Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss
Dr, Christina Zampitella
60 episodes
1 day ago
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.
In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief,
and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
About Your Host
Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.
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In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.
In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief,
and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
About Your Host
Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.
057: Chronic Illness and Grief with Angela Dean (Part 1)
Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss
53 minutes
1 month ago
057: Chronic Illness and Grief with Angela Dean (Part 1)
Description:In this two-part series, Dr. Z sits down with psychologist Dr. Angela Dean for a powerful, candid conversation about chronic illness and its impact on mental health, relationships, identity, and grief. Drawing from their personal and professional experiences, they unpack the uncertainty, systemic barriers, and invisible losses that come with chronic conditions — as well as the deeply emotional work of advocating for yourself (or someone you love) in a complex and often disconnected medical system.
Whether you’re living with a chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or working in the healthcare or mental health space, this conversation offers a validating look into the human side of chronic care.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping 11/25.
Chapters 0:00 – Welcome & Intro to the Episode 1:25 – Meet Dr. Angela Dean 4:10 – From Set Design to Psychology 7:00 – Why Chronic Illness & Grief Matter 10:00 – Defining Chronic vs. Terminal Illness 12:45 – The Weight of Medical Uncertainty 17:20 – The Grief of Not Knowing 20:45 – Advocacy, Coordination, & the Healthcare Maze 24:30 – The Emotional Toll of Managing Chronic Illness 27:15 – Identity and Illness: “I have” vs. “I am” 33:00 – Shifting Language & Reclaiming Identity 35:30 – Medication Compliance & Psychological Resistance 41:00 – The Cost of Care: Financial Strain & Systemic Barriers 44:15 – Secondary Losses (Relationships, Intimacy, Self-Worth) 51:30 – Wrap Up & What’s Coming in Part 2
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Phoenix Rising With Dr Z: Conversations About Grief and Loss
In life. we so often avoid the experience of grief, and that avoidance makes it hard to talk about in our everyday lives. Yet it is a natural and almost universal experience- one that is complex and personal.
In this podcast, we will be deconstructing and zooming in on the component parts of grief,
and talking about the different ways we can process and heal through loss.
About Your Host
Dr Christina Zampitella- is a Dr of Clinical Psychology and a Fellow of Thanatology, with the Association for Death Education and Counseling and the founder of the Center For Grief and Trauma Therapy in Wilmington Delaware.
