Discover how modern neuroscience challenges the 'five stages' myth while offering real paths forward after loss. Drawing from Mary-Frances O'Connor's brain research, George Bonanno's resilience studies, and Megan Devine's compassionate wisdom, learn why grief is physical, why 'closure' is a myth, and what actually helps.

What does science tell us about healing from grief and loss?








Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco

Nia: Welcome to the BeFreed Podcast, where we distill the world's best sources into personalized insights you can actually finish. I'm Nia, and today we're exploring a topic that touches all of us at some point-healing from grief and loss.
Jackson: And I'm Jackson. We're diving into what modern science and wisdom tell us about navigating the terrain of grief. Whether you're in the thick of it now or supporting someone who is, this conversation is about finding your way when loss has cracked your world open.
Nia: You know, Jackson, I think what makes this topic so challenging is that grief feels incredibly personal, yet we're often expected to follow some universal "right way" to grieve.
Jackson: Exactly. And that's why I'm excited to share insights from experts like neuroscientist Mary-Frances O'Connor, psychologist George Bonanno, and grief specialist Megan Devine-people who've transformed how we understand this universal human experience.