Acceptance is Badass - A Reading From Coping Courageously

It is painful to watch other people suffer, whether they are your patients or your loved ones. They may suffer with illnesses, such as cancer or dementia, or may suffer with emotional pain, anxiety or depression.

You want to help, but don't want to be swallowed up by their suffering.

Join me this week to learn six important ways to protect your own well-being while also  being a loving caregiver, physician or clinician.

Celebrating the heart-centered healer that you are,

Dr. Delia
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliative.com
www.copingcourageously.com

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

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This week I share the story of one of my patients and the woman he loved. Nick was a man in his 20s with an advanced cancer and caring for him touched my heart.

He had to face the difficult reality in front of him in order to create the life that he wanted. He embraced acceptance and it changed his future.

Come listen to a reading from Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself. You'll hear Nick's story and several others and you'll come to believe that acceptance is badass.

My patients who practiced acceptance resolved to live their life fully, regardless of their diagnosis. Whether they were facing chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or an end of life illness the squeezed all the juice out of life that they could.

They coped courageously.

This week I challenge you to consider your own life through the lens of acceptance. 

Let me know what you come up with.

Celebrating the heart-centered healer that you are,

Dr. Delia
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.copingcourageously.com

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Breath is powerful. We carry it with us, it keeps us alive, and it can either increase our stress or reduce it.

Slow breathing is a secret weapon for reducing the stress response, reducing anxiety and improving wellbeing.

This week you'll hear from Fernando David Pinon and Nancy Estaphanous, the co-founders of BreathNote. BreathNote is a unique and effective tool that uses music to guide relaxation breathing. It can be used in clinical settings, such as chemo suites or physician exam rooms, and it can be used individually by patients, families and clinicians to facilitate well-being.

In this episode you will not only learn about BreathNote and how it can be used to help pain, anxiety, and other discomforts, but you will experience it for yourself. 

 Whether you're seeking a personal wellbeing tool or a professional tool for patient care, our conversation provides insights into the power of music and breath.

How to contact Fernando and Nancy at Breathnote:
www.breathnote.com
partnerships@breathnote.com

Celebrating the heart-centered healer that you are,

Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliative.com

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

There is wonder in unexpected places.

When you look for it you will find it, and when you find it life feels just a bit lighter. 

From an Uber ride that turned into an impromptu therapy session to a conversation in a wellness store that may just save a local business, this week we'll uncover the magic hidden within everyday interactions. 

How is this relevant to palliative care? 

Dealing with patients with dementia, cancer, and other serious or progressive illness can entice us to slow down and look for moments of wonder. When we decide to we can start to notice the 'nuggets of magic' all around us... and then we can create moments of wonder ourselves.

Celebrating the heart-centered healer that you are,

Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliative.com 

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Neurofeedback is a brain-based treatment that is effective and safe. It can be used to manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, Parkinson’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, post concussive syndrome and more.

This week we have Francesco Amico, PhD and Alvaro Villegas who are experts in neurofeedback, especially neurofeedback that can be administered remotely, sharing their expertise.

They work with a product called Myndlift that allows people to have personalized neurofeedback treatment from their home. More information about Myndlift is available at www.myndlift.com.

 Dr. Amico can be contacted at linkedin.com/in/dr-francesco-amico-phd-b7170649

Mr. Villegas and Dr. Amico  can we reached at www.helloneotherapy.com (Spanish and English).

Let’s be Sage Clinicians who provide whole person care to people with serious illness, using all the tools that work.

Dr C

Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliative.com

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Guided imagery is a powerful tool to use with your patients who have generalized anxiety or are just feeling anxious about getting chemotherapy or having a procedure.

It is easy to learn and every physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, PA, radiation technologist, and every other clinician should have this tool in their toolbox.

In addition, I've recorded a LovingKindness meditation (Metta) that is available for you for free at www.copingsupport.com. Have a listen, because your wellbeing matters too.

Reach out any time,
Dr C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliatve.com

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Do you know the different between yoga and yoga therapy?

Which one is better for people getting treatment for cancer? How about people with neurologic conditions or those who have had a stroke?

What benefits can patients get from yoga therapy? What are the risks?

Yoga therapy expert Kelli Bethel, PT, DPT, C-IYAT shares her wisdom about all things yoga therapy.

Learn more tools to help your patients manage their pain, anxiety, chemo symptoms, and sleep.

You can reach her at kelli@kmbethel.com.

Helping you expand your clinical toolbox so you can maximize the wellbeing of your patients and yourself,

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliative.com

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Family members "should" on patients.

Patients "should" on themselves.

And we "should" on patients too.

This week I share eight "shoulds" that we can try to avoid to improve the wellbeing of the families that we care for.

Also, today is book launch day! Check out Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself - I wrote this book for families bit also for clinicians who care for seriously ill people.

Check it out and tell a friend!
Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.copingcourageously.com

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

Acceptance is powerful.

 Many people mistakenly think that acceptance is giving up. They see it as the opposite of fighting.

I see it differently. Instead of being the opposite of fighting, I see acceptance as the opposite of pretending. When you stop pretending you open opportunities for deep wellbeing and connection.

In this episode I read a story from my book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One's Illness Without Losing Yourself.

You are invited to the virtual book launch party! RSVP is required - go to www.copingcouragesouly.com. I really hope you'll join us.

Dr. Chiaramonte

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

It is challenging enough to imagine lending a stranger your car or giving them a large sum of money. Yet, some kind souls donate their precious, living body parts to people that they don't know.

Chaya Lasson, RN is just such a person.

This week she shares her personal journey with living kidney donation. Her story will fascinate and inspire you.

Chaya is happy to chat with anyone interested in learning more about living kidney donation. You can reach her at: classon@lifebridegehealth.org.

She discusses the organization that helped her on the journey to donation. It is called Renewal and can be reached at www.renewal.org.

You don't need to donate a kidney, but I suggest that you consider how you can put good into the world this week.

Thanks for joining me on the journey!
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

My book Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is out! If you're a physician, clinician, or have a loved one with dementia, cancer or other serious illness or an aging parent this book is for you.

My book has launched! Order your copy of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself, and buy one for a friend. www.copingcourageously.com

Creating Integrative Palliative Solutions for Hospices and Clinicians Who Care for People With Serious Illness

Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend!

Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:
https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touch

I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/