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  <description>Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss the science behind grief: how it registers in our brains and bodies, its potential long-term effects and how we process it. They also discuss the books The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body, both by Mary-Frances O’Connor.
This episode is primarily a book report of: The Grieving Brain () and  The Grieving Body () by Mary-Frances O’Connor
Mentioned during the episode:
* Death in the Afternoon (https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/podcasts/#death-in-the-afternoon) - The Order of the Good Death's podcast. One of the seasons discusses situations of complicated or prolonged grief, where disbelief belies all reality. These are some truly surreal stories.
Related episodes:
* Episode 27: Death Positivity (https://www.jalachan.place/27) - discussion of the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse.
* Episode 73: Trauma Response (https://www.jalachan.place/73) - discussion of types of trauma, methods of coping and more. Also discussion of the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details!
Don't forget to rate &amp;amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~
Jala Prendes
Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social)
The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala)
Desirée Neyens 
Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/dneyens.bsky.social)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/desiree.neyens) Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss the science behind grief: how it registers in our brains and bodies, its potential long-term effects and how we process it. They also discuss the books <em>The Grieving Brain</em> and <em>The Grieving Body</em>, both by Mary-Frances O’Connor.</p>

<p><strong>This episode is primarily a book report of: <a href="" rel="nofollow"><em>The Grieving Brain</em></a> and <a href="" rel="nofollow"> <em>The Grieving Body</em></a> by Mary-Frances O’Connor</strong></p>

<p><strong>Mentioned during the episode:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/podcasts/#death-in-the-afternoon" rel="nofollow">Death in the Afternoon</a> - The Order of the Good Death&#39;s podcast. One of the seasons discusses situations of complicated or prolonged grief, where disbelief belies all reality. These are some truly surreal stories.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Related episodes:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.jalachan.place/27" rel="nofollow">Episode 27: Death Positivity</a> - discussion of the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jalachan.place/73" rel="nofollow">Episode 73: Trauma Response</a> - discussion of types of trauma, methods of coping and more. Also discussion of the book <em>The Body Keeps the Score</em> by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Support this show via Ko-fi!</strong> Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia</a> for the details!</p>

<p><em>Don&#39;t forget to rate &amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~</em></p>

<p>Jala Prendes<br>
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @jalachan</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @fireheartmedia</a><br>
<a href="https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala" rel="nofollow">The Level</a></p>

<p>Desirée Neyens <br>
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/dneyens.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/desiree.neyens" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia">Support Jala-chan&#39;s Place</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jala is joined by Desirée to discuss the science behind grief: how it registers in our brains and bodies, its potential long-term effects and how we process it. They also discuss the books <em>The Grieving Brain</em> and <em>The Grieving Body</em>, both by Mary-Frances O’Connor.</p>

<p><strong>This episode is primarily a book report of: <a href="" rel="nofollow"><em>The Grieving Brain</em></a> and <a href="" rel="nofollow"> <em>The Grieving Body</em></a> by Mary-Frances O’Connor</strong></p>

<p><strong>Mentioned during the episode:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/resources/podcasts/#death-in-the-afternoon" rel="nofollow">Death in the Afternoon</a> - The Order of the Good Death&#39;s podcast. One of the seasons discusses situations of complicated or prolonged grief, where disbelief belies all reality. These are some truly surreal stories.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Related episodes:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.jalachan.place/27" rel="nofollow">Episode 27: Death Positivity</a> - discussion of the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jalachan.place/73" rel="nofollow">Episode 73: Trauma Response</a> - discussion of types of trauma, methods of coping and more. Also discussion of the book <em>The Body Keeps the Score</em> by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Support this show via Ko-fi!</strong> Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia</a> for the details!</p>

<p><em>Don&#39;t forget to rate &amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~</em></p>

<p>Jala Prendes<br>
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @jalachan</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky - @fireheartmedia</a><br>
<a href="https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala" rel="nofollow">The Level</a></p>

<p>Desirée Neyens <br>
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/dneyens.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/desiree.neyens" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></p><p>Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia">Support Jala-chan&#39;s Place</a></p>]]>
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