Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Emma Heming Willis on Battling Grief, Caregiving & Finding Joy
Emma Heming Willis on Battling Grief, Caregiving & Finding Joy
Emma Heming Willis on Battling Grief, Caregiving & Finding Joy
Tuesday 9th September 2025
Emma Heming Willis shares her journey through grief, caregiving, and finding joy after Bruce Willis's dementia diagnosis.
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Episode Overview
- The importance of finding a supportive community.
- Embracing all emotions, including anger and resentment.
- Caregivers must prioritise their own health.
- Seeking professional help and therapy can be crucial.
- Creating a list of tasks for others to help with.
You fell in love with Bruce when he was one way, and now frontal temporal lobe dementia steals the front part of your brain.
What drives someone to find joy amidst grief and caregiving challenges? Emma Heming Willis shares her heartfelt journey as she copes with her husband Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. In a candid chat with Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen, Emma reveals the emotional turmoil and ambiguous loss she faces daily. She discusses the struggles of caregiving and the unexpected grief that comes with losing someone who is physically present but mentally absent.
Emma's advocacy and new book, 'The Unexpected Journey', aim to support caregivers and families dealing with neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope and community. Her story is one of resilience, as she finds strength in her community and turns pain into purpose. Emma emphasises the importance of not isolating oneself and reaching out for support, highlighting the critical role of community in navigating these challenging times.
She also talks about the need for caregivers to prioritise their own health to better support their loved ones. Through light-hearted anecdotes and raw honesty, Emma inspires listeners to embrace their emotions and seek help without guilt. So, what can we learn from Emma's journey? How can we transform grief into strength and joy? Tune in to explore these compelling insights.