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From Cold Showers to Going Flat: Katie Duke's Empowering View of Breast Cancer From the Inside
26 Dec 2024
00:38:24
In this episode, Katie Joy Duke (@katiejoyduke) shares her wisdom as a woman and life coach who experienced treatment for stage IV breast cancer. She shares the tough parts and the growth parts, including her decision to pursue an aesthetic flat closure rather than breast reconstruction.
She is open and engaging and wise. I know you'll love learning from her.
You can find information about her coaching practice, book, and speaking at www.katiejoyduke.com.
I'm glad you're here! Dr. Delia Delia Chiaramonte, MD www.integrativepalliative.com
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
We create much of our own suffering, and I suggest that we all cut that out! Life sends us enough stress and challenge - why would we add to our suffering for now good reason?
Expectations can add to our suffering.
Learning to modulate your expectations allows you to stay in the moment and enjoy your experiences, your people, and your moments.
Holidays are packed with expectations which can turn happy times into frustrating times - but it doesn't have to be that way.
Have a listen and share with a friend.
I appreciate you, Dr. Delia Delia Chiaramonte, MD www.integrativepalliative.com
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Sometimes patients or family members express their stress with anger. And when the anger is directed your way you may get defensive or annoyed and it can put a pall on your day.
Listen to this week's episode for clear guidance about what to do when your patient gets angry so that both of you leave the visit feeling calm.
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Fixing Your Relationship With Time: 3 surprising ways to make life less stressful
08 Dec 2022
00:15:02
Life is BUSY! There is so much to do and I know you wish that you had just a few more hours in every day.
The surprising truth is that you may be inadvertently making your time issues worse than they need to be. In this week's episode of the integrative palliative podcast, we'll discuss three of those ways - I know you'll see yourself in at least one of them.
We can only fix what we know is there.
If you have a friend or colleague who struggles with time, be sure to forward this episode to them.
Reach out anytime! Dr. Chiaramonte www.integrativepalliative.com
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Yes You Can Be Empathetic And Set Boundaries: 3 Steps To Get You There
01 Dec 2022
00:14:07
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!
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
When A Loved One Has Dementia: Wisdom and guidance from neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Sullivan
23 Nov 2022
00:47:08
If you have a loved one with dementia you must listen to this episode!
Neuropsychologist Karen Sullivan, PhD is an expert in helping families navigate the complicated and challenging experience of having someone you love face dementia. You'll be struck by her deep compassion, hopefulness and highly practical tips for thriving as a family.
Dr. Sullivan also provides tons of free education on the topic of brain health. You can find her on YouTube or at ICareForYourBrain.com (also ICFYB.com). Definitely check out her information.
If you know someone who loves someone with dementia please forward this episode to them.
Keeping Your Cup Full: A Practical Technique For Happier Patients and Happier Doctors
17 Nov 2022
00:15:08
Life can be hard.
When our "cup" is empty hard things are harder. And when our "cup" is full, life is simply easier. This week you'll learn a simple but powerful technique for figuring out how to fill your unique "cup," and once you practice it for yourself you will have a powerful tool to use with your patients.
This technique is especially valuable for patients with distressing symptoms that don't seem to have a quick fix or a magic pill. Try it for you and then try it at work!
Musculoskeletal Wellness with Dr. Mary Jo Fishburn
10 Nov 2022
00:38:29
Have you ever hurt your back with just a small twist or after lifting up a light object? It can feel impossible to be injured from such an insignificant event.
Dr. Mary Jo Fishburn is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with expertise in the integrative approach to musculoskeletal wellbeing. She will explain what predisposes us to injury and pain and what we can do about it.
The Patient Dignity Question (PDQ) is the best question that you will ever ask your patient. It will supercharge your doctor-patient connection and give you key information that you might otherwise have missed.
Listen and try it out in your practice.
If you have a colleague who would benefit from learning about the PDQ, please forward the episode to them.
Reach out anytime! Dr. Chiaramonte
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Six Tips For Creating Powerful Doctor-Patient Connection In Short Office Visits
27 Oct 2022
00:13:20
We all know that there is a tension between being the empathetic physician that you want to be and getting your charts done so you don't stay at the office until 9pm. We also know that patients hate it when their doctor never looks up from the computer.
Is there anything we can do?
We can't get rid of RVUs or fix the whole healthcare system (at least not today), but there are a few very effective techniques for fostering connection with our patients without upending our whole schedule.
