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
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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🎙️ Episode 17 – Grief & PTSD
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove

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.”

If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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🎙️ Episode 16 – The Impact of Grief on Men
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove

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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