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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Mary Ann Mercer — psychologist, author, and someone I'm proud to call a friend — for a deeply moving conversation about what it means to grieve before the loss even happens. Dr. Mary shares the story of her best friend Willa, who spent the last three years of her life battling a rare form of cancer. As Willa's health slowly declined, Dr. Mary experienced a grief that started long before the final goodbye — one filled with emotional whiplash, conflicting thoughts, and moments of profound connection.Together, we talk about anticipatory grief — how it creeps in while someone is still alive, and how emotionally exhausting it can be to keep showing up day after day for someone you love. Dr. Mary opens up about the guilt she felt when she started wishing for peace, the loneliness Willa experienced as others slowly pulled away, and the quiet power of simply sitting in silence with someone who's suffering. It's not always about fixing things — sometimes it's just about being there.Dr. Mary also shares some of the unexpected moments of beauty in Willa's final years — including the annual “hippie parties” she was known for, and how her legacy continues to ripple outward through the people who loved her most. This conversation reminded me that grief isn't just about endings — it's also about presence, purpose, and honoring the time we do have. If you've ever watched someone fade while trying to hold them close, this one is for you.DR. MARY'S LINKS:WEBSITE: www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswers/E-MAIL: drmercer@positivelifeanswers.comPOSITIVE LIFE ANSWERS PODCAST LINKS:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-life-answers/id1653316395https://positivelifeanswers.buzzsprout.com/GIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.ourdeaddads.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspod Twitter / X: https://x.com/ourdeaddadspod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ourdeaddadspod/
If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 127) from this clip, search for the title: "How to heal Complicated Grief with Dr. LaShonda” — it was released on: March 24, 2025.In XYBM 127, I sit down with Dr. LaShonda, who specializes in helping Black men heal from invisible wounds. We explore her extensive research on grief, focusing on how trauma and loss impact Black men, and dive into the holistic approach to healing. Dr. LaShonda explains the complexities of grief, including physical, emotional, and spiritual manifestations, and discusses the cultural and societal factors that shape how Black men experience and express grief. We also discuss complicated grief and uncover how spirituality can play a transformative role in the healing journey. With practical advice on how to integrate faith into healing and measure progress throughout your healing journey, this episode is packed with powerful insights for any Black man looking to grow. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube, for an eye-opening conversation on healing, spirituality, and rediscovering joy as a Black man. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: ————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ————————————We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapistAll webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don't miss out. Slots are limited. SAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenSUPPORT THE PLATFORM:————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEMerchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comFOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @healwithdrlashonda (https://www.instagram.com/healwithdrlashonda/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman
If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 127) from this clip, search for the title: "How to heal Complicated Grief with Dr. LaShonda” — it was released on: March 24, 2025.In XYBM 127, I sit down with Dr. LaShonda, who specializes in helping Black men heal from invisible wounds. We explore her extensive research on grief, focusing on how trauma and loss impact Black men, and dive into the holistic approach to healing. Dr. LaShonda explains the complexities of grief, including physical, emotional, and spiritual manifestations, and discusses the cultural and societal factors that shape how Black men experience and express grief. We also discuss complicated grief and uncover how spirituality can play a transformative role in the healing journey. With practical advice on how to integrate faith into healing and measure progress throughout your healing journey, this episode is packed with powerful insights for any Black man looking to grow. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube, for an eye-opening conversation on healing, spirituality, and rediscovering joy as a Black man. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: ————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ————————————We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapistAll webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don't miss out. Slots are limited. SAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenSUPPORT THE PLATFORM:————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEMerchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comFOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @healwithdrlashonda (https://www.instagram.com/healwithdrlashonda/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman
If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 127) from this clip, search for the title: "How to heal Complicated Grief with Dr. LaShonda” — it was released on: March 24, 2025.In XYBM 127, I sit down with Dr. LaShonda, who specializes in helping Black men heal from invisible wounds. We explore her extensive research on grief, focusing on how trauma and loss impact Black men, and dive into the holistic approach to healing. Dr. LaShonda explains the complexities of grief, including physical, emotional, and spiritual manifestations, and discusses the cultural and societal factors that shape how Black men experience and express grief. We also discuss complicated grief and uncover how spirituality can play a transformative role in the healing journey. With practical advice on how to integrate faith into healing and measure progress throughout your healing journey, this episode is packed with powerful insights for any Black man looking to grow. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube, for an eye-opening conversation on healing, spirituality, and rediscovering joy as a Black man. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: ————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ————————————We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapistAll webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don't miss out. Slots are limited. SAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenSUPPORT THE PLATFORM:————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEMerchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comFOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @healwithdrlashonda (https://www.instagram.com/healwithdrlashonda/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman
If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 127) from this clip, search for the title: "How to heal Complicated Grief with Dr. LaShonda” — it was released on: March 24, 2025.In XYBM 127, I sit down with Dr. LaShonda, who specializes in helping Black men heal from invisible wounds. We explore her extensive research on grief, focusing on how trauma and loss impact Black men, and dive into the holistic approach to healing. Dr. LaShonda explains the complexities of grief, including physical, emotional, and spiritual manifestations, and discusses the cultural and societal factors that shape how Black men experience and express grief. We also discuss complicated grief and uncover how spirituality can play a transformative role in the healing journey. With practical advice on how to integrate faith into healing and measure progress throughout your healing journey, this episode is packed with powerful insights for any Black man looking to grow. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube, for an eye-opening conversation on healing, spirituality, and rediscovering joy as a Black man. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: ————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ————————————We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapistAll webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don't miss out. Slots are limited. SAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenSUPPORT THE PLATFORM:————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEMerchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comFOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @healwithdrlashonda (https://www.instagram.com/healwithdrlashonda/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman
In XYBM 127, I sit down with Dr. LaShonda, who specializes in helping Black men heal from invisible wounds. We explore her extensive research on grief, focusing on how trauma and loss impact Black men, and dive into the holistic approach to healing. Dr. LaShonda explains the complexities of grief, including physical, emotional, and spiritual manifestations, and discusses the cultural and societal factors that shape how Black men experience and express grief. We also discuss complicated grief and uncover how spirituality can play a transformative role in the healing journey. With practical advice on how to integrate faith into healing and measure progress throughout your healing journey, this episode is packed with powerful insights for any Black man looking to grow. Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube, for an eye-opening conversation on healing, spirituality, and rediscovering joy as a Black man. Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS: ————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company. Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals HOW TO FIND A DOPE, BLACK THERAPIST: ————————————We are teaching a FREE webinar on how to find a dope, Black therapist – sign up for the next session here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/black-therapistAll webinar attendees will have the opportunity to be paired with a Black mental health professional in Safe Haven. We have had 5K+ people sign up for this webinar in the past. Don't miss out. Slots are limited. SAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenSUPPORT THE PLATFORM:————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEEMerchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.comFOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman) Guest: @healwithdrlashonda (https://www.instagram.com/healwithdrlashonda/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman
In this episode of Our Dead Dads Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Struck for an incredibly raw and honest conversation about grief, trauma, and the complexities of losing someone when the relationship was already difficult. Matthew lost his father to suicide, a devastating loss compounded by years of unresolved pain and unspoken words. We dive into what it means to grieve someone when the relationship was strained, how suicide grief carries a different kind of weight, and how Matthew has worked through both the loss and the emotions that came with it. There's no roadmap for this kind of grief, and Matthew's story is one that so many people will relate to, even if their circumstances are different. If you've ever struggled with complicated grief, if you've lost someone and felt more questions than closure, this episode is for you. Matthew's willingness to share his journey is a reminder that grief doesn't fit into a perfect box—and that's okay. GIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.ourdeaddads.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspod Twitter / X: https://x.com/ourdeaddadspod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ourdeaddadspod/
Recovery from the death of a spouse is a lifelong healing process. Each year brings a measure of healing as we move toward being able to reclaim life's joy. Lori Tucker-Sullivan has been widowed for 14 years and shares her journey as she authored her book, I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. https://bit.ly/40hKe9c In this Episode:01:31 - Recipe: Maltese Soppa Tal-armla - Widow's Soup04:25 - The Day the Music Died; "I can't remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed bride"06:40 - Interview with Lori Tucker-Sullivan49:03 - "Widowhood is More Than..." excerpt from blog Hope Grows in the Wilderness by Alisha Bozarth53:40 - OutroDid you know: "The Day the Music Died" is a term that refers to the plane crash that killed rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson on February 3, 1959. The term was popularized by Don McLean's 1971 song, "American Pie", which may have also referred to Buddy Holly's widow, 7 months pregnant. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org
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Anticipatory Grief, Complicated Grief, Disenfranchised Grief... we cover it all + Rachael's explanation for her fascination with grief and all things *bittersweet* We're nearing the end of season 9! Thank you for all of your support this season + beyond! Please don't forget to check out our Patreon for bonus episodes + more! And follow us on Instagram. Please check out the amazing sponsors mentioned in this episode: PROGRANULIN INFORMATION NAVIGATOR A resource for FTD clinical trial and genetic testing info. MAKE TIME WELLNESS (Use code REMEMBERME for 25% off your order -- we personally love the Rhodiola gummies!) ____ The Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connection and understanding for families, caregivers and people affected by Frontotemporal Dementia. For all things RM, join us over on PATREON, visit our website www.remembermeftd.com or follow us on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rememberme/support