Here are six techniques that will supercharge your connection with your patients without adding time to your visits.
Who's Afraid of Buprenorphine?: An Interview with Dr. Ben Thompson
20 Oct 2022
00:36:14
Buprenorphine gets a bad rap. Many physicians aren't clear on how to use it and we tend to shy away from things we don't understand.
But what if a patient comes onto your service who is taking buprenorphine? We really shouldn't turn our collective heads away from this potentially very useful medication. Instead, we should learn more and increase our comfort so we can best care for all of our patients.
That's where Dr. Ben Thompson comes in. He shares his expertise in using buprenorphine for patients with addiction and also for patients without addiction who suffer from pain. Did you know that buprenorphine might be just the right medication for an older, frail patient? Come listen and you'll understand why.
You can reach Dr. Thompson at: @BenWThompson B.Thomspon@prismhealth.org
Reach out anytime, Delia Chiaramonte, MD Giving physicians the tools and confidence to ease the suffering of their complex and seriously ill patients www.integrativepalliative.com
Physicians Lifting Each Other Up: A Heart-Centered Interview with Dr. Diana Londono
13 Oct 2022
01:03:18
Physicians are suffering. Dr. Londono is one of the few LatinX female urologists, and she gets it. She became physically ill due to burnout. Twice! Not only did she find ways to lift herself up, she founded an organization to help other physicians who are suffering.
Dr. Londono started Physician Coach Support, a free web-based support service for physicians. Check it out at www.physiciancoachsupport.com.
Giving bad news well takes skill. Many physicians do an OK job at giving bad news but I encourage you to shoot much higher than just OK. Patients and families may remember that moment for the rest of their lives, and a physician who skillfully gives bad news can help relieve suffering for the patient and family.
In today's episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast you will learn 10 tips for delivering bad news like a pro.
Share this episode with any oncologist, hospitalist, cardiologist, nephrologist, resident or other physician that you know.
Reach out anytime!
Delia Chiaramonte, MD www.integrativepalliative.com - sign up so we can stay in touch and you can learn about upcoming trainings.
Registration is closing very soon (Oct 9th) for the upcoming Integrative Symptom Management program. You can earn 20 CME credits. Foundation price. Hybrid so if you're busy and can't attend live online sessions, you can learn at your own pace. The program is yours to keep. Sign up today at https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/symptom-management-training
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Emotional Needs of the Dying: Four Key Concepts to Discuss with Your Patients
13 Sep 2024
00:14:31
Don't be afraid to talk about dying.
We don't learn to talk about dying and so many people are afraid because they don't know what to say. Here are four key topics to bring up with people who have advanced illness such as progressive metastatic cancer. In patients with Alzheimer's disease or other kinds of dementia, it is important to have these conversations early in the disease course.
Today we'll discuss:
Fear of death
Need for connection and closure
Life review
Legacy or Love projects
What kind of legacy would you like to leave?
In gratitude, Delia Chiaramonte, MD www.integrativepalliative.com
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
When your loved one has a serious illness: Dr. Chiaramonte interviewed by Dr. Olabintan
29 Sep 2022
00:28:12
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
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
The 4 key steps to excellent integrative symptom management
22 Sep 2022
00:10:20
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.
"But I only have 15 minutes" - 10 ways to add integrative symptom management to your practice in the real world
15 Sep 2022
00:15:47
You may think that you can't add an integrative approach to your practice because your patients visits are too short. This is a myth. While it would be great to have hour long visits with each patient, the integrative approach can be snuck in to any patient care visit, no matter how short.
This week you'll learn 10 tips for creating an integrative symptom management practice in the real world.
Winning at Fibromyalgia - an interview with fibromyalgia expert, Dr. Martina Ziegenbein
08 Sep 2022
00:39:05
Fibromyalgia is a challenging condition for both the patient and the physician. There is no quick fix and no magic medication that will fix fibromyalgia pain. With an integrative, multidimensional approach, however, people with fibromyalgia can absolutely feel better!
Dr. Ziegenbein is a rheumatologist and expert in fibromyalgia. She shares her approach for helping patients with fibromyalgia reduce their pain and regain the joy in their life. You will love this episode!
