In this special two-part episode of Something to Normalize, Ginny and Brandi each share their stories of losing someone central to their lives and the grief that followed. Grief can be a complex, unpredictable, overwhelming, and isolating experience. And there are so many misconceptions about what it “should” be like. What’s worse than grieving the loss of s ... Show More
Mar 3
Little Addictions, Big Impact: Transforming Your Habits for a Healthier Life with Catherine Gray
In this episode, Catherine Gray discusses her new book about “little addictions” and the big impact of transforming your habits for a healthier life. She explores how everyday compulsions like excessive screen time, snacking, or people pleasing are driven by ancient brain wiring ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 27
Unlocking the Power of Mindfulness: Transform Your Life One Story at a Time with Rohan Gunatillake
In this episode, Rohan Gunatillake discusses how to unlock the power of mindfulness and transform your life one story at a time. He explores how stories can shift perspectives, the challenges and opportunities in mindfulness apps, and shares ways to integrate meditation into dail ... Show More
54m 54s
Feb 24
How To Be Intentional and Finish What You Start with Chris Bailey
In this episode, Chris Bailey discusses how to be intentional and finish what you start. He explores how intentionality, values, and motivation shape our ability to set and achieve meaningful goals. Chris also introduces concepts like the “intention stack” and “sepia-toned goals, ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2024
How to deal with grief and loss with Amanda Nagai
On today’s episode, I sit down with Amanda Nagai, a storyteller, artist and designer, former tech world startup founder and engineer, who these days geeks out on inner work, grief, collective wellness, ritual and poetry. She is the author of Walk Us Home, a memoir told through po ... Show More
55m 51s
Mar 2024
Guided Meditation for Dealing with Grief and Loss
Dealing with grief and loss is a deeply personal journey, one that often leaves us feeling isolated and alone. Whether we've lost a loved one, a job, a relationship, or something else significant, the pain can be overwhelming. It's essential to recognize that everyone copes with ... Show More
11m 38s
May 2022
The Science & Process of Healing from Grief
This episode, I discuss grief and the challenges of processing losses of different kinds. I explain the biological mechanisms of grief, including how neural circuits for emotional and factual memory combine with those for love and attachment, to create feelings of absence and yea ... Show More
2h 4m
Mar 2022
How grieving changes the brain, with Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD
Few of us will make it through life without losing someone we love. Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, of the University of Arizona, discusses howneuroscience can help us to better understand grief and resilience after loss, why grief is different from depression, effective therapy for ... Show More
34m 25s
<p>Author Marisa Renee Lee dives deep into her book <a href="https://amzn.to/3yCBbEv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Grief Is Love: Living with Loss</em></a>, recounting personal losses that sparked an awakening - grief stems from love, a vital truth for healing. S ... Show More
