Grief: How to Cope and Support Someone Grieving

Grief is one of those feelings we don't talk about very well, even though every single one of us will live through it. In this solo episode I sit with grief in all its forms, from the loss we expect to the loss that knocks us sideways. I talk about what helped me, what I see in the therapy room, and the small practical things that actually make a difference when you're the one grieving or the one trying to support someone who is. Things Discussed The many different types of grief, and why having language for them helps Anticipatory grief, and what it's like to slowly lose a grandparent to dementia The things people say with the best intentions that quietly make grief harder Why two people can lose the same person and grieve like strangers Grief bursts, and why a wave of sadness can arrive months or years later How to genuinely show up for someone instead of asking them to tell you what they need What to do when grief comes out as anger Why comparing whose loss is worse misses the point entirely Timestamps 0:00 Why we don't talk about grief 0:30 The many types of grief 2:20 My first experiences of grief 5:30 Grief and love arrive together 9:30 What not to say to someone grieving 13:00 Practical grievers and feeling grievers 17:40 How to actually show up for someone 22:30 Anticipatory grief Resources and Links Inside Social Work: When a Client Dies by Suicide: Reflections for Mental Health Professionals Work with a therapist Question or topic suggestions: forms.gle/ExJAeBTXAfn8xGkQ9 Keep the Conversation Going Got a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, or a topic you'd like me to explore? Send it through here: forms.gle/ExJAeBTXAfn8xGkQ9 ENROL NOW Relationship New Year RESET 2026 https://marievakakis.com.au/relationship-new-year-reset-2026/ Connect with Marie https://thetherapyhub.com.au/ https://marievakakis.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/ Submit a question to the Podcast https://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6