Dr. Ziegenbein has a podcast called Winning at Fibromyalgia and a Facebook group of the same name. She has a private fibromyalgia coaching practice in addition to her standard rheumatology practice. She can be reached at www.winningatfibromyalgia.com
Thanks for listening! Delia Chiaramonte, MD The Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine www.integrativepalliative.com
Your patient is crying - is it depression or sadness and what should you do?
01 Sep 2022
00:23:11
Other people's strong emotions can be scary.
If you're in the exam room and your patient is crying what should you do? Should you prescribe an SSRI? Sometimes, but do you know for sure when crying is depression and when it's not? If you prescribe an antidepressant, what else should you do? What if the patient is not depressed, but is struggling with sadness. Do you know just what to do?
This week on the Integrative Palliative Podcast we will explore how to know when a person is sad or depressed and exactly how to help.
If you'd like more in depth learning, check out my upcoming physician training programs at www.integrativepalliative.com/training and sign up.
I'm in your corner!
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
When it feels like your patient is being "entitled" - 5 steps to heal challenging doctor-patient interactions
25 Aug 2022
00:11:54
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.
Special Guest Dr. Weili Gray - Physician life planner with a compelling personal story about her father's end of life journey
18 Aug 2022
01:05:49
You must listen to this episode with special guest Dr. Weili Gray. Dr. Gray is a sleep physician and certified life planner who helps physicians create the life of their dreams through her practice daretodreamphysician.com. But for this episode she shared her recent and raw experience supporting her dad at the end of his life.
She shares deep insights and wisdom from her experience that will move you and guide you to a happier life. I was touched by what she shared.
If you, like Dr Gray, are a physician who has a loved one with a serious illness and you'd like some support send me an email at dchiaramonte(at)integrativepalliative(dot)com or visit my website at www.insightpalliative.com and message me there.
If your loved one has cancer go to Freebies and get a guide for helping your loved one with cancer make a medical decision.
The Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine Helping physicians heal their patients and themselves
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
This week on The Integrative Palliative Podcast you'll learn 6 wisdoms that came directly from people near the end of their life. They share things that they want us to know so that we can best support them as they face their illness. Some of these came from my own patients, and some came from the loved ones of physicians who received 1:1 mentoring with me to learn how best to support their loved one.
There is great wisdom here.
Share with someone who needs to hear this message.
- Dr. Chiaramonte www.integrativepalliative.com
Download the guide for helping a loved one make a tough medical decision at www.integrativepalliative.com under freebies
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Integrative PM&R: an Interview with Dr. Janice Brown
04 Aug 2022
00:42:11
This week we have a special guest, Dr. Janice Brown. Dr. Brown is an integrative physical medicine and rehabilitation physician and she is also a life coach. She started out as a massage therapist, then went to medical school where she chose PM&R because she loved the whole person approach.
She is an acupuncurist, is certified in functional medicine and uses her life coaching skills both with her patients and in her separate coaching practice. This doctor has a huge toolbox!
Come listen and learn from the fabulous Dr Janice Brown!
Here's where you can find her: janice@betterhealthand rehab.com https://www.betterhealthandrehab.com https://www.facebook.com/grpups/dtawsrewired/
Let's heal the heart of medicine together.
Dr. Chiaramonte Sign up so we can stay in touch! www.integrativepalliative.com
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Adding Integrative Medicine to your Oncology Practice
28 Jul 2022
00:15:23
People with cancer face significant side effects - both from their cancer and their chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation treatments. They often seek out complementary or integrative approaches alongside their conventional medical treatments, but they may have to figure out what to use without any medical guidance. The ideal scenario would be for the integrative approach to be folded into the oncology practice itself!
In this episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast we'll talk about the WHY, WHAT and HOW of adding integrative medicine into an oncology practice.
Check out our website and sign up to learn more about how to provide whole person care for people with serious illness using all the tools that work! www.integrativepalliative.com
Mental Status Change in Hospice Patients: What to Do and Not to Do
06 Sep 2024
00:12:24
Mental status changes in hospice patients are extremely common. Yet are they always due to disease progression?
If a patient suddenly gets confused or sleeps all day, what should you do? Should you counsel the family that this is normal? Order testing? Assess the medication list?
Family members sometimes worry that sending their loved one with advanced cancer, dementia, or other serious illness to hospice will mean that they'll just get morphine but no medical attention. Let's make sure that this stereotype isn't accurate.
Look out for premature closure and keep the patient/family goals in mind.
