"What I needed from people was helping me understand what I needed," she says. "I remember texting my brother because he was like, I don't know what you need right now and I want to be there for you." The walls of protection are often meant to protect the other person but can create gaps of connection that lead to more isolation.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re revisiting some of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had with scientists about navigating our mental health.
Julia Samuel is one of the world’s leading grief therapists. She joins Maya to talk about why it’s important to engage with our grief, and offers strategies to help with the grieving process. They also discuss how losing someone can affect our sense of self, and the need to grieve the loss of identity that often accompanies big life changes.
Our new season starts June 5. In the meantime, connect with Maya on instagram @DrMayaShankar.
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