serious illness

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

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

Talking about tough stuff like serious illness, advancing illness or end of life issues can be stressful.

This week you'll hear 5 very practical and effective strategies for mastering these tough conversations.

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and people caring for a loved one with a serious illness will all find benefit in this week's podcast.

Helping you to find joy in your work as you help your seriously ill patients to thrive.
Dr. C
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:
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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/

This week I've been on the other side of the palliative care coin with a family member and my family doggie.

I noticed five themes that applied in both places and I share them this week.

What did I miss? What would you add?

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

P.S.
The Conscious Coping program is starting in late July. If you have an ill loved one and you'd like more clarity about how to deal with it all, communication skills to handle the tough conversations, calm in a terribly stressful time and support for your self-care, this is for you. The group will be small so everyone can have personal attention. More info is here: https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/ConsciousCoping 
If this speaks to you, sign up today.

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/

Being in the hospital is hard.

It can be overwhelming, exhausting and feel like a completely out of control experience.

Whether you are a physician, other clinician or family member of someone who is ill, these six tips will help you improve the wellbeing of people in the hospital.

What other tips would you suggest? Send me a message with your suggestions https://integrativepalliative.com/contact-us

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

P.S. Are you feeling stressed because someone you love has an advanced illness? Get on the waitlist for my upcoming group program so you can become a confident advocate for your loved one while also taking care of yourself. Click below and put "waitlist" in the comments  https://integrativepalliative.com/contact-us 

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/

Mia Redrick is the real deal.

She is a life coach and business coach who has dealt with significant chronic and serious illness in her family. Mia will show you how to show up for yourself in a powerful way, even while living a busy life or caring for someone who is ill. 

You don't want to miss this episode.

Think of two friends who are stressed and send them this episode immediately! 

If you want to contact Mia you can find her at www.miaredrick.com

Keep coming back!
Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliative.com/training

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/

What is the difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion?

They are each approaches to other people's suffering; however, sympathy is distancing, empathy is supportive, and compassion includes a component of action.

How do you tend to respond to other people's suffering?

I'm glad you're here,

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

P.S. I'm starting a program for people with ailing loved ones who feel overwhelmed, depleted, and unsure of how to help their loved one.  I'm committed to creating an experience that will leave you clear, balanced and hopeful. I'm filling the waiting list now. If this resonates with you, you can get on the waiting list here: 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/

The healthcare system is rough on everyone. Physicians and patients are both frustrated and everyone has a point.

This week we talk about three big topics that come up in the hospital: information, emotions and decisions.  We discuss them from the clinicians' perspective and then from the patients' perspective so that we can better understand each other.

The system is frustrating for everyone, but my hope is that patients and clinicians can turn towards each other instead of away from each other.

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
P.S.  Thank you for understanding about the coughing dog that you might hear in the background. My beloved doggie is terminally ill and I can't bear to lock her out of the room!

If you have a loved one who is ill and your family would like support through the experience feel free to reach out at hello@integrativepalliative.com. A few coaching spots are available per month.  

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/

When a parent gets seriously ill or has a significant decline in function, the care often falls on the children unevenly. This can create significant family conflict and fracture important sibling relationships.

This week I talk about 5 things to suggest to your patient to help solve this sticky problem.

Reach out anytime!
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/

Welcome to The Integrative Palliative Podcast where we talk about integrative symptom management and physician wellbeing, because every physician deserves to have satisfying work and every patient deserves an effective and joyful physician!

This week we are talking about what to do when the patient doesn't want to talk about their diagnosis. 

Should you force the issue? Let it go?

There are times that we should be pushy and times that we should back off. Come learn the 5 key questions to ask when your patient or loved one won't talk to you about their serious illness.

Reach out anytime!
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/

Can you be empathetic and also have badass boundaries? Yes!

Loose boundaries lead to overwhelm and burnout and they drain the empathy right out of you. This week I will give you the 3 steps that you need to gain control of your schedule so you can keep your cup full.

Reach out any time!
 
- Dr Chiaramonte
P.S. Would you do me a favor? Please go to Apple podcasts and leave a review. It helps me reach more people. Thanks so much!

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/

This week I'm sharing an interview that I did on Dr. Tolulope Olabintan's show. We chatted about how to approach the hard stuff - when a loved one has a serious illness. Our conversation ranged from how to hav enough conversations to the biggest mistakes that loved ones make to how to find happiness even when facing a serious illness.

Come listen!

Dr. Chiaramonte
www.integrativepalliative.com

Are you a physician who wants to improve your skills in helping patients with serious illness? My Integrative Symptom Management course starts October 20th. The price goes up on on October 1st so if you're interested sign up today.  Registration closes on October 9th. https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/symptom-management-training 

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/

Excellence in integrative symptom management is worth pursuing - for your patients and for yourself. It is a style of practice that is impactful and deeply meaningful.

The 4 kept components are:
1) The mind-body-meaning-relationship approach
2) Seeking the symptom's underlying cause
3) Creating a bigger toolbox
4) Committing to keeping your own "cup" full.

If you'd like to learn more click here: www.integrativepalliative.com/training.
On Saturday 9/24/22 at 12:30 EDT I'm giving a webinar on this topic. It's free and you'll learn!  Sign up here: https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/pl/2147616153 

I'm in your corner,
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/

These have been hard times for all of us - patients, physicians, NPs, PAs, office staff - everyone.  After more than 2 years of a pandemic everyone is stressed and tired. Physicians may feel stretched to the limit and patients may feel that they have to fight to get the care they deserve. The doctor-patient relationship is struggling. What can you do?

Today you'll learn 5 steps to improve a challenging interaction with a patient. They're easy, they work, and using them will make your practice more enjoyable.

Please share this podcast with a colleague!

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/

"She's a fighter"
"We don't want her to give up"
"Mr. Amos is comfort care now"

Are these helpful words for families facing serious illness? Not so helpful? Should you avoid the words "death" and "dying" when talking to families? 

Words matter. And when caring for palliative patients with cancer, heart disease and other life-limiting conditions, words matter a lot.

This week I'll give 6 examples of words or phrases that require a thoughtful approach an might be tripping you up.

Please tell a colleague about this podcast!

- Dr. Chiaramonte
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/