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Determined to understand the very thing that scared the pants off me, I immersed myself in studies, becoming a flawed yet passionate human being who’s trying to love more and fear less. Over the years, through the grace of my clients’ and the many gifts from founding TheHeartWay, I’ve discovered that death, much like life, is full of surprises, challenges, and healing. Curiosity and an open heart are maybe the best way to face it. Living in Laguna Beach, I’m constantly inspired by its ever-changing landscapes and the ageless spirit of those who fight for our lands, seas, and all beings. The sunsets here are like life’s little reminders that endings can be beautiful too. So, grab your curiosity (and maybe a sense of humor) and join me as we demystify death, one light-hearted episode at a time.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6308724/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Religion &amp; Spirituality</category><copyright>Copyright KX FM</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg</url><title>Death Demystified with Dr. Deerheart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart--6308724</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:28:48 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>KX FM</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>I'm Dr. Deerheart, your eccentric heart centered guide on "Death Demystified." As an End-of-Life Practitioner, depth psychologist and mythologist, I’m here to help unravel the mysteries of death, a topic that once had me hiding under the covers as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm Dr. Deerheart, your eccentric heart centered guide on "Death Demystified." As an End-of-Life Practitioner, depth psychologist and mythologist, I’m here to help unravel the mysteries of death, a topic that once had me hiding under the covers as a kid. Yes, I was the child who thought the boogeyman lived in my closet and that every creak of the floorboards was a ghost coming to get me. My childhood fear of death led me on a peculiar journey. Determined to understand the very thing that scared the pants off me, I immersed myself in studies, becoming a flawed yet passionate human being who’s trying to love more and fear less. Over the years, through the grace of my clients’ and the many gifts from founding TheHeartWay, I’ve discovered that death, much like life, is full of surprises, challenges, and healing. Curiosity and an open heart are maybe the best way to face it. Living in Laguna Beach, I’m constantly inspired by its ever-changing landscapes and the ageless spirit of those who fight for our lands, seas, and all beings. The sunsets here are like life’s little reminders that endings can be beautiful too. So, grab your curiosity (and maybe a sense of humor) and join me as we demystify death, one light-hearted episode at a time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Ep24: What if Death Isn't the End...But a Return?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep24-what-if-death-isn-t-the-end-but-a-return--73076192</link><description><![CDATA[Rewilding Death, Grie, &amp;  Our place in the Living World <br /><br />What if our fear of death is actually a symptom of something much larger?<br />What if we've forgotten how to belong—to one another, to community, to ritual, and to the Earth itself?<br /><br />In this profound conversation, Dr. Deerheart welcomes ecological psychologist and researcher Maria Béarre-Bóynne to explore one of the deepest questions of our time: What have we forgotten?<br /><br />Together they examine how modern culture has separated us from death, grief, nature, and each other—and how remembering our place within the living world may transform not only how we die, but how we live.<br /><br />This episode is an invitation to return home.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73076192</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:28:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73076192/ep24_what_if_death_isn_t_the_end_but_a_return_v1_360p_1.mp3" length="55305055" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rewilding Death, Grie, &amp;amp;  Our place in the Living World 

What if our fear of death is actually a symptom of something much larger?
What if we've forgotten how to belong—to one another, to community, to ritual, and to the Earth itself?

