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Grief Can Take a Toll on Your Health Expert Mary-Frances O'Connor shares a checklist for caring for body and mind while facing life's toughest reality. Listen to this article.0:00/743.2871× In the introduction of The Grieving Body: How...

Quoting The Grieving Body:“Imagine how many times after a loss we might reach out for our one-and-only, by picking up the phone to call them, or even just realizing they are not in the room. When they are not there, our grieving body reacts.”🧪#grief

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Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor Explore how grief reshapes the brain and body, and learn science-based tools to process loss, from sudden death to breakups, with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor.

#Grief and #loss are hard topics to dive into, and we had a long conversation that let us dig into the details...have a listen if you are grieving or know someone who is...I think that might be everyone!

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Podcast: Is It Prolonged Grief or Depression? Understanding the Differences Trouble moving past grief? It could be something more.

"From staggering statistics 🧪 showing a man’s heart attack risk skyrockets on the day his spouse dies, to the intimate science of how our bonds regulate our well-being, this conversation is as thought-provoking as it is moving."

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#grief #loss #bereavement

YouTube video by The Grief Channel The 'Gone-But-Also-Everlasting' Theory with Mary-Frances O'Connor

Here's another sneak peek into our When Grief Is Complicated course which closes to new registrations on Tues (10th)!

@doctormfoconnor.bsky.social's Gone-But-Also-Everlasting Theory is a fascinating insight into the neurobiology of love & loss youtu.be/q3f7CKOGNt0?...

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Podcast: Is It Prolonged Grief or Depression? Understanding the Differences Trouble moving past grief? It could be something more.

"From staggering statistics 🧪 showing a man’s heart attack risk skyrockets on the day his spouse dies, to the intimate science of how our bonds regulate our well-being, this conversation is as thought-provoking as it is moving."

psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...

#grief #loss #bereavement

#Grief is universal, and our #science 🧪cuts across all countries--join us in conversation about my new book 📚 about physical reactions to #loss hosted by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social in the UK 🇬🇧 !

Black text on white background reads 'Grieving wails and screams, not just as outward expressions of emotion, but inside our body as well. Mary-Frances O'Connor'

Mary-Frances O'Connor @doctormfoconnor.bsky.social is an expert on the myriad ways that grief affects us physically & mentally. We can't wait to hear her insights at our free webinar on Weds (23 April).
Sign up (& share any questions you'd like us to ask) here: ticketsource.co.uk/goodgrieffes...

#Grief is universal, and our #science 🧪cuts across all countries--join us in conversation about my new book 📚 about physical reactions to #loss hosted by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social in the UK 🇬🇧 !

Yes, I mention this in The Grieving Body!

Can you really die of a broken heart? The hidden dangers of grief with Mary Frances O'Connor Psychologist examines the stress that loss has on the body—and how society can help

You really can die of a broken heart--we have the data 🧪UChicago BigBrain podcast discusses the hidden dangers of #grief with me--and how society can help. They're a great podcast--even nominated for a #webby!

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The Grieving Body Psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the toll that loss takes on our bodies—and what this can teach us about care, compassion, and interdependence.

I sat down with Tricycle's James Shaheen and Sharon Salzberg to talk about dying of a broken heart, how #meditation can change how we show up for others, and the challenges of rediscovering a sense of purpose in the wake of #loss. #grief #mentalhealth

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Mary-Frances O’Connor with Dr. Anthony Back | Town Hall Seattle Despite grief being one of the most universal of human experiences, there is still much that we do not know about it. Can we die of a broken heart? What happens in our bodies as we grieve; how do our ...

Calling Seattle! 📣 I am speaking on Sunday, March 23 at Seattle Town Hall about my new book, The Grieving Body--the science 🧪 of our reaction to #loss is #grief, physically & emotionally.

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The Science of Grief: What Loss Does to Your Brain and Body A neuroscientist explains what grieving can do to your physical and mental health.

So excited that #grief and #loss are highlighted by the #BookoftheDay from @nextbigidea.bsky.social Next Big Idea Club! The Grieving Body is the #science 🧪 of how our body reacts to many losses...and the medical consequences that can result.
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#Insomnia is one of the hardest parts of #grief, and I'm thrilled to describe in my new book, The Grieving Body, the research 🧪 done by @dianachirinosm.bsky.social to help. Read 📚 an excerpt here:

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Honored to have my #BookBite from Next Big Idea Club @nextbigidea.bsky.social published! Read about five key insights 🧪 from my new book, The #GrievingBody.

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Interesting...I thought the crown was rather appropriate (in a wry humor/depressing sort of way...)

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I am an avid #scifi reader...discover more about me and what I read @readingdiscord.bsky.social (Goodreads) AND

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The #GrievingBody aspires to #scicomm 🧪: bringing the research on physiological #grief reactions to reader's hands. And by recording the #audiobook, hopefully it brings the meaning of my words uniquely to listeners. #PsychSky #WomeninSTEM #PsychSciSky #BookSky

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Today my second book, The #GrievingBody is published! Following The #GrievingBrain, it brings you the #science 🧪 behind how #grief is a physical response. And about caring for yourself, as your #body absorbs the blow after your #loss.

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Black and white headshot of Ruth Ella Moore speaking at a podium, later in her career. She has gray hair, and is wearing glasses and pearls.

In the mood to honor accomplishments in microbiology? A trio of African-American women who made a mark, with Wikipedia pages to visit:

Ruth Ella Moore (1903-1994). In 1933, she was the 1st African-American woman to gain a PhD in natural science

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#BlackHistoryMonth

PREORDER25 code for 25% off The Grieving Body book

There are just a few more days left before The Grieving Body goes on sale. Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off the book for members, when you preorder today through February 7 on bn.com. You can visit the link to preorder now!

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Pub date is February 11 for The Grieving Body #grievingbody, about the physical #grief response. Pre-order! Also audio (read by me!) & e-book.
With your help, the #science 🧪 of our bodies' response to #loss will find the many #grieving readers who need it most.
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Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disasters Losing sentimental belongings can be traumatic for those who go through disasters that destroy homes.

The California #fires have brought devastating #grief, but adapting to #loss affects us means also learning to soothe ourselves and lean on our loved ones. 🧪

#psychsky

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How to cope when disasters strip away photos, heirlooms and other pieces of the past They’re the possessions that tell your story. The photos of old friends and relatives. The ring your mom left you. Your grandfather’s old desk and the letters inside.

#Grief is the natural response to #loss-- but it is still helpful to understand how grief works in order to cope with it.

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I just made a donation to YWCA of Southern Arizona, doing amazing work supporting women, children and people of color with all sorts of empowering programs! You should too! ywcatucson-bloom.kindful.com/embeds/867cf...

Disney fans want their ashes spread at parks. It’s a forbidden ritual. Disney superfans are having their ashes spread on park rides like the Haunted Mansion. It’s a big no-no.

Fascinating #media article in the @washingtonpost.com about spreading ashes of a loved one, an ancient expression of #grief in a very modern context--Disneyland!
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Everybody grieves differently, but if you are experiencing long-lasting and intense emotions that make it difficult to experience daily life you may be experiencing Prolonged Grief.

Find support this National Grief Awareness Week: www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/obs...

#NGAW #grief #griefsupport