Embracing The Journey Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/embracing-the-journey A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. Airs the 4th Wednesday Of The Month from 6:30pm-7pm on KVMR-FM Nevada City KVMR-FM 8d2a426b-a7b4-53cc-8ee6-3cbddeb78ec8 yes en Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:21:05 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:21:14 +0000 https://anchor.fm/kvmr-fm https://img.transistorcdn.com/X6ELsAwPkysEuXyxkb2LF3hwPL-_Tc9ZSs8_ZdKxz7M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mOTky/MzNhZmZlZWRjOGM5/YzIxZTdkY2YzMjA2/NGE1Yi5qcGc.jpg Embracing The Journey https://anchor.fm/kvmr-fm episodic KVMR-FM A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. Airs the 4th Wednesday Of The Month from 6:30pm-7pm on KVMR-FM Nevada City A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. KVMR-FM No No Death and Cults 45 45 Death and Cults full 6f4e4821-7975-4c54-911f-b611a4b4df9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7053d809 Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Sands Hall, playwright, singer/songwriter, musician and author of "Reclaiming My Decade Lost in Scientology."  Sands discusses the connection between Death and Cults.  What may draw people in and promises of everlasting life through reincarnation.  

]]> Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Sands Hall, playwright, singer/songwriter, musician and author of "Reclaiming My Decade Lost in Scientology."  Sands discusses the connection between Death and Cults.  What may draw people in and promises of everlasting life through reincarnation.  

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:21:01 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1777 Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Sands Hall, playwright, singer/songwriter, musician and author of "Reclaiming My Decade Lost in Scientology."  Sands discusses the connection between Death and Cults.  What may draw people in and promises of everlasting life through reincarnation.  

]]> No Decisions on Dying 44 44 Decisions on Dying full bcaf419e-3673-4f27-976e-fd4b367dfb11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d216ae77 Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Carrie McDowall and Pastor Christian Schweter of Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, California, about the decisions involved in dying.  Peace Lutheran provides a forum for the public to hear from organizations providing services around death and dying.

]]> Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Carrie McDowall and Pastor Christian Schweter of Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, California, about the decisions involved in dying.  Peace Lutheran provides a forum for the public to hear from organizations providing services around death and dying.

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:49:27 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1830 Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Carrie McDowall and Pastor Christian Schweter of Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, California, about the decisions involved in dying.  Peace Lutheran provides a forum for the public to hear from organizations providing services around death and dying.

]]> No Death Deck Game - a conversation about what we want 43 43 Death Deck Game - a conversation about what we want full a887cf17-7046-4e43-8b58-1fe40c92db7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ec5a791 Host Lori Burkart Frank invites Victor Estrada-Hildebrand and Michael Hildebrand-Estrada to play the Deck Deck game.  It is a 112 card deck of interesting questions, some funny and some deep.  The deck is designed to be thought provoking and invite an easy way to start conversations that can be difficult to initiate.

]]> Host Lori Burkart Frank invites Victor Estrada-Hildebrand and Michael Hildebrand-Estrada to play the Deck Deck game.  It is a 112 card deck of interesting questions, some funny and some deep.  The deck is designed to be thought provoking and invite an easy way to start conversations that can be difficult to initiate.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:51:28 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1825 Host Lori Burkart Frank invites Victor Estrada-Hildebrand and Michael Hildebrand-Estrada to play the Deck Deck game.  It is a 112 card deck of interesting questions, some funny and some deep.  The deck is designed to be thought provoking and invite an easy way to start conversations that can be difficult to initiate.

]]> No Ways to face Grief 42 42 Ways to face Grief full 25445284-36cc-4548-8550-17437d8cba65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a29ace85 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Viv Tipton, Founder of this show, Embracing the Journey, former Executive Director of Foothills Compassionate Care and an alchemist for turning her personal grief into love, hope, optimism and a full life.  Shellee Sepko, MA, LMFT is a Jungian psychotherapist and ritual facilitator, facilitating groups based on Francis Weller's book, "the Wild Edge of Sorrow."  Together they share how being in community around our grief provides gifts and support.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Viv Tipton, Founder of this show, Embracing the Journey, former Executive Director of Foothills Compassionate Care and an alchemist for turning her personal grief into love, hope, optimism and a full life.  Shellee Sepko, MA, LMFT is a Jungian psychotherapist and ritual facilitator, facilitating groups based on Francis Weller's book, "the Wild Edge of Sorrow."  Together they share how being in community around our grief provides gifts and support.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:22:14 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1793 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Viv Tipton, Founder of this show, Embracing the Journey, former Executive Director of Foothills Compassionate Care and an alchemist for turning her personal grief into love, hope, optimism and a full life.  Shellee Sepko, MA, LMFT is a Jungian psychotherapist and ritual facilitator, facilitating groups based on Francis Weller's book, "the Wild Edge of Sorrow."  Together they share how being in community around our grief provides gifts and support.

