Learn how we can help humanity and the planet get through a challenging new year. In this solo episode I share a discussion about what we can and should bring to the world this year as death-aware, death-positive individuals. During the past year the world has been turned upside down with the global pandemic, economic… Continue reading Ep. 280 What the World Needs From Us in 2021

One of the most challenging years of our lives is drawing to a close and it’s time to honor all of the grief we have experienced. In this final episode of 2020 I share some poems and verses that have helped me give words to the grief I’ve experienced this year. It’s important to grieve… Continue reading Ep. 279 Grieving What Has Been Lost in 2020

Learn why the suffering we have endured in 2020 might be the prelude to growth and transformation in the future. Today I’m sharing with you an interview from the Good Grief Radio Show where host Cheryl Jones talked to me about my new book The Journey from Ego to Soul. We have a wonderful conversation… Continue reading Ep. 278 The Journey from Ego to Soul: Cheryl Jones Interviews Karen Wyatt on Good Grief Radio

Learn how a long journey through cancer prepared Anna to be a hospice volunteer and inspired her spiritual growth. My guest Anna Byrne holds a combined degree in Psychology and Gerontology, is a certified teacher, and has been a coordinator for a hospice society in British Columbia. She survived 4 cancer diagnoses in her 30’s… Continue reading Ep. 277 Seven Year Summer: A Memoir of Two Life and Death Journeys with Anna Byrne

On the ninth of each month we have been called to hold space in our communities on life, death and transformation by ObservetheNinth.org. Today’s vigil will hold space for love and compassion for all who are oppressed by systemic injustice and by the weight of grief and fear. May it bring you peace and comfort. Rainer… Continue reading Special Episode: Vigil for Those Who Are Oppressed

Learn why this is the perfect month to practice generosity in its many forms. In this solo episode I challenge you to join me in a month of giving as we explore the benefits of generosity to ourselves and others. Now more than ever we need to be willing to give to one another as… Continue reading Ep. 276 A Month of Giving During the COVID Holiday Season

Learn how and why we need to train many more family and paid caregivers to meet the needs of our aging population, especially during COVID-19. My guest Roz Jones is the founder of Jacksonville’s Best Caregivers, an organization in Jacksonville FL that provides short and long term caregivers for facilities and families. She is also… Continue reading Ep. 275 Training Caregivers to Meet the Needs of a Loved One with Roz Jones

For this Thanksgiving holiday enjoy a brief story about Grace and how it meets us where we are! Listen here: Featured Poem: Being Home by Gunilla Norris Many times today I will cross over a threshold.  I hope I will catch a few of those times. I need to remember that my life is, in… Continue reading Bonus Episode: The Little Moments of Grace – A Story

Learn some practical ideas for self-care and creative ways to find meaning in the holidays during this stressful time of COVID-19. In this solo episode I share some thoughts about we need to care for ourselves to prevent burnout during this holiday season and some ideas for reimagining our celebrations as we cope with COVID-19.… Continue reading Ep. 274 Self-Care for the Holidays During COVID-19

Learn about new research using psychedelic medications to help patients at the end of life with depression and anxiety. My guest Dr. Ira Byock is a leading palliative care physician, author and public advocate for improving care through the end of life. In this discussion he shares important information about psychedelic medications and the benefits… Continue reading Ep. 273 The Benefits of Psychedelics for End-of-Life Patients with Ira Byock MD