Grief is one of the most universal human experiences — and yet nobody really teaches us how to do it.

We're not warned about it. We're not prepared for it. And when it arrives, most of us are left navigating it alone, with very little understanding of what's actually happening.

This episode is about the things nobody tells you about grief. Not just the loss itself — but the hidden connections, the unexpected moments, and the parts of grief that catch you completely off guard.

Like standing in a supermarket aisle, seeing a bottle of chili oil, and suddenly finding yourself with tears in your eyes...In this episode we cover:

→ Why grief is far bigger than most people realise — and why it's not just about death

→ Grieving a job, a relationship, a dream, a pet — and why all of it counts

→ The stages of grief and what nobody tells you about how they actually work

→ Why grief isn't linear — and why that's completely okay

→ The hidden connections in grief that nobody talks about

→ The "99% and 1%" framework for understanding the full picture of your loss

→ Why grieving is not weakness — it's one of the most loving things you can do

→ Practical tools for moving through grief rather than being stuck in it

This episode also includes personal stories from my own grief — losing my dad, and the moments I wasn't prepared for.

📌 WATCH NEXT:

→ Episode on teaching your kids to grieve: https://youtu.be/ZBau0ySIM9g

→ 80% of Suicides Are Men — Why Are We Barely Talking About It? https://youtu.be/qFRjf60Fxvg

→ A Man Without Purpose Searches for Pleasure: https://youtu.be/pseFEwb0Hro

🔗 90 Day Purpose Reset Guide:

www.grantberardi.com/pvp90dayreset

🔗 Work with me:

www.grantberardi.com

If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who is grieving right now. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do for someone is show them they're not alone.

00:00 Why Grief Feels Taboo

00:41 Avoidance and Kids Funerals

01:54 Suppression Makes It Worse

03:28 Grief Is Any Loss

09:27 Stages Aren't Linear

13:28 Healthy Ways to Express

14:53 Hidden Connections Nobody Mentions

17:16 Everyday Triggers and Memories

24:44 The 99 Percent vs 1 Percent

26:51 Grief as Love and Healing

30:32 Tools to Move Through Grief

32:52 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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