]]> No Just Plan for IT! - Courtney Ferguson and Valerie Logsdon 40 40 Just Plan for IT! - Courtney Ferguson and Valerie Logsdon full 7071dc7c-0a86-4c47-9fbf-aaf4898052f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb5af10e Lori Burkart Frank interviews Courtney Ferguson, local author, and Valerie Logsdon, Elder Law Attorney about planning for our passing, transition, death, or whatever word you are comfortable with.  Courtney, just planned not only the legal details of her future passing, but music to be played, obituary and lots of details that are important to her.  This is something we can all do, to make it easier for our loved ones and to address, especially if we don't have family to step in.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Courtney Ferguson, local author, and Valerie Logsdon, Elder Law Attorney about planning for our passing, transition, death, or whatever word you are comfortable with.  Courtney, just planned not only the legal details of her future passing, but music to be played, obituary and lots of details that are important to her.  This is something we can all do, to make it easier for our loved ones and to address, especially if we don't have family to step in.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 19:42:08 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1767 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Courtney Ferguson, local author, and Valerie Logsdon, Elder Law Attorney about planning for our passing, transition, death, or whatever word you are comfortable with.  Courtney, just planned not only the legal details of her future passing, but music to be played, obituary and lots of details that are important to her.  This is something we can all do, to make it easier for our loved ones and to address, especially if we don't have family to step in.

]]> No Stages of Grief 39 39 Stages of Grief full 08d26d47-ba1d-4aa4-a770-a0f33c691fc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b20a18eb Lori Burkart Frank interviews Mary Petersen, grief counselor with Hospice of the Foothills, under the Foothills Compassionate Care umbrella.  Throughout the grieving process there are intervals of grief.  It can be helpful to understand what can show up along the grief journey.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Mary Petersen, grief counselor with Hospice of the Foothills, under the Foothills Compassionate Care umbrella.  Throughout the grieving process there are intervals of grief.  It can be helpful to understand what can show up along the grief journey.

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:45:17 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1797 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Mary Petersen, grief counselor with Hospice of the Foothills, under the Foothills Compassionate Care umbrella.  Throughout the grieving process there are intervals of grief.  It can be helpful to understand what can show up along the grief journey.

]]> No Facing a terminal Prognosis - Peter & Cathryn Coates 38 38 Facing a terminal Prognosis - Peter & Cathryn Coates full 204eaf16-4ed6-4d9e-95f4-a7d8fe064b47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7bff9f8 Lori Burkart Frank welcomes Peter Coates back to discuss his experience facing a terminal diagnosis.  Peter's wife, Cathryn joins in the discussion.  Their courage and love are inspiring and powerful.  

]]> Lori Burkart Frank welcomes Peter Coates back to discuss his experience facing a terminal diagnosis.  Peter's wife, Cathryn joins in the discussion.  Their courage and love are inspiring and powerful.  

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:59:58 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1808 Lori Burkart Frank welcomes Peter Coates back to discuss his experience facing a terminal diagnosis.  Peter's wife, Cathryn joins in the discussion.  Their courage and love are inspiring and powerful.  

]]> No Dr. Neeley talks about Healthspan 37 37 Dr. Neeley talks about Healthspan full 09d08969-49d5-4cca-8ad1-be1e07c4c995 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a36927b Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Scott Neeley, President and CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital about improving our healthspan.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Scott Neeley, President and CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital about improving our healthspan.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:19:45 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1801 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Scott Neeley, President and CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital about improving our healthspan.

]]> No Peter Coates shares his music 36 36 Peter Coates shares his music full 3c260d54-3c05-449a-b75a-ba59ff74894f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2fe77d5 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Peter Coates, facing a terminal cancer.  Peter shares the songs he has written and recorded which reflect the variety of emotions he faces with is diagnosis.  Peter encourages other people facing a terminal diagnosis to find a creative outlet.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Peter Coates, facing a terminal cancer.  Peter shares the songs he has written and recorded which reflect the variety of emotions he faces with is diagnosis.  Peter encourages other people facing a terminal diagnosis to find a creative outlet.

]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:20:37 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1831 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Peter Coates, facing a terminal cancer.  Peter shares the songs he has written and recorded which reflect the variety of emotions he faces with is diagnosis.  Peter encourages other people facing a terminal diagnosis to find a creative outlet.

