Grief Action Thought Drops

Dr Lisa Burke

Hosted by internationally recognised Clinical Psychologist and Fellow in Thanatology, Dr Lisa Burke, Grief Action Thought Drops offers 60-second insights into grief, loss, and human connection. Each episode is designed for professionals who value a deeper understanding of grief and bereavement. This micro-podcast offers grief literacy without clichés. It’s about practical insight, not platitudes. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Learn more at https://www.griefaction.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological advice or therapy.

  1. 4 days ago

    Ep109 Crisis of Proportions

    Grief can alter how effort and importance are experienced, creating a shift in what feels manageable and what does not. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #CognitiveLoad #GriefImpact #EverydayGrief #GriefFunctioning #LossAndWork #GriefExperience

  2. 6 days ago

    Ep108 Moral Pressure

    At some point, grief starts to be assessed through how it appears from the outside, creating pressure to look improved. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #GriefPerception #RecoveryPressure #GriefOverTime #SocialExpectations #GriefInPublic #BereavementDynamics

  3. 12 Aug

    Ep107 Professional Management

    Professional support can be precise, structured, and well-intended, yet still land in a way that feels managed rather than responsive. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #ProfessionalSupport #TherapeuticRelationship #GriefInPractice #HelpingProfessionals #ClinicalWork #ProfessionalCareExperience

  4. 10 Aug

    Ep106 Risk of Still Caring

    This episode of Grief Action Thought Drops explores the shift that occurs over time where ongoing attachment is no longer met with the same understanding, resulting in social pressure. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #ContinuingBonds #OngoingAttachment #GriefOverTime #SocialGrief #DisenfranchisedGrief #GriefInPublic

  5. 5 Aug

    Ep105 Shaped Stories

    There can be an unspoken pressure to soften loss into a version that is easier to hear, rather than one that fully reflects what was lived. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #NarratingLoss #GriefNarratives #LossLanguage #BereavementStories #GriefCommunication #MeaningInLoss

  6. 3 Aug

    Ep104 Grief Economics

    Grief appears in reports, figures, and data, but what is captured is only part of the picture. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #GriefEconomics #PolicyImpact

  7. 29 July

    Ep103 Death Administration

    Loss does not only unfold emotionally, it also moves through administrative systems that are structured, procedural, and often impersonal. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #DeathAdministration #BereavementSystems

  8. 27 July

    Ep102 Numbing: Helpful or Harmful?

    Numbing is common in the aftermath of death. This Thought Drop examines how emotional constriction can serve a regulatory purpose and when it begins to limit integration of loss. Listen and subscribe via Spotify, YouTube, or at www.griefaction.com/podcast #GriefAction #GriefLiteracy #GriefEducation #ThoughtDrops #CostOfNumbing #Loss #Mourning #Bereavement #EmotionalConstriction #GriefSupport #NumbnessInGrief #GriefAutoPilot

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Hosted by internationally recognised Clinical Psychologist and Fellow in Thanatology, Dr Lisa Burke, Grief Action Thought Drops offers 60-second insights into grief, loss, and human connection. Each episode is designed for professionals who value a deeper understanding of grief and bereavement. This micro-podcast offers grief literacy without clichés. It’s about practical insight, not platitudes. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Learn more at https://www.griefaction.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological advice or therapy.

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