In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rewilding Death, Grie, &amp;  Our place in the Living World <br /><br />What if our fear of death is actually a symptom of something much larger?<br />What if we've forgotten how to belong—to one another, to community, to ritual, and to the Earth itself?<br /><br />In this profound conversation, Dr. Deerheart welcomes ecological psychologist and researcher Maria Béarre-Bóynne to explore one of the deepest questions of our time: What have we forgotten?<br /><br />Together they examine how modern culture has separated us from death, grief, nature, and each other—and how remembering our place within the living world may transform not only how we die, but how we live.<br /><br />This episode is an invitation to return home.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3457</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep23: The Death Underground: Why a Community Is Rising to Reclaim Dying, Grief &amp; Human Connection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep23-the-death-underground-why-a-community-is-rising-to-reclaim-dying-grief-human-connection--72675329</link><description><![CDATA[<b>What if death wasn't something we feared alone?</b><br /><b>What if dying, caregiving, grief, and end-of-life planning were supported by an entire community of compassionate professionals, educators, artists, clergy, caregivers, and advocates?</b> <br /><b></b><br /><b>In this powerful episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Deerheart welcomes Barbara McMurray, co-founder of the Orange County Deathworkers Alliance (OCDWA), a growing collective of death doulas, physicians, hospice professionals, funeral providers, artists, caregivers, spiritual leaders, and community members working together to transform how we approach death, dying, and grief.</b> <b>Together they explore why death has become isolated and medicalized, the growing death-positive movement, the role of community in easing suffering, and how ordinary people can become empowered participants in end-of-life care.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>This conversation is a call to reclaim one of the most sacred experiences of being human.</b> <b>Because death belongs not only to medicine.</b> <br /><b></b><br /><b>It belongs to all of us.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72675329</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72675329/ep23_death_demystifed_airs_6_26_26.mp3" length="55654051" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if death wasn't something we feared alone?
What if dying, caregiving, grief, and end-of-life planning were supported by an entire community of compassionate professionals, educators, artists, clergy, caregivers, and advocates? 

In this powerful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>What if death wasn't something we feared alone?</b><br /><b>What if dying, caregiving, grief, and end-of-life planning were supported by an entire community of compassionate professionals, educators, artists, clergy, caregivers, and advocates?</b> <br /><b></b><br /><b>In this powerful episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Deerheart welcomes Barbara McMurray, co-founder of the Orange County Deathworkers Alliance (OCDWA), a growing collective of death doulas, physicians, hospice professionals, funeral providers, artists, caregivers, spiritual leaders, and community members working together to transform how we approach death, dying, and grief.</b> <b>Together they explore why death has become isolated and medicalized, the growing death-positive movement, the role of community in easing suffering, and how ordinary people can become empowered participants in end-of-life care.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>This conversation is a call to reclaim one of the most sacred experiences of being human.</b> <b>Because death belongs not only to medicine.</b> <br /><b></b><br /><b>It belongs to all of us.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3479</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 22: Ask a Death Doula Series-The Questions We’re Afraid to Ask About Dying, Choice &amp; Liv</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-ask-a-death-doula-series-the-questions-we-re-afraid-to-ask-about-dying-choice-liv--72099640</link><description><![CDATA[What if talking about death could help you live more honestly, love more deeply, and fear less? In this intimate solo episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Deerheart opens her heart and shares the story behind nearly four decades of walking beside the dying. From a frightened child hiding under the covers from the “boogeyman” to becoming an end-of-life practitioner, educator, and founder of The HeartWay, Dr. Deerheart explores the sacred, mysterious, and profoundly human journey of dying. Through the beloved “Ask a Death Doula” series, she answers some of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions people have about death, hospice, sovereignty, end-of-life choices, the dying process, and how to say goodbye with love instead of fear. This episode is compassionate, provocative, educational, and deeply heart-centered. Because death is not only about endings.<br />It is also about truth, love, and learning how to live fully while we are here.