Guys and Grief

Season 2 Finale! The guys are joined by Chris, Rob & Jay from Sad Dad's Club. We jump right into a discussion about the holidays after a loss of a child. We explore the challenges of navigating the difficult holidays especially when family and friends seem so happy. We just want to thank our listeners once again for supporting us through the first 2 seasons! We wouldn't be able to keep...

The fellas decide to chop it up on this week's episode and answer questions that were sent in from our listeners. They dive into a range of topics sent in by the best fans in the world. This is a really fun episode. Enjoy! Please email us and let us know your feedback at guysandgrief@gmail.com. Follow up on Social Media at linktr.ee/guysandgrief Save 10% on online therapy sessions at Betterhelp.co...

International Episode! The fellas are back to discuss the societal stigma that men shouldn't show their emotions after going through a loss. They are then joined by guest Chris Wood all the way from Australia to talk about his grief journey and the international differences when grieving. Thanks for listening! Follow us on our social media: linktr.ee/guysandgrief Send us your feedback and ques...

The fellas dive into the topic of family after a loss. We discuss the positives and negatives of managing family while grieving. We are then joined by Jason & Rhonda Velez (loss parents), & John and Lorraine Martinez (Loss Grandparents) to discuss their journey after their loss. Don't forget to visit Betterhelp.com - https://betterhelp.com/guysandgrief to get 10% off for online therapy. Thanks for...

The fellas are back together! Brian is back after a short time off. The boys talk about exciting upcoming news for the podcast and a new sponsor! Betterhelp.com - https://betterhelp.com/guysandgrief - get 10% off if you click the link. G&G Q&A dives in to all of the ways we've honored our lost children. We highly recommend tuning in if you're looking for productive ways to grieve while also honori...

The fellas welcome in another guest co-host this week with Rob Reider from Sad Dads Club filling in for Brian again. The G&G Q&A discusses the challenges in parting from your loss child's belongings. They are then joined by guest Bryan Griffin to discuss the loss of his son Brooks from SIDS. Enjoy the episode! Please follow us on social media at: linktr.ee/guysandgrief Send us an email at guysandg...

The guys have a new guest host this week with Chris Piasecki from Sad. Dads. Club filling in for Brian. The guys dive into an interesting G&G Q&A topic of social media's impact on the grieving process for men. We then meet our guest Chris Ortiz who lost his daughter Valentina and talk about some of the initiatives he is taking after his loss. Please follow us on our social media channels at linktr...

In another fun episode, the fellas chop it up and talk about grief topics that "ladies should know"....Guys go through all sorts of emotions after a loss and we dive into the topics that we wish our significant others knew when we are grieving...we hope you enjoy! Follow us at linktr.ee/guysandgrief Email us at guysandgrief@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

The guys jump into a highly requested topic of navigating friendships after a loss. Brad, Brandon & Brian discuss their own experiences with friends after their loss during G&G Q&A. We then meet Michael Lavric who lost his son, Miles, after 2 days. Michael's best friend, Anthony, also joins the pod to discuss their strong friendship and provide advice on how to support grieving fat...

The gents dive into the topic of having fun again after a loss. We discuss the difficulties and guilt factored into dealing with having fun again. We then welcome in Will Howard who experienced a Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). We ask him about the stigma about that type of loss and how it can be eliminated. We are remembering his son Liam. Please provide feedback to guysandgrief@gmail.com...

On this week's episode, the fellas discuss the feeling of failure after a loss during G&G Q&A. Sometimes after a loss, the feeling of failure can overcome our grieving emotions, but we discuss ways to overcome the those feelings. We then finally get to meet the executive directors behind our co-sponsors - First Candle & Emma's Footprints. They describe each organization and how...

The guys are bringing back one of the most popular episodes from season 1 - Nobody Prepares You For....Volume 2! If you didn't listen to season 1, this episode provides a rapid fire response to important topics that nobody prepares you for when you go through a loss. Most of the topics this season were sent in by our amazing listeners! Enjoy! Please reach out and give feedback to guysandgrief@...

