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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordSilent Grief, Identity Crisis, and Emotional Healing with Terraine LeBeau - Episode 72TERRAINE LEBEAU — LINKS & CONTACT INFOPODCAST & MAIN SITE • Behind the Shades Podcast: https://behindtheshades.com/HOST PAGE / GUEST PROFILE • Terraine LeBeau on BTS: https://behindtheshades.com/terraine-lebeau/SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrainelebeau/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terrainelebeau/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrainelebeau/EMAIL • Main contact: terraine@behindtheshades.comWHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Men navigating grief, identity loss, anticipatory grief, or unresolved emo...
2026-02-241h 19
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordChildhood Grief, Bereavement Support, and Healing at Camp Good Mourning with Paul Rubin - Episode 71Episode 71 - Paul Rubin (Director of Camp Good Mourning)CAMP GOOD MOURNING INFORMATION:WEBSITE: https://www.campgoodmourning.orgE-MAIL: info@campgoodmourning.orgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CampGoodMourningINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/campgoodmourningDONATIONS / SUPPORT: https://www.campgoodmourning.org/donateWHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone supporting grieving children navigating loss, death, and bereavement.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: A deeper u...
2026-02-181h 14
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordHow Listening to Your Own Story Can Heal Trauma, Grief, and Shame with Susie Delo - Episode 70Episode 70 - Susie Delo returns!LINKS:Go to Susie's website HERE!Contact Susie HERE!Want to listen to Lauren Heaton's interview? Click HERE!Want to listen to Elissa Swihart's interview? Click HERE for part 1 and HERE for part 2!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone carrying unresolved grief, long-term trauma, shame, or emotional self-judgment who struggles to offer themselves compassion.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A powerful, practical look at how grief healing deepens through self-forgiveness, reflection, and hearing your...
2026-02-1038 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordHow Childhood Trauma and Domestic Violence Shape Grief with Susie Delo - Episode 69Episode 69 - Susie DeloCHECK OUT SUSIE'S WEBSITE!!Go to Susie's website by clicking HERE!Contact Susie by clicking HERE!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS People navigating childhood trauma, domestic violence, complex grief, and long-term emotional healing after abuse and loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A deeply honest conversation about grief, trauma, resilience, and how healing begins when someone finally feels that they matter. DESCRIPTION: This episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word features trauma-informed peer coach and...
2026-02-031h 16
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordLiving With Grief, Chronic Illness, and Caregiving with Jacob Kendall - Episode 68Episode 68 - Jacob KendallCONTACT JACOB:Personal website: https://www.jacobevanskendall.com/Business website: https://4Daging.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobevanskendall/WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: People navigating grief, caregiving, chronic illness, and anticipatory grief after the loss of a parentWHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest, grounded conversation about grief, caregiving burnout, mortality, and finding meaning after lossDESCRIPTION:Nick Gaylord sits down with Jacob Kendall, a grief-informed advocate, health educator...
2026-01-2049 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordA Short PodFest Break, Community Growth, and the Bigger Picture with Nick Gaylord -WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Listeners navigating grief, loss, emotional isolation, or anyone seeking honest grief conversations and a sense of connection. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Transparency about the podcast’s direction, reassurance during a brief pause, and insight into how grief-focused storytelling grows through community support. DESCRIPTION: In this short update episode, Nick Gaylord, host of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, offers a transparent check-in with listeners. Nick explains why there is no interview release this week and shares what’s happening behind the scenes...
2026-01-1307 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordTrauma, Grief, and Survival: Healing After Sexual Assault and Loss with Lauren Heaton - Episode 67Episode 67 - Lauren HeatonWHO THIS EPISODE HELPS People living with grief, trauma, PTSD, sexual assault recovery, medical trauma, or pregnancy loss who feel unseen or misunderstood.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET An honest, grounded conversation about grief, trauma healing, boundaries, accountability, and rebuilding self-worth without shortcuts.DESCRIPTION:This episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word features licensed professional counselor and victims’ advocate Lauren Heaton in a powerful conversation about grief, trauma, and healing. Nick Gaylord and Lauren explore how sexual assault, PTSD, me...