Navigate the intricate emotions of grief during the holiday season with insights from our latest episode of Ask a Death Doula. Discover effective strategies to manage the sorrow of missing a loved one, whether you're facing their absence for the first time or have been carrying this weight for years. We provide five transformative tips to help you find peace and meaning in the midst of pain, drawing on universal truths from diverse cultural and religious perspectives that can reshape how we view the end-of-life experience. Our aim is not only to ease the burden of grief but also to cultivate a sense of enduring love and connection with those who have passed on. We delve into the art of creating family traditions that honor and remember those no longer with us—forging bonds that transcend the boundaries of life and death. From cooking treasured family recipes to exchanging gifts in a loved one's name, these heartfelt rituals can foster a sense of unity and continuity. Imagine a memory jar filled with stories and messages that keep their spirit alive, or dedicating acts of kindness that extend their legacy into the world. These practices are not just acts of remembrance; they are pathways to healing, offering comfort and a shared sense of purpose as we celebrate the holidays with the presence of our loved ones felt in every moment. SIGN UP FOR THE "GOOD DEATH" SEMINAR SERIES on January 1st at 7pm ET - Click here The Good Death Seminar Series will be hosted LIVE on Zoom! Space is limited! Save your seat now! We dive in to: (02:52) Complicated Grief and End of Life (06:56) Holiday Rituals for All Ages (11:53) Memory Jar for Remembering Loved Ones (17:07) Coping With Grief During Holidays We want to hear from you!!! If you found this podcast helpful, Please Rate, Review, & Follow so we can reach more people. Links mentioned in this episode: Doulagivers Institute The NEXT Free Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Registration LINK The NEXT Free Doulagivers Discovery Webinar Buy The Good Death Book 80-90% of a positive end of life depends on these two things: Knowing the basic skills on how to care for someone at the end of life and planning ahead - and BOTH Doulagivers Institute is giving you for FREE! Access them Below! Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Download The Doulagivers 9 Choice Advance Directive now! It's FREE! More about what we do at Doulagivers Institute - Click here!
Send Victoria a text message!In the first episode of a four-part series on holiday grief, I discuss estrangement and its impact during the holiday season. Estrangement, a form of alienation within families, can arise from conflicts over values or unresolved trauma and affects relationships between parents, children, grandparents, siblings, and even extended family members. It often stems from disputes over values, lifestyles, past trauma, or unresolved issues.The holiday season is typically seen as a time for joy and togetherness with loved ones. However, for those experiencing estrangement, it can heighten feelings of loneliness and guilt. Societal pressure to maintain traditions doesn't help when your familial bonds are strained or broken.I offered several strategies to manage these challenges and share some of my journey. I hope to show healing is possible beyond inherited narratives.I encourage you to explore the truths about family stories passed down through generations. Reconciliation might be an option worth considering if circumstances allow it. Remember, there's communal support available as we navigate this path together. Please share this episode with anyone who could benefit from our discussion on grief throughout the holiday series._______NEED HELP?National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis CounselorIf you are struggling with grief due to any of the 40+ losses, free resources are available HERE.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: InstagramWebsiteLinkedInFacebookSupport the showThis episode is sponsored by Do Grief Differently™️, my twelve-week, one-on-one, in-person/online program for grievers who have suffered any type of loss to feel better. Click here to learn new tools, grief education, and the only evidence-based method for moving beyond the pain of grief. Would you like to join the mission of Grieving Voices in normalizing grief and supporting hurting hearts everywhere? Become a supporter of the show HERE.
Our producer Kaylee opens (cries a lot) up about the complicated grief of losing a husband to addiction and how it doesn't play out like the typical loss of a spouse. She shares how it's helped inform her approach the being a death doula and how she shows up in a room for others. Her story is very layered and this only scratched the surface. We are grateful to her for opening up when it's not in her nature to share publicly.Follow Dewey ComedyFollow Parting LaughsSubscribe to I'm Fine, Could Be Better!Follow Amber Autry!Follow Melanie Reese and Trauma Therapy of Nashville!If you have a story to share email us at imfinesometimes@gmail.comProduced by Kaylee Harmon - Dewey Comedy ProductionsMusic composed by James Witchell
Andrea Gilats—writer, educator, artist, yoga instructor—believes that“when one writes a memoir, one has to be oneself.” Andrea's captivating newmemoir, Radical Endurance: Growing Old in an Age of Longevity,reveals her journey of ‘discovery through the pitfalls and possibilities ofaging.' She reflects on dealing with prolonged grief following the early deathof her husband, navigating serious chronic illnesses while living alone, andlearning to recreate her identity and sense of belonging after retirement.Now age 79, Andrea highlights the “singular pleasures of growing up again.”With deeper self-knowing and well-earned wisdom, “this time we can enjoyit… My horizon is no longer longer than I can see—I have arrived!” Andreashares how she is now able to “live a life of peace, joy, and contentment.”Connect with Andrea:Email: agilats@gmail.comBooks by Andrea:Radical Endurance: Growing Old in an Age of Longevity (2024).After Effects: A Memoir of Complicated Grief (2021)Restoring Flexibility: A Gentle Yoga-based Practice in Increase Mobility at Any Age (2015)
In this episode of the Running Wine Mom podcast, Samantha Cieslinski discusses grief counseling, dealing with grief, and mental health, specifically how to talk to children about losing someone they love. Drawing from personal experiences, she explores the emotional and neurological aspects of grief, offering strategies for parents to support their children at various developmental stages. The conversation emphasizes the importance of open communication, understanding grief's impact on both children and parents, and the necessity of self-care during difficult times.
