Baby Boomers as we approach late life
-Tips for maximizing quality of life in later years
Join Dr. Karen Wyatt for this interview with Vickie Epstein, director of Avenidas Village, about aging in place and how villages are helping to provide care for the elderly. Join us to learn:
-What is “aging in place?”
-How is the “village” concept helping seniors remain in their own homes?
-How to start a “village” in your own community
Dr. Karen Wyatt discusses the lessons she learned about life from working with hospice patients. These lessons were the foundation of her award-winning book What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of the Dying.
In this call you will learn:
-the true meaning of joy
-how to let go of the past
-why you must let life change you
This interview is with Paul Malley, President of Aging With Dignity, a national non-profit organization that created the Five Wishes document for recording end-of-life preferences. In this interview you will learn:
-Why, how and when you should create an advance directive
-The most important question addressed by an advance directive, especially Five Wishes
-How to talk to your loved ones about your wishes at the end-of-life
Join Dr. Wyatt and her guest Nanette Randall for this interview to learn:
-Why creating a personal history to leave for your loved ones is important
-What you can do now to begin preserving your stories and life wisdom for the people you love
-Options for sharing your stories and getting professional writing help if needed
Interview with Michelle LeBrun, documentary filmmaker.
In this interview film director Michelle LeBrun will be discussing her award-winning documentary “Death: A Love Story” which chronicles the illness and death of her late husband Mel. She will describe the process of making the movie, her experiences with the medical profession as her husband was dying, and also how the movie is currently being used to educate medical professionals about death and dying.
You will learn about:
-the healing journey at the end-of-life from the caregiver and patient perspective
-how a spiritual approach to the dying process can be helpful
-the importance of mindfulness training for medical professionals
Interview with Eben Alexander MD about his books Proof of Heaven and Map of Heaven
Join host Dr. Karen Wyatt as she and her guest Dr. Eben Alexander discuss his latest book The Map of Heaven. They will explore Dr. Alexander’s near-death experience that inspired him to write the best-selling book Proof of Heaven and his current understanding of the Afterlife and the nature of consciousness.
Interview with Pam Gehrs and Colby Hitchcock
Tune in to this interview with two funeral home directors, Colby Hitchcock and Pam Gehrs, as we discuss the pros and cons of cremation as an alternative for after-death disposition. Whether you need to know about cremation in your personal or professional life, this interview will enlighten and inform you, and hopefully, dispel your fears about this increasingly common practice. Become aware of the facts about cremation so that you can advise your loved ones, patients and friends with accurate information and insights.
Interview with Esmerelda Kent of Kinkaraco
Join Dr. Karen Wyatt and her guest Esmerelda Kent, owner and founder of Kinkaraco – Green Burial Products for this fascinating discussion about shrouds. Esmerelda designed and created the first secular shroud specifically for green burial back in 2005 and that prototype shroud was featured in the final episode of the popular HBO series “Six Feet Under.” She will tell us what inspired her work and share her knowledge about the use of shrouds in all types of after-death disposition.
