End-of-Life University
Let's Keep the Conversation Going!
I'm Karen Wyatt, MD, a hospice physician, author, and host of the End-of-Life University Podcast. For more than a decade I've been exploring what death and dying can teach us about living more fully.
Whether we met at an event or you've just discovered my work, I'm glad you're here!
Listen to End-of-Life University
Conversations with experts, innovators, and everyday people about end-of-life care, grief, spirituality, and what really matters.
Explore My Books
I write about life wisdom I've learned from hospice patients, grief, and transformation. My latest book is
Wild and Holy — a memoir of grief, pilgrimage, and spiritual discovery. (See below)
A Free Gift for Your Journey
Download my free Grief Travel Companion below, with gentle invitations to explore grief, memory, and healing through travel and nature.
Grief Travel:
How to Plan a Meaningful Trip After Loss
Grief Travel is not a memoir like Wild and Holy; instead, it is a companion guide for those who feel the urge to move while mourning. It’s for anyone who senses that being in a new place, even for a short time, might offer fresh perspective, ritual, or rest.
You’ll find practical advice, reflection prompts, simple rituals, and gentle encouragement to help you prepare for your journey— wherever it may lead. These pages were written with love for those who want to travel not to escape grief, but to walk with it, honoring its presence and allowing it to unfold along the way.
Italy Pilgrimage 14-Day Itinerary
Companion Photo Gallery from Dr. Wyatt's travels in Italy
Wild and Holy:
A Journey Through Grief,
Guilt, and Grace in Italy
Wild and Holy is a grief memoir and Italy travel narrative that explores how beauty and suffering walk hand in hand. It is about the wild nature of grief—unpredictable, devastating, and raw—and its holy invitation to transformation. With honesty and reverence, Wyatt reveals how loss became her teacher, how guilt gave way to grace, and how even the ruins of life can hold the seeds of renewal.
Whether you are grieving, supporting others, or simply seeking meaning, this healing journey offers companionship and hope. It reminds us that love is never lost—and that joy can rise again from ashes.