Most bereaved people make their way along the grief road, albeit bumpy and full of potholes, that leads to accepting the loss, integrating the reality of that loss into a new life, and reimagining a future with the possibility of joy. The acute grief, the intensely painful grief that you feel in those first months, starts to lessen. It transforms and becomes integrated into your new life, your new normal. Most people fall into this category. However, a small minority of people, roughly 7-10% according to the National Institute of Health, become so entangled, essentially trapped in their grief. And this is where complicated grief is different. Complicated grief is the syndrome that occurs when the transformation from the darkness of grief back into the light does not happen.Complicated grief disrupts the healing process. Complicated grief is altered grief that starts down a different course than the one we just talked about. Basically, it takes a turn for the worse. You struggle to move forward. Your grief is so profound it becomes chronic and debilitating. It cripples your ability to function normally in the world. The suffering persists. It becomes deep-rooted. Sometimes lasting for years. Healing just doesn't happen.Today we discuss what it means to have complicated grief, who is likely to experience it, and how we can treat it.Questions or comments? Email me at jen@widow180.com Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com
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Send us a Text Message.I found this piece and wanted to share it with you all. Many of us are familiar with the stages of grief Dr. Kubler Ross established for terminally ill patients. What you'll hear in this episode may validate some feelings around grief. Listen and read my blog: https://whilewerestillhere.com Reach me at kathy@whilewerestillhere.comStarting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - maddelinesplushpouch@gmail.com
In this week's installment of What To Know Before You Go, we explore the complexity of grief. Grief is a universal and intrinsic aspect of what it means to be human. Each experience of grief is deeply individual and intricately linked to the nature of the loss. Some individuals struggle with Anticipatory Grief, a profound sadness that precedes the death of a loved one suffering from a terminal condition. Chronic Sorrow is another facet of grief, often described as 'a normal reaction to an abnormal situation,' the response to an ongoing loss when an illness or disability is permanent and life-altering. When loss strikes suddenly and intensely, such as in the case of an unforeseen accident or suicide, one may endure Complicated Grief, marked by its traumatic impact and challenging road to healing.As we delve into the various phases and stages of grief, it is crucial to acknowledge the unique nature of each person's grieving process. There is no singularly correct way to navigate through grief, provided that the responses are not harmful. Join us in our exploration of the multifaceted nature of grief and share in the coping techniques we offer to manage this profound emotion.Show notes:Welcome to Holland Poem: https://www.hannahshope.org/pdfs/Welcome_To_Holland.pdf.Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief – Harriet Hodgson, BS, MA & Lois Krahn, MD
For 18+ years, Megan has been a passionate coach and mentor for novice and professional athletes. 9 years ago she became an avid speaker for suicide prevention/distress tolerance as a widow to suicide loss. Through grief, she has been empowered to be a support for many through personal research, many forms of therapy, and using many leading Psychatrist methods for today. She is a mentor and speaker helping reduce the stigma around brain illness, sharing coping skills, teaching distress tolerance and inspiring hope for change. Her experiences have helped her become a passionate speaker eager to help others by sharing her story, providing insight for you and your loved ones to find light in dark times. She's a proud member of NAMI to help forward the important work on improving mental health resources. She's a yogi/handstand addict that physically & mentally helps her and many others learn to stand when the world is turned upside down. Literally! She's is happily remarried with 3 beautiful girls. FIND HER HERE Ashlynn Allen kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what's possible after betrayal & how to live boldly with compassion & forgiveness while being boundaried & free from the past. She is an advocate for women who want to live a life full of adventure & freedom. Come listen to her perspectives while she has conversations with those she loves & respects who share their #bethebuffalo moments that may just help you shift your own journey in a beautiful way. Follow her on social media at HERE Retreats with her at HERE Mentor with her at HERE Move "Beyond Betrayal" with her at HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashlynn-allen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashlynn-allen/support
We're honored that you've joined us! Thank you!We're currently being downloaded in 111 countries!We deliver the facts … not fiction, covering every story with integrity and passion.In this explosive, follow-up, investigative interview, we further shine the light of the truth and drill deeper, farther and wider with Jana Guyewski Latigar (the sister of Crystal McCrory Jones).♦ We have word that KNOE News Channel 8 has a team of investigators actively working this case and will soon have an investigative report on the fact pattern regarding Crystal's mysterious, untimely and shocking death.♦ We've uncovered shocking details regarding the Forensic Pathologist in this case — and devastating errors that led to the exoneration of the West Memphis Three.On February 9th, 2023 in the sleepy town of Oak Grove, Louisiana, (population: ~2,275), Crystal was found dead in her home from what was reported to be a “self-inflicted” gunshot wound to the head.The West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office (WCPSO) had this case “solved” in 105 minutes — less time than it takes to drive from Oak Grove to Shreveport, LA.From the initial deputy being notified by WCPSO to perform a “welfare check on the deceased” — law enforcement would've had to find Crystal's body; secure the crime scene, gathering, bagging and tagging all relevant evidence; canvass the neighborhood; track down any and all investigatory leads; interview any/all relevant suspects; complete all investigative written reports, while preserving the chain of custody … in under 2 hours!This would be amazing if it happened. In fact, it DID NOT happen this way! Police reports were strewn with misspelled words and inaccuracies, timelines of the spouse that don't match up. Premortem bruising was ignored and overlooked — which is a clear indication of a pre-death vicious struggle.♦ What was the hurry? Why the rush to judgement?♦ Why the hostile, combative responses from the Sheriff when family members of the deceased simply sought information into the death of their loved one? Isn't it normal for a devastated family to have questions, to seek answers?In this exclusive interview Jana sheds personal insight from her trauma-informed experience on courageously, (slowly) working her way through the life-altering grief stemming from her sister's death. She shares insightful coping strategies for anyone dealing with similar traumas. Also:♦ We talk about Complicated Grief, which can occur as a result of the traumatic and unexpected death of a loved one. We explore the Cycle of Grief. Everyone experiences grief — it is part of our human experience.♦ Other residents of West Carroll Parish have shared their concerns that there've been other cases that were quickly ruled a “suicide” when the facts weren't so clear.Follow Justice for Crystal McCrory Jones (the Facebook Group honoring Crystal's life and memory) and sign the Change.org petition which seeks to press law enforcement officials to re-open an investigation surrounding her mysterious death.Tune in and be educated and empowered!
