Our Dead Dads

Ever wondered how to navigate a brand new website packed with cool features? Join me, Nick Gaylord, as we explore the official launch of OurDeadDads.com, the new digital home for Our Dead Dads podcast. We’ll walk through every nook and cranny of the site, from the homepage’s embedded episode player to the sleek navigation designed by the talented Anisur Rahman (who also goes by A.R.) of Dotted Avenue Creative Studio. Discover how you can effortlessly listen to your favorite episodes, connect with us on social media, and even join our exclusive mailing list without worrying about spam. But that’s not all—we're diving into some special sections that you won't want to miss. Learn more about me and the seven friends you’ve come to know from our first few episodes by checking out the About pages. Curious about where else I’ve been featured? The "As Featured On" tab has got you covered. Whether you're on a laptop or tablet, this episode will equip you with everything you need to know to make the most out of our new website as we continue to normalize conversations about grief, trauma, and moving forward together. Ready to embark on this digital journey with me? Let’s get started!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/

Find 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 after losing parents, siblings, or close loved ones.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical grief recovery insights, tools for forgiveness, and guidance on finding purpose after trauma.DESCRIPTION:In this episode, host Nick Gaylord welcomes international guest Nicki Critchett, a UK-based life coach and founder of Tomorrow’s U Life Coaching. Nicki shares her extraordinary journey through profound family losses, including losing her mother at 14, her sister to cancer, and her father to an accidental drowning. Together, Nick and Nicki explore the heavy toll of unresolved grief, the patterns of toxic relationships it can create, and the transformative power of forgiveness and self-worth. Nicki opens up about years of struggle, her path through grief counseling, and her ultimate decision to embrace a life of coaching and purpose. This heartfelt conversation highlights resilience, the importance of repairing family bonds, and the belief that healing begins when we accept that we are enough.This episode answers:How do you cope with grief after losing multiple family members?What happens when unresolved grief affects relationships and self-worth?How can forgiveness help repair broken family bonds?What tools support healing after trauma and loss?How does life coaching guide people through grief recovery?Key Takeaways:Grief often reopens unresolved family conflicts but can create healing.Forgiveness is key to repairing sibling and parent relationships.Unprocessed grief can fuel destructive relationship patterns.Shifting mindset from “not enough” to “whole” changes the healing journey.Coaching provides structure and tools for navigating loss with resilience.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/

Renowned author and transformational speaker Kute Blackson shares his journey of surrender and forgiveness, from forgiving his father to lessons learned during his mother's illness. He emphasizes the importance of openly discussing grief and trauma, cherishing time with loved ones, and healing generational trauma.

Find 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 the grief of losing a parent, especially daughters processing complicated father loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Deep insights into grief, family dynamics, and healing through Nick Gaylord’s conversation with his wife Kim.DESCRIPTION: In this heartfelt conversation, podcast host Nick Gaylord sits down with his wife, Kim Gaylord, to explore their shared grief journeys and the impact of losing their fathers. Kim reflects on her childhood, her father’s struggles, and how his choices shaped her adult life and family relationships. Together, Nick and Kim uncover striking similarities between their fathers, from generational expectations to cultural pressures within Greek families. They share openly about the challenges of maintaining respect, the role of their mothers in holding families together, and the complicated emotions that come with father loss. This episode offers an intimate perspective on grief, healing, marriage, and the ways loss can both fracture and strengthen family bonds. It’s an honest and personal look at grief’s lasting impact on identity, relationships, and resilience.This episode answers:How do you process grief after losing a father with complicated family dynamics?What role do generational expectations play in shaping grief and loss?How can shared grief experiences strengthen a marriage?What happens when family members misrepresent relationships after divorce?How do adult children find healing after growing up with difficult fathers?Key Takeaways:Grief after father loss can look very different for each sibling.Generational and cultural expectations often shape family conflict and grief.Marriage and shared loss can become a source of healing.Parents who avoid accountability often leave lasting wounds.Resilience comes from family bonds and choosing healthier cycles.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/

Find 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 from complicated parent relationships, unresolved trauma, or long-term emotional pain.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for navigating grief, embracing therapy, breaking cycles of silence, and finding connection through shared grief experiences.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful opening episode of Our Dead Dads Podcast, host Nick Gaylord shares his deeply personal grief story following the death of his father. He explores the complicated relationship they had, the anger and pain left behind, and the journey through therapy that helped him release decades of unresolved emotions. Nick reflects on childhood trauma, family fractures, and the difficult lessons that shaped his perspective on grief, forgiveness, and healing. With honesty and vulnerability, he shares how therapy, humor, and storytelling became essential tools for survival. This episode sets the tone for building a safe space where grief is not a dirty word but an open conversation. Nick invites listeners to take the first step in their own grief journey, reminding them that healing is possible—even after years of silence, anger, and loss.This episode answers:What does complicated grief after a parent’s death feel like?How do unresolved family issues impact the grieving process?Why is therapy important for working through grief and trauma?How can humor and storytelling help with loss?What steps can you take to start healing from grief?Key Takeaways:Grief is not linear, and it doesn’t have an expiration date.Complicated family relationships create unique grief challenges.Therapy can help release anger and uncover healing pathways.Humor and community can lighten the weight of grief.Taking the first step is the most important part of the healing process.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/