Delia Delia Chiaramonte, MD www.integrativepalliative.com Whole person care for people with serious illness using all the tools that work
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Everything About Eating (for the palliative population)
14 Jul 2022
00:18:41
"Can I put coffee in my loved one's feeding tube?" "My dad won't eat and I don't know what to do" "She says food doesn't taste right anymore - what's going on??"
We associate food with love so it can be very tough on a family when their seriously ill loved one can't, or doesn't want to, eat.
This week I'll answer common questions about food and feeding for people with serious illness.
- Dr C
The Integrative Pain Management for Physicians Mastermind will be offered Sept-Nov 2022. Go to www.integrativepalliative.com and sign up. You'll be the first to know when registration is open and will be eligible for the early bird discount.
www.integrativepalliative.com @DrChiaramonte
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
The "H Word": busting 6 hospice myths so you don't have to be afraid to talk about it
07 Jul 2022
00:19:42
Patients, families, physicians and other clinicians are afraid of the "H word." Hospice got a bad rap and clinicians seem to get tongue tied when it is time to talk about it. But it doesn't have to be scary or depressing and it definitely shouldn't be seen as shameful or hope-stealing.
In today's episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast you will learn to speak confidently about hospice to your patients with serious illness so that it becomes a service that they want rather than a conversation that they (and you) dread.
If you'd like to learn tools to care effectively for your patients with serious or complex illness, sign up at www.integrativepalliative.com.
Healing Patients and Guiding Physicians to Deep Personal Growth - Special Guest Dr. Francis Yoo
30 Jun 2022
00:38:55
You have got to meet Dr. Francis Yoo! He is a fascinating integrative physician with a huge tool box of skills. In his NYC practice he personally uses osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, breath work and much more. Through his Whole Presence Laboratory he helps physicians achieve deep self-awareness and growth using diverse approaches such as enneagram work, Jungian psychology and guided self reflection. Dr Yoo is one of the most interesting people that I've ever met. His Podcast is The Legendary Quest and he has a book by the same name. His skills and training include:
Osteopathic Manipulation / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Family Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Pain Medicine
Medical Acupuncture
Clinical Homeopathy
Lifestyle Medicine
Functional Medicine
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Management of multiple complex medical conditions and medications
Pros and cons of medications, appliances, procedures, and surgery for pain, developmental issues, and other conditions.
Introduction to the Jungian Clinical Process (C.G. Jung Institute of NY)
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator / Jungian Psychology (Certified MBTI Practitioner)
The Enneagram (Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher)
Dr. Glenn J. Morris's Improved KAP (Provisional Instructor)
If you are enjoying the Integrative Palliative Podcast please leave a review on apple podcasts or wherever you listen. Thanks so much! Every review helps spread the word.
One of the hardest things about being a physician, or other healthcare provider, is when we try our best to take great care of our patients but an adverse event happens anyway. We may not have a plan for managing the unpleasant feelings that show up and we may just try to power through. This is not the best approach.
Listen to "When Bad Outcomes Happen to Good Doctors" to discover 6 steps that can help you cope successfully when things don't go as planned. This is not about who you should tell or what you should say. This is about how to take care of you!
Thanks for listening! Please leave a review and forward this episode to a colleague who needs to hear it.
Healing Presence - What is it and how can you get some?
16 Jun 2022
00:21:28
What is "healing presence?" Do you have it? Do you want it? How do you get it? In this episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast, Dr. Chiaramonte dispels myths about healing presence and gives practical tips for how to up your healing presence game.
Anti-inflammatory Pain Management with Dr Saloni Sharma
09 Jun 2022
00:39:35
Dr. Saloni Sharma is our special guest this week and you don't want to miss her interview! Dr. Sharma is an integrative pain medicine specialist and she shares practical, evidence-supported lifestyle techniques to help your patients manage their pain. As the opiate crisis rages, all physicians need to learn adjuvant non-pharmacologic techniques to help patients improve function and wellbeing.
Dr. Sharma's Book, The Pain Solution: 5 Steps to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain, Muscle Pain, and Joint Pain without Medication, outlines her non-pharmacologic approach to managing pain. Come learn about her 5 step program, including what she calls "microboosts" that can be used by patients (and physicians) to enhance wellbeing and minimize pain.
We are physicians but we're also humans. Because we're humans our "buttons" can get pushed by our encounters with patients and this can impact our clinical care, our rapport and even our mood. We may not even realize that this is happening!
