@doctormfoconnor
@doctormfoconnor.bsky.social
Author of The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body (Available now!)
https://maryfrancesoconnor.org/books/the-grieving-body and Professor of Psychology at University of Arizona
https://maryfrancesoconnor.org/books/the-grieving-body and Professor of Psychology at University of Arizona
Is It Healthy to Grieve Before a Loss? Wonderful article in the @nytimes.com with links to #grief #research! 🧪 Inclusion discussion of #loss into the national conversation is so important, I am delighted to be a part of it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/w...
Is It Healthy to Grieve Before a Loss?
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Is It Healthy to Grieve Before a Loss? Wonderful article in the @nytimes.com with links to #grief #research! 🧪 Inclusion discussion of #loss into the national conversation is so important, I am delighted to be a part of it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/w...
I’m happy to share that my book, THE GRIEVING BODY, has been selected for Amazon UK’s Kindle Monthly Deals promotion throughout September!
Now we can share the #science behind how to support the body during #grief and #loss for just pennies!
@harper360.bsky.social @harper360uk.bsky.social
Now we can share the #science behind how to support the body during #grief and #loss for just pennies!
@harper360.bsky.social @harper360uk.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I’m happy to share that my book, THE GRIEVING BODY, has been selected for Amazon UK’s Kindle Monthly Deals promotion throughout September!
Now we can share the #science behind how to support the body during #grief and #loss for just pennies!
@harper360.bsky.social @harper360uk.bsky.social
Now we can share the #science behind how to support the body during #grief and #loss for just pennies!
@harper360.bsky.social @harper360uk.bsky.social
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🚨BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has just unlawfully placed signatories to the Katrina Declaration on administrative leave.
See the letter below…🧵
See the letter below…🧵
August 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
🚨BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has just unlawfully placed signatories to the Katrina Declaration on administrative leave.
See the letter below…🧵
See the letter below…🧵
A favor to ask—we are currently conducting an online study 🧪 of #grieving for those who have had a death #loss between 6 months and 2 years ago—would you be willing to participate?
redcap.link/missingapiec...
And pass the survey link to anyone in your networks who might be willing to participate?
redcap.link/missingapiec...
And pass the survey link to anyone in your networks who might be willing to participate?
August 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A favor to ask—we are currently conducting an online study 🧪 of #grieving for those who have had a death #loss between 6 months and 2 years ago—would you be willing to participate?
redcap.link/missingapiec...
And pass the survey link to anyone in your networks who might be willing to participate?
redcap.link/missingapiec...
And pass the survey link to anyone in your networks who might be willing to participate?
Quoting The Grieving Body:“Imagine how many times after a loss we might reach out for our one-and-only, by picking up the phone to call them, or even just realizing they are not in the room. When they are not there, our grieving body reacts.”🧪#grief
www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/grief-and-it...
www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/grief-and-it...
Grief Can Take a Toll on Your Health
Expert Mary-Frances O'Connor shares a checklist for caring for body and mind while facing life's toughest reality.
Listen to this article.0:00/743.2871×
In the introduction of The Grieving Body: How...
www.mariashriversundaypaper.com
July 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Quoting The Grieving Body:“Imagine how many times after a loss we might reach out for our one-and-only, by picking up the phone to call them, or even just realizing they are not in the room. When they are not there, our grieving body reacts.”🧪#grief
www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/grief-and-it...
www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/grief-and-it...
#Grief and #loss are hard topics to dive into, and we had a long conversation that let us dig into the details...have a listen if you are grieving or know someone who is...I think that might be everyone!
www.hubermanlab.com/episode/heal...
www.hubermanlab.com/episode/heal...
Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor
Explore how grief reshapes the brain and body, and learn science-based tools to process loss, from sudden death to breakups, with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor.
www.hubermanlab.com
June 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
#Grief and #loss are hard topics to dive into, and we had a long conversation that let us dig into the details...have a listen if you are grieving or know someone who is...I think that might be everyone!
www.hubermanlab.com/episode/heal...
www.hubermanlab.com/episode/heal...
