Episode 27 – How to Support Someone Who’s Grieving: What to Say & Why It Matters
We’ve all been there — wanting to comfort someone who’s grieving, but not knowing what to say. You want to help, but your mind goes blank, and out comes the classic: “Let me know if you need anything.”
In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, we’re talking about how to truly support someone who’s grieving — what to say, what not to say, and why simply showing up means more than you realise.
Grief isn’t a problem to fix — it’s an experience to be witnessed. Your presence, honesty, and willingness to stay through the discomfort can be a lifeline for someone trying to survive the unimaginable.
We’ll cover:
💬 The do’s and don’ts of what to say to someone grieving
💔 Why people often disappear after the funeral — and how to do better
🤝 How to support someone without trying to “fix” their pain
🕯️ Simple ways to show up with compassion, even when you feel awkward
If someone you care about is grieving, this episode will help you understand how to be there for them in a way that truly matters.
If you’re the one grieving, feel free to share this episode with your circle — sometimes, people just need a little guidance on how to help.
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Episode 26 – Finding Meaning Through Someone’s Passing
When someone we love passes away, it can feel like our entire world collapses. I know that’s how it felt when I lost my daughter, Mia. The question that follows — “Why?” — rarely has an answer that satisfies the heart.
In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, we explore what it means to find meaning through loss — not to explain it away, but to honour our loved ones in a way that gives our own lives new direction.
Finding meaning isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about recognising how the loss has changed you, deepened you, and awakened a greater sense of purpose.
We’ll talk about:
🌿 How grief can shift your values and priorities
💫 What “healing with grief” truly means
🔥 Ways to honour your loved one through purpose, compassion, and legacy
Meaning doesn’t erase the pain — it transforms it into something that helps you live more fully.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone who might need to hear it today.
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Episode 25 – Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms for Grief
When grief hits—especially the loss of a child—it’s human to reach for anything that helps you survive the pain. But not everything that numbs you enables you to heal.
In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, we’re breaking down the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms during grief.
Healthy coping allows your heart to adjust slowly, making space for healing and love. Unhealthy coping may offer quick relief, but it keeps you stuck in survival mode.
We’ll explore:
🕊️ What healthy coping actually looks like
⚠️ How to recognise when you’re slipping into unhealthy habits
💪 Practical ways to gently steer yourself back toward healing
Grief will always demand an outlet—the choice is whether you let it bury you or help you grow through it.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone walking their own grief journey. You never know who might need this reminder today.
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Episode 24 – Moving Forward, Not Moving On
Have you ever felt like life is moving on around you, but your heart is still stuck in the moment you lost someone? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore what it really means to move forward without moving on—to live fully while still carrying your grief with love and honour.
When I lost my daughter Mia, I thought “moving forward” meant I had to let go of her. But I’ve learned that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning to live with grief in a way that allows both love and life to coexist.
Join me as we talk about how to find that balance, recognise signs of healthy forward movement, and integrate your grief into your everyday life without guilt or pressure.
Because moving forward doesn’t mean leaving them behind—it means carrying them with you, one step at a time.
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Episode 23 – The Pillars of Healing
When grief knocked me flat after losing my daughter Mia, I found myself desperate for something solid to lean on. Over time, I began to notice there were three things that consistently helped me stand back up. I call them the Pillars of Healing:
Connection to community
Physical activity
Finding purpose in the loss
In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, I walk you through these pillars, why they matter, and how you can build them into your own healing journey. Together, they create a foundation strong enough to hold you up when grief feels too heavy to bear.
If you’re feeling unbalanced, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying your loss alone, this episode will give you practical ways to reconnect, release, and rebuild.
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Episode 22 – Grief Caused by Relationship Breakups
Grief isn’t only about death—it’s about loss. And one of the most overlooked but deeply painful losses we face is the end of a relationship.
In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, I’m diving into breakup grief—why it hits so hard, how it shows up in our lives, and what steps you can take to start healing when moving forward feels impossible. From the emotional rollercoaster and physical toll to the loss of identity and shattered future plans, breakup grief can feel just as intense as losing a loved one.
We’ll explore the symptoms, the reasons this grief is so heavy, and practical strategies to help you process the pain, rebuild your sense of self, and begin creating a new chapter.
Breakup grief is real—and you don’t have to go through it alone.
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Episode 21 – Physical Outlets for Healing from Grief
Grief doesn’t just live in your heart or your mind—it shows up in your body too. Tension, restlessness, sleepless nights, even feeling numb—these are all signs your body is holding onto grief.