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72099640</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:04:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72099640/ddepisode22_askadeathdoulathe_questions_we_re_afraid_to_ask_about_dying_v1_360p.mp3" length="57728800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if talking about death could help you live more honestly, love more deeply, and fear less? In this intimate solo episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Deerheart opens her heart and shares the story behind nearly four decades of walking beside the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if talking about death could help you live more honestly, love more deeply, and fear less? In this intimate solo episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Deerheart opens her heart and shares the story behind nearly four decades of walking beside the dying. From a frightened child hiding under the covers from the “boogeyman” to becoming an end-of-life practitioner, educator, and founder of The HeartWay, Dr. Deerheart explores the sacred, mysterious, and profoundly human journey of dying. Through the beloved “Ask a Death Doula” series, she answers some of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions people have about death, hospice, sovereignty, end-of-life choices, the dying process, and how to say goodbye with love instead of fear. This episode is compassionate, provocative, educational, and deeply heart-centered. Because death is not only about endings.<br />It is also about truth, love, and learning how to live fully while we are here.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3608</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 21: They Said She’d Never Walk Again: She Rewrote the Ending</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-they-said-she-d-never-walk-again-she-rewrote-the-ending--71572427</link><description><![CDATA[In this profoundly moving episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Andrea Deerheart is joined by Nikki Brake, Executive Director of The HeartWay, whose life story is a testament to resilience, trauma recovery, transformation, and the power of the human spirit. At just 16 years old, Nikki survived a devastating car accident that left her fighting for her life. <br /><b><i></i></b><br />Facing multiple surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and the unimaginable grief of being told she might never walk—or have children—Nikki was forced to rebuild her life from the ground up. But this is not a story about limitation.<br /><br />It is a story about becoming. In this intimate and courageous conversation, Nikki shares her journey through trauma, identity loss, grief, and ultimately empowerment—moving from feeling discarded to discovering purpose. Today, she walks, she mothers, she leads, and she serves as the Executive Director of The HeartWay, giving back with deep compassion and lived wisdom. This episode is for anyone who has ever been told “you can’t,” for anyone learning how to begin again,<br />and for anyone seeking hope in the face of the unimaginable.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71572427</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:42:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71572427/ddepisode20_nikkibrakesherewrotetheending.mp3" length="53859334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this profoundly moving episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Andrea Deerheart is joined by Nikki Brake, Executive Director of The HeartWay, whose life story is a testament to resilience, trauma recovery, transformation, and the power of the human...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this profoundly moving episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Andrea Deerheart is joined by Nikki Brake, Executive Director of The HeartWay, whose life story is a testament to resilience, trauma recovery, transformation, and the power of the human spirit. At just 16 years old, Nikki survived a devastating car accident that left her fighting for her life. <br /><b><i></i></b><br />Facing multiple surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and the unimaginable grief of being told she might never walk—or have children—Nikki was forced to rebuild her life from the ground up. But this is not a story about limitation.<br /><br />It is a story about becoming. In this intimate and courageous conversation, Nikki shares her journey through trauma, identity loss, grief, and ultimately empowerment—moving from feeling discarded to discovering purpose. Today, she walks, she mothers, she leads, and she serves as the Executive Director of The HeartWay, giving back with deep compassion and lived wisdom. This episode is for anyone who has ever been told “you can’t,” for anyone learning how to begin again,<br />and for anyone seeking hope in the face of the unimaginable.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3367</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 20: NeuroDiversity with Sari Solden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-20-neurodiversity-with-sari-solden--70647202</link><description><![CDATA[In this deeply moving episode of Death Demystified with Dr. Deerheart, psychotherapist and neurodiversity advocate Sari Solden, MS, joins Andrea to explore an often-overlooked frontier in end-of-life care — how we can honor, comfort, and support neurodiverse individuals as they approach the final chapter of life.<br /><br />Together, they dive into what neurodiversity truly means — the unique ways brains and beings experience the world — and how that understanding should shape the way we listen, touch, communicate, and accompany the dying. With tenderness and insight, Dr. Deerheart and Sari discuss practices that ease anxiety, build safety, and affirm dignity for those whose minds may process, feel, and perceive differently. This is a conversation about belonging until the very last breath — and the grace of meeting every soul exactly where they are.  A must-listen for end-of-life practitioners, doulas, caregivers, and anyone seeking to deepen compassion in the face of difference.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70647202</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:16:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70647202/deathdemystifiedep_18_neurodiversisari_solden_ms_v1_360p.mp3" length="58036418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this deeply moving episode of Death Demystified with Dr. Deerheart, psychotherapist and neurodiversity advocate Sari Solden, MS, joins Andrea to explore an often-overlooked frontier in end-of-life care — how we can honor, comfort, and support...