2026-01-061h 10
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordForgiveness After Murder, Trauma, and Grief Recovery with Scott Stewart - Episode 66Episode 66 - Scott StewartTO CONTACT SCOTT OR TO CHECK OUT HIS WORK, GO TO:www.scottstewartspeaking.comWHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: People navigating traumatic grief, complicated loss, family violence, or struggling with forgiveness after profound betrayal. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: A grounded, real-world framework for understanding grief, trauma recovery, and forgiveness without minimizing pain or excusing harm. DESCRIPTION: In this powerful Episode 66 of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, host Nick Gaylord...
2025-12-231h 06
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordWidower Grief, Parenting Through Loss, and Thriving After Tragedy with AJ Coleman - Episode 65Episode 65 - AJ ColemanPURCHASE AJ'S BOOK AT:https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Listeners navigating widower grief, spousal loss, anticipatory grief, and the long-term emotional impact of traumatic loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Honest insight into grief resilience, parenting after loss, acceptance, healing, and how to move forward without forgetting.DESCRIPTION:In this deeply moving episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, host Nick Gaylord sits down with author and widower...
2025-12-1758 min
Another Empty KitchenEpisode 57 - Grief Is Not A Dirty Word: Interview with Nick GaylordGrief isn't something we fix. It's something we live with.In this episode, I talk with Nick Gaylord, a force of nature who's goal is to change the world one grief story at a time. Nick has recently launched his newly rebranded podcast Grief Is Not A Dirty Word (formerly Our Dead Dads). Nick's mission is simple and powerful, change our perception of loss by making space for grief stories from every aspect of life. Nick and I talk about loss, language, and what happens when we stop treating grief like a secret. This is...
2025-12-1547 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief, Forgiveness, and Rewriting the Fatherhood Narrative After Loss with Dave Roberts - Episode 64Episode 64 - Dave RobertsWHO THIS EPISODE HELPSAnyone navigating childhood grief, parental abandonment, complicated grief, or unresolved trauma.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GETA compassionate, grounded conversation about healing father-loss, understanding generational patterns, and building a renewed relationship with grief.DESCRIPTION:Dave Roberts returns to Grief Is Not A Dirty Word for a powerful, vulnerable conversation about growing up without his father and learning to make peace with decades of unresolved grief. Nick Gaylord guides the interview...
2025-12-0948 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordWhen Grief, Divorce, and Family Trauma Collide: Finding Strength and Recovery with Dan Adams - Episode 63Episode 63 - Dan AdamsCHECK OUT DAN'S WEBSITE:https://brokenyellowline.com/homeWHO THIS EPISODE HELPSAnyone navigating grief, divorce, family trauma, identity loss, or major life transitions.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GETPowerful insight into grief recovery, emotional rebuilding, personal resilience, and reclaiming identity after life-altering loss.DESCRIPTION:Dan Adams shares an emotional, unfiltered look at the four-month stretch that turned his entire life upside down—losing his mother, facing painful revelations ab...
2025-12-021h 03
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordFrom Rock Bottom to Renewal: Grief Transformation and Abuse Recovery with Elissa Swihart (Part 2 of 2) - Episode 62Episode 62 (Part 2) - Elissa SwihartTO HELP SUPPORT TALA'S CLOSET, CLICK HERE:https://bit.ly/m/thedvsurvivorsisterhood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioTO LISTEN TO DISMISSED TRUE STORIES PODCAST, CLICK HERE:https://open.spotify.com/show/3sp42T4Tr0NaPas6Q8nQ27WHO THIS EPISODE HELPSSurvivors navigating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and post-separation challenges.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GETA deeper understanding of how grief, healing...
2025-12-0255 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordDomestic Violence, Hidden Trauma, and the Hard Road Through Grief with Elissa Swihart (Part 1 of 2) - Episode 62Episode 62 (Part 1) - Elissa SwihartTO HELP SUPPORT TALA'S CLOSET, CLICK HERE:https://bit.ly/m/thedvsurvivorsisterhood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioTO LISTEN TO DISMISSED TRUE STORIES PODCAST, CLICK HERE:https://open.spotify.com/show/3sp42T4Tr0NaPas6Q8nQ27WHO THIS EPISODE HELPSSurvivors of domestic violence, people navigating trauma, and anyone grieving the loss of identity, safety, or self-worth.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GETA deeply...
2025-12-021h 01
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief Lessons from Family Trauma, Sudden Loss, and Generational Pain with Heather Locklear - Episode 61Episode 61 - Heather LocklearWHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, trauma, sudden loss, suicide loss, or unresolved emotional pain. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Tools, language, and emotional clarity to better understand grief, support others, and process layered loss. DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, Nick sits down with Heather Locklear to unpack the deep emotional impact of family trauma, sudden loss, and lifelong grief. Heather reflects on learning about suicide at a young age, and how early exposure to death shaped her i...
