 |
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: |
Listen Now...
Silent Grief, Identity Crisis, and Emotional Healing with Terraine LeBeau - Episode 72
Episode 72
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
TERRAINE 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 emotional pain who feel pressure to stay strong and silent.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about reframing grief, emotional vulnerability, masculine identity, legacy, and how to move forward without abandoning who you are.DESCRIPTION:In this powerful episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, Nick Gaylord sits down with Terraine LeBeau, host of Behind the Shades, to explore grief beyond death. Terraine shares the profound loss of his grandmother, Iris Reed, the woman who raised him, and how her passing reshaped his identity. Together, Nick and Terraine unpack anticipatory grief, identity loss, and the emotional isolation many men experience in silence. They challenge the myth of “strong like bull” masculinity and examine why men often internalize grief instead of expressing it. The conversation moves through rage, vulnerability, legacy, and the cultural training that teaches men to fix rather than feel. Terraine also shares how his personal grief collided with his professional tools as a coach and podcaster. This episode is an invitation to stop thinking your way through grief and start feeling your way forward.This episode answers:Why do men struggle to express grief and emotional pain?What is identity loss in grief and how does it affect men?How does anticipatory grief impact mental health?Why doesn’t “staying strong” actually help with grief?How can men reframe grief instead of suppressing it?Key Takeaways:Grief is not limited to death; identity loss and unrealized futures create profound emotional pain.Suppressed grief often shows up as anger, isolation, addiction, or aggression.Men are culturally trained to fix problems instead of feel emotions, which complicates healing.Vulnerability is not weakness; it is emotional courage.Legacy building and intentional community can transform grief into purpose.GIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/
