"When we think about it as just at least for me on a personal level, like Julia's prescription to me is to marinate in the pain," she says. "I really, profoundly believe we can't do this alone and that when love dies, it's the love of others we need most" She adds: "One of the kind of cruel paradoxes of grief is that often people turn against themselves."
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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