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
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove

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
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove

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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