2025-12-021h 16
The Teaching Journeys PodcastGrief is Not a Dirty Word: Nick Gaylord's Journey of Healing and PodcastingIn this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Nick Gaylord, a former pharmaceutical industry professional who found his calling in podcasting. Nick shares his profound journey from navigating a complicated relationship with his father to finding peace and purpose through his podcast, initially titled 'Our Dead Dads' and now rebranded as 'Grief Is Not a Dirty Word.' They discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for discussing grief and how Nick's podcast has touched lives worldwide, including stories from notable figures such as Gabby Petito’s parents and survivors of the Sandy Hook tr...
2025-12-0154 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief Is Not A Dirty Word (Formerly OUR DEAD DADS) - TrailerWelcome to the World Premiere of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word! You will remember this podcast as Our Dead Dads. The evolution is complete, and the new name is now a fuller representation of everything this podcast has become in the last two years.Please enjoy this trailer, and get ready for new episodes beginning December 2, 2025.WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, emotional trauma, unresolved loss, or the weight of unspoken feelings. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A grounding introduction to grief, healing, connection, and...
2025-11-1806 minGrief Is Not A Dirty WordTaking a short break - but I'm not going anywhere!It's a short episode. After last week's three-hour marathon, you deserve a little bit of a break!Give this a listen and hear about what's going on right now and what's coming up in the near future.Please continue to spread the word about this show. Grief is something that impacts everyone we know and everyone we don't know. Together, we can change the world. And even if we don't change the entire world, changing one person's world is the best place to start.GIVE THE...
2025-08-1203 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordLove, Grief, and Advocacy for Change: Honoring Gabby Petito with Joe & Tara Petito - Episode 60Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with grief, family loss, or domestic violence, and those searching for hope and resilience.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Powerful grief support, tools for healing, insights on honoring loved ones, and inspiration from Joe & Tara’s journey.DESCRIPTION: In this hea...
2025-08-053h 00
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordHealing Through Grief, Estrangement, and Tragedy with Lisa Spychalski - Episode 59Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief after childhood loss, family estrangement, or sibling death.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into grief recovery, coping with family trauma, and the power of resilience through heartbreaking experiences.DESCRIPTION: In this episode, host Nick Gaylord sits down with longtime friend a...
2025-07-292h 17
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordHealing Grief Through Death Doulas and End-of-Life Care with Kacie Gikonyo - Episode 58Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone struggling with grief, end-of-life decisions, or the painful memory of loved ones dying alone.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical grief support, insight into death doula care, and strategies to bring dignity, compassion, and human connection back into end-of-life experiences.DESCRIPTION: I...
2025-07-221h 25
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordFinding Hope in Grief, Chronic Illness, and Loss of Parents with Dorothy Graham O’Dell - Episode 57Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief after cancer, dementia, or chronic illness and those experiencing anticipatory grief while caregiving.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights on managing loss, balancing family caregiving, processing long-term grief, and keeping loved ones’ legacies alive.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, Nick Gay...
2025-07-151h 29
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordTurning Grief into Healing, Hope, and Creative Expression with Cleo Childs - Episode 56Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving a parent, navigating Alzheimer’s caregiving, or struggling with anticipatory grief.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on surviving deep grief, finding peace after loss, and transforming pain into writing, art, and healing practices.DESCRIPTION: In this heartfelt episode, host Nick Gaylord spe...
2025-07-081h 44
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordWriting Through Grief: Hope, Healing, and Mother Loss with Chelsea Ohlemiller - Episode 55Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with the death of a parent or struggling with parenting while grieving will find validation, connection, and hope.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into living with grief after losing a mother, how writing can support healing, and the importance of honoring legacy while navigating everyday life.
2025-07-011h 49
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordStillbirth grief, parental loss, and healing through writing with Michelle Rix - Episode 54Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving child loss, stillbirth, or the death of a parent who seeks connection and hope.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about grief, parental loss, survivor’s guilt, and using writing as a healing outlet.DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Nic...
2025-06-241h 57
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief, Healing, and Community at the Gabby Petito Foundation Event - Episode 53Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the death of a loved one or searching for hope after loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into grief support, community healing, and how advocacy turns pain into purpose.DESCRIPTION: In this special episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord t...
