🎙️ 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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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.
You can also connect with me and join a community of people learning to live with love after loss.

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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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