Nick Gaylord

Grief Is Not A Dirty Word

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Grief Is Not A Dirty Word is a weekly podcast that brings honest, real-world conversations about grief, loss, trauma, healing, and mental health into the light. Hosted by Nick Gaylord , the show creates a safe, compassionate space for anyone navigating the complicated emotions that come with losing a parent, partner, child, friend, relationship, or former version of themselves. Originally launched as Our Dead Dads , the podcast has evolved into a broader mission: to normalize grief and break the stigma around talking about it. Nick explores every corner of the grieving experience — from antici...

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Nick Gaylord

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Widower Grief, Parenting Through Loss, and Thriving After Tragedy with AJ Coleman - Episode 65 17.12.2025 58:44

Episode 65 - AJ Coleman PURCHASE AJ'S BOOK AT: https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/ WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Listeners navigating widower grief, spousal loss, anticipatory grief, and the long-term emotional impact of traumatic loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Honest insight into grief resilience, parenting after loss, acceptance, healing, and how to move forward without forgetting. DESCRIPTION: In t...

Grief, Forgiveness, and Rewriting the Fatherhood Narrative After Loss with Dave Roberts - Episode 64 09.12.2025 48:32

Episode 64 - Dave Roberts WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating childhood grief , parental abandonment, complicated grief, or unresolved trauma. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A compassionate, grounded conversation about healing father-loss, understanding generational patterns, and building a renewed relationship with grief. DESCRIPTION: Dave Roberts returns to Grief Is Not A Dirty Word for a powerful...

When Grief, Divorce, and Family Trauma Collide: Finding Strength and Recovery with Dan Adams - Episode 63 02.12.2025 1:03:49

Episode 63 - Dan Adams CHECK OUT DAN'S WEBSITE: https://brokenyellowline.com/home WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, divorce, family trauma, identity loss, or major life transitions. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Powerful insight into grief recovery, emotional rebuilding, personal resilience, and reclaiming identity after life-altering loss. DESCRIPTION: Dan Adams shares an emotional,...

From Rock Bottom to Renewal: Grief Transformation and Abuse Recovery with Elissa Swihart (Part 2 of 2) - Episode 62 02.12.2025 55:02

Episode 62 (Part 2) - Elissa Swihart TO HELP SUPPORT TALA'S CLOSET, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/m/thedvsurvivorsisterhood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio TO LISTEN TO DISMISSED TRUE STORIES PODCAST, CLICK HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sp42T4Tr0NaPas6Q8nQ27 WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Survivors navigating trauma, grief, domestic violence , and post-separation c...

Domestic Violence, Hidden Trauma, and the Hard Road Through Grief with Elissa Swihart (Part 1 of 2) - Episode 62 02.12.2025 1:01:15

Episode 62 (Part 1) - Elissa Swihart TO HELP SUPPORT TALA'S CLOSET, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/m/thedvsurvivorsisterhood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio TO LISTEN TO DISMISSED TRUE STORIES PODCAST, CLICK HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sp42T4Tr0NaPas6Q8nQ27 WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Survivors of domestic violence, people navigating trauma, and anyone grieving...

Grief Lessons from Family Trauma, Sudden Loss, and Generational Pain with Heather Locklear - Episode 61 02.12.2025 1:16:04

Episode 61 - Heather Locklear WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, trauma, sudden loss, suicide loss, or unresolved emotional pain. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Tools, language, and emotional clarity to better understand grief, support others, and process layered loss. DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, Nick sits down with Heather Locklear to unpack the deep emotional impact...

Grief Is Not A Dirty Word (Formerly OUR DEAD DADS) - Trailer 18.11.2025 6:33

Welcome to the World Premiere of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word! You will remember this podcast as Our Dead Dads. The evolution is complete, and the new name is now a fuller representation of everything this podcast has become in the last two years. Please enjoy this trailer, and get ready for new episodes beginning December 2, 2025. WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, emotional trauma, u...

Taking a short break - but I'm not going anywhere! 12.08.2025 3:41

It's a short episode. After last week's three-hour marathon, you deserve a little bit of a break! Give this a listen and hear about what's going on right now and what's coming up in the near future. Please continue to spread the word about this show. Grief is something that impacts everyone we know and everyone we don't know. Together, we can change the world. And even if...

