Grief Psychologist: The Truth About Loss That No One Teaches You! - Dr Erin Hope
Thriving Minds with Alberto ZandiShow Notes
This week Alberto sat down with Dr Erin Hope, a leading clinical psychologist, bereavement specialist, and founder of The Loss Foundation, a national charity supporting people after cancer loss.
Grief is something every human will experience, yet almost none of us are taught how to understand it, process it, or support others through it. In this conversation, Dr Erin explains why grief is not a disorder, not a weakness, and not something to get over, but a deeply human response to love and loss.
This episode also offers practical guidance, for those grieving right now, and for those trying to support someone they love. From what to say at a funeral, to how to check in months later, to how workplaces and parents can better support grief, this is a compassionate and deeply grounding conversation. This is not about fixing grief. It is about learning how to live fully while carrying it.
You will learn • If the the way you grieve is healthy and normal • How grief shows up mentally physically and emotionally • Why avoidance helps short term but harms long term • How to support someone grieving without trying to fix them • How to build a meaningful life while carrying loss • How long does grief really last
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