]]> No Foothills Compassionate Care 35 35 Foothills Compassionate Care full 31aaa157-21ca-4cbe-b644-feebe01ab1dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2cebdb9 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Mary Ann Davis, Marketing and Events Manager and David Franco, Board Chair from Foothills Compassionate Care, recently known as Hospice of the Foothills.  Why the name change?  Mary Anne and David share the wide variety of services available from our local non-profit, including Hospice, Palliative, Bereavement, Education, Thrift store and more.  Foothills Compassionate Care is the Umbrella name of all these services.  In recent years for profit organizations are providing hospice.  Foothills Compassionate Care, our local non-profit is in a position to provide so much more.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Mary Ann Davis, Marketing and Events Manager and David Franco, Board Chair from Foothills Compassionate Care, recently known as Hospice of the Foothills.  Why the name change?  Mary Anne and David share the wide variety of services available from our local non-profit, including Hospice, Palliative, Bereavement, Education, Thrift store and more.  Foothills Compassionate Care is the Umbrella name of all these services.  In recent years for profit organizations are providing hospice.  Foothills Compassionate Care, our local non-profit is in a position to provide so much more.

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:21:07 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1796 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Mary Ann Davis, Marketing and Events Manager and David Franco, Board Chair from Foothills Compassionate Care, recently known as Hospice of the Foothills.  Why the name change?  Mary Anne and David share the wide variety of services available from our local non-profit, including Hospice, Palliative, Bereavement, Education, Thrift store and more.  Foothills Compassionate Care is the Umbrella name of all these services.  In recent years for profit organizations are providing hospice.  Foothills Compassionate Care, our local non-profit is in a position to provide so much more.

]]> No Lisa Pahl - co-creator of The Death Deck 34 34 Lisa Pahl - co-creator of The Death Deck full 1965c720-d021-42f5-b9ea-dc1e98d9e892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d539a621 Lori Burkart Frank talks with The Deck Deck co-creator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Hospice, Lisa Pahl.  Lisa is passionate about having conversations about death and dying so we can live our lives more fully.  The Death Deck provides opportunity for deep insight, laughter and connection.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank talks with The Deck Deck co-creator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Hospice, Lisa Pahl.  Lisa is passionate about having conversations about death and dying so we can live our lives more fully.  The Death Deck provides opportunity for deep insight, laughter and connection.

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Lori Burkart Frank talks with The Deck Deck co-creator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Hospice, Lisa Pahl.  Lisa is passionate about having conversations about death and dying so we can live our lives more fully.  The Death Deck provides opportunity for deep insight, laughter and connection.

]]> No Do's & Don'ts in picking an Executor 33 33 Do's & Don'ts in picking an Executor full 782e63c1-73db-4305-ba38-039df04d585c https://share.transistor.fm/s/deff152f Lori Burkart Frank interviews past guest, Anne King, about the dos and don'ts in picking an executor for our estate.  She shares two distinctly different experiences, including finding out she was an executor for a friend after he passed.  In this conversation there is food for thought on what we might want to consider in the legacy we leave, once we are gone.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews past guest, Anne King, about the dos and don'ts in picking an executor for our estate.  She shares two distinctly different experiences, including finding out she was an executor for a friend after he passed.  In this conversation there is food for thought on what we might want to consider in the legacy we leave, once we are gone.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:30:24 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1797 Lori Burkart Frank interviews past guest, Anne King, about the dos and don'ts in picking an executor for our estate.  She shares two distinctly different experiences, including finding out she was an executor for a friend after he passed.  In this conversation there is food for thought on what we might want to consider in the legacy we leave, once we are gone.

]]> No Wills, Trusts and Probate 32 32 Wills, Trusts and Probate full 6b42c482-a045-44bb-ba4f-1c75f6bb4c3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/723e1b3c Lori Burkart Frank interviews Estate Attorney, Dylan Hendricks about the differences in a Will, Trust or Probate.  What happens to our estate once we pass?  What are the benefits to our loved ones when we plan ahead?

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Estate Attorney, Dylan Hendricks about the differences in a Will, Trust or Probate.  What happens to our estate once we pass?  What are the benefits to our loved ones when we plan ahead?

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 02:16:35 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1779 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Estate Attorney, Dylan Hendricks about the differences in a Will, Trust or Probate.  What happens to our estate once we pass?  What are the benefits to our loved ones when we plan ahead?

]]> No Death Deck Game #2 31 31 Death Deck Game #2 full ba1b2235-c9b8-4ffe-bb78-c9f6b24645c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e06b7150 Host Lori Burkart Frank plays the Death Deck game with  guests, Gregory Ingram, Chaplain for Hospice of the Foothills and Katie Haskett, Social worker for Hospice of the Foothills.  The death deck is a game that provides a fun, interesting and provocative way to discuss a variety of topics around death.

]]> Host Lori Burkart Frank plays the Death Deck game with  guests, Gregory Ingram, Chaplain for Hospice of the Foothills and Katie Haskett, Social worker for Hospice of the Foothills.  The death deck is a game that provides a fun, interesting and provocative way to discuss a variety of topics around death.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:23:30 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1811 Host Lori Burkart Frank plays the Death Deck game with  guests, Gregory Ingram, Chaplain for Hospice of the Foothills and Katie Haskett, Social worker for Hospice of the Foothills.  The death deck is a game that provides a fun, interesting and provocative way to discuss a variety of topics around death.

