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Our Dead DadsAuthor: 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 shows host, shares his life experiences with his deceased father while exploring the complications and realities of that relationship. Life is intense, grief and loss come in many forms, and no parent-child relationship is black and white, which is why this show touches on all shades of grey. Join Nick for candid conversations with his three brothers and three of his lifelong friends, along with other special guests who discuss their experiences with loss, grief, laughter, and moving forward. Nothing is off-limits here. Nick learned after his father's passing that he couldn't process what he was going through alone and sought the help of a therapist, who helped him to let go of his anger toward his father. Looking back, he realized just how many people are being crushed under the weight of grief, loss, and in some cases, anger. Nick's mission through Our Dead Dads is to offer a platform for anyone who needs or wants to tell their story, to have that opportunity. He also hopes to reach many more who need to talk but don't know how to start the conversation, hopeful that by listening to these stories, they will be able to start talking with someone.Nick has always sought to help others and to make everyone around him laugh. Along with his brothers and friends, he has frequently used humor to get through the hardest times in their lives, and hopefully, you will permit yourself to do the same. Get ready for an emotional deep dive. Nick has a lot to say and so do his guests. He's here for you and ready to help. Everyone has been through trauma, grief, and loss. Now, along with Nick and his guests, everyone will get through it together. Nick is changing the world one damaged soul at a time. Welcome to Our Dead Dads. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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When Grief, Divorce, and Family Trauma Collide: Finding Strength and Recovery with Dan Adams
Episode 63
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
Episode 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 about his father, and watching a 24-year marriage come to an end in rapid succession. Nick guides Dan through the grief, trauma, and identity collapse that followed, exploring the emotional fallout and the long, honest road back to himself. Dan talks about the loneliness of grief, the shock of divorce at midlife, and the disorientation of becoming an empty nester in the same season. Together, they explore how rebuilding happens piece by piece—through truth, community, vulnerability, music, and connection. Dan explains how hearing others’ stories helped him feel less alone and how sharing his own creates healing for others as well. This episode is a raw, inspiring look at grief, resilience, and the courage to rise when everything falls apart.THIS EPISODE ANSWERS:What does grief look like when multiple losses hit at the same time?How do you rebuild your identity after divorce, parental loss, and family trauma?How do midlife transitions and empty nest grief impact emotional wellbeing?Why does hearing other people’s grief stories reduce isolation and shame?What helps someone recover when life radically changes in just a few months?KEY TAKEAWAYS:Grief doesn’t only come from death—it also comes from truth, identity, and family shifts.Multiple losses in quick succession can dismantle a person’s emotional foundation.Rebuilding requires honesty, community, vulnerability, and support from others.Sharing stories normalizes grief and helps people feel less alone in their pain.Healing is possible even after the most disorienting seasons of life. GIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.ourdeaddads.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspod Twitter / X: https://x.com/ourdeaddadspod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ourdeaddadspod/
