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 process of losing a loved one to a terminal illness is a devastating experience. Although it can feel like a relief of burden once they pass, it's important to constantly remind oneself to support those mourning with love and empathy.
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 possibility of running away and starting a new life due to grief is explored, along with the two potential options for moving on.
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 planned for an "enlightened death" for her partner with the help of hospice and grief experts, but reality had other plans. She found herself feeling violent anger and discomfort, but ultimately learned that this was all part of her grieving process.
The speaker reflects on a dark phase in her life after her dad's death where she felt overwhelmed by the expectations on her, but eventually learned to choose light instead of being seduced by sadness.
The sudden death of a loved one can be incredibly difficult to come to terms with, especially if the person was seemingly happy and loved by many. However, it's important to approach the situation with care and to verify any potential rumors or suspicions before drawing conclusions.
The podcast discusses the process of going through memories of loved ones who have passed, and how it can lead to conversations and even apologies. The host also touches on the difference between literal and metaphorical writing about oneself and their experiences.
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 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.
Hear from Sarah Koenig about sleeping in her closet for over a year and going through her twin sister's datebook after her tragic death.
The speaker mentions his struggles with processing the death of his brother and suggests that his brother-in-law would be a good person to talk to about it. He also briefly mentions his sister's work in Canada.
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.
The speaker reflects on a friend's experience of losing his wife and regrets not taking his concerns seriously while also considering how strangers can offer support during times of grief.
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 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.
The intense emotion of grief can cause hallucinations and the feeling of deceased loved ones being present, as reported by 90% of widows in a study from Japan in 2006, leading to the possibility of there being more to the connection between life and death than previously thought.
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.
