March 30, 2026

The Science of Grief — Ep. 1: Why Grief Feels Like You’re Losing Your Mind

Why grief feels like you’re losing your mind (and what’s happening in your brain and body)Grief can feel confusing, disorienting, and at times even frightening.In this episode, I explain why grief can make you feel like you’re losing your mind, and what’s actually happening in your brain and body when this occurs.This is not a personal weakness. It is a biological process.Understanding this often softens the fear that something is wrong with you.In this episode, we explore:• Why grief can feel like living in two realities at once• What’s happening in the brain (prediction error, attachment systems, threat response)• Why your brain continues to expect the person’s presence even after they’ve died • How the nervous system registers loss as a disruption to safety• One grounded way to begin supporting yourself through this experienceThis episode is part of a weekly series exploring the science of grief.Drawing on research in neuroscience, psychology, and emotional regulation, this series aims to make sense of the lived experience of grief in a clear and grounded way.If you’d like to go deeper into this work:🌐 Explore my work:⁠https://sylviawolfer.com/⁠📩 Join my newsletter for weekly insights:⁠https://sylviawolfer.myflodesk.com/fkez3lwe4h⁠📱 Connect with me:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_sylvia_wolfer_grief_support/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviawolfer/⁠grief and the brain, neuroscience of grief, grief symptoms, grief support, coping with grief, emotional regulation, grief healing, grief education, attachment and loss, nervous system griefDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you are struggling significantly with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.

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