2025-06-171h 30
The Teaching Journeys PodcastCreating Spaces For Grief: Insights From Nick GaylordIn this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes guest Nick Gaylord, who shares his journey from aspiring math teacher to a prominent voice in the grief community through his podcast, 'Our Dead Dads.' Nick discusses his almost three-decade career in pharmaceutical quality assurance and his shift to podcasting about grief after facing several personal losses. He emphasizes the importance of holding space for others in their grief, offering practical advice for supporting those who are grieving. The episode also touches on personal anecdotes about the unexpected ways people come into one's life, the role...
2025-06-101h 01
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordAnticipatory Grief, Family Connection, and Memory-Making Tools with Devan Christian-Vermeer - Episode 52Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone experiencing anticipatory grief, supporting a parent with serious illness, or seeking tools to preserve family connections before loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical grief strategies, compassionate caregiving tools, and a framework for legacy-building that supports healing now and in the future.DESCRIPTION: I...
2025-06-031h 08
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief, Therapy, and Breaking Generational Silence: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Chris Tidrick - Episode 51WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone processing grief after losing a parent, struggling with complicated family relationships, or carrying unprocessed anger and trauma.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for navigating grief, insights into forgiveness and therapy, and perspective on building healing spaces for honest conversations about loss.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, host Nick Gaylord steps into the guest chair for a feature on ILLUMENATE with Chris Tidrick. Nick reflects on the grief that followed his father’s death, the anger that therapy helped him release, and th...
2025-05-271h 06
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordChildhood Loss, Grief Healing, and Hope After Sandy Hook with Scarlett Lewis - Episode 50Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Parents, families, and anyone navigating child loss, trauma, or grief healing.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for processing grief, stories of resilience, and hope for finding meaning after tragedy.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode of Our Dead Dads Podcast, host Nick Gaylord sits d...
2025-05-202h 09
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordTurning Grief Into Motivation and Hope for Others with Scott Tavlin - Episode 49Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief after losing a parent or loved one, especially those seeking meaning, healing, and resilience in the face of loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Listeners will hear Scott Tavlin’s grief journey, how he honored his late mother through purpose-driven challenges, and how resilience, fam...
2025-05-131h 36
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordAnticipatory Grief and the Long Goodbye: Coping with Loss, Pain, and Healing with Dr. Mary Ann Mercer - Episode 48Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating anticipatory grief, long-term illness, dementia, or the drawn-out process of losing a loved one.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights on anticipatory grief, tools for supporting loved ones, and guidance on handling the emotional rollercoaster of the long goodbye.DESCRIPTION:
2025-05-061h 22
ILLUMENATEEpisode 1.13: Holding Space for Grief with Nick GaylordIn this episode of ILLUMENATE, host Chris Tidrick sits down with Nick Gaylord, founder and host of the Our Dead Dads podcast. With nearly 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry focused on quality assurance and compliance, Nick spent much of his professional life ensuring the integrity of life-saving medications. Yet, a more personal calling tugged at him—one rooted in pain, introspection, and a desire to connect with others on a human level. After the loss of his father and a period of unemployment, Nick launched a podcast that would give voice to the unspoken and create a sa...
2025-04-301h 02
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordCoping with Cancer, Caregiving, and Grief Transformation with Vicki Goodman - Episode 47Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Spouses, caregivers, and anyone navigating anticipatory grief or struggling after the death of a loved one.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights on caregiving, grief recovery, resilience, and finding healing and purpose after loss.DESCRIPTION: In this episode of Our Dead D...
2025-04-291h 58
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordLiving with Grief, Child Loss, and Renewed Purpose Through Healing with Linda Henderson - Episode 46Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the devastating loss of a child or struggling with complicated grief, anger, or isolation.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on grief recovery, coping with child loss, justice system struggles, healing through community, therapy, and creating meaningful memorials.DESCRIPTION: In this episode o...
2025-04-221h 23
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordAmbiguous Grief, Spiritual Signs, and Rebuilding After Loss with Kristina Driscoll - Episode 45Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Caregivers, spouses, and families experiencing grief, ambiguous grief, or long-term anticipatory loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into caregiving, healing, spiritual signs, and rebuilding life after profound grief.DESCRIPTION: In this heartfelt episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord speaks with Kristina D...
