Our Dead Dads

By Nick Gaylord

The concept of Our Dead Dads was born through the daily discussions of seven men who share bonds of blood, friendship and all having lost their fathers. Nick Gaylord, the show’s host, shar

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August 27, 2024Navigating Childhood Trauma and Generational Grief with Doug Beitz - Episode 14
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Anyone navigating grief from a complicated parent relationship, childhood trauma, or generational loss.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Insight into healing grief, breaking harmful family patterns, and using intuition to create resilience and connection.
DESCRIPTION:
In this episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord sits down with Doug Beitz to explore grief, loss, and the difficult realities of growing up with an emotionally unavailable father. Doug reflects on his father’s trauma, his struggles with alcoholism, and the impact this had on their relationship and family life. He shares how these experiences shaped his own parenting and his determination to break cycles of pain. Together, Nick and Doug discuss grief, fatherhood, intuition, and how men can learn to better process and express emotions. Doug also opens up about being present at his father’s death, the peace he found in that moment, and his mission to help men trust their inner wisdom. This conversation offers powerful insights into resilience, healing, and the ways grief can transform our lives when we choose to face it openly.
This episode answers:
What is the impact of growing up with a grieving and emotionally unavailable father?
How do childhood trauma and grief influence parenting and relationships?
What role does intuition play in processing grief and breaking cycles of pain?
How can men learn to handle grief and emotions in healthier ways?
What lessons can be found in being present at a parent’s death?
Key Takeaways:
Grief and trauma can shape family dynamics for generations.
Childhood experiences often determine how we parent and process emotions.
Intuition can be a powerful tool for healing and decision-making.
Talking about grief openly creates connection and reduces isolation.
Being present at death can transform how we view life and loss.

DOUG'S LINKS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.beitz.5
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IntuitiveConversationwithDoug
Website: https://dougbeitz.com/

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1h 35min
August 23, 2024 Letters to Zachary - with Jason Tuttle and Tanya Manley - Bonus Episode 13.1
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What happens when a parent’s love turns into an unshakeable pillar of support for an entire community? Join us for a deeply touching conversation with Jason Tuttle, a father who transformed his grief into a mission of advocacy and support. In this episode, we discuss Jason's new book, "Letters to Zachary," a 70-page coloring book inspired by the life and memory of his late son, Zachary. Jason shares the emotional rollercoaster of raising two special needs children, grappling with Zachary’s rare Eagle Barrett syndrome diagnosis, and the subsequent neurological challenges that followed. This heartfelt discussion sheds light on the unique grief journey of fathers, often sidelined in societal narratives.

We dive into the powerful connections formed within the grief community, with insights from Tanya Manley of Sunset Stories Podcast and Nick Gaylord of Our Dead Dads Podcast. Tanya emphasizes the need to normalize conversations around child loss while Nick shares his own experiences and offers a generous gesture to support grieving families. Together, they highlight the importance of community and open dialogue in navigating the complex emotional landscape of grief. The episode also touches upon the stress and irritability Jason faces in everyday life, providing a raw and unfiltered look at the ongoing battle with personal grief.

Lastly, we explore how creative expression can serve as a healing tool, with Jason’s coloring book project standing as a testament to love and remembrance. From heartfelt anecdotes to practical coping mechanisms, we delve into the collaborative efforts that brought "Letters to Zachary" to life, offering solace and a meaningful tribute to lost loved ones. This episode is a poignant reminder of the enduring spirit of a community united by shared loss and the remarkable resilience of those who channel their grief into lasting legacies.

JASON'S LINKS:

Website: https://letterstozachary.com/

Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/Tuttlepatriarch

Facebook (Letters To Zachary Community): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552174684952

Purchase the book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC5GSFZK

TANYA'S LINKS:

Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/wil.manley

Facebook (Sunset Stories Community): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557532859745

