EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 35 MIN
089 What Grief Taught Me About Love with Nadine Cooper
from The Grandpa Channel: What Life Taught The Hard Way
Grief changes us. But according to Nadine Cooper, it can also reveal what mattered most all along. After walking beside her husband through a long illness and eventually losing him, Nadine reflects on what grief has taught her about love, purpose, faith, and the stories we tell ourselves. Drawing on decades of helping people heal through coaching and personal growth, she shares practical wisdom about changing limiting beliefs, understanding our own worth, building stronger relationships, and becoming more compassionate through life's hardest experiences. One of the most moving moments of the conversation comes when Nadine answers a simple question: "What do you miss most?" Her response offers a fresh perspective on grief and may change the way you support someone who is mourning. In this episode: Why grief revealed the depth of love in her marriage The difference between being victimized and becoming a victim How our personal stories shape our lives—and how they can be rewritten Why forgiveness is about freeing yourself, not excusing others The hidden misunderstandings that quietly damage relationships What most people get wrong when comforting someone who's grieving The better question to ask instead of "How are you?" How compassion grows through suffering The spiritual experiences that gave Nadine hope after loss Why our greatest gifts often become our life's purpose Every story has two stories: the one you just heard and the one it stirs in your own life. Download the free reflection journal inspired by this conversation in the description below. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who may need these words today. To check out here weekly Facebook Live Videos Click Here!
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What does grief teach us that nothing else can? After losing her husband of many decades, Nadine Cooper discovered that grief wasn’t simply about loss. It became a deeper understanding of love, faith, compassion, and the life they built together. In this conversation with Rivers, Nadine shares profound insights about healing, forgiveness, relationships, personal change, and one simple question that can transform how we support someone who is grieving.
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