In what ways do religious beliefs impact grieving process?

Question

Is one’s religion or membership to a religious community helpful in coping with grief?

Answer 1

¡Hola Profe! I am not even going to pretend that I didn't cry throughout the conversation. Time doesn't heal. But every single moment of a miracle called life is a gift. And how and with whom we share this gift and what legacy we will leave is up to us. Thank you for all your hard work and care for all of us.

Answer 2

Just lost my grandmother. I've sent this to my Mum hope it helps her.

Answer 3

I was getting weekly massages after my father passed. I needed touch but my heart was so broken, I didn’t want hugs—I just didn’t have the right people around me to get a pure agape love hug. The massage helped me transmute the pain from my grief into a loving remembrance. By healing my body, I was healing my broken heart.

Answer 4

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 5

Step father died of stage 4 cancer. It really traumatized me to see someone you love wither away in just a month or 2 gap. It broke my heart I hugged him and all I could feel was bones. I broke down on his shoulder and he told me he was going to be ok. Such a strong man. Miss him with all my heart goddammit. He died while my mom poured out her heart to him and a single tear rolled down his face. However he died with a small grin on his face he must have heard us. I hope he did.

Answer 6

Not much one can do but wake up again and again, and try over and over, to find that once known peace.

Answer 7

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 8

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

Answer 9

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

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

Please do an episode on Mold Illness and CIRS!

Many people would benefit from this.

Answer 12

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

Answer 13

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

Answer 14

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.

Comments

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 15

Thank you for this Andrew!

Answer 16

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 17

Buried my mom's mom on a Monday, my husband passed away that Wednesday, then my dad's mom passed away that saturday.. I was 31 then.. 3.6 years later.. finding joy in every day, small things. Making muffins for the neighbors, sitting with my kids and just listening. I like the ball in the box concept... at first the ball fills the box... then as time and healing goes on, the ball gets smaller, but when it does hit the edges, that feeling is still there. Forever. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, special moments and accomplishments with my children... my life perspective is forever changed..and it's very hard to take a lot to seriously anymore because you can plan... but I'm a believer in fate. Put your best foot forward and do not apologize for the things you need as you grieve. So many opinions. But only you know.

Answer 18

No one tells you how to deal with the loss of your best friends as you get older. Person after person…

I broke up with a guy who has Alzheimer’s. I felt like a traitor. Our whole relationship was nothing but me becoming more and more his nurse not more of his lover… he kept changing so I basically kept losing him… our relationship was too short to survive… so painful

Answer 19

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

Comments

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 20

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 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❤️❤️