Sunset Stories Podcast: https://tanyawz.podbean.com/

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1h 6min
August 20, 2024Supporting Grieving Children and Families Through Bereavement Camps with Paul Rubin - Episode 13
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Parents, caregivers, and families seeking grief support for children and teens coping with the loss of a parent or sibling.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
A deeper understanding of how bereavement camps like Camp Good Mourning provide grief counseling, trauma healing, and emotional support for grieving children.
DESCRIPTION:
In this episode, host Nick Gaylord sits down with Paul Rubin, founder of Camp Good Mourning, to explore how children and teens find healing after the devastating loss of a parent or sibling. They discuss the unique role bereavement camps play in providing grief support, trauma recovery, and safe spaces for kids to share their stories. Paul explains the camp’s origins, the challenges families face when loss occurs, and how honesty, connection, and community are central to grief healing. Together, Nick and Paul uncover how support groups, activities, and volunteer mentorship create life-changing opportunities for children to process loss and reduce isolation. They highlight the importance of honesty in grief conversations, building coping skills, and the vital role of community support. This powerful discussion underscores why grief should never be a taboo topic and how organizations like Camp Good Mourning transform lives.
This episode answers:
What is a bereavement camp and how does it help grieving children?
How can parents support kids after the death of a parent or sibling?
Why is honesty so important in conversations about grief and loss?
What role do peer connections play in childhood grief healing?
How do volunteers make a difference in supporting grieving families?
Key Takeaways:
Bereavement camps provide safe, healing spaces for grieving children.
Honest, age-appropriate conversations help kids process grief.
Peer support reduces isolation and normalizes grief experiences.
Structured support groups build coping strategies for long-term healing.
Volunteer-led programs show how community strengthens grief recovery.

PAUL'S LINKS:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.campgoodmourning.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CampGoodMourning

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S GRIEF:
https://nacg.org/

DONATE TO CAMP GOOD MOURNING: https://www.campgoodmourning.org/wish-list

NICK'S PERSONAL FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/nick.gaylord.50/

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1h 49min
August 13, 2024Coping with COVID Grief and Double Parental Loss Journey with Jocelyn Bates - Episode 12
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the loss of parents, navigating complicated grief, or processing trauma from COVID-related deaths.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into coping with grief during the pandemic, how parental loss reshapes identity, and real strategies for navigating compounded grief and trauma.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful episode, host Nick Gaylord sits down with Jocelyn Bates to discuss the unimaginable experience of losing both of her parents within just one week during the height of COVID. Jocelyn shares her story of compounded grief, trauma, and the isolation of navigating loss in a pandemic world. She opens up about the unique challenges of parental loss, the anger and frustration at medical protocols, and the painful reality of being an only child left to manage everything alone. Through tears, honesty, and courage, Jocelyn explains how she began to process grief through human design, spirituality, and forgiveness. Listeners will hear how she supported her children through multi-layered grief and how she ultimately found a path to healing, resilience, and reconnection. This is a deeply emotional conversation about loss, grief, trauma, and the transformation that can emerge on the other side.
This episode answers:
What is it like to lose both parents within one week during COVID?
How does grief feel different when death happens during a pandemic?
What are the unique challenges of parental loss as an only child?
How can spirituality and alternative healing practices support grief recovery?
What lessons can we learn from navigating compounded grief and trauma?
Key Takeaways:
Losing both parents within one week can create profound and compounded grief.
COVID hospital restrictions created additional trauma for grieving families.
Only children face unique challenges when managing parental loss alone.
Spirituality, human design, and forgiveness can aid in healing grief.
Grief transformation opens a portal for identity growth and resilience.

JOCELYN'S LINKS:

WEBSITE: https://www.jocelynbates.net/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jocelyn.bates.5
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/soulsessionsbyjocelyn/

Check out "Ungovernable", the podcast that Jocelyn and her husband Matthew Struck (who will be my guest on an upcoming episode) produce and host together. Available on Apple, Spotify and podcast platforms everywhere!

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1h 39min
August 06, 2024Finding Healing After Child Loss and Grief Recovery with Suzy Easterling Wood - Episode 11
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS
Anyone grieving the death of a child, coping with traumatic loss, or struggling with unresolved grief.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET
Practical insights into child loss, grief recovery, resilience, trauma healing, and finding purpose after tragedy.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful conversation, host Nick Gaylord sits down with Suzy Easterling Wood, a mother who has endured the devastating loss of two children. Suzy shares her deeply personal journey of child loss, grief recovery, and the fight to reclaim hope in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy. She reflects on the anticipatory grief of losing her young son, the shocking and unresolved death of her daughter, and the complicated impact grief had on her relationships and family. Together, Nick and Suzy explore how anger, guilt, trauma, and resilience all intersect in the grieving process, while also emphasizing the importance of therapy, support systems, and conscious healing practices. Listeners will hear how Suzy transformed pain into purpose through storytelling, speaking, and life coaching, while also learning the small but intentional steps that help restore meaning. This heartfelt episode highlights the power of vulnerability, courage, and connection in navigating grief and finding a path forward after child loss.
This episode answers:
How do you cope with the death of a child?
What are the stages of grief after child loss?
How can parents rebuild life after losing multiple children?
What role does therapy and support play in grief recovery?
How do you find hope and resilience after traumatic loss?
Key Takeaways:
Grief recovery is nonlinear, messy, and deeply individual.
Anticipatory grief can ease some pain but does not erase loss.
Child loss affects marriages, families, and identity in profound ways.
Healing requires intentional actions and letting go of anger.
Sharing your story creates hope and connection for others in grief.