In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, I share how movement became a powerful tool in my own healing after losing my daughter. We’ll talk about why grief gets stored in the body, the science behind stress and muscle memory, and the physical outlets that can help you release what words sometimes can’t.
From walking, martial arts, and strength training, to yoga, breath-work, and creative movement—discover how using your body to process grief can calm your nervous system, improve your sleep, and help you feel more grounded.
Healing isn’t just about thinking it through—it’s about moving it through.
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Episode 20 – Finding Support When You’re Grieving
Grief is heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone. In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, I open up about one of the most difficult parts of my own journey after losing my daughter—finding the right kind of support.
We’ll explore what support looks like, why it’s often so hard to ask for help, and the different ways you can find it—from friends and family, to support groups, counselling, spiritual practices, and even alternative outlets like martial arts or meditation.
Support doesn’t erase grief, but it changes the way you carry it. Whether it’s talking with someone who understands, sitting quietly with a friend, or being part of a community that simply “gets it,” connection makes all the difference.
If you’ve been feeling isolated, misunderstood, or like your grief is getting heavier instead of lighter—this episode is for you.
🔹 Listen in and discover how reaching for support could be the step that lightens your load.
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🎙️ Episode 19 – Grief and Special Dates: Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Holidays
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Some days hurt more than others.
In this episode, we’re talking about one of the toughest parts of grief — navigating special dates like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and death dates. These moments can feel like emotional landmines, stirring up memories and intensifying the pain of loss.
Together, we’ll explore:
💔 Why special dates hit so hard — absence, memories, traditions, and the pressure to “be happy”
😔 Common experiences — dread, exhaustion, conflicting feelings, even physical symptoms
🛠️ Practical ways to cope — creating new rituals, setting boundaries, honouring your loved one in your own way
💬 How to support someone grieving on a special date — showing up with presence, compassion, and patience
✨ “This pain is proof of love. Be gentle with yourself. The love stays with you — and you don’t have to walk through it alone.”
If this episode helps you, please share it with someone facing an upcoming birthday, anniversary, or holiday without their loved one. Sometimes the smallest reminder that they’re not alone makes all the difference.
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🎙️ Episode 18 – Grieving the Loss of a Pet
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Pet loss is real grief. And it’s time we talked about it.
In today’s episode, I dive into a type of grief that often gets overlooked—the death of a beloved animal companion. If you’ve ever loved a pet, you already know: they’re not “just a dog” or “just a cat.” They’re family. And when they’re gone, it hurts deeply.
In this conversation, I’ll cover:
🐾 Why losing a pet can feel like losing a family member
💔 The 5 Stages of Grief (and how they really show up in pet loss)
🛠️ Practical ways to navigate this grief: journaling, rituals, safe spaces, and community
🚫 How to set boundaries with people who dismiss your pain
🌱 Why giving yourself permission to grieve is essential for healing
💬 “You don’t have to justify your grief to anyone. Just honour it.”
This episode was inspired by a member of the Grief Guardian community who reached out with this request. If there’s something you’d like me to talk about on the podcast, message me anytime.
If this episode helps you, please share it with someone else who’s grieving a pet right now. Sometimes just knowing you’re not alone makes all the difference.
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🎙️ Episode 17 – Grief & PTSD
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Grief doesn’t just break your heart—it can rewire your brain.
Today, we’re talking about PTSD and grief—not the textbook version, but the raw, personal, lived version that can come from losing someone you love, especially a child.
I never thought PTSD applied to me… until it showed up in the darkest chapter of my life.
In this episode, I open up about:
💔 The moment my life split in two—seeing my daughter, Mia, for the last time
🧩 How trauma stacked on trauma—my wife fighting for her life, and a coroner’s report that made everything worse
🚪 Why even a broken door became a daily trigger that pulled me back into pain
⚡ What PTSD really looks like when grief is the cause—not just for soldiers, but for anyone who’s been shattered by loss
🛠️ The coping strategies that help me manage flashbacks and triggers (and why awareness is key)
💬 “You’re not broken. You’re not crazy. And you’re not alone. PTSD after loss is brutal, but there are ways to live with it—one breath at a time.”
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🎙️ Episode 16 – The Impact of Grief on Men
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Men grieve too—but too often, their pain is ignored.
Society tells us to “be strong,” to “hold it together,” to be the rock for everyone else. But being the rock doesn’t mean we don’t feel. It doesn’t mean we don’t break inside.
