In what ways does mourning impact our physical well-being and what measures can we take to alleviate it?

Question

I've been told that grief can affect our health negatively. How exactly does grief affect our health, what does it do to our bodies, and how can we deal or heal from grief?

Answer 1

I am really grateful!
After the previous episode on loss/grief understanding guided my journey (Dad passed Dec 24)
I remember thinking an episode with Mary Frances would be amazing … and here we are … at exactly the right time
Keep the good work going

Answer 2

My lovely mother passed away unexpectedly in her sleep May 5, 2025. Im looking forward to listening to this timely content.

Answer 3

What a wonderful amount of information on all levels. Thank you!

Answer 4

Was about to search and listen to your previous grief episode and this appears! Unfortunate good timing.

Comments

Hope you find the help you need

Answer 5

This has ripped at my heart in a huge and beautiful way.❤Thank you!

Answer 6

Thank you! This has been my struggle and reading this is helping me reframe...

Answer 7

My dad died 10 months ago. It’s been insane. We held a celebration of life for him and that party went late into the night, the way my dad would’ve preferred it I think. We must bolster our faith systems to seek positivity within grief.

Answer 8

Greetings Professor,
This is going to be something enlightening.
Thank you for your hardwork.

Answer 9

Please do an episode on Mold Illness and CIRS!

Many people would benefit from this.

Answer 10

What an amazing episode ❤ hope she comes on again!

Answer 11

this is wild… I've spend years trying to manifest my dream life but it never seemed to work for me, I always hoped for a sign that something would finally shift. I believed in manifestation but didn’t know how to make it actually work. Then someone in a podcast recommended Manifest and Receive by Eva Hartley and it just instantly clicked. The way she explains things, it’s like she’s speaking directly to your soul. That book is the reason I’m living my dream life today. If you’ve been waiting for a breakthrough, this is it❤️❤️

Answer 12

This may be a selfish request, but would you consider adding a small note to your document to all of us who love the Huberman Lab and deeply appreciate all the work you’ve done? I don’t think I’m alone in saying that, when the time comes, we will all be grieving your loss.

Answer 13

My wife is about to be tested for Huntington’s. We’ve been stuck in a space of potential grief for years. It’s been a journey of learning to accept the impermanence of life - nobody is guaranteed tomorrow, but it’s hard to embrace that idea.

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Thank You for caring for her and loving her as you are doing. Be grateful she is still alive. I can't speak for what to do after a loved one passes. I listen to these scientists who haven't a clue about real grief, or know how to handle the horrors of tumors and convulsions, but write books and talk abundantly about navigating their wonder filled lives.

Answer 14

My daughter died suddenly when I was 39 weeks pregnant with her. The grief is overwhelming and earth shattering and then 2 years later, I lost my beloved cat at 18 years old.
It left me with an inability to connect with anyone.

Answer 15

“...There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep, that have taken hold.”

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This is good. My husband died 11 years ago. We hide this normal process away which does not help! The Irish Wakes are sorely missed.
But I have a friend (bereaved) who doesn't want to learn change her state. A type of addiction I'd say.

Answer 17

Just recently lost my dad who had a strong fun personality. Sometimes I am in pain and crying because I miss him, but other times like today I feel his absence but not the pain of his loss, however, I feel very lonely and bored without him despite being with others and busy

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Absence.... It is easy to edit your comment, if you would like to... And I am very sorry for your loss. My Dad is still alive and "well" at 89 y.o., but he has lost his previously fun and funny personality. I am grieving.

Answer 18

Brilliant Woman!

Answer 19

In my opinion, this is the main reason we are here. Learn how to forget, let it go. Welcome to The Mourning Project!

Answer 20

I was just going to suggest this!! Thank you so much