Our most natural instinct as humans is to avoid suffering. But you do say that contrary to all of our instincts, we have to allow ourselves to feel the pain in order to make progress. Your mantra is pain is the agent of change. I'd love to know what's led you to that conclusion.
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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