In today's mini, Sarah is discussing Broken Hearted Syndrome.
Struggling with the profound physical and emotional toll of grief? Discover how your body reacts to heartbreak — and learn simple, science-backed techniques to find calm amid chaos. Whether you're mourning a loved one or navigating intense sadness, this episode reveals the surprising connection between grief and your body's stress response, offering practical tools to restore balance and resilience.
When grief hits hard, it’s not just in your mind — your body responds with symptoms like stress cardiomyopathy, often called “Griever’s Heart.” Sarah Frost talks briefly the science behind this physiological reaction, explaining how prolonged stress releases cortisol and adrenaline, which can weaken your immune system and even influence heart health. But there’s hope: understanding these processes unlocks ways to counteract their effects and regain control.