EP184: Navigating Grief: A Conversation with Dr. Tony Subtil

Navigating Grief with Dr. Tony Subtil: Acceptance, Processing, and Adjustment

In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine explores the topic of grief with Dr. Tony Subtil, a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of British Columbia and author of the textbook Diagnosis of Cutaneous Lymphoid Infiltrates: A Visual Approach to Differential Diagnosis and Knowledge Gaps. Dr. Subtil shares his personal experiences with grief, discusses the common misconceptions physicians may have about it, and provides insights into understanding and managing grief as both a personal and universal experience. They touch on the importance of accepting, processing, and adjusting to loss, and highlight the value of self-compassion, therapy, and community support in the grieving process. Dr. Subtil also talks about integrating new activities, like pottery, and shares his perspective on grief as a form of praise for the love and connections we experience in life.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tony Subtil

01:01 Personal Anecdotes and Early Life

02:09 Understanding Grief: A Personal Journey

03:29 The Broader Scope of Grief

04:48 Coping Mechanisms and Healing

06:22 The Role of Community and Support

07:00 Accept, Process, Adjust: A New Paradigm

10:23 Practical Tips for Processing Grief

13:04 Balancing Career and Grief

13:38 Final Thoughts on Grief and Love