]]> No Caregiving Matters: Gender, Hospice and transformation 30 30 Caregiving Matters: Gender, Hospice and transformation full aab5fd45-a435-4359-b001-eda157fd5929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9c83d9b Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Anya Stanger, Adjunct Professor of Women's Studies of Sierra College and Dr. Kathleen Taylor, Chair of Sierra College Gender Studies.  They discuss caregiving  in relationship to gender, hospice and transformation.  In particular they discuss hospice in the prison system provided by inmates and the transformation occuring.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Anya Stanger, Adjunct Professor of Women's Studies of Sierra College and Dr. Kathleen Taylor, Chair of Sierra College Gender Studies.  They discuss caregiving  in relationship to gender, hospice and transformation.  In particular they discuss hospice in the prison system provided by inmates and the transformation occuring.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:17:22 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1795 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Anya Stanger, Adjunct Professor of Women's Studies of Sierra College and Dr. Kathleen Taylor, Chair of Sierra College Gender Studies.  They discuss caregiving  in relationship to gender, hospice and transformation.  In particular they discuss hospice in the prison system provided by inmates and the transformation occuring.

]]> No Hospice Nurse Julie 29 29 Hospice Nurse Julie full 3c205649-51f8-4aa6-bbd4-465b1802c402 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc3420c2 Hospice Nurse Julie is an internet viral sensation who talks about her work as a hospice nurse in Southern 
California.  She found there is an insatiable desire for knowledge about the end of life.

]]> Hospice Nurse Julie is an internet viral sensation who talks about her work as a hospice nurse in Southern 
California.  She found there is an insatiable desire for knowledge about the end of life.

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:40:34 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1806 Hospice Nurse Julie is an internet viral sensation who talks about her work as a hospice nurse in Southern 
California.  She found there is an insatiable desire for knowledge about the end of life.

]]> No Palliative Care 28 28 Palliative Care full b59db689-fe36-4258-8822-4e7b9ed16950 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41bb08c Host Lori Burkart Frank talks about Palliative Care with Michelle Tagg of Hospice of the Foothills and Lauren Swinney, Palliative Care Manager at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.

]]> Host Lori Burkart Frank talks about Palliative Care with Michelle Tagg of Hospice of the Foothills and Lauren Swinney, Palliative Care Manager at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:17:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Host Lori Burkart Frank talks about Palliative Care with Michelle Tagg of Hospice of the Foothills and Lauren Swinney, Palliative Care Manager at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.

]]> No Adult Protective Services and Conservatorship 27 27 Adult Protective Services and Conservatorship full a6e432a7-fe2d-44e4-a31f-ac6b50f9f2ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/323719e0 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Kelly Carpenter, Adult Services Program Manager and Public Guardian for the County of Nevada.  Kelly talks about the services provided by Adult Services including Conservatorship.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Kelly Carpenter, Adult Services Program Manager and Public Guardian for the County of Nevada.  Kelly talks about the services provided by Adult Services including Conservatorship.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:16:17 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1798 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Kelly Carpenter, Adult Services Program Manager and Public Guardian for the County of Nevada.  Kelly talks about the services provided by Adult Services including Conservatorship.

]]> No Mettle Health - Sonya Dolan and Ladybird Morgan 26 26 Mettle Health - Sonya Dolan and Ladybird Morgan full d60e77bd-0907-403f-af07-c2b9408b6bbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/f919b44a

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]]> No The Death Deck Game 25 25 The Death Deck Game full 8fcc0b2c-723e-41c9-a507-cd6871c0a927 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3f61120 Host Lori Burkart Frank brings together Hospice of the Foothills Executive Director, Viv Tipton, and Marketing and Events Manager, Mary Anne Davis,  to play "The Death Deck Game."  Conversations around death and dying along with curious and even humorous responses to questions from the Deck occur.

]]> Host Lori Burkart Frank brings together Hospice of the Foothills Executive Director, Viv Tipton, and Marketing and Events Manager, Mary Anne Davis,  to play "The Death Deck Game."  Conversations around death and dying along with curious and even humorous responses to questions from the Deck occur.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:29:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1783 Host Lori Burkart Frank brings together Hospice of the Foothills Executive Director, Viv Tipton, and Marketing and Events Manager, Mary Anne Davis,  to play "The Death Deck Game."  Conversations around death and dying along with curious and even humorous responses to questions from the Deck occur.

