Compassion Fatigue & Healing the Healers with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte

The mental and emotional toll of caregiving is often invisible but deeply felt—especially among clinicians and healthcare workers. In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, speak with palliative care physician, author, and educator Dr. Delia Chiaramonte about the unique challenges healers face and how we can support our own well-being while serving others. Drawing from her extensive work in integrative and palliative medicine, Dr. Chiaramonte breaks down how emotional exhaustion, secondary traumatization, and compassion fatigue impact healthcare professionals. We discuss why traditional models of self-care often fall short and how a more holistic, heart-centered approach can help clinicians reclaim energy, joy, and purpose—both at work and at home. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why awareness, rituals, and space are critical to navigating compassion fatigue and maintaining emotional resilienceHow secondary trauma and moral injury show up in healthcare professionals—and what you can do about itPractical, empowering strategies to process emotional experiences, protect your energy, and bring more joy and meaning back to medicine Dr. Delia Chiaramonte is the founder of the Integrative Palliative Institute and host of The Integrative Palliative Podcast. She teaches at leading institutions including Johns Hopkins University and the University of California at Irvine, and is the author of Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself. Through her “Healing the Heart of the Healer” program, she supports clinicians in developing emotional resilience, reclaiming joy, and showing up for patients from a place of authenticity and strength. Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Dr. Chiaramonte as we unpack what it truly means to heal the healer—because sustainable care starts with caring for ourselves. Catch Dr. Delia on: Facebook LinkedIn Website Books written: See on Amazon ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 👉 Subscribe now on:  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! 👉 Get my book: https://shorturl.at/yWFLm  👉 Visit my website for coaching & speaking: https://www.holisticwellnessstrategies.com/  👉 Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here: https://shorturl.at/8s8Xy Follow me on social media: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook . . . Book a strategy call with Dr. Tomi Mitchell Click HERE to schedule a free 30-minute strategy session. ⭐Thank you for listening to our podcast! We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to give us a 5-star review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you high-quality content. Thank you!