In this episode, Mary-Frances O’Connor shares insights from her groundbreaking book, The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. As a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, she leads the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, where researchers explore the connection between grief, the brain, and the body.

Mary-Frances delves into the physiological and emotional responses to bereavement, uncovering how grief affects overall health. Can understanding the science behind grief lead to better healing and recovery? She joins us to discuss…

Tune in to learn:

• The biological and neurological impact of deep grief.
• How grief can contribute to cardiovascular health risks.
• Strategies to support emotional resilience during bereavement.
• The role mindfulness plays in processing and healing from loss.

Whether you’re navigating personal grief or supporting a loved one, this discussion provides powerful insights and practical tools. Listen now to explore Mary-Frances’s pioneering research on the science of grief.

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Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr