The Science Behind Your Grief to Growth Journey with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 49 MIN

The Science Behind Your Grief to Growth Journey with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

from Healthy Widow Healthy Woman · host Carolyn Moor

Healthy Widow, Healthy Woman Podcast "The Science Behind Your Grief to Growth Journey" with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, Neuroscientist, Author & Professor, Department of Psychology, Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab at the University of Arizona.  Our founder Modern Widows Club® Carolyn Moor sits down with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, author of The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body, for a groundbreaking conversation that will validate everything you've been experiencing. 💡 What You'll Discover: The Science Behind Your Experience: Why your brain believes your person still exists while knowing they've died The real reason you feel like you're "losing your mind" (spoiler: you're not!) How grief creates actual physiological changes in your body 💜 Why This Matters: Dr. O'Connor's research proves what we've known at MWC for 12 years—grief is a natural learning process that requires time, support, and comprehensive care. This isn't just about "getting through it"—it's about understanding the incredible transformation happening within you - although unwanted. Tag a widow who needs to hear this science-backed validation of their journey. Sometimes understanding the "why" behind what we're experiencing is the first step toward healing. Learn more about Modern Widows Club at https://modernwidowsclub.org 844-4- A WIDOW [email protected]

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