S2|EP 8 Finding Purpose After Loss: How to navigate grief and turning Grief Into Action

Описание: In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Prevent the Preventable podcast, we pause to acknowledge National Grief Awareness Week and explore the realities of living with loss.

Grief is complex, it is messy, and it looks different for everyone. There is no blueprint, no timeline, and no "right" way to move through it — yet it is something we so rarely talk about openly. At the Natalie Kate Moss Trust, we know first-hand the devastation that sudden loss, particularly from a brain haemorrhage, can bring.

To help guide this important conversation, Fiona is joined by Grief Expert, Helen Arthur, who will share her expertise and compassion as we walk through five key steps many people experience as they learn to live with grief:
Understanding Grief – what grief really is, the different types, and how it affects us emotionally, physically, and mentally.

Acknowledging and Accepting the Grief – giving ourselves permission to grieve, without judgement or timeline.

Navigating the Everyday Reality of Loss – making sense of the non-linear, messy, day-to-day experience of grief.

Living With Grief – learning how to carry grief with us as we move forward in life.

Turning Grief Into Action – finding meaning and purpose by honouring the person we’ve lost.

This episode offers space for comfort, clarity, and connection. Whether you are currently grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of grief, we hope this conversation brings you guidance and a sense of solidarity.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & the mission
01:28 – Why grief is so complicated
02:41 – Meet Helen
04:35 – Why we avoid talking about grief
06:38 – What grief really is
08:07 – Losing identity & the life you imagined
09:06 – Sudden vs slow grief
12:32 – The emotions we don’t talk about
15:00 – Would talking about death help us grieve?
18:17 – The early days of grief
20:22 – Naming and understanding emotions
23:16 – Allowing yourself to feel
27:06 – What happens if you ignore grief
33:10 – Taking action vs staying stuck
39:50 – Moving forward & honouring loved ones
55:40 – Outro & thank you

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