🎙️ EPISODE 6 – The Different Types of Grief: Complicated Grief
The Grief Guardian Podcast with Grant Cosgrove

Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all. And for some, it doesn’t fade—it lingers like a shadow that refuses to lift.

In today’s episode, we explore Complicated Grief, also known as Prolonged Grief Disorder. This form of grief is persistent, overwhelming, and deeply disruptive. It's not just "grieving for too long"—it's being stuck in emotional quicksand.

You’ll learn:

• What defines Complicated Grief

• How to recognise the signs and symptoms

• The causes that can lead to this type of grief

• The emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual toll it can take

• Practical strategies for coping, healing, and moving forward

If you or someone you love is still suffering intensely after a loss, even months or years later—this episode is for you.

💬 “Complicated grief can feel like a storm that never ends. But even the longest storm eventually breaks. There is hope—and there is help.”

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Grief isn't always a solo journey. Sometimes, it's a wave that crashes over entire communities—or even the world. In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, we explore Collective Grief—a type of grief that goes beyond personal loss and taps into shared sorrow from events like natural disasters, public tragedies, pandemics, and more.

We cover:

• 💔 What collective grief really is

• 🧠 Common signs and symptoms you might be feeling

• 🌍 What causes this wide-reaching emotional experience

• 🔥 How it impacts us individually and socially

• 🛠️ Coping strategies to help you heal—personally and together

Whether you've felt the weight of global events or local tragedies, you're not alone. Tune in for guidance, understanding, and tools to help you move through the heaviness.

📌 Next episode: Complicated Grief

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🎧 Episode Title: The Different Types of Grief — Anticipatory Grief
Podcast: The Grief Guardian Podcast
Host: Grant Cosgrove

Grief doesn't always begin with death—sometimes, it starts the moment we know loss is coming.

In this episode, we explore Anticipatory Grief—the emotional response to a loss that hasn’t happened yet, but feels just as heavy. Whether it’s watching a loved one decline from a terminal illness or facing a life transition that signals an ending, anticipatory grief is a deeply human experience.

You’ll learn:

• What anticipatory grief is and how it shows up

• The signs and symptoms (emotional, physical, mental, and relational)

• Common causes—from illness to major life changes

• Coping strategies that can help you find peace while still holding on

If you’re struggling with a loss that hasn’t happened yet, this episode offers understanding, compassion, and real tools to help you move through it.

Next episode: Collective Grief — when communities and cultures mourn together.

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Grief is a universal experience — but it's not one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we explore one of the most familiar forms: Common Grief, also known as Normal Grief.

You’ll learn:

• What Common Grief really is

• The key emotional, physical, and mental effects

• Common causes, from the loss of a loved one to major life transitions

• Healthy ways to cope and move forward without “getting over it”

If you're navigating the loss of someone or something important, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and better equipped to carry the weight of grief.

Coming up next: Anticipatory Grief — understanding the pain that begins before the loss.

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Welcome to Episode 2 of The Grief Guardian Podcast with your host, Grant Cosgrove.In this episode, we take the first essential step on the path to healing by answering the question: What is grief? Understanding the emotional, physical, and psychological effects of grief is crucial to navigating it. Whether you've lost a loved one, gone through a breakup, lost a job, or experienced a major life shift—grief can hit in unexpected ways.I’ll guide you through:What grief actually isCommon emotional and physical reactionsWhy people grieve differently (especially in relationships)Why emotional support is essentialHow to support someone else who's grieving (hint: don’t overthink it)A simple but powerful message you can give someone in pain👉 Quote from this episode:“I don’t need you to understand what I am going through. I hope you never will. I just need to hear from you occasionally to know that you care.”🎧 Listen in, and let’s walk this path together.🌐 Connect with me:🔵 Facebook: The Grief Guardian📸 Instagram: @grant_a_cosgrove📝 If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment.Got a question or topic you'd like covered in a future episode? Drop it below—I read every message.Next Episode:➡️ Episode 003: The Different Types of Grief – Coming soon.

Welcome to The Grief Guardian Podcast. I'm your host, Grant Cosgrove, and this first episode is deeply personal.In Episode 001: Our Story, I share the heartbreaking yet powerful journey that led to the creation of this podcast—losing our daughter Mia Elizabeth. This episode is a tribute to her and to all those walking the lonely path of grief. Through raw honesty and heartfelt reflection, I explain why this podcast exists, what it stands for, and how I hope to support you.💔 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Our long road to parenthoodThe unexpected tragedy of losing our daughterThe trauma, the healing, and the purpose that followedWhy this podcast is a space for healing, resilience, and hope🕊️ This podcast is for anyone grieving the loss of a child or loved one, especially for fathers navigating their own journey through sorrow and survival. You're not alone.🔗 Follow & Connect with Me:📘 Facebook: The Grief Guardian📸 Instagram: @grant_a_cosgrove💬 Got Questions or Topics You Want Covered?Drop a comment below or reach out via socials. I’d love to connect, hear your story, and explore topics you’re struggling with or curious about.📚 Coming Soon:Stay tuned for my upcoming book, where I’ll share our full story, in even greater depth.#GriefSupport #ChildLoss #Stillbirth #GriefJourney #FathersGrieveToo #HealingAfterLoss #TheGriefGuardian #PodcastForHealing #GriefPodcast #LossOfAChild