In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the men navigating grief. I share my own story of losing my daughter, Mia, and nearly losing my wife in the same storm—and the lessons I’ve learned about the hidden cost of grief on men.
Here’s what we’ll unpack today:
💔 The silent pressure men face while grieving
🛠️ Tools that can actually help—journaling, therapy, rituals, mindfulness
🌍 The power of community, like the Grieving Fathers group that became my lifeline
👨 The often-overlooked pain of fathers and why they need to be checked in on too
👉 If you’re a man in grief: you are not broken. You’re human. And you don’t have to carry this alone.
💬 “Men need to hear that it’s okay to feel. It’s okay to cry, to rage, to question everything. Strength isn’t silence—it’s honesty.”
⚠️ If this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you’re struggling—reach out. Don’t do this on your own.
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🎙️ Episode 15 – Tools for Working Through Grief: What Actually Helps
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove
“How the hell do I get through this?”
Not “get over it”—because that’s not the goal.
This episode is about real tools for surviving grief—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
After losing my daughter, I found myself searching for anything that could help me breathe through the pain without letting it drown me. Today, I’m sharing what actually helped—and what might help you too.
In this episode:
🧠 Mental tools like journaling, therapy, mindfulness, and grief groups
🏋️ Physical tools like movement, rest, crying (yes, that’s a tool)
🔍 Cognitive tools like reframing and grief education
💬 Connection tools like creative outlets, talking to someone, or spiritual practices
📱 Digital tools like grief apps, AI journaling, and online support
This isn’t about “fixing” grief. It’s about building a toolkit that helps you carry it—without letting it crush you.
⚠️ If you’re stuck in denial, rage, numbness, or just total exhaustion—this is your sign to try something different.
🛠️ Use what works. Leave what doesn’t. But don’t sit in the rubble forever. Pick something up. Try something.
💬 “Grief doesn’t get solved. It gets carried. And you don’t have to carry it alone.”
📢 If this episode helps you, share it with someone in the trenches.
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🎙️ Episode 14 – The 5 Stages of Grief: What They Are and How to Work Through Them
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You’ve heard of the five stages of grief—Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance—but grief isn’t a checklist. It’s chaos. It’s waves. It’s raw.
In this episode, we break down the iconic Kübler-Ross model and get real about what each stage actually looks like when you're living it—not just reading about it.
You’ll learn:
🧠 What each stage really means (without the psychobabble)
⚠️ Why the stages don’t always follow a neat order
🌀 How bouncing between stages is completely normal
💥 What grief does to your body, brain, and spirit
🛠️ Coping strategies that actually help—no fluff, no filters
💬 Why saying their name still matters
This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt broken, stuck, or just trying to breathe through the storm. You're not crazy. You're grieving. And you're not alone.
💬 “Grief doesn’t follow rules—it follows your heart.”
🎯 If this hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
👊 Let’s face grief together, one honest conversation at a time.
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🎙️ Episode 13 – “When the Words Go Quiet: The Grief of Losing Connection”
Or: “Grieving the Child Who’s Still Here: When Autism Changes Everything”
Today’s episode isn’t about death—but it is about loss.
This one’s deeply personal, and incredibly important.
What happens when your child becomes non-verbal due to autism?
When the “I love you”s stop. When the conversations go silent.
You’re left grieving someone who’s still here.
This is called ambiguous loss—a type of grief most people don’t talk about.
In this episode, I’ll unpack:
What this grief is and why it hurts
The guilt, confusion, and isolation it brings
What causes it—and how it changes you
The impact on parenting, relationships, and identity
How to cope and reconnect in new ways
If you’re a parent walking this path—your grief is real. And you’re not alone.
🕊️ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message.
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🎙️ Episode 12 – The Different Types of Grief: Delayed Grief
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Ever felt fine after a loss… only to be blindsided by grief months—or even years—later?
In this episode, we explore Delayed Grief—a powerful, often misunderstood form of mourning where the emotions don’t show up right away. It’s not weakness, it’s not denial—it’s your heart finally catching up when it’s safe to feel.
Whether you're in the thick of it or just starting to connect the dots, this episode offers clarity, support, and a reminder that grief has no expiry date.
You’ll discover:
🕰️ What delayed grief actually is (and why it happens)
😶 Common signs—from emotional numbness to sudden waves of sadness
⚡ Triggers that bring grief crashing in later
🧠 The emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual impacts
🛠️ How to process delayed grief when it finally surfaces
🤝 Support strategies to move through it with compassion
💬 “Grief waits for us—and sometimes, it shows up when we’re finally ready to feel it.”