]]> No Dying Vigil 24 24 Dying Vigil full 374a4492-abd7-404e-99df-af09be113c5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7acf8ddc Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dying Vigil Volunteers, Linda High and Judy Lay.  They share what a dying vigil volunteer provides for someone actively dying and what an honor it is to be with the person in their final hours and moments of life.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dying Vigil Volunteers, Linda High and Judy Lay.  They share what a dying vigil volunteer provides for someone actively dying and what an honor it is to be with the person in their final hours and moments of life.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:31:54 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1793 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dying Vigil Volunteers, Linda High and Judy Lay.  They share what a dying vigil volunteer provides for someone actively dying and what an honor it is to be with the person in their final hours and moments of life.

]]> No Embracing the Journey - Jan. 24, 2023 23 23 Embracing the Journey - Jan. 24, 2023 full 722abd2a-1100-40c3-9290-82887af0c48b https://share.transistor.fm/s/9de8ba5f Lori Burkart Frank talks to David Franco, Board President of Hospice of the Foothills and Jon Blinder, Trustee for Hospice of the Foothills about The Five Wishes and Advanced Directives.  

]]> Lori Burkart Frank talks to David Franco, Board President of Hospice of the Foothills and Jon Blinder, Trustee for Hospice of the Foothills about The Five Wishes and Advanced Directives.  

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1785 Lori Burkart Frank talks to David Franco, Board President of Hospice of the Foothills and Jon Blinder, Trustee for Hospice of the Foothills about The Five Wishes and Advanced Directives.  

]]> No Embracing the Journey 10-25-22 22 22 Embracing the Journey 10-25-22 full b7d8fd49-e18e-4223-8702-109b0d742b3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/43bdff72 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Brad Helmuth, Rector, Pastor of Holy Trinity.  Reverend Brad talks about Spiritual Care at the end of life. Reverend Helmuth has supported the community spiritually through Youth Ministry, Spiritual Care Counselor for Hospice and a variety of roles at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Nevada City before becoming the Rector in 2018.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Brad Helmuth, Rector, Pastor of Holy Trinity.  Reverend Brad talks about Spiritual Care at the end of life. Reverend Helmuth has supported the community spiritually through Youth Ministry, Spiritual Care Counselor for Hospice and a variety of roles at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Nevada City before becoming the Rector in 2018.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:23:11 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1790 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Brad Helmuth, Rector, Pastor of Holy Trinity. Reverend Brad talks about Spiritual Care at the end of life. Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Brad Helmuth, Rector, Pastor of Holy Trinity. Reverend Brad talks about Spiritual Care at the end of life. No Embracing The Journey 9-27-22 21 21 Embracing The Journey 9-27-22 full 5402093a-aefc-4d4c-b80d-f0032b0fea7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb8f5cb9 Lori Burkhart Frank speaks with Ann King about creating eulogies, a written or spoken tribute to one who has passed on. Ann is an award winning toastmaster and has significant experience delivering eulogies.

]]> Lori Burkhart Frank speaks with Ann King about creating eulogies, a written or spoken tribute to one who has passed on. Ann is an award winning toastmaster and has significant experience delivering eulogies.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:54:36 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1801 Lori Burkhart Frank speaks with Ann King about creating eulogies. Lori Burkhart Frank speaks with Ann King about creating eulogies. No Embracing The Journey with Akila Murphy 19 19 Embracing The Journey with Akila Murphy full af209663-a926-4ade-864e-cdcac8a3c6cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/a01b2a50 Discussions about Life and Death inspired by the documentary, "Jack Has a Plan."

Guests: Akhila Murphy, End-of-Life Doula, Founding Director of Full Circle of Living and Dying - and Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP, President of The Heart Way.


]]> Discussions about Life and Death inspired by the documentary, "Jack Has a Plan."

Guests: Akhila Murphy, End-of-Life Doula, Founding Director of Full Circle of Living and Dying - and Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP, President of The Heart Way.


]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:09:20 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Discussions on life and death Discussions on life and death No Embracing the Journey 8-23-22 20 20 Embracing the Journey 8-23-22 full f70ef35f-7367-4e77-aa44-c0513e51598f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f1a58d5 Discussions about Life and Death inspired by the documentary, "Jack Has a Plan."

Guests: Akhila Murphy, End-of-Life Doula, Founding Director of Full Circle of Living and Dying - and Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP, President of The Heart Way.


]]> Discussions about Life and Death inspired by the documentary, "Jack Has a Plan."

Guests: Akhila Murphy, End-of-Life Doula, Founding Director of Full Circle of Living and Dying - and Andrea Deerheart, PhD, ELP, President of The Heart Way.


]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:20:45 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Discussions about Life and Death inspired by the documentary, "Jack Has a Plan." Discussions about Life and Death inspired by the documentary, "Jack Has a Plan." No Embracing the Journey - May 24th, 2022 18 18 Embracing the Journey - May 24th, 2022 full 55892ba0-dd17-47ec-8eb2-3933cee43c94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4698a0d Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Karyn Packard, participant in the development of the Five Wishes, end of Life living will advanced directive that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Karyn Packard, participant in the development of the Five Wishes, end of Life living will advanced directive that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Reverend Karyn Packard, participant in the development of the Five Wishes, end of Life living will advanced directive that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes.

