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Death Demystified with Dr. Deerheart

Death Demystified with Dr. Deerheart

By: KX FM
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 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.Copyright KX FM Spirituality
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  • Episode 16: “Walking Him Home: Love, Ritual, and Life After Goodbye with Mary Franz

    Episode 16: “Walking Him Home: Love, Ritual, and Life After Goodbye with Mary Franz
    Dec 26 2025
    In this deeply intimate episode of Death Demystified, 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.

    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
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    58 mins
  • Episode15: When the Season Sparkles and Your Heart Hurts: Holding Grief with Grace with Dr Deerheart & Crystal Potter

    Episode15: When the Season Sparkles and Your Heart Hurts: Holding Grief with Grace with Dr Deerheart & Crystal Potter
    Dec 1 2025
    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.
    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.
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    55 mins
  • Episode 14: Beyond the Funeral: Healing, Choice & Compassion in Modern Deathcare with dr deerheart & Becky Lomaka

    Episode 14: Beyond the Funeral: Healing, Choice & Compassion in Modern Deathcare with dr deerheart & Becky Lomaka
    Oct 23 2025
    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 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.
    ✨ An episode for anyone who longs to understand deathcare as love in action — where every goodbye becomes a blessing.
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    56 mins
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