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this deeply moving episode of Death Demystified with Dr. Deerheart, psychotherapist and neurodiversity advocate Sari Solden, MS, joins Andrea to explore an often-overlooked frontier in end-of-life care — how we can honor, comfort, and support neurodiverse individuals as they approach the final chapter of life.<br /><br />Together, they dive into what neurodiversity truly means — the unique ways brains and beings experience the world — and how that understanding should shape the way we listen, touch, communicate, and accompany the dying. With tenderness and insight, Dr. Deerheart and Sari discuss practices that ease anxiety, build safety, and affirm dignity for those whose minds may process, feel, and perceive differently. This is a conversation about belonging until the very last breath — and the grace of meeting every soul exactly where they are.  A must-listen for end-of-life practitioners, doulas, caregivers, and anyone seeking to deepen compassion in the face of difference.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3628</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep19: Holding the Unheld: Jizo, Ritual, and Healing After Infant Loss</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep19-holding-the-unheld-jizo-ritual-and-healing-after-infant-loss--70214435</link><description><![CDATA[In this deeply tender episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Deerheart is joined by Patricia Danaher, founder of The Jizo Foundation, to explore how ritual, community, and ancient wisdom can help heal one of the most silenced forms of grief—infant loss. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of Jizo, the beloved protector of children and guardian of souls,<br /><br />Patricia shares how creating public memorial spaces and embodied rituals allows parents and families to grieve openly, lovingly, and without shame. Together, they discuss miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss as forms of grief that are often unseen and unacknowledged in Western culture—and why witnessing, ritual, and remembrance are essential to healing. <br /><br />This episode weaves heartfelt conversation with moments of intentional silence, reflection, and poetry, inviting listeners to slow down, breathe, and honor love that did not have time to grow—but will never be forgotten. Whether you have experienced infant loss personally, support someone who has, or wish to deepen your understanding of grief, ritual, and resilience, this conversation offers compassion, meaning, and hope.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70214435</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:11:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70214435/ep18jizo.mp3" length="54951879" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this deeply tender episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Deerheart is joined by Patricia Danaher, founder of The Jizo Foundation, to explore how ritual, community, and ancient wisdom can help heal one of the most silenced forms of grief—infant loss....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this deeply tender episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Deerheart is joined by Patricia Danaher, founder of The Jizo Foundation, to explore how ritual, community, and ancient wisdom can help heal one of the most silenced forms of grief—infant loss. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of Jizo, the beloved protector of children and guardian of souls,<br /><br />Patricia shares how creating public memorial spaces and embodied rituals allows parents and families to grieve openly, lovingly, and without shame. Together, they discuss miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss as forms of grief that are often unseen and unacknowledged in Western culture—and why witnessing, ritual, and remembrance are essential to healing. <br /><br />This episode weaves heartfelt conversation with moments of intentional silence, reflection, and poetry, inviting listeners to slow down, breathe, and honor love that did not have time to grow—but will never be forgotten. Whether you have experienced infant loss personally, support someone who has, or wish to deepen your understanding of grief, ritual, and resilience, this conversation offers compassion, meaning, and hope.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3435</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 17: Finding Peace at Life's End: Essential Questions Every Family Should Know</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-17-finding-peace-at-life-s-end-essential-questions-every-family-should-know--69553743</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Death touches every life, yet many of us navigate end-of-life decisions feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. On a recent episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Dearhart shared crucial insights that could transform how families approach this sacred transition, answering the questions she hears most often as a death doula.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553743</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:08:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69553743/episode17_ddquestions.mp3" length="63385171" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Death touches every life, yet many of us navigate end-of-life decisions feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. On a recent episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Dearhart shared crucial insights that could transform how families approach this sacred...