Find 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 the death of a parent, navigating complicated family relationships, or struggling to find healing in shared stories.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into sibling grief, honest reflections on trauma and loss, and the power of storytelling to build connection.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode, Nick Gaylord sits down with his three brothers—Jack, Joe, and Mike—for a deeply honest conversation about grief, loss, and family healing. Together they share unfiltered stories of their father, reflecting on both painful truths and treasured memories. The brothers revisit difficult childhood moments, explore the complicated legacy their dad left behind, and laugh through shared family humor that softened the weight of grief. They also examine how sibling bonds evolve after the death of a parent and what it means to carry both love and pain forward. For anyone seeking real conversations about grief, trauma, resilience, and the messy, human side of family relationships, this episode offers both comfort and connection.This episode answers:What is sibling grief like after the death of a father?How do families share stories to process trauma and loss?What role do humor and memories play in grief healing?How do siblings handle complicated parental legacies?What can shared grief teach us about resilience and connection?Key Takeaways:Sibling grief brings both unique challenges and unique healing.Family stories help process trauma and honor memories.Humor often softens the hardest truths of grief.Complicated parental legacies shape how grief is experienced.Shared conversations build resilience and connection. 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/

Find 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 father, coping with parental divorce, or searching for connection through shared stories.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Real conversations about grief, father loss, resilience, and the healing power of lifelong friendship.DESCRIPTION: In this deeply personal episode, host Nick Gaylord sits down with lifelong friends Mike Manaloris, Ed Kosta, and Denis Kosta to reflect on father loss, childhood divorce, and the ways grief has shaped their lives. Mike opens up about his father leaving during adolescence, later facing his father’s pancreatic cancer, and the complicated grief that followed. Ed and Denis share their own perspectives on family dynamics, loss, and growing up through difficult times. Together with Nick, the group explores how friendship offers stability in grief, how shared experiences create lasting bonds, and why storytelling is essential for healing. This candid conversation weaves humor, vulnerability, and honesty into an episode that reminds listeners they are not alone in their grief journey.This episode answers:How do you process grief when a parent leaves during childhood?What are the long-term effects of parental divorce and father absence?How can friendship provide support through grief and father loss?What is it like to watch a parent suffer from pancreatic cancer?How can men openly share and process their grief?Key Takeaways:Grief affects identity and relationships from a young age.Parental divorce and absence can create lasting wounds.Strong friendships anchor us during times of grief.Watching a parent face terminal illness profoundly impacts children.Healing is ongoing, but honest conversations create connection.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/

Time for a quick update and an announcement! Less than one month before the show's launch!Listen now to find out when the launch is happening, what you can expect in the first week, and hear about a very special book that is an absolute must-read! The book is called "What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say - Loving A Friend Through Grief". You can purchase the book on Amazon right here: https://tinyurl.com/4hdurxnkGo here and give us a review AND a 5-star rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-dead-dads/id1743290920Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspodSnapchat: Search for @ourdeaddadspodGIVE 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/

While I make final preparations for the full launch in June 2024, here's a short glimpse into who I am and why I'm here. Please follow the show, give a 5-star rating and leave a review telling what you like and what you're looking forward to. Follow us on Social Media: (don't worry, the amount of content will grow. Just follow them to start so that you never miss anything!)FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspod/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourdeaddadspodTWITTER: https://twitter.com/ourdeaddadspodLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ourdeaddadspod/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/

Do you have a dead dad? I do. Was your dad the perfect father? Was he everything you hoped and expected he would be when you were a child? Was he always there for you, making sure you stayed on the right path, giving you the foundation, guidance and wisdom you needed to become the person you are today? If the answers to all of those questions are yes, then congratulations! You won the dad lottery and you are in the extreme minority! For the rest of us who weren’t so lucky, let me talk to you. Ladies and gentleman, I am launching a new podcast in June called Our Dead Dads. Get ready to help me turn things upside down and get ready to be pushed out of your comfort zone. If you’ve been getting crushed under grief that you never fully processed or didn’t process at all or if you know someone else who falls into that bucket, then you all need to put this podcast high on your list of new shows to listen to. My name is Nick Gaylord and I’m your host. Join me on what may prove to be the most uncomfortable ride you’ve ever been on, and one that you’ll tell everyone about afterwards. Welcome to Our Dead Dads.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/