]]> No Embracing the Journey - April 26, 2022 17 17 Embracing the Journey - April 26, 2022 full d88ad198-3391-411d-b4ba-6446b6052299 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2dccede Lori Burkart Frank interviews award winning poet, Jenny Qi.  She is the author of a book of poems, Focal Point and a Ph.D in Cancer Biology.  Together with Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of Nevada County Arts Council they talk to Jenny about how poetry can support us in facing death and grief.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews award winning poet, Jenny Qi.  She is the author of a book of poems, Focal Point and a Ph.D in Cancer Biology.  Together with Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of Nevada County Arts Council they talk to Jenny about how poetry can support us in facing death and grief.

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Lori Burkart Frank interviews award winning poet, Jenny Qi.  She is the author of a book of poems, Focal Point and a Ph.D in Cancer Biology.  Together with Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of Nevada County Arts Council they talk to Jenny about how poetry can support us in facing death and grief.

]]> No Embracing the Journey - March 22, 2022 16 16 Embracing the Journey - March 22, 2022 full 6f10f83d-5b3d-4001-ae07-2ee11e8395ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e4951e8 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Elder Law Attorney Valerie Logsdon about choosing your Power of Attorney. Taking this action can provide us with the assistance we need when we are no longer able to take on all the responsibilities we once felt up to.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Elder Law Attorney Valerie Logsdon about choosing your Power of Attorney. Taking this action can provide us with the assistance we need when we are no longer able to take on all the responsibilities we once felt up to.

]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1798 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Elder Law Attorney Valerie Logsdon about choosing your Power of Attorney. Taking this action can provide us with the assistance we need when we are no longer able to take on all the responsibilities we once felt up to.

]]> No Embracing the Journey – February 22nd, 2022 15 15 Embracing the Journey – February 22nd, 2022 full e6c9107c-3876-45a4-99ad-b6c9ff4883a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/974f89b1 Topic:  Natural organic reduction after death, also called human composting


Guests:  Anna Swenson, Outreach Manager for Recompose in Washington State and Jennifer Bliss, widow of Amigo Bob Cantisano an early pioneer of the organic farming movement and long-time resident of Nevada County.

]]> Topic:  Natural organic reduction after death, also called human composting


Guests:  Anna Swenson, Outreach Manager for Recompose in Washington State and Jennifer Bliss, widow of Amigo Bob Cantisano an early pioneer of the organic farming movement and long-time resident of Nevada County.

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Topic:  Natural organic reduction after death, also called human composting


Guests:  Anna Swenson, Outreach Manager for Recompose in Washington State and Jennifer Bliss, widow of Amigo Bob Cantisano an early pioneer of the organic farming movement and long-time resident of Nevada County.

]]> No Embracing the Journey – January 25th, 2022 14 14 Embracing the Journey – January 25th, 2022 full 1a683101-dafb-41f0-b64d-3b7cfa8f774e https://share.transistor.fm/s/64730a65 In this episode you’ll hear what it is like to receive a terminal diagnosis and prepare yourself, family and friends for the inevitable.  From practical preparations such as cleaning out an office, listing passwords and planning your own service to reaching out to family and friends to share the news and then make new memories, to finding ways to be of service. Lori Burkart Frank interviews her own father, Ed Burkart, who is living with terminal stage 4 bone cancer metastasized from prostate cancer.

]]> In this episode you’ll hear what it is like to receive a terminal diagnosis and prepare yourself, family and friends for the inevitable.  From practical preparations such as cleaning out an office, listing passwords and planning your own service to reaching out to family and friends to share the news and then make new memories, to finding ways to be of service. Lori Burkart Frank interviews her own father, Ed Burkart, who is living with terminal stage 4 bone cancer metastasized from prostate cancer.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1758 In this episode you’ll hear what it is like to receive a terminal diagnosis and prepare yourself, family and friends for the inevitable.  From practical preparations such as cleaning out an office, listing passwords and planning your own service to reaching out to family and friends to share the news and then make new memories, to finding ways to be of service. Lori Burkart Frank interviews her own father, Ed Burkart, who is living with terminal stage 4 bone cancer metastasized from prostate cancer.

]]> No Embracing the Journey – December 28th, 2021 13 13 Embracing the Journey – December 28th, 2021 full 9438da07-dd60-4dd5-9f50-1b5281ae1ae7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/734f461b Lori Burkart Frank talks to Viv Tipton - Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Executive Director for Hospice of the Foothills - about how grief is a part of her life, along with Susan Canavan, Bereavement & Community Services Coordinator for Hospice of the Foothills.  Grief is something all of us have or will experience.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank talks to Viv Tipton - Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Executive Director for Hospice of the Foothills - about how grief is a part of her life, along with Susan Canavan, Bereavement & Community Services Coordinator for Hospice of the Foothills.  Grief is something all of us have or will experience.

