Les 1
You’re Not Broken, You Are Grieving
Grief isn’t a sign that something’s wrong with you—it’s proof that something mattered. In this first session, we break the myth that grief needs fixing and explore how neuroscience helps us understand grief not as a pathology, but as a deeply human experience. You’ll learn why grieving well doesn’t mean “getting over it,” but learning to live with loss in a way that strengthens who you are.
Les 2
More Head Broken Than Heart Broken
Grief isn’t a tidy, step-by-step process—it’s messy, personal, and far more complex than the old “five stages” model suggests. In this episode, we revisit the famous Kubler-Ross framework and explore how modern neuroscience gives us a clearer, more compassionate view of what grief really looks like in the brain. You'll learn the key differences between grief and depression, why they require different approaches, and how understanding these differences can help you grieve better—not harder.
Les 3
3D Grief
At the heart of grief is a brain searching for what it can no longer find. In this session, we revisit the neuroscience of yearning and the "open loop" created when a loved one is gone. You'll deepen your understanding of the three key dimensions of grief—space, time, and closeness—and explore how avoidance, distraction, or denial may stall healing. By learning to face the reality of absence and remap your predictions, you'll take another powerful step toward integration. Because what we resist, persists—and feeling is part of healing.
Les 4
Feel It to Heal It, Name It to Claim It
Grief can feel like too much—or not enough. In this session, we explore that strange paradox and use somatic breathwork to help you reconnect with your emotions in a safe, grounded way. You’ll be guided through a powerful breathing practice designed to help you release stored tension, locate emotions in the body, and learn to name what you’re feeling without judgment. This is where healing begins—not by avoiding emotions, but by making space for them to rise and flow.
Les 5
Letters Remember
In this deeply moving session, we explore a personal letter written by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman to his late wife—years after her death. As you listen, you’ll see how grief lives across space, time, and closeness, and how the heart can remain connected even when the mind struggles to understand loss. This powerful letter captures the paradox at the heart of grief: “I love my wife. My wife is dead.” A line that holds both truth and tenderness. You'll be invited to reflect on your own loss with compassion and awareness, as we prepare to explore how to express your ongoing bond in the next episode.
Les 6
Closeness vs Proximity
Just because someone is gone doesn’t mean your relationship ends. In this powerful session, we explore how closeness exists beyond physical proximity. You’ll learn how the brain carries internal models of the people we love—how their presence lives in our thoughts, our choices, and even our neurons. Through a guided letter-writing exercise, you’ll begin to shift from external connection to internal bond, embracing the practice of Continuing Bonds. Grief doesn’t require you to love less—only to love differently
Les 7
Remapping Reality
In this session, we begin the vital work of helping your brain adjust to life after loss. You'll learn why guilt is a common—yet misleading—response to grief, and how repeating painful what-ifs only deepens suffering. Through guided reflection and breathwork, you'll identify the places, times, and feelings most associated with your loved one and begin the process of remapping your internal reality. With the “Where, When, Feel” journaling exercise, you'll gently shift from painful yearning to peaceful remembrance—because they are gone, but not gone from you.
Les 8
Say What You Need to Say
Unspoken words can weigh heavy in grief—but that doesn’t mean they have to remain unsaid. In this episode, you’ll learn how expressing what’s on your heart, even after a loved one has passed, can ease pain and deepen connection. Inspired by real stories—like the phone booth in Japan where thousands speak to those they’ve lost—you’ll be guided through a powerful reflection practice. Whether written, spoken aloud, or felt in silence, saying what you need to say can bring catharsis, clarity, and healing.
Les 9
Remember to Forget
In our final session, we shift focus to a vital but often overlooked part of grieving: rest. Healing the brain after loss requires more than reflection—it needs rewiring. And just like learning a new skill, that rewiring solidifies during sleep. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and the film Memento, we explore why rest is essential to emotional recovery and how disrupted sleep can stall the grieving process. You’ll leave with seven practical strategies for better rest and a reminder: grief isn’t a quick fix, but with care, compassion, and rest, it becomes more bearable.
