Dr. Mari shares her personal journey through loss and introduces the science of post-traumatic growth. Learn the core principles of emotional regulation that ground this podcast.
Explore the transition from acute grief to personal growth. This episode focuses on living with loss without rushing the process or forcing toxic positivity.
Dr. Mari breaks down the 'Five Stages of Grief,' explaining why they are descriptive rather than prescriptive and how to practice self-compassion during the journey.
Discover five research-backed coping strategies—from meaning-focused to social support—to help you build a personalized plan for navigating your unique grief journey.
Why do we grieve differently? Dr. Mari discusses 'grief policing,' personality, and culture to help you stop comparing your journey to others.
The biological cost of masking grief. Learn why 'toughing it out' affects your immune system and how 'deliberate rumination' helps build a more resilient brain.
As AI chatbots become a leading source for "digital therapy," we must confront the critical difference between an algorithmic response and the biological reality of true human intimacy.
What if staying connected to your loved one wasn't a sign of being stuck—but a sign of growth? Recorded live in Washington, D.C., Dr. Mari explores the science of continuing bonds and how integrating loss into the fabric of your life helps transform physical absence into a lasting internal resource for post-traumatic growth.
In Part 2 of our Continuing Bonds series, Dr. Mari Marquez, PhD shares practical, research-grounded methods for integrating your loved one's presence into your life. Move from uncertainty to empowerment by learning to navigate the emotional "windows of connection"—the anticipatory, resource, and joy-trigger moments—that naturally arise. Dr. Mari explains how creating supportive internal sanctuaries and digital sanctuaries helps you gain agency over your grief, enabling adaptation over time and fostering meaningful personal growth in your new chapter.
ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE HOW YOUR BIOLOGY CAN SUPPORT YOU IN PROCESSING GRIEF? IF SO, CLICK TO LEARN MORE!
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