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"From staggering statistics 🧪 showing a man’s heart attack risk skyrockets on the day his spouse dies, to the intimate science of how our bonds regulate our well-being, this conversation is as thought-provoking as it is moving."
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
Podcast: Is It Prolonged Grief or Depression? Understanding the Differences
Trouble moving past grief? It could be something more.
psychcentral.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"From staggering statistics 🧪 showing a man’s heart attack risk skyrockets on the day his spouse dies, to the intimate science of how our bonds regulate our well-being, this conversation is as thought-provoking as it is moving."
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
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Here's another sneak peek into our When Grief Is Complicated course which closes to new registrations on Tues (10th)!
@doctormfoconnor.bsky.social's Gone-But-Also-Everlasting Theory is a fascinating insight into the neurobiology of love & loss youtu.be/q3f7CKOGNt0?...
Want more? Visit our website!
@doctormfoconnor.bsky.social's Gone-But-Also-Everlasting Theory is a fascinating insight into the neurobiology of love & loss youtu.be/q3f7CKOGNt0?...
Want more? Visit our website!
The 'Gone-But-Also-Everlasting' Theory with Mary-Frances O'Connor
YouTube video by The Grief Channel
youtu.be
June 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Here's another sneak peek into our When Grief Is Complicated course which closes to new registrations on Tues (10th)!
@doctormfoconnor.bsky.social's Gone-But-Also-Everlasting Theory is a fascinating insight into the neurobiology of love & loss youtu.be/q3f7CKOGNt0?...
Want more? Visit our website!
@doctormfoconnor.bsky.social's Gone-But-Also-Everlasting Theory is a fascinating insight into the neurobiology of love & loss youtu.be/q3f7CKOGNt0?...
Want more? Visit our website!
"From staggering statistics 🧪 showing a man’s heart attack risk skyrockets on the day his spouse dies, to the intimate science of how our bonds regulate our well-being, this conversation is as thought-provoking as it is moving."
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
Podcast: Is It Prolonged Grief or Depression? Understanding the Differences
Trouble moving past grief? It could be something more.
psychcentral.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"From staggering statistics 🧪 showing a man’s heart attack risk skyrockets on the day his spouse dies, to the intimate science of how our bonds regulate our well-being, this conversation is as thought-provoking as it is moving."
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grief #loss #bereavement
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#Grief is universal, and our #science 🧪cuts across all countries--join us in conversation about my new book 📚 about physical reactions to #loss hosted by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social in the UK 🇬🇧 !
How does grief affect us physically? Join us for a webinar w/ brilliant neuroscientist @doctormfoconnor.bsky.social in conversation w/ @leseldawson.bsky.social. We'll celebrate Mary-Frances's new book & explore how to support our bodies & minds during grief: www.ticketsource.co.uk/goodgrieffes...
April 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#Grief is universal, and our #science 🧪cuts across all countries--join us in conversation about my new book 📚 about physical reactions to #loss hosted by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social in the UK 🇬🇧 !
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Mary-Frances O'Connor @doctormfoconnor.bsky.social is an expert on the myriad ways that grief affects us physically & mentally. We can't wait to hear her insights at our free webinar on Weds (23 April).
Sign up (& share any questions you'd like us to ask) here: ticketsource.co.uk/goodgrieffes...
Sign up (& share any questions you'd like us to ask) here: ticketsource.co.uk/goodgrieffes...
April 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Mary-Frances O'Connor @doctormfoconnor.bsky.social is an expert on the myriad ways that grief affects us physically & mentally. We can't wait to hear her insights at our free webinar on Weds (23 April).
Sign up (& share any questions you'd like us to ask) here: ticketsource.co.uk/goodgrieffes...
Sign up (& share any questions you'd like us to ask) here: ticketsource.co.uk/goodgrieffes...
#Grief is universal, and our #science 🧪cuts across all countries--join us in conversation about my new book 📚 about physical reactions to #loss hosted by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social in the UK 🇬🇧 !