2025-04-151h 48
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordChild Loss, Addiction, and Resilience in Grief with Kathy Julien - Episode 44Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Parents grieving a child, families facing addiction, and anyone seeking hope in the aftermath of devastating loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into grief recovery, how to honor a child’s legacy, and ways to channel pain into healing, service, and community.DESCRIPTION: In...
2025-04-081h 27
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordThe Silent Struggles of Estrangement and Grief Healing with Mary Fields - Episode 43Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving estranged parents, unresolved loss, or complicated grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into estrangement grief, anger, family abandonment, and paths to healing.DESCRIPTION: In this episode of Our Dead Dads Podcast, host Nick Gaylord speaks with Mary Fields about the deeply complicated g...
2025-04-011h 50
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordLove, Loss, and Resilience: Navigating Grief and Marriage Healing with Jocelyn Bates and Matthew Struck - Episode 42Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Couples navigating grief, families balancing trauma, and listeners seeking insight into shared loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Powerful lessons in grief support, resilience, communication, and navigating loss within relationships.DESCRIPTION: In this episode, host Nick Gaylord welcomes back previous guests Jocelyn B...
2025-03-252h 28
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordNavigating Complicated Grief and Suicide Loss in Families with Matthew Struck - Episode 41Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with suicide loss, complicated grief, or strained family relationships.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into processing trauma, healing through grief, and finding resilience after loss.DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Nick Gaylord sits down with Matthew Struck for a powerful conversation about g...
2025-03-181h 57
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordBonus Re-release - When Everything Falls Apart: Jocelyn Bates’ Journey Through Grief and HealingLosing a parent is one of the hardest things we can face in life—but what happens when you lose both parents in the span of a week? In this special re-release, we revisit my emotional conversation with Jocelyn Bates, who shares how she navigated the overwhelming loss of both her mother and father during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an only child, she was left to manage not just the immense grief, but also the legal and logistical challenges of handling her parents’ estate while raising three children of her own.Jocelyn takes us through her grief jour...
2025-03-141h 38
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordA Father’s Story: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming The Truth about Sandy Hook with Robbie Parker - Episode 40Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief, child loss, or trauma in the public eye.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into coping with grief, facing public scrutiny, and finding resilience after tragedy.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode, Nick Gaylord speaks with Robbie Parker, whose daughter E...
2025-03-112h 21
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordFinding Healing Through Grief, Forgiveness, and Spiritual Connection with Dave Roberts - Episode 39Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone facing grief from the loss of a child, parent, or loved one who is searching for comfort, perspective, and spiritual connection.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into forgiveness, continued bonds after loss, and tools for navigating grief with compassion, healing, and renewed purpose.DESCRIPTION:
2025-03-041h 12
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordCancer Loss, Widowhood, and Rediscovering Joy Through Grief with Jason & Kirsten Clawson - Episode 38Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone facing grief after losing a spouse, navigating widowhood, or struggling with remarriage after loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into healing after devastating cancer loss, the complexities of blending families, and the hope of rediscovering love while honoring the past.DESCRIPTION:
2025-02-251h 38
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordTurning Grief into Advocacy and Healing with Nichole & Jim Schmidt - Episode 37Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone struggling with child loss, domestic violence grief, or complex family trauma.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Insight on navigating grief, finding resilience, building community, and honoring lost loved ones.DESCRIPTION: In this deeply moving episode, Nick Gaylord speaks with Nichole and J...
2025-02-171h 55
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordFacing Grief, Family Dysfunction, and Emotional Healing with Laura Bennett - Episode 36Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the loss of a parent, navigating complex family trauma, or struggling with unprocessed grief.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into delayed grief, generational gaps, family dysfunction, and emotional healing.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, host Nick Gaylord speaks with Laura Bennett a...
2025-02-111h 30
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief Education, Family Trauma, and Coping With Multiple Losses in Life with Moira Khan - Episode 35Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with grief after losing multiple family members, or struggling with trauma and parenting through loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Powerful grief education insights, strategies for coping with family trauma, and support for normalizing grief conversations.DESCRIPTION:Nick Gaylord s...
2025-02-041h 33
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordSurviving the Death of a Child and Grandchild: Grief and Healing with Faith Sage - Episode 34Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with child loss, sudden trauma, or compounded grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for processing devastating loss, insights on family grief, and hope through shared healing.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord sits down with author a...