All funerals are sad, but some are more complicated than others. When the emotions of sadness, anger, regret and guilt get tangled, we need help to sort them. In this sermon, I try to identify what emotions are healthy, and which ones should be rejected so that healing can take place.
All funerals are sad, but some are more complicated than others. When the emotions of sadness, anger, regret and guilt get tangled, we need help to sort them. In this sermon, I try to identify what emotions are healthy, and which ones should be rejected so that healing can take place.
A new MP3 sermon from RiverOaks Presbyterian Church, Tulsa is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Complicated Grief Subtitle: Funerals Speaker: Ricky Jones Broadcaster: RiverOaks Presbyterian Church, Tulsa Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/6/2024 Length: 12 min.
All funerals are sad, but some are more complicated than others. When the emotions of sadness, anger, regret and guilt get tangled, we need help to sort them. In this sermon, I try to identify what emotions are healthy, and which ones should be rejected so that healing can take place.
This is such a special interview with our guest this week, Leila Salisbury, who lost her husband suddenly to suicide, leaving her to raise their daughter. Her story is one of courage and resilience and you don't want to miss it! Leila and I chat about:~How to navigate through grief when the marriage wasn't so great.~How she found help in unexpected places, as a solo-parent living in a city where she didn't have family around to support her.~ How she had to find the right ways to support her daughter's grief, which was completely different from her own grief experience.~ How her mother's sudden death shaped her decision to pivot her career into doing grief support work.~ How she decided to open Kentucky's first and only family grief support center.~ How she learned to recognize signs from the universe that give you nudges in the direction you're supposed to be going!~ How her relationship with her daughter has formed over the years.~ How finding purpose and meaning after loss is possible!You can reach Leila at https://www.kcgcf.org/Please share this episode with someone who needs it! Please subscribe and leave us a review!Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com
Let's talk about the complicated grief that comes with losing a parent you had a rough relationship with.If you are in the middle of a life transition/grief and need support please email me at lilly@lillyrachels.com. Get full access to Growth Over Easy at growthovereasy.substack.com/subscribe
Traumatic or Complicated Grief is difficult to work through on your own. We give you tips on how to find the right therapist and share our original season one podcast on the special circumstances that make this type of grief so hard.In this Episode: 00:00 - Finding a Therapist04:57 - Intro to S1E07 Rebroadcast about Traumatic Grief06:02 - Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Éclair Cake08:26 - Traumatic Bereavement32:39 - Caught in the Act46:03 - OutroFollow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Let's talk about the complicated grief that comes with losing a parent you had a rough relationship with.If you are in the middle of a life transition/grief and need support please email me at lilly@lillyrachels.com.
