Episode 39 – Traumatic Grief | When Loss and Trauma Collide

Traumatic grief is different.

It’s not just missing someone.
It’s shock in the body, images that won’t leave, a nervous system stuck on high alert, and a world that no longer feels safe.

In this episode of The Grief Guardian Podcast, we talk openly about traumatic grief — what it is, why it feels so intense, and why trying to “be strong” often makes it worse.

This episode is for anyone who:

• Lost someone suddenly or unexpectedly

• Lives with intrusive memories or constant tension

• Feels disconnected, on edge, or exhausted

• Wonders why their grief doesn’t look like other people’s

• Knows something changed in them the moment it happened

We cover:

• What traumatic grief actually is

• Common signs people don’t realise are trauma-related

• Why the body stays stuck in survival mode

• How traumatic grief impacts identity, relationships, and daily life

• Practical ways to slow the nervous system and rebuild safety

• Why healing isn’t linear — and why that’s normal

This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about understanding what happened to you — and learning how to live with more space, steadiness, and breath again.

If this episode resonates, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.

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