2025-01-281h 34
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordRemembering Grammy: Generational Love, Loss, and Healing Through Grief with Kim Gaylord - Episode 33.1Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the death of a grandparent, parent, or elder family member who shaped their life.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Personal grief stories, family traditions, and lessons on honoring legacy while navigating loss.DESCRIPTION: In this heartfelt bonus episode, host Nick G...
2025-01-211h 02
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordTransforming Trauma, Grief, and Loss into Healing Community Impact with Tony Lynch - Episode 33Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with grief, trauma, addiction, or unresolved loss—especially men who feel isolated in silence.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Strategies for processing grief, insight into men’s mental health, and inspiration from Tony Lynch’s powerful journey of resilience.DESCRIPTION: In this...
2025-01-142h 07
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordFacing Childhood Trauma and Pancreatic Cancer Loss Grief with Courtney Moore - Episode 32Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating complicated grief from losing a parent, childhood trauma, or unresolved family relationships.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights into grief healing, childhood trauma recovery, and end-of-life caregiving from a deeply personal story.DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Nick Gaylord sits d...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief, Family, and Holiday Memories: A Family & Friends Christmas Conversation - Episode 31WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving during the holiday season who longs for connection, family traditions, and community.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for balancing grief and joy, stories of healing through family connection, and reminders that support is found in shared memories.DESCRIPTION: In this special Christmas Eve episode, host Nick Gaylord brings together the people closest to him to reflect on grief, family, and holiday traditions. Joined by his siblings, wife, and longtime friends, the conversation blends humor, storytelling, and heartfelt memories. Together, they...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGrief Healing, Family Memories, and Christmas Reflections with Kim Gaylord - Episode 30Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Listeners coping with grief during the holidays, anyone missing loved ones at Christmas, and those seeking comfort in shared family experiences.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on grief, family traditions, holiday challenges, and stories that highlight both loss and resilience.DESCRIPTION: In this H...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordNavigating Grief, Regret, and Family Healing After Losing a Dad Young with John Gerst - Episode 29Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the loss of a parent, struggling with unprocessed grief, or searching for ways to honor their father’s memory while raising their own children.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into father loss, healing through revisiting childhood memories, and practical ways to process grief that resurfaces decades lat...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordGenerational Grief, Family Healing, and the Ongoing Impact of Father Loss with Eric Piragnoli - Episode 28Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with unresolved grief, father loss, or the lasting trauma of childhood bereavement.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into unprocessed grief, the ripple effects of trauma, and the importance of support systems in healing across a lifetime.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode, N...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordParenting Through Grief, Loss, and Healing After Death of Loved Ones with Kyle Jetsel - Episode 27Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with grief after losing a parent or spouse, especially fathers raising children through loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Guidance on grief, parenting through trauma, and building resilience while honoring family legacies.DESCRIPTION: In this episode of Our Dead Dads, h...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordCoping with Grief, Career Burnout, and Life Transitions with Nicole Maitland - Episode 26Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone struggling with grief, burnout, or the loss of identity after losing a parent. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights into grief recovery, burnout healing, and building a new life with meaning and purpose.DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Nick Gaylord welcomes grief storyteller and p...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordDomestic Violence Survival and Grief Recovery Journey with Mel Mosier - Episode 25Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone impacted by domestic violence, intimate partner violence, trauma, or childhood abuse who is seeking grief support and healing resources.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Listeners will gain practical grief insights, domestic violence awareness, survivor perspectives, and emotional support strategies for healing.DESCRIPTION: In t...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordCoping with Child Loss and Finding Grief Support with Jason Tuttle - Episode 24Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Parents, caregivers, and grieving families coping with child loss, trauma, or complicated grief.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Hope, practical grief support, and insights into healing from a father’s perspective on child loss, grief, and rebuilding life.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode, host Nic...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordHealing After Unexpected Grief, Trauma, and Family Loss with James Brackin IV - Episode 23Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating childhood grief, family trauma, or unexpected loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on coping with grief at a young age, processing trauma without memories, and finding purpose in healing.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, host Nick Gaylord sits down w...
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Grief Is Not A Dirty WordRemembering Dad, Processing Grief, and Family Healing with Helene Krapf - Episode 22Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating sibling grief, family loss, or intergenerational trauma.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into family dynamics after loss, shared grief stories, and meaningful tools for healing.DESCRIPTION: In this heartfelt episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord sits down w...
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