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Death touches every life, yet many of us navigate end-of-life decisions feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. On a recent episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Dearhart shared crucial insights that could transform how families approach this sacred transition, answering the questions she hears most often as a death doula.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3170</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep16: “Walking Him Home: Love, Ritual, and Life After Goodbye with Mary Franz</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep16-walking-him-home-love-ritual-and-life-after-goodbye-with-mary-franz--69188623</link><description><![CDATA[In this deeply intimate episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Deerheart is joined by Mary Franz—retired marriage and family therapist, longtime educator, widow, and HeartWay client—for a courageous and tender conversation about love, loss, and resilience. As the one-year anniversary of her husband’s death approaches, Mary reflects on what it was like to walk beside him at the end of life—participating in sacred rituals such as bathing, anointing, and honoring his body after death. She shares how end-of-life doula support complemented hospice care, filled emotional and spiritual gaps, and allowed her to be both wife and witness, not just caregiver.<br /><br />Together, they explore grief as a living relationship, the slow unfolding of resilience, and the practices that help Mary remain grounded as she steps into a new year with meaning, hope, and love still intact. 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As the one-year anniversary of her husband’s death approaches, Mary reflects on what it was like to walk beside him at the end of life—participating in sacred rituals such as bathing, anointing, and honoring his body after death. She shares how end-of-life doula support complemented hospice care, filled emotional and spiritual gaps, and allowed her to be both wife and witness, not just caregiver.<br /><br />Together, they explore grief as a living relationship, the slow unfolding of resilience, and the practices that help Mary remain grounded as she steps into a new year with meaning, hope, and love still intact. This episode is an offering for anyone who has loved deeply, lost profoundly, and is learning how to live again]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3501</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep15: When the Season Sparkles and Your Heart Hurts: Holding Grief with Grace with Crystal Potter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep15-when-the-season-sparkles-and-your-heart-hurts-holding-grief-with-grace-with-crystal-potter--68824604</link><description><![CDATA[The holidays can be tender, complicated, and unexpectedly raw when grief is present. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Deerheart sits down with grief companion and spiritual mentor Crystal Potter to explore how love and loss intertwine during the holiday season. Together they offer gentle practices, meaningful rituals, boundary-setting wisdom, and compassionate ways to honor those who are no longer physically with us.<br />This episode is an invitation to breathe deeper, slow down, and remember that grief is not something to “get over”—it’s something we learn to walk with. Whether your heart feels heavy, hopeful, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers comfort, clarity, and community.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68824604</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:56:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68824604/episode15_grief.mp3" length="66538765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The holidays can be tender, complicated, and unexpectedly raw when grief is present. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Deerheart sits down with grief companion and spiritual mentor Crystal Potter to explore how love and loss intertwine during the holiday...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The holidays can be tender, complicated, and unexpectedly raw when grief is present. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Deerheart sits down with grief companion and spiritual mentor Crystal Potter to explore how love and loss intertwine during the holiday season. Together they offer gentle practices, meaningful rituals, boundary-setting wisdom, and compassionate ways to honor those who are no longer physically with us.<br />This episode is an invitation to breathe deeper, slow down, and remember that grief is not something to “get over”—it’s something we learn to walk with. Whether your heart feels heavy, hopeful, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers comfort, clarity, and community.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3327</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 14: Beyond the Funeral: Healing, Choice &amp; Compassion in Modern Deathcare with Becky Lomaka</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-14-beyond-the-funeral-healing-choice-compassion-in-modern-deathcare-with-becky-lomaka--68219823</link><description><![CDATA[In this deeply human episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Andrea Deerheart welcomes <b>Becky Lomaka</b>, grief educator and Director of Community and Grief Resources at <b>O’Connor Mortuary</b>. Together, they explore how modern deathcare can be infused with compassion, choice, and heart — helping families move through loss with dignity and grace. Becky shares how O’Connor’s unique approach blends education, ritual, and community care to honor both the dying and the living. They discuss the realities of what happens after a death, the sacred nature of ceremony, and the importance of preparing your wishes while you live.<br />✨ <i>An episode for anyone who longs to understand deathcare as love in action — where every goodbye becomes a blessing.