A discussion on coping with loss and the process of grieving, including finding support, dealing with immediate aftermath, and reflections on how life may have turned out differently.
The article discusses how grief is now being conceptualized as a motivational process by scientists and psychologists, and brain imaging studies have taught us that the brain areas associated with motivation and craving are some of the primary areas activated during states of grief.
Sarah discusses the harshness of how we've evolved to take death and how we subconsciously think about the mortality of our loved ones amidst grief.
The podcast host reflects on the different ways people cope with loss and grief, and how the animal world may offer a perspective shift.
The host shares a personal experience of coping with sudden loss and how it changes your perception of life.
The use of a therapeutic tool meant to bring a third-grade class together leads to unexpected and overwhelming emotions for the students, but ultimately helps them process their grief.
The speaker describes the emotional rollercoaster of losing a loved one and how it consumed his life for a long time.
The speaker shares how reaching out to people and doing positive things can help in overcoming the pain of grief and loss, and how it can inspire others to do the same.
Pauline Boss, an emeritus professor of family social science, has released a book titled The Myth of Closure, Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change, in which she discusses helping people cope with grief over things like missing bodies or divorces. Her research has broadened her attention from family and societal bereavement and beyond.
The speaker highlights the importance of being able to laugh at oneself and have others make fun of them even after their death. They provide personal anecdotes to show that grieving is a process and that everyone should be able to cope with it in their own unique way.
The speaker recalls the day his/her mother passed away and how having a culprit to blame would at least provide some relief. The speaker also mentions their dislike towards Bobby.
Mannie and a crowd of half-human god-monsters express their grief and helplessness through tears and roars under the empty sky of Texas.
Loss and death of a loved one can provoke anger, guilt, bargaining, fear, and anxiety in people. Recognizing these feelings in oneself or others can help deal with grief in a healthy way rather than reacting with hostility or bitterness.
The speaker shares her experience of receiving daily check-ins from friends to cope with her grief, and encourages others to be supportive without invading the person's space.
The lack of rituals surrounding mourning in secular societies can make dealing with grief difficult, but it's important to allow oneself to fully experience and learn from the pain. Recommended reading on grief includes "On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss" by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler.
The speaker discusses coping with grief by staying busy and reflecting on childhood hobbies and activities.
The speaker details the various errands and tasks they had to oversee in the aftermath of a loved one's death, including purchasing locks, reporting an odd package to the police, and arranging for burial and custody of a child.
Two friends try to find answers in a phone after one of their loved ones passes away. Later, a paid-for state senator attorney convinces the court that his client, who had moved out of his parents' home, needed to move back for emotional stress reasons.
The episode discusses ways to cope with grief, such as seeking support from colleagues and loved ones and using humor, and talks about a family's experience with losing their loved one to suicide.
Taylor's brother reports animal activity to his landlord after feeling a presence following the passing of his brother.
A person discusses their experience with someone who has been fixated on visiting a cemetery since a young age as a means of coping with grief, and how they have tried to steer them away from this approach.
The speaker discusses the long-term effects of grief on individuals and families and shares a personal anecdote about a cherished item.
The speaker discusses the idea of receiving a visit from a lost loved one and acknowledges the difficulty in grieving, highlighting the importance of finding ways to cope.
The host discusses the pangs of grief and how they now serve as a comforting reminder of the love and support they have. They share an experience of finding solace in a walking stick bug that possibly represented their late father.
The hosts discuss the insensitivity of some workplaces when dealing with grief and personal tragedies, using the example of a character in a TV show who is expected to work despite his father's recent death.
Many people don't want to talk about the death of a loved one with the bereaved because they fear it will bring up bad feelings, but often, it's the opposite. In this episode, the host and her guest discuss why it's important to talk about grief and how it can actually help with the healing process.
Janet, the matriarch of the Rawiri family, was struggling with grief after the loss of a family member, causing concern among the rest of the family who gathered at the house to offer support and compassion.
The attention in a family often goes to the parents after the loss of a sibling, leaving the bereaved sibling feeling overlooked and confused. Coping with grief can be especially difficult in these cases, and it is important to find ways to express love and support to the bereaved sibling.