SUZY'S LINKS:

Website: https://www.fromthreetoone.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzy.easterling
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/from.threetoone/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthreetoone

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1h 37min
July 30, 2024Grief Healing, Childhood Memories, and Father Loss with Laura Cina - Episode 10
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
This episode helps anyone coping with childhood grief, father loss, and the long-term effects of family trauma.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Listeners will gain insight into grieving a parent at a young age, the ripple effects of family dynamics, and strategies for healing and resilience through grief and trauma.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful episode, host Nick Gaylord sits down with therapist and content creator Laura Cina to explore her grief journey after losing her father at just 11 years old. Laura shares vivid memories of that life-altering day, the struggles of growing up with complex family dynamics, and the ongoing challenges of grief that resurface in adulthood. She reflects on milestones like graduations and Father’s Day, and how grief evolves with each stage of life. Laura also opens up about strained relationships, finding healing through therapy and friendship, and the ways grief can both divide and connect families. Nick and Laura bring warmth, honesty, and even dark humor to the conversation, making space for tears, laughter, and real talk about father loss. Their discussion highlights the importance of community, self-expression, and refusing to see grief as a “dirty word.”
This episode answers:
How do you cope with losing a father during childhood?
What are the long-term effects of childhood grief on adult relationships?
How do family dynamics and blended families impact the grieving process?
What strategies help when grief resurfaces during milestones and holidays?
How can therapy and supportive friendships help in healing grief and trauma?
Key Takeaways:
Childhood grief has lifelong emotional impacts but healing is possible.
Family dynamics can complicate grief, especially with blended or strained relationships.
Milestones like Father’s Day and weddings often reopen grief wounds.
Supportive friendships and community help normalize conversations about loss.
Therapy and openness to expression can transform grief into resilience.

FOLLOW LAURA!

WEBSITE: https://www.lauracinaofficial.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/laura.cina.3
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauracinaofficial/

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1h 14min
July 23, 2024Childhood Abuse, Grief, and Healing with Melissa Armstrong - Episode 9
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
This episode helps anyone living with unresolved trauma, childhood abuse, or complicated grief who is searching for healing, resilience, and hope.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Listeners will gain practical tools, insight into grief recovery, and inspiration to pursue emotional and spiritual healing after devastating loss.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful episode of Our Dead Dads Podcast, host Nick Gaylord sits down with Melissa Armstrong to explore her journey of grief, trauma, and ultimate healing. Melissa shares her painful childhood of abuse, her brother’s tragic death in front of her, and the devastation of losing her father to addiction. She opens up about living with depression, panic, and self-medicating, as well as how meditation, therapy, and faith helped her rebuild her life. Nick guides the conversation into resilience, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to confront painful family dynamics. Melissa also explains how she turned her pain into purpose through her work in functional health and trauma-informed coaching. This is an inspiring conversation about the reality of grief, the possibility of healing, and the importance of finding a supportive path forward.
This episode answers:
How do you heal after watching a sibling die in front of you?
What role does trauma play in grief recovery?
Can meditation and holistic practices help with anxiety and PTSD from grief?
How do you rebuild a relationship with an abusive parent after loss?
What are the first steps to forgiving parents who caused childhood trauma?
Key Takeaways:
Childhood abuse and neglect leave lasting grief wounds.
Witnessing traumatic loss can trigger PTSD and long-term anxiety.
Healing is possible through therapy, meditation, and holistic care.
Forgiveness is about personal freedom, not excusing abusers.
Grief work can become a source of purpose and career transformation.

