The Neurobiology of Grief: Brain Rewiring, Anxiety, and Mental Health Foundations with Dr. Tash

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a psychologist who specializes in helping families through with mental health suddenly finds herself on the other side of the table? In this episode, Dr. Natasha Poulopoulos (known as Dr. Tash) shares her deeply personal journey of losing her father to glioblastoma. We dive into the eerie quiet that follows a medical battle, anticipatory grief, and the science of the grieving brain.  We also tackle the vast world of mental health and regulation. Dr. Tash explains why thoughts aren’t facts and how we can use cognitive diffusion to separate our identity from our anxious feelings. We discuss the critical difference between having a hard moment and having a clinical disorder, highlighting the power of behavioral activation—like movement and greenery—to shift our physiology and help us move through emotions in as little as 90 seconds.Resources from this episode can be found at: https://www.fuelwitherin.com/podcast/v/episode-23-tools-for-mental-health-anxiety-and-grief-with-dr-tash CONNECT WITH DR. TASH:Instagram | @dr_tashpWebsite | https://www.drtash.comFUEL YOUR PERFORMANCEMomentous is my go-to for high-quality, science-backed supplements →Offer: Use code FuelWithErin for 14% off one-time purchase and 35% off first-time subscriptionsShop here: https://crrnt.app/MOME/1KeXpK4v LETS CONNECT:Instagram | @fuel.with.erinYoutube | @FuelwithErinSubmit a Story | https://fuelwitherin.com==========Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast and its show notes is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for the advice of a physician or other healthcare professional. Using this information does not create a doctor-patient relationship.Do not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problem or to prescribe any medication or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications, or before starting any herbal or nutritional supplements. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The use of any information provided is solely at your own risk. This disclaimer also applies to any of the guests on the podcast.