</i>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68219823</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:12:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68219823/episode_14_beyondtheunera.mp3" length="33536375" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this deeply human episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Andrea Deerheart welcomes Becky Lomaka, grief educator and Director of Community and Grief Resources at O’Connor Mortuary. Together, they explore how modern deathcare can be infused with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this deeply human episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Andrea Deerheart welcomes <b>Becky Lomaka</b>, grief educator and Director of Community and Grief Resources at <b>O’Connor Mortuary</b>. Together, they explore how modern deathcare can be infused with compassion, choice, and heart — helping families move through loss with dignity and grace. Becky shares how O’Connor’s unique approach blends education, ritual, and community care to honor both the dying and the living. They discuss the realities of what happens after a death, the sacred nature of ceremony, and the importance of preparing your wishes while you live.<br />✨ <i>An episode for anyone who longs to understand deathcare as love in action — where every goodbye becomes a blessing.</i>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3354</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep13: Walking Between Worlds: Spirit, Past Lives, &amp; healing with Fiona</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep13-walking-between-worlds-spirit-past-lives-healing-with-fiona--67938908</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Deerheart sits down with the luminous Fiona “Fi” Hancock—multi-sensory medium, healer, and founder of Earthmonk. Together, they explore how Spirit walks with us through life, death, and everything in between. With warmth, wit, and wisdom, this conversation reminds us that death isn’t an ending but part of a much greater journey of connection, healing, and love.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67938908</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:25:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67938908/episode_13_walking_between_worlds_spirit_past_lives_healing_with_fiona_hancock_360p.mp3" length="36427000" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Dr. Deerheart sits down with the luminous Fiona “Fi” Hancock—multi-sensory medium, healer, and founder of Earthmonk. Together, they explore how Spirit walks with us through life, death, and everything in between. With warmth, wit, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Dr. Deerheart sits down with the luminous Fiona “Fi” Hancock—multi-sensory medium, healer, and founder of Earthmonk. Together, they explore how Spirit walks with us through life, death, and everything in between. With warmth, wit, and wisdom, this conversation reminds us that death isn’t an ending but part of a much greater journey of connection, healing, and love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3643</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep12: Sacred, Seen &amp; Sovereign in Social Justice in End-of-Life Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep12-sacred-seen-sovereign-in-social-justice-in-end-of-life-care--67511218</link><description><![CDATA[In this powerful conversation, Dr. Deerheart sits down with Joél Simone Maldonado, affectionately known as The Grave Woman, to explore how race, culture, and ritual shape the way we experience death and dying. Together, they unmask the hidden biases and barriers in deathcare, while highlighting the sacred traditions that bring healing, belonging, and dignity to every community. This episode challenges us to see death through a more compassionate and culturally competent lens—one that honors diversity, affirms identity, and transforms how we walk beside the dying and their loved ones.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67511218</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67511218/ddepsod_i12sacredseen_sovereign_1.mp3" length="33047981" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this powerful conversation, Dr. Deerheart sits down with Joél Simone Maldonado, affectionately known as The Grave Woman, to explore how race, culture, and ritual shape the way we experience death and dying. Together, they unmask the hidden biases...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful conversation, Dr. Deerheart sits down with Joél Simone Maldonado, affectionately known as The Grave Woman, to explore how race, culture, and ritual shape the way we experience death and dying. Together, they unmask the hidden biases and barriers in deathcare, while highlighting the sacred traditions that bring healing, belonging, and dignity to every community. This episode challenges us to see death through a more compassionate and culturally competent lens—one that honors diversity, affirms identity, and transforms how we walk beside the dying and their loved ones.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3305</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep11: Whispers from the Threshold: A Death Doula’s Guide to Living &amp; Dying Well</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep11-whispers-from-the-threshold-a-death-doula-s-guide-to-living-dying-well--67277869</link><description><![CDATA[Today, I’m flying solo to share deeply from my own heart and experience as an end-of-life doula, educator, yogi, and companion at the threshold. Together, let’s soften the fear, lift the veil, and allow grace to guide us toward a more sacred, peaceful death. In my work, I’ve sat beside hundreds of people as they’ve taken their final breaths. I’ve held hands, wiped tears, laughed, prayed, and simply been present. These sacred experiences have gifted me lessons that I carry every day—lessons not only about dying, but about truly living. Today, I want to share those with you."