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1h 11min
July 19, 2024Exploring Grief, Healing, and Podcasting Lessons in The Hot Seat with Kim Gaylord - Episode 8.1
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Anyone navigating grief, loss, or trauma who wants to better understand the healing process.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Practical insights into coping with grief, reflections on fatherhood, and behind-the-scenes lessons from creating a grief podcast.
DESCRIPTION:
In this bonus Hot Seat episode, host Nick Gaylord sits down with his wife Kim to answer listener-submitted questions about grief, loss, and the creation of Our Dead Dads. Together, they reflect on Nick’s relationship with his late father, the impact of trauma and healing, and the lessons he’s carried into his own life. Nick shares honest memories of childhood, the challenges of podcasting about grief, and the resilience that comes from choosing growth over bitterness. The conversation blends humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, offering a candid look into the heart of the show. Whether you’ve lost a parent or are simply navigating life after loss, this episode provides understanding, encouragement, and connection.
This episode answers:
What are the hardest challenges of starting a grief podcast?
How does losing a father shape your life and choices as an adult?
What are the most meaningful memories Nick has of his dad?
How do humor and honesty help people process grief and trauma?
Who are Nick’s dream guests for future grief conversations?
Key Takeaways:
Healing from grief requires vulnerability, honesty, and support.
Childhood memories of fathers shape identity well into adulthood.
Starting a grief podcast means overcoming fear and inexperience.
Dark humor can ease conversations about death and trauma.
Building a grief community starts with shared stories and empathy.

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1h 14min
July 16, 2024Grief, Anger, and the Journey to Peace with Colleen Coleman - Episode 8
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone struggling with grief after the death of a parent or loved one, especially those carrying anger, unresolved conflict, or complicated family dynamics.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into coping with grief, finding healing through therapy and spirituality, and learning practical ways to process emotions after loss.
DESCRIPTION:
In this episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord sits down with grief guide and medium Colleen Coleman for a raw and powerful conversation about loss, anger, and healing. Colleen opens up about her father’s death from alcoholism, the rage she carried in the aftermath, and her early attempts to outrun grief through extreme endurance racing. She shares her journey from destructive coping to deep therapy, shamanic practices, and eventually discovering her calling as a psychic medium and end-of-life doula. Together, Nick and Colleen explore the spectrum of grief experiences, the importance of therapy, and the ways humor, honesty, and community can create space for healing. This episode highlights the messy, complicated, and transformative sides of grief while offering resources for anyone navigating life after loss.
This episode answers:
How do you cope with grief when your relationship with your parent was complicated?
What are unhealthy ways people try to escape grief, and why don’t they work?
How can therapy and spiritual practices help with unresolved anger after loss?
What does it mean to become a death doula, and how can they support grieving families?
How can community, humor, and conversation transform the grieving process?
Key Takeaways:
Complicated grief often involves anger, guilt, and unresolved issues.
Therapy can help release anger and promote forgiveness.
Attempting to outrun or numb grief through unhealthy coping never works long-term.
Spiritual practices like mediumship and shamanic healing can create powerful transformation.
Community support and open conversations make grief more bearable.

CONTACT COLLEEN: www.ColleenColeman.com

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1h 7min
July 09, 2024Living with Loss, Faith, and Grief Resilience with Kevin Crater - Episode 7
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with sudden loss, childhood grief, or the long-term effects of family tragedy.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on navigating grief, faith, and resilience through stories of losing a father, a brother, and a friend.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord sits down with fellow podcaster Kevin Crater for an honest and emotional conversation about sudden loss and lifelong grief. Kevin shares the story of losing his father at just 14 years old, followed years later by the devastating death of his brother in a motorcycle accident. Nick and Kevin discuss the unique challenges of processing grief at different life stages, the role of faith and family support in finding strength, and the lingering “what if” questions that accompany tragic loss. Kevin also opens up about losing a close friend and how these experiences shaped his identity, his perspective as a parent, and his drive to help others through storytelling. This episode is a raw reminder that grief changes us forever, but sharing stories creates connection and healing.
This episode answers:
How do you process grief after losing a parent suddenly as a teenager?
What impact does losing a sibling in young adulthood have on identity and family dynamics?
How can faith and community provide support after devastating loss?
Why do survivors often struggle with “what if” guilt after sudden tragedies?
What lessons about life and parenting emerge from early and repeated losses?
Key Takeaways:
Grief from sudden loss can resurface decades later and affect family bonds.
Support systems—family, community, and faith—are essential for healing.
Survivor’s guilt and “what if” questions are common but can’t change the past.
Loss shapes how parents approach their own children and family life.
Talking openly about grief helps both the storyteller and those who listen.

Check out Kevin's podcast:

THE KEVIN CRATER SHOW - www.kevincrater.com

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1h 14min

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