128 — Mary-Frances O'Connor: Your Brain on Grief128 — Mary-Frances O'Connor: Your Brain on Grief
Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota
Mary-Frances O'Connor discusses how grief affects our brains and offers insights on finding purpose in loss.
40:37•15 Dec 2022
Mary-Frances O'Connor: How Grief Shapes Our Minds and Lives
“It has become really clear to me that you can think of grieving as a form of learning.”
What if grief is more than just an emotional storm? In this episode of 'Ruthless Compassion', Dr. Marcia Sirota chats with Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, to unravel the science behind our grieving brains. O'Connor, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, exploring how grief impacts our brains and bodies. With her book, 'The Grieving Brain', as a backdrop, she delves into the surprising ways we process loss and love.
She shares how grieving can be seen as a form of learning, offering insights into the relationship between grief and depression, and the importance of connecting with living loved ones. O'Connor also touches on how trauma affects the grieving process and offers practical advice for finding purpose amidst loss. Her approachable yet profound take on grief is a must-listen for anyone navigating the rocky terrain of loss or supporting someone who is.
Tune in to discover how understanding the science of grief can help us all heal and grow.
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