The Integrative Palliative Podcast

Delia Chiaramonte, MD•www.integrativepalliative.com

Hosted by integrative palliative medicine physician, Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, The Integrative Palliative Podcast helps physicians and clinicians guide families facing serious illness to physical and emotional wellbeing. Listeners will find insights, skills and knowledge in evidence-supported integrative symptom management, as well as attention to their own self-care, because you can't pour from an empty cup!

Everyone who cares for seriously ill people will find something for themselves and their patients in this podcast. It is targeted not only to those who practice palliative care, but also to physicians and clinicians in oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, geriatrics, rheumatology, hospital medicine, intensive care, and more.

While the podcast is targeted to those who care for patients and clients, family caregivers will find many pearls to help them care for their ill or aging and loved one, while also caring for themself. All are welcome!

Visit The Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine for more information on clinician and caregiver trainings and to book Dr. Chiaramonte as a speaker www.integrativepalliative.com

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Episodes

What is a Mind-Body Specialist? Special guest Lolly Forsythe-Chisolm, M.S.

Special guest Lolly Forsythe-Chisolm, M.S. joins us to talk about her work as a mind-body specialist with an inpatient and outpatient palliative care team. She will share practical, easy to use techniques that we can offer to patients and use to support our own wellbeing. Once you hear from Lolly you will want a mind-body specialist on your patient care team! Visit www.tiipm.org to sign up for upcoming integrative palliative medicine educational programs. Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Gu...

Apr 28, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 13

What your inner critic is saying and how to get them to shut up

We all have an inner critic who whispers mean and nasty things to us - things that we would never say to a friend. The technique of identifying, naming and even drawing our inner critic is a powerful way to help our patients (and ourselves) to feel better. www.tiipm.org 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 episo...

Apr 21, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Meditation is so much easier than you think! A primer for you and your patients.

"I tried to meditate and it doesn't work for me" I've heard this from so many patients. But once they learn what meditation actually is they realize that it is an easy and valuable tool for wellbeing. It helps them decrease their stress and feel more relaxed. It will do the same for you. If you like what you hear please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To learn about upcoming educational opportunities in Integrative Palliative Medicine sign up at www.tiipm.org Coping Courageously: A Heart-Cente...

Apr 14, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Physicians Nurturing Themselves Out loud – Why You Should Use The Good Towels

Do you ever feel like the medical system is gaslighting you? “Thanks for being a healthcare hero – now go generate more RVUs!” We need to change the martyr physician culture that we all grew up in that taught us that we don’t need to eat or pee or sleep. We need to nurture ourselves out loud! We need to take our vacation proudly and support our peers when they prioritize their own wellness. Let’s change this crazy culture together. Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org Coping Courage...

Apr 06, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Medical Decision Making – Does Your Patient Have Capacity?

How do you know if your patient has the capacity to make complex medical decisions? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Do you need to consult psych? Can you determine it yourself? Come learn very specific questions to ask so that you can feel confident determining if you should be asking your patient, or their family member, to sign a consent or decide about code status. Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illn...

Apr 06, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Advance Care Planning - Taking the Mystery Out of Making Medical Decisions and Filling Out All The Forms

What is a MOLST? POLST? Advance Directive? Living will? We’ll straighten out the confusion and discuss how you can best help your patients to make complicated medical decisions and communicate them effectively. Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org 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 fr...

Apr 06, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Practicing Medicine - It Takes Bravery!

In case no one has told you this lately, you are brave! Being a physician takes bravery and we don’t talk about this enough. We need to recognize and appreciate our bravery and then tell our peers that they are brave too! Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org 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 epis...

Apr 06, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Creative Arts – A Unique Tool For Wellness

Creative arts are not just for artists! If you don’t think that creative arts are for you, come let me change your mind. Tapping into the non-outcome oriented part of your brain is an underused stress management tool. Try some of these techniques yourself and then recommend them for your patients. Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com ...

Apr 06, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Preparing for Chemotherapy – A Practical Approach to Helping Your Patients Decrease Chemo Side Effects

No one looks forward to chemotherapy. It can work wonders, but it can also make people feel tired, nauseous and generally lousy. Come learn the integrative palliative approach to helping your patients decrease the side effects of chemotherapy. They will really appreciate you! Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org 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 pod...

Apr 06, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Managing Anxiety - The Integrative Approach

Anxious patients can be tough. You want to help but you’re not sure how. Is there anything that works other than benzodiazepines? Yes, yes and yes. Come learn the integrative approach to managing anxiety. Your patients will feel better, and you’ll feel better too. Plus here’s a secret: you can also use the techniques for yourself! Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available...

Apr 06, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Pain Management - The Integrative Approach

When your patient is in pain do you feel trapped between wanting to help and not wanting to over-prescribe opiates? There is a better way! Come learn the integrative palliative approach to managing pain so you can grow your skills and your confidence. Both your patients and your stress level will benefit. Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageou...

Apr 06, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Pain Management Mistakes You Don't Want To Make

You want to treat your patient’s pain and you don’t want to mess it up! Pain management can be complicated but it’s also simple once you understand the integrative palliative approach. Come learn what NOT to do when managing your patients' pain. Come join our community! Sign up at www.tiipm.org 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 fo...

Apr 06, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Welcome to the Integrative Palliative Podcast

Welcome to the Integrative Palliative Podcast! We are a community of physicians and other healthcare providers passionate about whole person care for people with serious illness. In this episode we will discuss how to approach a patient using an integrative palliative lens. You will learn the 5 steps to creating an integrative treatment plan for your patient so they can regain their quality of life and you can enhance your satisfaction with clinical practice. Let's get started! www.tiipm.org @Dr...

Feb 27, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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