Parentless Podcast

13, Permission To Be Happy

Ted Batt III lost his father when he was 23. Ted, now 38, sits down with us right before he heads out to go fishing with his daughter. He first fished with his dad, and is now giving his daughter the same memories he enjoys of his own father. He is purposeful about being present in her life. Ted discusses how his life has been impacted by the loss of his dad, using humor as a coping mechanism, his band, supportive family, and how therapy has been going for him lately.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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12, It's Like An Island

Louisa Vilardi, boy mom, wife, writer, daughter, orphan.

She fills all these roles, is very involved in theater, and enjoys connecting with others in her local bereavement group. Louisa discusses the loss of both her parents within the last 5 years, while showing strength in the face of adversity. She watched her mother suffer without receiving answers, even in death. She lost her father in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to face new hurdles as a result of loss at this specific time in our world.

Visit Louisavilardiphotography.com or search for the beautiful article she wrote about her mother, Live The Questions, featured on Huffington Post and Scary Mommy.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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11, She's My Angel

Diane Michael, author/grief coach, talks about the loss of her beautiful mother and her own life experiences while navigating life after 19 without mom. From the military, to starting her own business, publishing a book, and now as a grief coach, Diane continues to shine bright and give to others. Mom enjoyed her hat collection, antiquing, and loved her husband and family. Read “After Mom” if you’re ready to dig a little deeper.

Instagram: @universenudge
Facebook: Universe Nudge

Author of: After Mom

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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10, She Always Told Me How Much She Loved Me

Jessi is only 30 and has experienced more loss than some people ever will in their lifetime. Despite the obstacles in her life, Jessi has a family of her own now, and they are part of her cure. Though Jessi finds it difficult to open up about her family and experiences, she breaks through yet another barrier to share her story today on Parentless Podcast.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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09, My Old Man

Listen in as Mike speaks with me about his old man.His voice portrays the sheer joy he gets out of telling stories about Ernie. Mike has dealt with many situations in his career with the police department and even now as a teacher. He’s able to use the teachings of his old man in every situation.

Mike’s advice for others who have lost a parent: remember why you loved them.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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08, I'd Love to Spend One More Day With Him

Robyn’s father was bigger than life. With a size 14 ring finger and a love for fun and family, he was a happy guy, a hard worker, and most of all, the light of Robyn’s life. He should still be with Robyn and her loved ones today, but even though he’s not, Robyn likes to believe that he’s not missing a thing as he’s looking down from above.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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07, I Hope That I'm Doing Him Proud Now

At 4 years old, Stephen remembers visiting his dad in the hospital after having surgery. At 24 years old, he attended his father's funeral. Join us as Stephen talks Kentucky Derby, memories of his father and lessons he has learned throughout his life.

If you know Stephen, you know he’s a fighter, just like his father.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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06, My Dad is Made of Steel

Join Sarah, the host of the new “Easy Out” baseball podcast, as she remembers her dad, William, calling coyotes, spending time on Ham radio, and their mutual love of baseball.

Sarah is now playing a whole different ballgame without her dad, and as a single mother.

Instagram: @sarahr7d @podcasteasyout

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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05, My Heart Was Happy But I Was Crying

Melanie is a flight nurse from Southwest Kansas. She’s a go-getter with a packed schedule and a heart for helping others. Melanie is thankful for the lessons her father shared with her in the short years she had with him. Her father's experience with cancer changed the course of her life, and she realized early on that if she wasn’t okay, her family couldn’t be okay. Melanie uses exercise, staying busy, and helping others as coping mechanisms, and never misses a chance to look life in the eye and give it 110%.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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04, It Was Like Messages From Him

Jessie is the odd woman out in her family. It wasn't always like this. Her dad was a welder and her mom was a homemaker. Jessie enjoyed swimming in the horse tank pool and welding in the shop with her dad.

Fast forward a few years later. Jessie is a mom and has had to make some adjustments in her life now that her dad is gone. She has visits from him and receives messages through music and lyrics. Jessie hopes to get back into welding at some point, but for now, she takes it day by day.

This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.

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You are not alone.