John's on holiday this week so we're bringing you a classic episode from the Matters of Life and Death vault. A couple of years ago we interviewed Sarah Foot, a Christian palliative care doctor. She spoke about how she treats the physical, mental, social and even spiritual needs of those who are dying, the Christian foundations of the discipline, and what impact her profession has on her. We also discussed the renewed movement to legalise assisted suicide in Britain and other countries, how her colleagues viewed this, the ignorance which lies behind many of the arguments for changing the law, and the implications for palliative care should assisted dying be imposed upon it. - Subscribe to the Matters of Life and Death podcast: https://pod.link/1509923173 - If you want to go deeper into some of the topics we discuss, visit John's website: http://www.johnwyatt.com - For more resources to help you explore faith and the big questions, visit: http://www.premierunbelievable.com
No matter where you are & what you're going through - Becky's story will impact you & you will walk away with new insights to implement in your life today.✍️Forgiveness: “I had to forgive him. It wasn't going to bring my mom back. It wasn't going to restore everything that was lost. Definitely wasn't going to restore our relationship - it was going to make it worse. There was nothing good that was going to come out of me holding on to that.”✍️Journaling: “I would start writing out the Word of God.”✍️Grief: “We connect with each other through our brokenness & we connect through the Lord with our brokenness.”✍️More of Becky & her writings…https://www.msbeckykirk.comYou can find “Ordinary People Extraordinary Things” anywhere you listen to podcasts or Check out the links below....⬇️https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882033https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODgyMDMzLnJzcw==?fbclid=IwAR247ak35J8RZi5b7yy5bLckHABNYCBnwYxGS0NU1spsVtKqsxhFH4PCaZMhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ordinary-people-extraordin-89553427/Https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-people-extraordinary-things/id1596670894https://open.spotify.com/show/5wVEm2IUT7lpVGBdbgqagdhttps://www.youtube.com/@GenNancyordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/ Twitter: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional.All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary ThingsStories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET
279 – Complicated Grief Accreditation Pros and Cons – What Motivates People to Become Counsellors In Episode 279 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week's three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services', we look at recognising complicated grief. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice', should you consider … 279 – Complicated Grief Read More »
279 – Complicated Grief Accreditation Pros and Cons – What Motivates People to Become Counsellors In Episode 279 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week's three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services', we look at recognising complicated grief. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice', should you consider […] The post 279 – Complicated Grief appeared first on Counselling Tutor.
Today's episode focuses on answering a question by someone who is struggling through complicated grief. Specifically, grieving the passing of an abusive parent. Very often with complicated grief, we are not aware of what exactly we are grieving. So often, it is not what we think or realize.
Today's episode focuses on answering a question by someone who is struggling through complicated grief. Specifically, grieving the passing of an abusive parent. Very often with complicated grief, we are not aware of what exactly we are grieving. So often, it is not what we think or realize.
Have you ever found yourself immersed in the endless waves of grief, struggling to find a lifeline? You're not alone. Our guest for this episode, Theo Boyd, a resilient writer, a former teacher, and a survivor of unthinkable loss, is here to share her incredible journey from heartache to healing. Theo takes us through her harrowing experiences, from the sudden death of her mother in a farm accident, the loss of her counselor, to the dissolution of her marriage. Amidst her personal turmoil, discover how Theo channeled her pain into writing, culminating in her cathartic memoir, "My Grief is Not Like Yours".Theo provides a raw and revealing discussion about Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), previously known as complicated grief. She emphasizes the importance of seeking professional assistance in such circumstances and shares her personal encounters of frustration when people failed to acknowledge her parents' death. Despite the anguish, Theo found solace in unexpected places, notably the wisdom imparted by her students. She introduces us to a unique therapeutic exercise, "100 Things", which was instrumental in her journey of remembrance and healing. In the final chapter of our conversation, Theo shares how her memoir became a memorial to her parents, a tangible testament to their lives and her love for them. She recounts engaging experiences from book signings and events, and how these interactions provided further support in her healing journey. But her mission extends beyond her personal journey. Theo is now committed to using her experiences and her writing to help others navigate their own grief. Join us for this heartfelt episode and draw from Theo's experiences, strength, and wisdom, as we explore the resilience of the human spirit in the face of loss.To connect with Theo: Boyd, visit her website:https://thinktheo.com/
Today, I've decided to go back to the basics of grief, so to speak, back to Grief 101. I'll share with you ten common signs and symptoms of complicated grief as compiled by the Mayo Clinic. You may encounter these symptoms in your first days, weeks, or months after your loss - we almost all will - and due to this fact, I believe it's highly important to understand these symptoms. I've personally found it valuable to understand what we may experience with grief as we journey on this unknown path ahead of us. The more you know the better you are prepared for the various surprises you will encounter and the more successful you will be at navigating your grief.