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67277869</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:40:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67277869/ddepisode117_25_2.mp3" length="33097439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, I’m flying solo to share deeply from my own heart and experience as an end-of-life doula, educator, yogi, and companion at the threshold. Together, let’s soften the fear, lift the veil, and allow grace to guide us toward a more sacred, peaceful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, I’m flying solo to share deeply from my own heart and experience as an end-of-life doula, educator, yogi, and companion at the threshold. Together, let’s soften the fear, lift the veil, and allow grace to guide us toward a more sacred, peaceful death. In my work, I’ve sat beside hundreds of people as they’ve taken their final breaths. I’ve held hands, wiped tears, laughed, prayed, and simply been present. These sacred experiences have gifted me lessons that I carry every day—lessons not only about dying, but about truly living. Today, I want to share those with you."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3310</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 10: Love, Legacy &amp; Letting Go: Maree’s Journey Through Grief and Grace at the End of Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-10-love-legacy-letting-go-maree-s-journey-through-grief-and-grace-at-the-end-of-life--66807096</link><description><![CDATA[In this deeply moving episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Deerheart sits down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Maree McRae as she faces her own end-of-life journey with vulnerability, courage, and grace. Diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and considering Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), Maree shares the profound loss of her daughter Stella, who died by MAID in Colorado, and how grief, legacy, and love have shaped her final chapter.Together, they explore the sacred work of end-of-life practitioners, the healing power of presence, and what it means to say goodbye with tenderness and truth.This conversation is a powerful tribute to the human spirit—and a reminder that love never dies.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66807096</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:49:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66807096/death_demysitifed_episode_10_airs_4th_friday_of_the_month.mp3" length="34044795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this deeply moving episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Deerheart sits down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Maree McRae as she faces her own end-of-life journey with vulnerability, courage, and grace. 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Diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and considering Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), Maree shares the profound loss of her daughter Stella, who died by MAID in Colorado, and how grief, legacy, and love have shaped her final chapter.Together, they explore the sacred work of end-of-life practitioners, the healing power of presence, and what it means to say goodbye with tenderness and truth.This conversation is a powerful tribute to the human spirit—and a reminder that love never dies.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3405</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 9: Your Burning End-of-Life Questions Answered</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-9-your-burning-end-of-life-questions-answered--66807075</link><description><![CDATA[Are you curious about what really happens at the end of life? Wondering how to support a loved one or find peace in your own final chapter? In this eye-opening episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Deerheart pulls back the curtain on the top five questions she’s asked as a death doula—questions that have transformed fear into understanding and grief into connection. With powerful stories, candid insights, and a touch of humor, Dr. Deerheart will help you navigate the most profound journey we all face. Whether you're confronting mortality, caring for someone who is, or simply seeking to live more fully—this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66807075</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:49:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66807075/death_demystified_episode_9.mp3" length="41706265" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you curious about what really happens at the end of life? 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Whether you're confronting mortality, caring for someone who is, or simply seeking to live more fully—this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3476</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 8: Medical Aid in Dying – Compassion, Choice, and the Ethics of the Final Chapter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-8-medical-aid-in-dying-compassion-choice-and-the-ethics-of-the-final-chapter--65733903</link><description><![CDATA[In this powerful episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Andrea Deerheart is joined by special guest Dr. Sanjivan Kohli to explore Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)—a deeply compassionate, controversial, and often misunderstood end-of-life option. Together, they discuss who MAiD serves, how the process works in California, the ethical complexities, and what it means for patients, families, and care providers. