How does grief affect our physical health?

Question

Can one explain the effects of grief on our physical health and why it seems painful?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

I absolutely loved this conversation with Dr. Mary-Frances, thanks so much for bringing attention to the topic we all try to avoid.

Suggestion: have an episode with Dr. Gabor Mate.

Answer 3

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 4

How did you know I am going through a breakup? Needed this more that you will ever know!! LOL

Answer 5

Please do an episode on Mold Illness and CIRS!

Many people would benefit from this.

Answer 6

Wonderful episode. Thank you!

Answer 7

Well that was really good. Now I’m grieving the end of this content.

Answer 8

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 9

My mom died 2 months ago. I came home from work and found her. It was unexpected and it broke me. Her sister who was like a mom to me passed away 7 months earlier from cancer. I saw my mom grieve herself to death. I tried so hard to help her but I couldn’t. Now I feel so alone. I still live in the house I shared with them. I don’t know how to move on from this. I feel stuck in grief. I just don’t know how to get out.

Answer 10

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 11

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 12

Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that we can talk to our dead loved ones through mindful walking and breathing in the here and now. Not through necromancy, but by being aware that they are present in our bodies, thoughts, feelings, consciousness, and mental formations. They are there in the stillness of lakes, solidity of mountains, freedom of space, and beauty and freshness of flowers

Answer 13

Thank you for this Andrew!

Answer 14

I've been reading your content for a long time and every time you surprise me with your talent. Thank you for your colorful creations!️

Answer 15

What an amazing episode ❤ hope she comes on again!

Answer 16

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

Answer 17

Buried my mom's mom on a Monday, saw my husband pass away that Wednesday, then my dad's mom died 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 Im 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

Lost my ex when I was 17... she accidentally overdosed on sleeping meds. She suffered from schizophrenia. I'm 32 now and honestly have tried for years to find someone similar, and ive always had bad relationships because it wasn't the same. Something was always missing until I went for someone totally different. To help my own sanity.  It still hurts and when I find people with her lovable quirky personality or looks I still somedays lose myself.  But I'm happy ive finally moved on a bit.

Answer 19

Thank you both.

Answer 20

My dog Rex, the greatest dog in the entire world recently passed away definitely need this episode thank you