On "Book hangover" and how to cope with the sadness we feel after finishing a great book

Have you ever finished a book or show and felt an overwhelming wave of sadness—like you’ve just lost a friend or left a world you loved behind? That’s book hangover (which can also happen with TV shows)—an emotional cocktail of grief, longing, and nostalgia that can hit harder than we expect.In this episode, we explore:Why stories leave such a lasting emotional imprint and why they feel so real to our brains How living vicariously through fictional worlds can reflect a deeper longing for purpose or meaning in our own livesThe bittersweet experience of saying goodbye to characters and worlds we grew to loveWhether you’re reeling from a fantasy epic or mourning the end of a favorite series, this episode unpacks the emotional weight of book hangovers and why they resonate so deeply with many.If you’ve ever felt this way, drop a comment or shoot me a DM or message on my website with the book or show that left you with a story hangover—I’d love to hear your picks!---------Show notes / resources: article on experience of it and some on the brain: https://www.rd.com/article/book-hangover/ video referenced on "If you feel like something is missing in your life" - a video on purpose - https://youtu.be/G8fe4tpkA2s Video referenced about how we can each make a contribution even when that feels hard at times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-uuzUHxUUcLeave a voice message hereNewsletter sign upYouTube - channel Instagram - we will be posting here soon