Episode 102

The Grieving Body with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor

Published on: 11th February, 2025

Episode 102. In this episode, Kate sits down with Mary-Frances O’Connor to talk about her new book The Grieving Body (a follow up to the Grieving Brain). This is an episode for anyone to deepen their understanding and literacy of grief—grievers, grief supporters, caregivers. In the episode, they talk about attachment and what it is to form an “us” and the some of the science behind love and bonding before diving into the deep emotional and physiological impacts of grief and understanding and normalizing the grieving process.  At the heart of the episode is a discussion about the role of community in grief and loneliness and how we might support those around us that are grieving. 

Find Mary-Frances: 

The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing

The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn From Love and Loss 

Instagram: @doctormfoconnor

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Other Episodes on Grief:

Embracing the Darkness with Francis Weller

Bringing Death Home with Heidi Boucher 


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Mind, Body, and Soil
Where the health of land and the health of bodies and communities meet.
Welcome to Mind, Body, and Soil. Join me, Kate Kavanaugh, a farmer, entrepreneur, and holistic nutritionist, as I get curious about human nature, health, and consciousness as viewed through the lens of nature. At its heart, this podcast is about finding the threads of what it means to be humans woven into this earth. I'm digging into deep and raw conversations with truly impactful guests that are laying the ground work for themselves and many generations to come. We dive into topics around farming, grief, biohacking, regenerative agriculture, spirituality, nutrition, and beyond. Get curious and get ready with new episodes every Tuesday!

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