Episode 214: Navigating Health and Wellness After Loss

The death of a loved one can take a physical, psychological, and emotional toll on us. How do we navigate health and wellness after loss? Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter, Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Jeanne Jacobwitz and Meghan Riordan-Jarvis, as they discuss healthy ways to care for ourselves after loss.
Jeanne Jacobwitz is a widow and board member at the W Connection, a nonprofit organization that helps widows. Jeanne teaches at Georgetown University in the graduate midwifery/women’s health programs and is currently conducting research on how bereavement can impact a widow’s health.
Meghan Riordan-Jarvis is a psychotherapist and hosts the podcast "Grief is My Side Hustle." She has written two books: a memoir called "End of The Hour," about her personal experience with PTSD after the successive deaths of her parents, and "Can Anyone Tell Me Why: Essential Questions About Grief and Loss."