If you have ever been stressed or exhausted because someone that you love is seriously ill,

or maybe you felt overwhelmed and unsure of where to go get help.

Today's interview is with Dr. Delia Cariamonte, and we will talk about how we can cope courageously and care for a loved one while also caring for ourselves through their illness.

Today we're going to talk about the difference between hospice care and palliative care.

We're going to talk about the biggest mistakes that caregivers make when a loved one is sick.

We're going to talk about insider strategies on how to actually navigate the very complicated American health care system.

We're going to talk about how we can manage our own stress and confidently talk through difficult subjects, both with medical care providers and

our family. We're going to talk about how we can care for an ill and sick loved one without losing

our own well-being. This is the Lindsay Elmore Show. Welcome to The Lindsay Elmore Show, a podcast

for people who deserve to be healthy. With honest, open, and enlightening conversations with

doctors, thought leaders, creatives, and spiritual gurus, you'll walk away with simple and tangible tips and tricks that allow you to live

your healthiest life so you can pursue your dreams, overcome obstacles, and leave your mark.

Dillia Karamonte is an integrative palliative medicine physician and caregiver coach. She is the founder of the Integrative Palliative Institute and the host of the Integrative Palliative Podcast. Dr. Karamante is an assistant adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, and she has published a textbook chapter in the fields of integrative and palliative

medicine. She has been voted, a top doctor by her physician peers. She is the author of

coping courageously, a heart-centered guide for navigating a loved one's illness without losing

yourself. You can find more about Dr. Cariomante's

courageous caregiver program at Caregiving ishard.com. Dr. Delia Cariamonte, welcome to the

Lindsay Elmore Show. Thank you so much for having me. I'm so excited because your new book

Coping Courageously, a heart-centered guide for navigating a loved one's illness without losing yourself,

really hits, I think, in the heart of hearts of a lot of people because oftentimes the end of life or a progressive

chronic illness it takes as much of a toll on the caregiver as it does on the person so we've

talked before about hospice care on the show and end of life care and you are And you are the host of the Integrative Palliative

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