Throwback Thursday: The Psychobiology of Old Memories

When we ruminate on old losses and other massive things, it literally changes our brains and our bodies.

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In this episode, I'll give the science behind how psychosomatic illnesses work, and some compassionate self-brain surgery tools to change guilt into healthy, healing grief.

Podcast Mentioned: While We're Waiting from Jill and Brad Sullivan

Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5

Book mentioned: The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor

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All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

• (00:02) - Introducing a Special Episode on Grief and Healing
• (01:25) - Changing Your Life Starts with Changing Your Mind
• (03:01) - The Struggle of Moving on from Past Tragedies
• (04:38) - Blaming Oneself for Tragic Losses
• (06:08) - Changing the Structure of Memories
• (08:37) - Modulating Gene Expression Through Thought Processes
• (15:34) - The Habit of Guilt and Avoiding Grief
• (17:05) - Harmful Effects of Ruminating and Taking Control
• (19:00) - Unable to Change the Past, Embrace the Present
• (24:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

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