Oct 3, 2025
Have you ever felt the type of grief where it seemed like you
would never recover, like your heart was actually broken? Whether
it’s a member of your family, a friend or a beloved pet, all of us
will experience the loss of a loved one, and the deep and difficult
emotions that follow.
One of the reasons grief can be so difficult is actually more about
our brains than our hearts. Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor has
been studying grief for decades, and she has learned its profound
effects on our brains and our bodies. She will reveal some
surprising insights about why our minds struggle to understand and
process when someone is gone. She’ll also provide some very
practical ways to help us cope with one of the most difficult
experiences of our lives.
Plus, how some animals grieve on land and sea.
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https://thisisyourbrain.com
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