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone seeking to understand autonomy, dignity, and choice at the end of life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65733903</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65733903/death_demystified_episode_8.mp3" length="40985009" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this powerful episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Andrea Deerheart is joined by special guest Dr. Sanjivan Kohli to explore Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)—a deeply compassionate, controversial, and often misunderstood end-of-life option. Together, they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Andrea Deerheart is joined by special guest Dr. Sanjivan Kohli to explore Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)—a deeply compassionate, controversial, and often misunderstood end-of-life option. Together, they discuss who MAiD serves, how the process works in California, the ethical complexities, and what it means for patients, families, and care providers. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone seeking to understand autonomy, dignity, and choice at the end of life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3416</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 7: From Life to Soil: The Future of Terramation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-7-from-life-to-soil-the-future-of-terramation--65199085</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Death Demystified, we explore Terramation, a groundbreaking, eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Host Dr Deerheart welcomes Brie Smith from Return Home to discuss how Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) transforms the human body into nutrient-rich soil, offering a sustainable, meaningful way to return to the earth. Discover the science, process, and emotional impact of this revolutionary afterlife care option—and how it’s changing the way we honor our dead and protect our planet. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65199085</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:01:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65199085/death_demystified_episode_7.mp3" length="39765434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Death Demystified, we explore Terramation, a groundbreaking, eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Host Dr Deerheart welcomes Brie Smith from Return Home to discuss how Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) transforms the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Death Demystified, we explore Terramation, a groundbreaking, eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Host Dr Deerheart welcomes Brie Smith from Return Home to discuss how Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) transforms the human body into nutrient-rich soil, offering a sustainable, meaningful way to return to the earth. Discover the science, process, and emotional impact of this revolutionary afterlife care option—and how it’s changing the way we honor our dead and protect our planet. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3314</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 6: Guiding the Journey: End-of-Life Doulas &amp; the Future of Compassionate Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-6-guiding-the-journey-end-of-life-doulas-the-future-of-compassionate-care--64846935</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, we explore the vital role of End-of-Life Practitioners in supporting individuals and families through life’s final transition. 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Learn how these compassionate companions honor the dying process, empower families, and integrate with the medical model to create a more holistic, dignified end-of-life experience.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3356</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9259d75b24800e1056e7f1c7cb7cd040.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Death Demystified With Dr. Deerheart - Ep 5: Psychedelics and Plant Medicine at the End of Life: Addressing Fear, Pain, and Anxiety</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-demystified-with-dr-deerheart-ep-5-psychedelics-and-plant-medicine-at-the-end-of-life-addressing-fear-pain-and-anxiety--64051111</link><description><![CDATA[Can psychedelics help ease the fear of dying? In this thought-provoking episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Andrea Deerheart explores the growing use of plant medicine and psychedelics—like psilocybin—in end-of-life care. Joined by experts Justine Amadeo and Suzanne DeCarion, we dive into the science behind these therapies, their ability to reduce suffering, and the deeply personal transformations they can bring. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, this conversation sheds light on how these substances are helping people find peace, meaning, and even joy in life’s final chapter. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that just might change the way you think about death—and life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64051111</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:28:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64051111/death_demystified_5.mp3" length="42989586" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>KX FM</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Can psychedelics help ease the fear of dying? In this thought-provoking episode of Death Demystified, Dr. Andrea Deerheart explores the growing use of plant medicine and psychedelics—like psilocybin—in end-of-life care. Joined by experts Justine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can psychedelics help ease the fear of dying? In this thought-provoking episode of <i>Death Demystified</i>, Dr. Andrea Deerheart explores the growing use of plant medicine and psychedelics—like psilocybin—in end-of-life care. Joined by experts Justine Amadeo and Suzanne DeCarion, we dive into the science behind these therapies, their ability to reduce suffering, and the deeply personal transformations they can bring. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, this conversation sheds light on how these substances are helping people find peace, meaning, and even joy in life’s final chapter. 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