End-of-Life University
Episodes
Ep. 433 Medical Aid in Dying: A Physician’s Perspective with Dr. Bob Uslander
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a unique medical practice that focuses on end-of-life issues for patients including medical aid in dying. My guest Dr. Bob Uslander is an ...
Ep. 432 Soul Contracts Between Humans and Their Pets with Danielle MacKinnon
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how this animal communicator connects with animals before and after death and the lessons we can learn from our animal companions. My guest Dani...
Ep. 431 “No Story Lost”: Preserving Meaning and Memories with Andrew Hall
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a service to create a beautiful “coffee table book” to preserve the cherished stories of a loved one. My guest Andrew Hall is ...
Ep. 430 Workplace Bereavement: Education for Employers with Mekel Harris PhD and Janet Gwilliam-Wright
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a project to train organizations and employers to provide better support for their employees who are grieving. This week I’m hosting...
Ep. 429 Debunking Myths About Hospice Care with Barbara Karnes RN
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to bust through several common myths about hospice care that persist in our society. My recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN is back again in t...
Ep. 428 Love and Loss as a Caregiver Dealing with Lewy Body Dementia with Mary Lou Falcone
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about Lewy Body Dementia, why it is difficult to diagnose, and the special challenges faced by caregivers. My guest Mary Lou Falcone has been an...
Ep. 427 “The Natural Funeral” – Options for Disposition After Death with Seth Viddal
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn everything you need to know about various options for after-death care so you can make an informed choice for yourself or a loved one. My guest ...
Ep. 426 “Dear Brandon”: A Legacy Letter to Change the World with Krystina Christiansen and Brenna Brooks
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear a phenomenal and miraculous story about how a hospice patient’s “letter to the world” ended up actually traveling around the wo...
Ep. 425 Omega Homes: Community Homes for Dying People with Kelley Scott RN
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how social model hospice homes are changing communities and improving end-of-life care for everyone and how you can start one where you live. My...
Ep. 424 Implicit Bias in End-of-Life Care with Kimberly Curseen MD
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why cultural humility and awareness of hidden bias are essential in reducing racial disparities in care at the end of life. My guest Dr. Kimberl...
Ep. 423 Writing as a Tool for Grief with Karen Wyatt MD and Larry George MD
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about an inspirational books of stories, poems, essays and reflections that teaches how to use writing during a time of grief. In this episode I...
Ep. 422 Practices to Prepare for the End of Life with Patt Lind-Kyle
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how meditation practice can help decrease the fear of death and prepare you for a peaceful end of life. My guest Patt LInd-Kyle is an authority ...
Ep. 421 Caring for Veterans Through the End of Life with Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a groundbreaking new educational series about end-of-life care for veterans and their loved ones. My return guest this week is Dr. Qwynn G...
Ep. 420 Providing Comfort During the Last Days of Life with Barbara Karnes RN
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn useful tips for helping patients and loved ones be more comfortable at the very end of life – small changes can make a big difference. Thi...
Ep. 419 Humane Prison Hospice Project with Lisa Deal RN and Fernando Murillo
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a remarkable program that trains incarcerated people in palliative and hospice care skills so they can provide care for their peers in cor...