We can heal our patients (and ourselves) even when cure is not an option. If you'd like a free guide to help you incorporate integrative palliative approaches into your practice 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
Everyone has patients or patients' family members that get angry. It doesn't feel good and you may not know exactly how to handle this challenging situation. In this episode you'll learn 5 tips for dealing effectively with angry patients or family members. You still won't like having angry patients, but you'll find them much easier to deal with once you know exactly what to do!
Sign up to learn about upcoming educational programs: 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
Gratitude and toxic positivity - what is the difference?
19 May 2022
00:16:49
Positive thinking is good, right? Well... sometimes. A regular gratitude ritual can help improve mood and wellbeing but imposing positivity on another person (or even on ourselves) can make people feel alone in their pain. In this episode we'll discuss the difference between gratitude and toxic positivity and share practical techniques to get the most out of positive thinking. Once you practice these techniques yourself, you will find yourself using them with your patients every week!
Sign up to learn about upcoming educational programs to help you care for your patients with serious or complex conditions.
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
When Patients with Cancer Pain Won't Take Opioids: 30 Reasons Why and What to Do About It
24 Aug 2024
00:32:42
Your patient is in terrible pain from cancer and you have the tools to relieve it. Yet they won't take the oxycontin or morphine that you prescribed.
You can see that they are suffering yet you feel powerless to help. This is a common scenario and it can lead to discord between you and your patients. You may feel like saying, "Well fine then. I can't force you to help yourself..."
You feel frustrated and the patient may not feel supported.
Here are 30 reasons why your patient may be hesitant to take their pain medication and guidance on what you can do about it.
Help your patients, improve your doctor-patient relationships, and reduce your frustration.
Let me know how it goes! Delia Chiaramonte, MD www.integrativepalliative.com
Teaching Medical Learners: 5 common mistakes to avoid
12 May 2022
00:09:45
Wouldn't it be nice to win a teaching award? Many of us teach medical learners from medical students to residents to fellows to attendings. Teaching effectively makes us look good and it makes us feel good. Come learn 5 common teaching mistakes that you might be making, and how you can avoid them.
Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
When your brain's "smoke alarm" is out of whack - teaching patients about central sensitization
05 May 2022
00:16:36
Central sensitization is the brain's way of keeping us safe. The brain's "smoke alarm" becomes overly sensitive and makes us feel pain when there is no actual tissue damage. Basically the brain lies to us and this lie can reduce function and quality of life. Pain education and mind-body techniques can decrease central sensitization, calm the nervous system back down and reduce pain. Here are some tips for how to teach patients about central sensitization.
To hear about upcoming integrative palliative educational programs 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
What is a Mind-Body Specialist? Special guest Lolly Forsythe-Chisolm, M.S.
28 Apr 2022
00:31:21
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 Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
What your inner critic is saying and how to get them to shut up
21 Apr 2022
00:10:12
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.
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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Meditation is so much easier than you think! A primer for you and your patients.
14 Apr 2022
00:12:43
"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-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Physicians Nurturing Themselves Out loud – Why You Should Use The Good Towels
06 Apr 2022
00:10:42
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 Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Medical Decision Making – Does Your Patient Have Capacity?
06 Apr 2022
00:14:35
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 Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
Advance Care Planning - Taking the Mystery Out of Making Medical Decisions and Filling Out All The Forms
06 Apr 2022
00:12:03
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.
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Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com
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!
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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.
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Ketamine: What It Is, Who Should Use It, And How the Palliative Population is Different
16 Aug 2024
00:11:37
Ketamine is in the news right now because Matthew Perry died from improper use of ketamine and his physicians just got arrested for making that possible.
It is always a bit shocking when physicians get arrested for prescribing medication. It does seem like his physicians were not acting in accordance with their hippocratic oath - if that's true, shame on them.
I do wonder, though, will this make clinicians less inclined to use ketamine to help reduce their patients' suffering. In addition to being an anesthetic, ketamine is used to help reduce severe and persistent chronic pain and depression.
In the palliative population it can be used orally, but for most people it is used IV and only under the direct (in office) supervision of a physician or other clinician.
Do you use it in your practice? Did this case impact your plans to use ketamine in the future?
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Preparing for Chemotherapy – A Practical Approach to Helping Your Patients Decrease Chemo Side Effects
06 Apr 2022
00:14:38
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!
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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!
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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.
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