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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Yearning for a loved one is a fundamental part of grief, driven by dopamine, which is linked to our desire to reconnect with those we've lost.

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Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

@ Andrew Huberman

Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The relationship between grief and love is profound; understanding what we have lost is essential to grasping the impact of that loss.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Grief involves a cycle of yearning and despair, where we must acknowledge feelings of protest and despair to effectively move through the grieving process.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Triggers that make us want to return to drug use also release dopamine, leading to cravings when the anticipation of using is followed by a dopamine deficit state.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Grief is a natural response to loss, encompassing physical, emotional, and mental reactions to the death of someone close.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

Dopamine is involved in motivation, driving us to move towards something we desire.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Our need for loved ones is a homeostatic process, similar to our need for food and water, and it's not addiction-like.

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Bill Gates

02/03/25

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Grief is a complex process; talking about lost loved ones can help honor their memory and cope with the loss.

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Lex Fridman

05/29/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The loss of a loved one, including pets, can be sweet in its own way, as it reminds us of the depth of our feelings and connections.

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Andrew Huberman

01/30/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Motivation involves a two-part process of balancing pleasure and pain; when you're inactive, dopamine is released at a low rate, but anticipation can significantly increase this rate, creating a desire to act.