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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
Episodes
  • Death Demystified Epsiode12: Sacred, Seen & Sovereign in Social Justice in End-of-Life Care

    Death Demystified Epsiode12: Sacred, Seen & Sovereign in Social Justice in End-of-Life Care
    Aug 25 2025
    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.
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    55 mins
  • Death Demystified Episode 11: Whispers from the Threshold: A Death Doula’s Guide to Living & Dying Well

    Death Demystified Episode 11: Whispers from the Threshold: A Death Doula’s Guide to Living & Dying Well
    Aug 6 2025
    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."
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    55 mins
  • Episode 010|Love, Legacy & Letting Go: Maree’s Journey Through Grief and Grace at the End of Life

    Episode 010|Love, Legacy & Letting Go: Maree’s Journey Through Grief and Grace at the End of Life
    Jun 30 2025
    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.
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    57 mins
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