Grief Brain: Why You Can’t Think Straight (and How to Help Your Mind Heal)

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself forgetting simple things during grief - misplacing your keys, struggling to focus, or feeling like your brain is wading through fog?You're not alone. Grief doesn’t just affect our hearts - it affects our brains too. And it’s not “just in your head.”In this deeply personal episode, I’m diving into the neuroscience behind grief brain - that frustrating, disorienting fog so many of us experience after loss. We’ll explore how grief affects memory, focus, and emotional regulation, and I’ll share practical, research-backed strategies to gently support your healing brain.Whether you’ve lost a loved one or are navigating a different kind of invisible loss - this episode is for you.🧠 What you’ll learn:Why grief impacts your brain function and decision-makingHow cortisol, the amygdala, and prefrontal cortex are all involvedEight science-supported ways to support your cognitive healingHow to support others who may be living with grief brainReal-life examples from my own journey after losing my son🛠 Free Resources I Mention:Insights for Navigating GriefThe Essential Grief Toolkit🕊 Special Note: If you or a family member are coping with the outcome of a workplace tragedy, I encourage you to check out Threads of Life - an incredible organization offering support for families affected by workplace tragedy. Their compassionate work is close to my heart.💜 You are not broken. Your brain is doing the hardest job of your life. With compassion, structure, and time… it will heal.✨ Support the podcast or say thanks: buymeacoffee.com/transformativejourneys🛑 Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist, just a human sharing lived experience. “I’m just Johanna – a fellow human being on my journey through this thing called life, and your guide on this transformative journey.”