3. Nervous system science behind grief, and why nothing is wrong with you.

You already know grief hurts. But do you know why your body feels like it's falling apart?In this episode, Ashley breaks down what's actually happening inside your nervous system after loss. The anxiety that comes out of nowhere. The numbness people mistake for not caring enough. The exhaustion that sleep can't touch. None of it is random, and none of it means you're broken.This episode covers:- Why does your body respond to grief the same way it responds to physical danger- The difference between internal and external grievers and why neither is wrong- What grief expert David Kessler says about healing that will change how you see your pain- What do Psalm 31 and the story of Jesus weeping reveal about God's relationship with your suffering- Three simple nervous system tools you can use the next time your body feels out of controlIf you've been asking yourself, "What is wrong with me?" this episode is your answer.Nothing is wrong with you. Your body is just surviving.Connect With Ashley from The Calm Sphere:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalmsphere/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecalmsphereEmail Newsletter + Website: TheCalmSphere.comEmail: [email protected]: grief and the body, nervous system healing, grief anxiety, grief fatigue, faith and grief, sobriety and grief, sibling loss, Christian grief podcast, somatic healing, grief support for women, nervous system regulation, grief recovery podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecalmsphere.substack.com