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Lisa K. Boehm - Child Loss & Grief Educator, Bereaved Mother

04 August 2026

17m 4s

91. Grief Brain: Why You Can't Think, Focus, or Remember after Child Loss

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If you’ve experienced memory loss, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, or trouble making decisions after the death of your child, this episode is for you. Grief brain after child loss can feel frightening and embarrassing—especially when you forget important appointments, can’t remember conversations, struggle to read or retain information, or start wondering if something is seriously wrong with you. In this episode, Lisa shares her personal experience with grief brain after the loss of her daughter, Katie, explains why intense grief can affect memory and concentration, and offers practical strategies to help you navigate the mental fog of bereavement with more understanding and support.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why grief can affect your memory, focus, and ability to process information.
  • How child loss can consume your mental and emotional capacity making ordinary tasks feel much harder than they did before.
  • Why grief brain can be inconsistent, leaving you able to function well one day and feeling mentally exhausted or unable to focus the next.
  • Five practical ways to cope with grief brain

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