The Integrative Palliative Podcast

Loneliness is rampant and so many of us are starved for touch.

Cuddle therapy is an interesting treatment modality that provides platonic touch by trained cuddle therapists.

Have you tried it? Let us know.

If you'd like more info about cuddle therapy or to find a cuddle therapist, here's a resource:

www.cuddlist.com

I am not affiliated with them or endorsing them but they do have a 'find a cuddle therapist' feature.

If you try it, let me know how it goes!

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

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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I'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!
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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

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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/

Battling stress and preventing burnout is an active process. If you have a stressful job, like being an Emergency Medicine physician in a pandemic, actively working on yourself is protective.

Dr. Tamara Beckford is an Emergency Medicine physician and expert in burnout prevention and wellbeing. She shares her personal steps for managing her wellbeing while working in a stressful environment.

You'll want to listen to this one!

Dr. Beckford is also a speaker in the wellness space. You can find her here:
Website: www.urcaringdocs.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drtamarabeckford
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtamarabeckford
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urcaringdocs
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ur-caring-docs/id1553710706 

Here's to effectively reducing suffering in others while living a joyful life!

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

P.S. Please send this episode to a colleague. You'll help them reduce their stress and help me spread the word about the podcast!

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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/

Having a parent with declining cognitive function is one of the most stressful experiences that you will face.  It can be hard to know how to approach your parent(s) about the decline. You want to keep them safe, but they may not want your help.

It can be a long road, so having a coping plan from the start is important.

Here are 8 suggestions for how to cope.

Reach out anytime,

Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

Need support because you're managing a loved one's dementia or serious illness? Click here for help https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/ConsciousCoping

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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'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.

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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 

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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/

You will love this week's guest!

Cal Cates is a massage therapist as well as the founder and Executive Director of Healwell, a non-profit whose mission is to touch people affected by serious illness, teach massage therapists how to provide that touch, and to advocate for a broader role for those therapists in serious illness care.

They have trained thousands of healthcare providers in the skills of resiliency, self-awareness, communication and forgiveness. They have dedicated their career to advocacy in healthcare, massage therapy as social justice, and to revolutionizing education for healthcare providers.

To reach Cal or check out Healwell:  www.healwell.org.

Let's spread the word about integrative palliative care!

- Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

P.S. Tell a friend about The Integrative Palliative Podcast!

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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 hard to talk to a loved one about their serious illness. And it can be hard to counsel families about how to communicate well.

Knowing your own communication style and that of the patient can help make communication easier.

This podcast will discuss 6 different communication styles: Direct & open, reserved & private, emotional & expressive, passive or reliant, information-seeking and avoidant or denying. Trying to match communication styles helps connection.

Which communication style do you use?

I'm glad you're here,
Dr C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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/

Anticipatory grief is common and normal but it is rarely talked about, which leaves people to suffer alone.

Beginning to grieve for the loss of a loved one before they have died can be hard. In this week's podcast we discuss ten things that a grieving loved one can do with their loved one during this challenging time.

I'm glad you're here,
Dr. C
Delia Chiaramonte, MD

P.S. Soon I'll be starting a Conscious Coping program to help people with ailing loved ones go from overwhelmed, depleted, and unsure to clear, balanced, and hopeful. If this speaks to you, sign up for the waiting list at www.integrativepalliative.com. I'd love to see you there!

Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com 

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

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/