]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1799 Lori Burkart Frank talks to Viv Tipton - Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Executive Director for Hospice of the Foothills - about how grief is a part of her life, along with Susan Canavan, Bereavement & Community Services Coordinator for Hospice of the Foothills.  Grief is something all of us have or will experience.

]]> No Embracing the Journey – October 26, 2021 12 12 Embracing the Journey – October 26, 2021 full 5a19a6f3-7302-445a-ad1b-0e46f76f61b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41785442 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Corbett Riley, a health Advocate who helps patients navigate our fragmented health care system to get the best care, make good decisions about their health care and identify resources. Lori Burkart Frank interviews Dr. Corbett Riley, a health Advocate who helps patients navigate our fragmented health care system to get the best care, make good decisions about their health care and identify resources. No Embracing the Journey - August 24, 2021 11 11 Embracing the Journey - August 24, 2021 full f936cddc-c4d8-44b7-acea-5fb83162b91c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f95c2c78 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Michelle Tagg, MSW and Community Liaison and Donna Brown, RN CHPN and Hospital Liaison with Hospice of the Foothills in a discussion about Signs of Decline.  The transition from living with a chronic disease to the initial stages of dying from a chronic disease can be confusing.  Seeing the big picture and understanding these signs of decline help to make care plans, reframe what hope looks like, and provide comfort.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Michelle Tagg, MSW and Community Liaison and Donna Brown, RN CHPN and Hospital Liaison with Hospice of the Foothills in a discussion about Signs of Decline.  The transition from living with a chronic disease to the initial stages of dying from a chronic disease can be confusing.  Seeing the big picture and understanding these signs of decline help to make care plans, reframe what hope looks like, and provide comfort.

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:35:02 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Michelle Tagg, MSW and Community Liaison and Donna Brown, RN CHPN and Hospital Liaison with Hospice of the Foothills in a discussion about Signs of Decline. Lori Burkart Frank interviews Michelle Tagg, MSW and Community Liaison and Donna Brown, RN CHPN and Hospital Liaison with Hospice of the Foothills in a discussion about Signs of Decline. No Embracing the Journey - July 27, 2021 10 10 Embracing the Journey - July 27, 2021 full e4873ff8-c00e-46b6-ab5f-1f00869b4548 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9cfdacc Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews “Driving Miss Norma,” authors Tim Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle.  Saying YES to life when facing a terminal diagnosis is what Tim’s mother chose to do at 90 years old when she toured the US in an RV with her son and daughter-in-law.  Her joy and zest for life touched the hearts of millions around the world.

]]> Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews “Driving Miss Norma,” authors Tim Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle.  Saying YES to life when facing a terminal diagnosis is what Tim’s mother chose to do at 90 years old when she toured the US in an RV with her son and daughter-in-law.  Her joy and zest for life touched the hearts of millions around the world.

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:21:52 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews “Driving Miss Norma,” authors Tim Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle. Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews “Driving Miss Norma,” authors Tim Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle. No Embracing the Journey - June 22, 2021 9 9 Embracing the Journey - June 22, 2021 full aab3d7dd-ac72-4888-862f-34be46355726 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c0a1d2b Lori Burkart Frank interviews Akhila Murphy and Linda More with Full Circle of Living and Dying.  They talk about Death Doulas, Natural Organic Reduction, End of life options and education and resources around end of life.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews Akhila Murphy and Linda More with Full Circle of Living and Dying.  They talk about Death Doulas, Natural Organic Reduction, End of life options and education and resources around end of life.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Lori Burkart Frank interviews Akhila Murphy and Linda More with Full Circle of Living and Dying.  They talk about Death Doulas, Natural Organic Reduction, End of life options and education and resources around end of life. Lori Burkart Frank interviews Akhila Murphy and Linda More with Full Circle of Living and Dying.  They talk about Death Doulas, Natural Organic Reduction, End of life options and education and resources around end of life. No Embracing the Journey - May 25, 2021 8 8 Embracing the Journey - May 25, 2021 full 1abce7ca-b815-46d9-889f-52e7321f80b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b74ceb8 Lori Burkart Frank interviews end-of-life caregivers Rosie Mariani and  Amada Kenney.  They talk about those last days, hours and moments before  a loved one passes.

]]> Lori Burkart Frank interviews end-of-life caregivers Rosie Mariani and  Amada Kenney.  They talk about those last days, hours and moments before  a loved one passes.