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What makes the twin connection so special and different from other relationships? Author, twin loss advocate, and twinless twin herself, Tasha Cram, joins me to dive deep into the twin dynamic. We talk about Tasha's story of loss as a child, twin development, synchronization between twins, the twin connection after one in the pair leaves Earth, and so much more. Even if you're a “singleton” (non-twin), this episode is fascinating and teaches us more about just how interconnected humans are with each other. Topics We Discuss: [1:30] Tasha's story of twin loss. Her twin died just a few weeks before they turned 4 years old. She was so young that she didn't fully comprehend the loss and grief. It took many years and a health scare for her to understand change was needed. She began learning about complicated grief and the identity crisis twins experience. [5:11] Twin development & relationship. Twins synchronize with each other the way mothers and fetuses do. Many believe that the twin relationship dies when one of the original pair dies, but twinless twins can synchronize with other single twins. [8:03] What is synchronization? The physiological syncing between other single twins. Mannerisms, voice inflections, etc are picked up on very quickly between them. [10:55] Twin brains and intuition. Their intuition is so strong because they shared a womb-space. Babies are so connected with their mothers because they gestate within their mothers. The body connects in a different way because they are hardwired together. [13:02] Twin loss vs other loss. Twins share an identity, unlike singleton siblings, so they experience not just grief, but a total identity crisis without their counterpart. [16:30] Disappearing twins in utero. The one who is born is still wired like a twin, but they never got to have the experience of living with a twin. They often still feel like something is missing until they sync with another twin that they meet. They can tap into others' experiences by hearing stories from other twins about their experiences. [22:03] Twin superpowers. Besides strong intuition, they can read and feel energy very well. Their powers don't go away once their twin dies. Once their twin is gone, they have to re-discover themselves as a twin. It's a very complicated grief process. [26:37] Experiences Tasha had with her late twin. Right after her twin Tonya passed, Tasha saw Tonya's soul. Tasha started having dreams of her twin once she began processing her grief as an adult. She gets downloads from her twin when she takes the time to intentionally connect with her. [31:06] Tasha's twin-centered projects. Twinful, twin-loss support group, her journey of a thousand hugs. After someone in her twinless twin support group committed suicide, Tasha felt the need to do more for the community. She also makes and send tie-blankets to twinless twins around the world. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW TASHA CRAM: Find Tasha and the programs she offers on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Tasha's book, “Title” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design
Today's episode is a group session as our guys in recovery from Australia, South Africa and the US share their feelings from episode # 173. Listen to their just of complicated grief in seeing the hurt their children carry, in stab wounds from the church, in physical and mental Spectra that make us feel like we're 70 even though we're 40, and in more aspects of grief. Listen, share with a few friends and help each other find healing and wholeness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a2d--from-addict-to-disci/support
Today's episode is a walkabout on last week's Complicated Grief episode. We'll look at four listeners' comments as they reached out to me with their issues of grief. Maybe you feel like everyone is ready to throw stones of condemnation at you. Or you now realize that you have glossed over many things that you should have processed earlier in life. Perhaps you were an introvert in a family of extroverts and still feel the pain of being an embarrassment to your family. Or maybe you're dealing with the pain of not being trusted, even by the church that you have turned to for strength and support in your recovery. If any of this sounds like you, then this episode is for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a2d--from-addict-to-disci/support
Today's episode is about an often overlooked aspect of recovery, Complicated Grief. Specifically we'll be discussing the grief about the things we lost as consequences of our addiction. This includes things like: the loss of your marriage, the ability to see or maintain a relationship with your kids, loss of your career, your house, etc. This grief can settle in as our new core value AFTER we have started recovery. If so the result is relapse! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a2d--from-addict-to-disci/support
COLIN CAMPBELL is a writer and director for theater and film. The short film he wrote and directed with his beautiful and talented wife, Seraglio, wasnominated for an Academy Award. Campbell teaches screenwriting at Chapman University and theater at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from Columbia University. He is currently developing a solo performance piece titled Grief: A One Man Shit-Show. Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose is his first book. https://colincampbellauthor.com/ Join Robert Manni, author of The Guys' Guy's Guide To Love as we discuss life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to Guy's Guy Radio on YouTube, iTunes and wherever you get your podcasts! Buy The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love now!
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova has been in the public eye all her life. But it has been a rollercoaster of soaring successes and deep heartache. Grief and pain comes to us all, and in those moments, we need our shared humanity (and not our super-anythingness) to build a bridge back to others.In this tender conversation, Kate and Paulina discuss: How to show up to friends in unsolvable pain Why “what doesn't kill you will make you stronger” is just plain wrong Why the assumptions we make about one another are untrue CW: Spicy language***Looking for the transcript or show notes? Click here.Find Kate on Instagram or Facebook or Twitter.THE LIVES WE ACTUALLY HAVE: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days is out now. Learn more, here.We have free Lent guides for you to use by yourself, with a group, or with your church. Click here to get started.Leave us a voicemail and who knows? We might even be able to use your voice on the air: 919-322-8731 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova has been in the public eye all her life. But it has been a rollercoaster of soaring successes and deep heartache. Grief and pain comes to us all, and in those moments, we need our shared humanity (and not our super-anythingness) to build a bridge back to others. In this tender conversation, Kate and Paulina discuss: How to show up to friends in unsolvable pain Why “what doesn't kill you will make you stronger” is just plain wrong Why the assumptions we make about