Episode 35: Secondary Loss GriefIn Episode 35 of The Grief Guardian Podcast, we’re talking about something most grieving parents aren’t warned about: secondary losses.Losing your child is the first hit. Everything that crumbles afterwards… that’s what this episode is about.You might notice friendships fading, your relationship taking a strain, money getting tight, your identity changing, or work falling apart. These are the hidden aftershocks that stack on top of the main pain.In this episode, I break down:• What secondary losses actually are• How to recognise them• Why they show up• How they affect your life more than people realise• Practical ways to rebuild and copeIf you’ve ever felt like your life took several hits instead of just one, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. This episode will help you make sense of it.💬 If this helped, drop a comment.Your story might be exactly what another grieving parent needs to hear.✦ Connect with meFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566541571732Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grant_a_cosgrove/Telegram: https://t.me/+ehvQ_JkVsL0wZmRlWhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAeIqL5kg6wunsGOU3eThanks for being here. Take care of yourself.

Episode 34 - Guiding Children and Teenagers Through Losing a Loved One

Helping kids and teenagers through grief can feel overwhelming. They don’t always talk about what they’re feeling, and sometimes their behaviour is the only clue that something deeper is going on. In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, we break down how young people experience loss and how you can support them without adding pressure or pretending everything is fine.

I cover:
• how children and teens understand loss at different ages
• common signs to watch for
• why their reactions can look “random”
• how grief affects their sense of safety
• what actually helps them heal
• practical ways to show up, even when you don’t know what to say

If you’re a parent, relative, teacher or someone who cares about a young person who’s hurting, this episode will give you clarity and confidence. You don’t need perfect words — just a steady presence.

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Episode 33 – Beyond Belief: Facing Loss Without Religion

Grief has a way of shaking everything, including the beliefs we once held onto. Some people turn to religion during times of loss. Others, like many of us, don’t. And some walk away from faith completely after tragedy hits. In this episode, I talk openly about what it’s like to face grief without relying on religion. No scripts, no pressure to “find comfort in God,” just the honest experience of navigating loss when faith doesn’t fit—or when it’s fallen apart entirely.

We’ll look at:• What grieving without religion actually looks like• Why do some people lose faith after a loss• The emotional and practical impact of navigating grief on your own terms• How to find meaning, comfort, and connection without relying on traditional beliefs• Ways to cope when you feel isolated or misunderstood.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your grief because the usual religious platitudes didn’t speak to you, this episode is for you.

Thanks for listening. If this hits home, feel free to share your story in the comments.

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Episode 32 — Survivor’s Guilt: The Weight We Don’t Talk About

Survivor’s guilt hits hard. It creeps in when you start to smile again, when you try to live your life, or when you have a moment that feels “too good” after losing someone you love.

In this episode, we’re going straight into what survivor’s guilt looks like, why it shows up, and how to deal with it without beating yourself up. No sugar-coating. No clichés. Just real talk from someone who’s been there.

We cover:
• What survivor’s guilt actually is
• Why it shows up even when you had no control
• The signs most people don’t notice
• How it affects parents, partners, siblings, and anyone carrying a loss
• Simple ways to work through it day by day
• How to start letting yourself live again without feeling like you’re leaving someone behind

If this hits home, you’re not alone.
And if you know someone carrying this same weight, share it with them.

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New episodes drop regularly with real conversations about grief, healing, and finding your feet again.

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Episode 31 — “The Grief No One’s Talking About: Teens and the Under-16 Social Media Ban”

Today, we’re talking about something most parents aren’t prepared for — the emotional fallout of the new under-16 social media restrictions.
Yes, these changes are meant to protect kids. But for many teens, losing access to the online spaces where they connect, share jokes, and feel part of a group can hit hard.

For some kids, this won’t just be an inconvenience. It can feel like grief.

In this episode, we explore:
• why this kind of loss often goes unnoticed
• how it fits the idea of disenfranchised grief
• the signs your child might be struggling
• how to support them through the shift
• ways to help them stay connected without feeling cut off from their world

If you’re a parent trying to guide your teen through these changes, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and a calmer way to navigate what’s coming.

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Episode 30 — When Grief Becomes Stuck: How to Know When You Need Help

In this episode, we’re talking about something most people never bring up — what happens when grief stops moving. When the sadness stays heavy, the anger doesn’t settle, or life feels frozen in place.

We look at what “stuck grief” actually is, why it happens, and the signs that your heart might need more support than time alone can offer. If you’ve felt numb, overwhelmed, disconnected, or like nothing is shifting no matter how hard you try, this one’s for you.

You’ll learn what keeps grief locked in place, how it spills into the rest of your life, and the small steps that can help you start moving again — without pressure, shame, or the old “just be strong” mentality.

If you’ve been feeling lost in your grief lately, please know you don’t have to walk it alone. Reaching out is a strength, not a failure.

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Episode 29 — Grieving the End of a Marriage: Why You Can’t Rush Healing After Divorce

Divorce isn’t just the end of a relationship — it’s the loss of a version of yourself. The routines, the shared dreams, the imagined future — they all collapse at once.

In this episode, Grant talks about the kind of grief that doesn’t get enough recognition: the pain that follows divorce. It’s a different kind of heartbreak — one where the person is still alive, but everything you built together is gone.

We explore the common urge to “move on faster” and why that mindset often backfires. You’ll hear why grief after divorce can feel so heavy, what keeps people emotionally stuck, and how to begin rebuilding from a place of truth rather than speed.

This episode offers a grounded look at what actually helps — from cutting energetic ties and facing emotions head-on, to rediscovering your identity outside the relationship.

Because real healing doesn’t come from rushing. It comes from slowing down enough to let yourself rebuild — not as who you were, but as who you’re becoming.

🎧 Tune in to The Grief Guardian Podcast for an honest, heartfelt look at divorce grief — and how to stop trying to “get over it” and start actually healing.

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🎙️ Episode 28 – Is It Possible to Heal Without Finding a Purpose?
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove

We’ve all heard the phrases — “Everything happens for a reason” or “You’ll find purpose in your pain.”
But what if you don’t? What if your healing doesn’t come with a grand purpose or a clear “why”?

In this episode, we explore one of the most honest questions in grief:
👉 Can you truly heal without turning your pain into a mission, project, or cause?

The answer — yes, you can.

You’ll discover:
💭 The difference between healing and finding purpose
💔 Why chasing meaning can sometimes delay peace
⚖️ How cultural pressure makes us feel we need to “do” something with our loss
🌱 Gentle ways to let healing unfold — without forcing it into a narrative
💖 Why love itself can be enough reason to keep going

Healing isn’t about doing — it’s about being. You don’t have to find a purpose to make your grief valid.
You’re not doing it wrong if all you’re doing is surviving. That’s human — and that’s enough.

💬 “You don’t have to earn your healing. You’re allowed to just be.”

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