]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 02:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Lori Burkart Frank interviews end-of-life caregivers Rosie Mariani and  Amada Kenney.  They talk about those last days, hours and moments before  a loved one passes. Lori Burkart Frank interviews end-of-life caregivers Rosie Mariani and  Amada Kenney.  They talk about those last days, hours and moments before  a loved one passes. No Embracing the Journey - California End of Life Option Act 7 7 Embracing the Journey - California End of Life Option Act full 98455860-3754-4e6f-b7b5-b8bc323b1a77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2a791d3 Bonnie  McKeegan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, speaks with Lori Burkart  Frank about the California End of Life Option Act, which allows  terminally ill patients to request a doctor’s prescription for  medication they must self-ingest to end their suffering.

]]> Bonnie  McKeegan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, speaks with Lori Burkart  Frank about the California End of Life Option Act, which allows  terminally ill patients to request a doctor’s prescription for  medication they must self-ingest to end their suffering.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:03:46 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Bonnie  McKeegan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, speaks with Lori Burkart  Frank about the California End of Life Option Act, which allows  terminally ill patients to request a doctor’s prescription for  medication they must self-ingest to end their suffering. Bonnie  McKeegan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, speaks with Lori Burkart  Frank about the California End of Life Option Act, which allows  terminally ill patients to request a doctor’s prescription for  medication they must self-ingest to end their suf No Embracing the Journey 3.23.21 6 6 Embracing the Journey 3.23.21 full 8e516e79-f33e-4d0a-acdd-f9c7a0c86bbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/10185943 Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death.

Shelly Covert, Spokesperson/Tribal Council member for the Nevada City  Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and E.D. for C.H.I.R.P shares the rituals of  death the Nisenan tribe practiced for thousands of years.

]]> Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death.

Shelly Covert, Spokesperson/Tribal Council member for the Nevada City  Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and E.D. for C.H.I.R.P shares the rituals of  death the Nisenan tribe practiced for thousands of years.

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:29:11 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. Shelly Covert, Spokesperson/Tribal Council member for the Nevada City  Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and E.D. for C.H.I.R.P shares the rituals of  death the Nisenan tribe practiced for thousands of years. Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. Shelly Covert, Spokesperson/Tribal Council member for the Nevada City  Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and E.D. for C.H.I.R.P shares the rituals of  death th No Embracing the Journey - February 23, 2021 5 5 Embracing the Journey - February 23, 2021 full d578dbd9-6fd1-4502-910f-4c3983775727 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c8fa6b1 Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. This episode is an interview with Matt Melugin - Manager, Nevada Cemetery District, Nevada City CA,

]]> Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. This episode is an interview with Matt Melugin - Manager, Nevada Cemetery District, Nevada City CA,

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:05:36 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. This episode is an interview with Matt Melugin - Manager, Nevada Cemetery District, Nevada City CA, Embracing the Journey is a program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. This episode is an interview with Matt Melugin - Manager, Nevada Cemetery District, Nevada City CA, No Embracing the Journey - Jan 26, 2021 4 4 Embracing the Journey - Jan 26, 2021 full 9ce08a40-746c-4f61-b5b6-12edc84a91f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4cf2043 Interview with Chaplain Norris Burkes

]]> Interview with Chaplain Norris Burkes

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:34:43 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Interview with Chaplain Norris Burkes Interview with Chaplain Norris Burkes No Embracing the Journey 12.22.20 3 3 Embracing the Journey 12.22.20 full 5820b7c6-0c0f-4eda-aa7a-cf73f074b183 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2438ad27 A program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death.

]]> A program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:44:31 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1799 A program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. A program focused on the freedom that comes from being able to talk about death. No Embracing The Journey – 11/24/20 2 2 Embracing The Journey – 11/24/20 full 04518674-9911-41c0-9d80-d7c0c401c655 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e834f536 A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. Airs the 4th Tuesday Of The Month from 6:30pm-7pm on KVMR-FM Nevada City.

]]> A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. Airs the 4th Tuesday Of The Month from 6:30pm-7pm on KVMR-FM Nevada City.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. Airs the 4th Tuesday Of The Month from 6:30pm-7pm on KVMR-FM Nevada City. A conversation around the freedom and peace that comes from talking about death. Airs the 4th Tuesday Of The Month from 6:30pm-7pm on KVMR-FM Nevada City. No Embracing The Journey – 10/27/20 1 1 Embracing The Journey – 10/27/20 full 6340445a-02b6-42ea-a467-81a6c8038fd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e901e9dd Dr. Andrea Deerheart talks about The Death Café and the opportunity for people to come together to have open conversations about death.

]]> Dr. Andrea Deerheart talks about The Death Café and the opportunity for people to come together to have open conversations about death.

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000 KVMR-FM KVMR-FM 1800 Dr. Andrea Deerheart talks about The Death Café and the opportunity for people to come together to have open conversations about death. Dr. Andrea Deerheart talks about The Death Café and the opportunity for people to come together to have open conversations about death. No