Grief, Collected: How Grief Lives in the Body | The Mash Up Americans
November 29, 2022
You know how when you are grieving you might feel clumsy? Or perhaps your heart literally hurts — not metaphorically? These are some of the many physical manifestations of grief that have been scientifically observed — and humanly felt. This validating conversation is an exploration of the science of grief, how deeply personal and individualistic the grief experience is, and how integral it is to all living beings.
How Grief Affects the Body | Therapy in a Nutshell
August 10, 2022
Grief is a painful experience, but it’s not just in the mind, or spirit, Grief actually has a physical impact on our bodies. In this episode, Dr. Dorothy Hollinger, the author of The Anatomy of Grief, discusses how Grief shows up in our physical heart, in our brains, our tears. How grief impacts sleep and appetite and digestion. Grief and loss can be terribly painful, but there is also hope for healing and growth through the process.
Shapes of Grief with Liz Gleeson
May 1, 2022
Dr. Dorothy Holinger talked to Liz about her early experience of loss and how it shaped her life as a psychologist. They discussed Prolonged Grief Disorder, how grief affects the body, the heart, and the brain. A rich discussion relevant to everyone.
The Impact of Grief and Loss on the Brain
Virtual Brain Awareness Week at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
March 17, 2022
It’s almost impossible to fathom that we’ve lost close to a million Americans to COVID-19. Each one of those people left behind grieving loved ones struggling to find a way to carry on. Dorothy P. Holinger, has been an academic psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for over 23 years, and has been writing about grief and working with patients in mourning for years. In this presentation, Dorothy discusses the impact of grief on the brain, the heart, and the body.
“What a beautiful presentation. For me, it felt as if time stood still. I could feel the group pause and go deep into reflection. It was powerful.”
— Caroline Kohles, Senior Director of Health and Wellness at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
The Anatomy of Grief | Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
October 20, 2021
A discussion about grief’s impact on the bereaved; collective and other forms of grief; physical changes that happen to the brain, the heart, and the body; and what can be done to begin to process and heal after a deep personal loss. Followed by a Q+A.
“Dorothy is amazing. She gave a beautiful presentation. We had a good turnout. The Q&A afterward was very informative and helpful for people as well. Dorothy is a joy to spend time with.”
— Caroline Kohles, Senior Director of Health and Wellness at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
The Anatomy of Grief | The Forum at St. Bart’s
September 12, 2021
As we mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and mourn the millions who have already died as part of the COVID-19 pandemic, psychologist Dorothy P. Holinger, Ph.D. explains how grief works and offers suggestions on how to deal with the grief we experience.
Dr. Dorothy P. Holinger; The Anatomy of Grief
Good Air Podcast | 38 minutes | March 26, 2021
We’ve all been affected by grief in some way of late, and Dr. Holinger brings years of research to the table in order to figure out what is going on in the body and mind, as well as how we can attempt to move through the grieving process.
By Joesph Fusaro
Matthew and Friends
Matthew and Friends, Impact Radio | 60 minutes | March 15, 2021
Dorothy P. Holinger discusses grief in a time of Covid
Hosted by Larry Matthews
Dr. Dorothy P. Holinger; The Anatomy of Grief
The Dr. Joe Show| 36 minutes | March 4, 2021
We welcome psychologist and author of The Anatomy of Grief, Dorothy P. Holinger, as she teaches us the biological causes and effects of one of our most profound emotions.
Hosted by Dr. Jospeh Shrand
Dr. Dorothy Holinger on Loss and Healing in the Covid Era
WYPR Midday Show | 17 minutes | February 23, 2021
Examine grief, the range of physical and psychological changes grief can induce, and the tools we can use to heal after a wrenching personal loss.
Hosted by Tom Hall
The Impact of Grief
Smart People Podcast | 41 minutes | February 2, 2021
An interview with Dorothy P. Holinger on the tough topic of grief as we deal with it on a global level.
Grief’s Impact On The Grieving
Kera Think | 48 minutes | November 17, 2020
Hosted by Krys Boyd