one another are untrue CW: Spicy language *** Looking for the transcript or show notes? Click here. Find Kate on Instagram or Facebook or Twitter. THE LIVES WE ACTUALLY HAVE: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days is out now. Learn more, here. We have free Lent guides for you to use by yourself, with a group, or with your church. Click here to get started. Leave us a voicemail and who knows? We might even be able to use your voice on the air: 919-322-8731 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rebecca Woolf has worked as a freelance writer since age 16 when she became a leading contributor to the hit 90s book series, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. Since then, she's started the blog Girl's Gone Child, appeared on CNN and NPR, has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine and New York Mag, and recently published her second book All of This: A Memoir of Death and Desire. The conversation covers the complexity of grief, relationship quality vs. quantity, practicing vulnerability, death, and divorce. Join us on Patreon and get an extra episode each week, a back catalog of 100+ episodes, and video! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod TWITTER: @justbreakuppod BLIND DATE: Sharon Von Etten Original music, recording, and editing by Spencer Wirth-Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's a lot of loss in the world these days, both in our individual lives and in our broader communities, and with those losses comes grief. Grief is one of the most challenging emotions to be with, and it can be difficult to offer generalized advice because everyone's experience of grief is profoundly unique. On today's episode of Being Well, Forrest is joined by one of the world's leading researchers on grief, Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, to help us better understand grief and grieving. They explore why grief is such a unique and intense emotion, how grief works in the brain, the problems with generalized models like the “five stages of grief,” and how we can learn to live with loss.About Our Guest: Mary-Frances is a neuroscientist, clinical psychologist, and associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress Lab, which investigates the effects of grief on the brain and the body. She's also the author of the wonderful book The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction and disclaimer3:35: Mary-Frances' personal background6:55: Distinguishing grief from grieving9:20: Self-criticism, and the over-focus on recovery11:20: Grief isn't "something to get over"13:00: Attachment, and our neurological map16:00: Prediction error19:30: Complicated grief25:00: Spiritual practice, or having a worldview that incorporates death28:05: Is there a ‘normal' grieving process?35:25: Pathology, and normal human experiences46:00: Neurological overview of grief in the brain50:40: The Dual Process Model of Grief54:10: Sometimes distraction is okay56:15: Therapeutic practices and learning from grief1:01:00: Grief and its relationship to love1:03:40: Recap Rick's Grief and Loss Workshop: We all face losses in life, from separation and disappointment to shocking, even traumatic events. Join Rick August 13 and 14 for 7 hours of LIVE, online teaching focused on learning simple, powerful practices that help us come to terms with them, heal, and find happiness again. Use coupon code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off the registration price.Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Sponsors:Bombas designed their socks, shirts, and underwear to be the clothes you can't wait to put on every day. Visit bombas.com/beingwell and use code beingwell for 20% off. Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world's largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!Want to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Being Well listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/WELL.Connect with the show:Subscribe on iTunesFollow Forrest on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramFollow Forrest on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookVisit Forrest's website
This episode, I discuss grief and the challenges of processing losses of different kinds. I explain the biological mechanisms of grief, including how neural circuits for emotional and factual memory combine with those for love and attachment, to create feelings of absence and yearning. I discuss how grief is distinct from depression, yet why they can feel so similar. I also provide science-based tools to assist with the grieving process, including how to reframe and remap the relationship with those we have lost while still maintaining a strong emotional connection to them. I also explain the importance of having and building strong foundational psychological and biological states so that we can better cope with grief when it happens. Finally, I describe tools to adjust those states, including those for accessing sleep, managing stress and emotional swings. This episode is for those suffering from grief but also for everyone, given that we all experience grief at some point in our lives. We recorded this episode before the recent mass shooting tragedies in the United States. While we hope the information in this episode will be of use to anyone suffering from grief of any kind and at any time, we are also careful to acknowledge that many people require additional support and resources. For that reason, we include mention of such resources and we generally hope people will access them if needed. Thank you to our sponsors Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman ROKA: https://www.roka.com/huberman Supplements from Momentous https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman. For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com. Timestamps (00:00:00) Grief & Bereavement (00:03:44) Eight Sleep, InsideTracker, ROKA (00:08:35) Grief vs. Depression, Complicated Grief (00:12:20) Stages of Grief, Individual Variation for Grieving (00:16:05) Grief: Lack & Motivation, Dopamine (00:23:15) Three Dimensions of Relationships (00:29:52) Tool: Remapping Relationships (00:37:15) Grief, Maintaining Emotional Closeness & Remapping (00:44:40) Memories of Loved Ones & Remapping Attachments (00:48:04) Yearning for Loved Ones: Memories vs. Reality, Episodic Memory (00:51:40) Tools: Adaptively Processing Grief, Counterfactual Thinking, Phantom Limbs (01:00:32) Tool: Remembering Emotional Connection & Processing Grief (01:04:03) Memories, Hippocampal Trace Cells & Feeling An Absence (01:10:14) Yearning & Oxytocin, Individualized Grief Cycles (01:18:24) Tool: Complicated Grief & Adrenaline (Epinephrine) (01:24:37) Sentimental Attachment to Objects (01:26:13) Why do Some People Grieve More Quickly? Individual Attachment Capacity (01:29:42) “Vagal Tone,” Heart Rate, Breathwork & Grief Recovery (01:42:32) Complicated Grief & Cortisol Patterns (01:48:50) Tool: Improving Sleep & Grieving (01:54:28) Tools: Grief Processing & Adaptive Recovery (02:03:36) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous Supplements, Instagram, Twitter, Neural Network Newsletter Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer
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