The fellas discuss negative coping mechanisms during G&G Q&A. We then meet Matthew Donnell who tells his story about experiencing multiple miscarriages and stillbirth. Please tune in and send your feedback to guysandgrief@gmail.com or follow us on social medial linktr.ee/guysandgrief

On episode 2 of season 2, the fellas expand on the topic of sex and intimacy during G&G Q&A. They discuss the difficulties of establishing a love life again after a loss. We are then joined by 1st time guest, Cale Foy, who bravely shares his journey of reoccurring loss. He gets real about how he's starting his mental health and grief journey after neglecting it for some time after his...

On the season 2 premiere, the boys catch up on what they've been up to between seasons. With Fathers Day around the corner, Brad, Brian & Brandon share their thoughts on the holiday. Lastly, the guys discuss what to expect in Season 2. Thank you to all of our listeners for the support. Please feel free to reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com or contact us on our social media platforms...

On the season one finale of G & G, the guys welcome their beautiful wives Jessica (Brad’s wife), Joellen (Brandon’s wife), and Lindsie (Brian’s wife) to discuss topics that couples experience after a loss. They all dive into issues such as intimacy, dealing with anger, and tips on how to improve communication. We are so excited to share this new perspective that our wives bring to the table wh...

G&G welcomes in Charles Johnson who is an incredible activist fighting to improve the outcomes of the maternal mortality crisis after he lost his wife Kira. The guys dive into topics such as racial injustice when it comes to pregnancy and maternal health care. Charles dives into his own grief and how he was able to overcome several challenges to make a true difference in the world. LOVE ALWAYS...

Nearly every episode of G&G has incorporated the topics of faith, the medical community, and/or therapy.  So the guys brought in experts of each of these respected fields, all of whom have supported and guided the guys throughout their grief journeys.   Father Sam Kachuba is the pastor of St. Pius Parish in Fairfield, Connecticut.  He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Trumbull in 2001 a...

The guys are joined by the hosts of Sad Dads Club: Rob, Chris & Jay. The Sad Dads Club is an amazing resource for grieving fathers from daily Instagram posts, to bi-weekly open hours, and more. Together the group of guys talk about their journeys, the biggest challenges they are hearing from loss dads, a little "nobody prepares you for" and more. This is a can't miss episode! As...

During G&G Q&A, the fellas dive into the specific emotion of anger when going through tragedy and grief. We discuss ways anger presents iteself when you least expect it to. We then interview Eric Atstupenas about his heartbreaking journey with his daughter Hadley and his inspiring work with Empty Arms and bereavement support. He brings incredible insight to the greiving process. Please fee...

This week the guys discuss the difficulties of anniversaries, due dates, and other milestone moments in grief. They talk through the emotions and challenges, and how they have honored their children on these dates. Then they are joined by guest Scott Stoops who shares the loss journey of his daughter Celeste and son Dexter. Please make sure sure to follow us on social media @guys_and_grief for ins...

The guys talk about the difficulties and thoughts of having new kids after the loss of a child. Our guest Scott Beasley then talks about Abigail and his journey through the grief process. Scott provides so much hope for grieving families. Thanks for listening. Contact us at guysandgrief@gmail.com with your stories. 

On this week's G&G Q&A, the guys discuss the power of charity and how it can impact one another through the grief process. We then get the opportunity to talk with our guest Bryan Dailey who dives into his journey after the loss of his daughter Emma. He then talks about our co-sponsor Emma's Footprints and how it all started.  Disclaimer: We experienced technical difficulties in recor...

The guys dive into the triggers that happen in every day life and how to deal with them. Then Co-Host Brian talks about his journey through the loss of Austin. 

In this episode, the guys get to the core of what really happens after loss and discuss 9 topics that "Nobody Prepares You For..." as a grieving father. Get ready for an episode that truly exemplifies how men grieve - full of raw and real emotion, a ton of laughs and maybe a few extra expletives than usual. We hope you enjoy one of our favorite episodes yet! Don't forget to reach out to us at guys...