In this solo episode, host Gaby talks about how grief impacts different areas of life and also why we experience 'grief brain'.

In the 1st half, she breaks down how grief can impact you:

• emotionally


• physically


• cognitively


• socially


• identity-wise


• spiritually

In the 2nd half, she speaks about:

• the impact of grief on the brain


• how the brain perceives grief


• why we experience 'grief brain'

Gaby Georges is a multi-disciplinary artist, creative grief guide and founder of The Grief Cocoon. Her work is inspired by her beloved mother, Samira, who she lost to cancer at the age of twenty. She supports people to creatively process, befriend, and transform their grief through creative writing, movement, rituals, and community connection. Through The Grief Cocoon, Gaby offers creative online workshops, a podcast, educational online content, a mobile community app, and 1:1 support. Find her on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gab_georges/⁠

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If this episode has brought up anything that you need further support with, please talk to a trusted person or contact a support service, such as:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Griefline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 1300 845 745⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


• Lifeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 13 11 14


• Mensline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 1300 78 99 78

Acknowledgement of Country: This episode was produced on the sacred lands of the Gimuy-walubarra Yidi People. We pay respect to elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people listening.