How does grief affect us physically? Join us for a webinar w/ brilliant neuroscientist @doctormfoconnor.bsky.social in conversation w/ @leseldawson.bsky.social. We'll celebrate Mary-Frances's new book & explore how to support our bodies & minds during grief: www.ticketsource.co.uk/goodgrieffes...
April 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#Grief is universal, and our #science 🧪cuts across all countries--join us in conversation about my new book 📚 about physical reactions to #loss hosted by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social in the UK 🇬🇧 !
You really can die of a broken heart--we have the data 🧪UChicago BigBrain podcast discusses the hidden dangers of #grief with me--and how society can help. They're a great podcast--even nominated for a #webby!
news.uchicago.edu/can-you-real...
news.uchicago.edu/can-you-real...
Can you really die of a broken heart? The hidden dangers of grief with Mary Frances O'Connor
Psychologist examines the stress that loss has on the body—and how society can help
news.uchicago.edu
April 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
You really can die of a broken heart--we have the data 🧪UChicago BigBrain podcast discusses the hidden dangers of #grief with me--and how society can help. They're a great podcast--even nominated for a #webby!
news.uchicago.edu/can-you-real...
news.uchicago.edu/can-you-real...
I sat down with Tricycle's James Shaheen and Sharon Salzberg to talk about dying of a broken heart, how #meditation can change how we show up for others, and the challenges of rediscovering a sense of purpose in the wake of #loss. #grief #mentalhealth
tricycle.org/podcast/mary...
tricycle.org/podcast/mary...
The Grieving Body
Psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the toll that loss takes on our bodies—and what this can teach us about care, compassion, and interdependence.
tricycle.org
March 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I sat down with Tricycle's James Shaheen and Sharon Salzberg to talk about dying of a broken heart, how #meditation can change how we show up for others, and the challenges of rediscovering a sense of purpose in the wake of #loss. #grief #mentalhealth
tricycle.org/podcast/mary...
tricycle.org/podcast/mary...
Calling Seattle! 📣 I am speaking on Sunday, March 23 at Seattle Town Hall about my new book, The Grieving Body--the science 🧪 of our reaction to #loss is #grief, physically & emotionally.
townhallseattle.org/event/mary-f...
@bsamjournal.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social @pnirs.bsky.social
townhallseattle.org/event/mary-f...
@bsamjournal.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social @pnirs.bsky.social
Mary-Frances O’Connor with Dr. Anthony Back | Town Hall Seattle
Despite grief being one of the most universal of human experiences, there is still much that we do not know about it. Can we die of a broken heart? What happens in our bodies as we grieve; how do our ...
townhallseattle.org
March 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Calling Seattle! 📣 I am speaking on Sunday, March 23 at Seattle Town Hall about my new book, The Grieving Body--the science 🧪 of our reaction to #loss is #grief, physically & emotionally.
townhallseattle.org/event/mary-f...
@bsamjournal.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social @pnirs.bsky.social
townhallseattle.org/event/mary-f...
@bsamjournal.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social @pnirs.bsky.social
So excited that #grief and #loss are highlighted by the #BookoftheDay from @nextbigidea.bsky.social Next Big Idea Club! The Grieving Body is the #science 🧪 of how our body reacts to many losses...and the medical consequences that can result.
bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/the-scienc...
bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/the-scienc...
The Science of Grief: What Loss Does to Your Brain and Body
A neuroscientist explains what grieving can do to your physical and mental health.
bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
So excited that #grief and #loss are highlighted by the #BookoftheDay from @nextbigidea.bsky.social Next Big Idea Club! The Grieving Body is the #science 🧪 of how our body reacts to many losses...and the medical consequences that can result.
bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/the-scienc...
bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/the-scienc...