Love, Grief, and Advocacy for Change: Honoring Gabby Petito with Joe & Tara Petito - Episode 60 05.08.2025 3:00:48

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, family loss, or domestic violence, and those searching for hope and resilience. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Powerful grief support, tools for healing, insi...

Healing Through Grief, Estrangement, and Tragedy with Lisa Spychalski - Episode 59 29.07.2025 2:17:21

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 childhood loss, family estrangement, or sibling death. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into grief recovery, coping with family trauma, and the powe...

Healing Grief Through Death Doulas and End-of-Life Care with Kacie Gikonyo - Episode 58 22.07.2025 1:25:00

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, end-of-life decisions, or the painful memory of loved ones dying alone. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical grief support, insight into death doula c...

Finding Hope in Grief, Chronic Illness, and Loss of Parents with Dorothy Graham O’Dell - Episode 57 15.07.2025 1:29:40

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 cancer, dementia, or chronic illness and those experiencing anticipatory grief while caregiving. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights on mana...

Turning Grief into Healing, Hope, and Creative Expression with Cleo Childs - Episode 56 08.07.2025 1:44:34

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 grieving a parent, navigating Alzheimer’s caregiving, or struggling with anticipatory grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on surviving deep grief, finding peace after...

Writing Through Grief: Hope, Healing, and Mother Loss with Chelsea Ohlemiller - Episode 55 01.07.2025 1:49:43

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 the death of a parent or struggling with parenting while grieving will find validation, connection, and hope. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into living with...

Stillbirth grief, parental loss, and healing through writing with Michelle Rix - Episode 54 24.06.2025 1:57:05

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 grieving child loss, stillbirth, or the death of a parent who seeks connection and hope. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about grief, parental loss, surviv...

Grief, Healing, and Community at the Gabby Petito Foundation Event - Episode 53 17.06.2025 1:30:35

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 grieving the death of a loved one or searching for hope after loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into grief support, community healing, and how advocacy turns pain in...

Anticipatory Grief, Family Connection, and Memory-Making Tools with Devan Christian-Vermeer - Episode 52 03.06.2025 1:08:04

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 experiencing anticipatory grief, supporting a parent with serious illness, or seeking tools to preserve family connections before loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical...

Grief, Therapy, and Breaking Generational Silence: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Chris Tidrick - Episode 51 27.05.2025 1:06:33

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone processing grief after losing a parent, struggling with complicated family relationships, or carrying unprocessed anger and trauma. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for navigating grief, insights into forgiveness and therapy, and perspective on building healing spaces for honest conversations about loss. DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, host Nick Gaylord ste...

Childhood Loss, Grief Healing, and Hope After Sandy Hook with Scarlett Lewis - Episode 50 20.05.2025 2:09:07

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: Parents, families, and anyone navigating child loss, trauma, or grief healing. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for processing grief, stories of resilience, and hope for finding me...

Turning Grief Into Motivation and Hope for Others with Scott Tavlin - Episode 49 13.05.2025 1:36:20

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 parent or loved one, especially those seeking meaning, healing, and resilience in the face of loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Listeners will...

Anticipatory Grief and the Long Goodbye: Coping with Loss, Pain, and Healing with Dr. Mary Ann Mercer - Episode 48 06.05.2025 1:22:55

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 anticipatory grief, long-term illness, dementia, or the drawn-out process of losing a loved one. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights on anticipatory gri...

Coping with Cancer, Caregiving, and Grief Transformation with Vicki Goodman - Episode 47 29.04.2025 1:58:19

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: Spouses, caregivers, and anyone navigating anticipatory grief or struggling after the death of a loved one. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights on caregiving, grief recov...

Living with Grief, Child Loss, and Renewed Purpose Through Healing with Linda Henderson - Episode 46 22.04.2025 1:23:11

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 grieving the devastating loss of a child or struggling with complicated grief, anger, or isolation. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on grief recovery, coping with child...

Ambiguous Grief, Spiritual Signs, and Rebuilding After Loss with Kristina Driscoll - Episode 45 15.04.2025 1:48:31

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: Caregivers, spouses, and families experiencing grief, ambiguous grief, or long-term anticipatory loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into caregiving, healing, spiritual signs,...

Child Loss, Addiction, and Resilience in Grief with Kathy Julien - Episode 44 08.04.2025 1:27:09

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: Parents grieving a child, families facing addiction, and anyone seeking hope in the aftermath of devastating loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into grief recovery, how to ho...