Peter Shelley

Dads Don't Cry

Society EN ↓ 28 episodes

Dads Don’t Cry is a heartfelt and honest podcast about fatherhood, love, & loss. Hosted by Peter, a dad who knows the depths of grief firsthand, each episode opens up the often-silent conversation around child loss - giving voice to fathers & families who carry their children’s memories in their hearts every day. These are stories of courage, remembrance, and resilience - reminding us that grief shared is grief softened, & that no parent should ever feel alone. Please listen with care & take breaks if you need to. Support resources for bereaved families can be found in each episode summary. Yo...

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Peter Shelley

Episodes

Episode 3: Liam & Grace 10.11.2025 56:47

This week on Dads Don’t Cry , we’re joined by Nina , mam to Liam and Grace. From knowing at a young age that motherhood was her calling, to navigating the challenges of IVF and loss, Nina opens up about her journey with raw honesty and love. She shares the heartbreak of saying goodbye too soon, the lasting joy her children brought, and how she continues to honour their memory every day. Through he...

Episode 2: Aoife 03.11.2025 1:12:01

In this heartfelt episode of Dads Don’t Cry , host Peter is joined by Adrian, Aoife’s dad. Adrian opens up about the incredible joy of welcoming his daughter into the world in 2007, and the unimaginable heartache of saying goodbye to her in 2012. He shares how Aoife’s passing became a powerful turning point, accelerating a career change and a renewed sense of purpose. With honesty, warmth, and cou...

A Dad's First Words 23.10.2025 10:54

In the first episode of Dads Don’t Cry , host Peter opens his heart and shares the story behind the podcast and the loss that inspired it. Speaking about his daughter Aodhla , Peter reflects on the silence that often surrounds fathers’ grief and why it’s time to break it. With honesty, love, and vulnerability, he explores what it means to be a dad after loss, why every child deserves to be remembe...