#Insomnia is one of the hardest parts of #grief, and I'm thrilled to describe in my new book, The Grieving Body, the research 🧪 done by @dianachirinosm.bsky.social to help. Read 📚 an excerpt here:
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
February 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#Insomnia is one of the hardest parts of #grief, and I'm thrilled to describe in my new book, The Grieving Body, the research 🧪 done by @dianachirinosm.bsky.social to help. Read 📚 an excerpt here:
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Honored to have my #BookBite from Next Big Idea Club @nextbigidea.bsky.social published! Read about five key insights 🧪 from my new book, The #GrievingBody.
nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/sur...
#grief #loss #mentalhealth #PsychSky
nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/sur...
#grief #loss #mentalhealth #PsychSky
February 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Honored to have my #BookBite from Next Big Idea Club @nextbigidea.bsky.social published! Read about five key insights 🧪 from my new book, The #GrievingBody.
nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/sur...
#grief #loss #mentalhealth #PsychSky
nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/sur...
#grief #loss #mentalhealth #PsychSky
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February 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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I am an avid #scifi reader...discover more about me and what I read @readingdiscord.bsky.social (Goodreads) AND
BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Enter for your chance to win at the link in my bio!
#GrievingBrain #GrievingBody #grief #loss #selfhelp #mentalhealth
BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Enter for your chance to win at the link in my bio!
#GrievingBrain #GrievingBody #grief #loss #selfhelp #mentalhealth
February 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I am an avid #scifi reader...discover more about me and what I read @readingdiscord.bsky.social (Goodreads) AND
BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Enter for your chance to win at the link in my bio!
#GrievingBrain #GrievingBody #grief #loss #selfhelp #mentalhealth
BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Enter for your chance to win at the link in my bio!
#GrievingBrain #GrievingBody #grief #loss #selfhelp #mentalhealth
The #GrievingBody aspires to #scicomm 🧪: bringing the research on physiological #grief reactions to reader's hands. And by recording the #audiobook, hopefully it brings the meaning of my words uniquely to listeners. #PsychSky #WomeninSTEM #PsychSciSky #BookSky
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February 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The #GrievingBody aspires to #scicomm 🧪: bringing the research on physiological #grief reactions to reader's hands. And by recording the #audiobook, hopefully it brings the meaning of my words uniquely to listeners. #PsychSky #WomeninSTEM #PsychSciSky #BookSky
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
Today my second book, The #GrievingBody is published! Following The #GrievingBrain, it brings you the #science 🧪 behind how #grief is a physical response. And about caring for yourself, as your #body absorbs the blow after your #loss.
#PsychSky #WriterSky #PsychSciSky #BookSky #WomenInSTEM
#PsychSky #WriterSky #PsychSciSky #BookSky #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today my second book, The #GrievingBody is published! Following The #GrievingBrain, it brings you the #science 🧪 behind how #grief is a physical response. And about caring for yourself, as your #body absorbs the blow after your #loss.
#PsychSky #WriterSky #PsychSciSky #BookSky #WomenInSTEM
#PsychSky #WriterSky #PsychSciSky #BookSky #WomenInSTEM
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In the mood to honor accomplishments in microbiology? A trio of African-American women who made a mark, with Wikipedia pages to visit:
Ruth Ella Moore (1903-1994). In 1933, she was the 1st African-American woman to gain a PhD in natural science
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_El...
#BlackHistoryMonth
Ruth Ella Moore (1903-1994). In 1933, she was the 1st African-American woman to gain a PhD in natural science
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_El...
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
In the mood to honor accomplishments in microbiology? A trio of African-American women who made a mark, with Wikipedia pages to visit:
Ruth Ella Moore (1903-1994). In 1933, she was the 1st African-American woman to gain a PhD in natural science
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_El...
#BlackHistoryMonth
Ruth Ella Moore (1903-1994). In 1933, she was the 1st African-American woman to gain a PhD in natural science
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_El...
#BlackHistoryMonth
There are just a few more days left before The Grieving Body goes on sale. Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off the book for members, when you preorder today through February 7 on bn.com. You can visit the link to preorder now!
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February 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
There are just a few more days left before The Grieving Body goes on sale. Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off the book for members, when you preorder today through February 7 on bn.com. You can visit the link to preorder now!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-grievi...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-grievi...