You're not late. You're right on time. And you’re not alone.
📌 Next episode: Disenfranchised Grief
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🎙️ Episode 11 – The Different Types of Grief: Exaggerated Grief
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove
When grief doesn’t ease over time—but instead intensifies and starts to take over your life—you may be dealing with more than “just grief.”
In this episode, we dive into Exaggerated Grief—a powerful and sometimes paralyzing form of grief that leads to overwhelming anxiety, deep depression, and destructive behaviours. It’s not about being “too emotional”—it’s about being emotionally flooded in a way that makes day-to-day life feel impossible.
If you're stuck in a cycle of fear, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness, this one’s for you.
You’ll learn:
⚠️ What Exaggerated Grief is and how to spot it
🧠 The mental and emotional signs that go beyond “normal” mourning
🔁 Common causes—from trauma and sudden loss to unresolved pain
💥 How this type of grief can hijack your physical and social wellbeing
🛠️ Proven coping strategies to begin calming the storm
💬 “Grief is a storm—but even storms pass when we find safe shelter, support, and the strength to weather them.”
You are not broken. You’re in pain. And healing is possible.
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🎙️ Episode 10 – The Different Types of Grief: Distorted Grief
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove
Some grief doesn’t come as quiet sadness—it crashes in like a storm.
In this powerful episode, we explore Distorted Grief—a form of grief where emotions become extreme, unpredictable, or even destructive. From explosive anger to overwhelming guilt, distorted grief often hijacks the healing process and turns pain inward.
If you—or someone you know—has ever reacted to loss in a way that felt uncontrollable, isolating, or out of character, this episode could be a turning point.
You’ll discover:
🔥 What Distorted Grief really is—and why it’s more common than we think
🚩 The intense emotional and behavioural signs to look out for
🔍 Common root causes—from past trauma to unresolved anger
💣 The ripple effects on your mental, physical, and relational health
🛠️ Coping tools and strategies to help release grief safely and begin to heal
💬 “It’s not that the grief isn’t real—it’s that the pain becomes so overwhelming, it spills out in ways we don’t recognise.”
You don’t have to carry this pain alone. Healing is possible—even if the road feels messy.
📌 Next episode: Exaggerated Grief
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🎙️ Episode 9 – The Different Types of Grief: Disenfranchised Grief
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove
What if your grief isn’t seen… or worse—dismissed?
In this episode, we dive into Disenfranchised Grief—a form of grief that’s real, yet often unrecognised by others. When society tells you your loss “doesn’t count” or expects you to just move on, that pain doesn’t go away—it gets buried.
If you’ve ever felt like your grief wasn’t valid, acknowledged, or even allowed… this episode is here to hold space for you.
You’ll discover:
🚫 What Disenfranchised Grief is (and why it’s so often invisible)
⚠️ Common signs—from stigma and silence to suppressed sadness
💔 Examples of overlooked losses: miscarriage, suicide, pet loss, identity loss, estrangement, and more
🧠 The emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual toll of unrecognised grief
💬 How to honour your grief when the world won’t
🛡️ Coping strategies to protect your heart and find healing in your own way
💬 “Just because they don’t see your grief… doesn’t mean it isn’t real. You don’t need permission to feel what you feel.”
You don’t have to justify your grief to anyone. And you don’t have to go through it alone.
📌 Next episode: Distorted Grief
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🎙️ Episode 8 – The Different Types of Grief: Absent Grief
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove
What happens when grief doesn’t show up?
In this episode, we’re exploring Absent Grief—a hidden and often misunderstood type of grief where there are no obvious signs of mourning. It can look like “coping well,” but deep down, something important might be missing: emotional processing.
Whether you’re feeling emotionally numb, haven’t shed a tear, or you’re wondering why grief hasn’t hit you yet—this episode is for you.
You’ll discover:
🧊 What Absent Grief is (and why it’s so often missed)
🧠 The subtle signs and symptoms to look for
🧱 Common causes—from shock to cultural pressure to emotional shutdown
💥 The long-term impacts of unprocessed grief on body, mind, and relationships
🧘♂️ Practical steps to gently reconnect with your emotions and begin healing
🛠️ How to support yourself or others who seem “fine” after a major loss
💬 “Grief doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it looks like silence, numbness, or distraction. But it’s still grief.”
If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I not grieving like everyone else?”—you’re not broken. You're just human. And it’s okay to meet your grief in your own time.
📌 Next episode: Disenfranchised Grief
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