How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving or Going Through a Lot

How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving or Going Through a Lot

From Good Movement Draws Good Movement by Terryn Drieling

May 12, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 134

About this episode

Terryn Drieling discusses how to support someone who is grieving by emphasizing the importance of listening without trying to fix their pain.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to help someone who is grieving or going through a lot. I had a powerful moment from a recent Good Movement workshop, where one simple exercise (listening without trying to fix) felt surprisingly hard. Honestly, that makes sense. So many of us have been conditioned to respond with solutions, encouragement, or perspective. When someone is grieving or struggling, though, those responses can unintentionally feel dismissive instead of supportive. I hope this episode allows you to rethink how we can show up for others and for ourselves. Being seen, heard, and cared for in those moments is where the REAL healing begins! If you’re ready to go deeper and do this inner work for yourself, I’d love to connect with you. You can schedule a free 30-minute call with me to talk about what 1:1 Good Movement Guidance could look like for you. Make sure to mention “castpod” when you book to receive 10% off! In this episode, I cover: Why listening without fixing can feel so uncomfortable + why it matters How well-meaning phrases can unintentionally dismiss someone’s pain The power of simple, silent presence when someone is grieving What it actually looks like…

People in this episode

Host: Terryn Drieling

Topics covered

  • grief
  • support
  • listening
  • validation
  • emotional healing

Keywords

  • grieving
  • support
  • listening
  • validation
  • emotional presence
  • healing
  • self-improvement

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