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How Grief Impacts Our Nervous System with Rachel Posner
Episode 66

How Grief Impacts Our Nervous System with Rachel Posner

Grief & Happiness · Emily Thiroux Threatt

October 4, 202231m 20s

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Show Notes

Signs of grief aren’t just external, it impacts our physical health internally more than we think. 


In this episode together, I am excited to be joined by Rachel Posner. Rachel is a yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, counselor, and entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping people understand their nervous system and rewire their brains to change the way their bodies and minds respond to stress. Combining neuroscience and psychology, Rachel teaches people personalized mindfulness techniques practices to dissolve stress, build resilience and thrive.  


Throughout this episode, Rachel talks with me about how grief impacts our nervous system and what we can do to lessen the effects. You will hear what she says is the first step in grieving, ways you can breathe properly to help increase relaxation, why it’s important to be intentional about what you’re thinking, and more. Stick around to the end to hear Rachel guide us through a calming mindfulness practice. 


Tune in and listen to episode 66 of Grief and Happiness, to learn how grief impacts our nervous system and ways to decrease stress!


In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • What Rachel says is the first step for grieving (2:50)
  • How grief impacts our nervous system (8:12)
  • How we can rewire our brains for grief and happiness (15:22)
  • To be intentional about what your mind is focusing on (19:30)
  • A mindfulness practice with Rachel (20:30)


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