Yarns for the Soul
"Yarns" is a common way for New Zealanders to describe having a chat, a conversation. We might say 'I had a great yarn with Nicole the other day!'. For me, a yarn can go in many different directions, often including multiple tangents and side stories. It also involves having deeper discussions and diving into some vulnerability, before coming back up to a lighter level with some sarcasm or dark humour.
Yarns for the Soul was born out of a desire to champion more honest and vulnerable conversation (but also feel like you're sitting on a friend's couch with a cup of tea having a yarn with them- and that friend is me!).
I believe in the magic and power of story-telling, and everyone has stories that deserve to be shared with the world. We are all experts of our own lived experiences, and I hope by sharing these we can foster more curiosity and compassion for others and the world around us.
I yarn with my guests on a range of topics, often delving into subjects that are still considered socially taboo or not spoken about enough. In my mini-yarns, I also share parts of my own stories, and reflect on things that I'm learning while I continue to muddle my way forward and follow my nose!
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If you'd like to get in touch, or follow my journey, you can find me over in Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole. See you there!
Yarns for the Soul
Episode 43- Yarns on communicating through grief and starting 'Our Dead Dads' podcast with Nick
On this episode I yarn with the creator and host of 'Our Dead Dads' podcast Nick Gaylord. After the death of Nick's father (and a healthy dose of therapy to help move through the grief, anger and all of the feels), Nick realised we weren't having enough conversations about grief and healing. So he decided to start his own podcast and have yarns about grief and loss with guests from all over the world.
Nick is motivated to continue creating a safe space for guests to share their experiences, talk about what they have learned, and how society can get better at having these challenging conversations. He emphasizes the importance of connection, and how creating space for others to share their thoughts and emotions can be such a powerful healing tool.
To hear Nick's own story, including how he tackled the combo of grief and anger towards a father who he often had a difficult relationship with, check out his intro episode here. I am such a fan of the work Nick is doing to normalise conversations about grief, loss and trauma, and I highly recommend you check out Our Dead Dads podcast- you can find it on Spotify here, on Apple podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Check out the podcast on Instagram @ourdeaddadspod and on Facebook at Our Dead Dads Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, and like me you're a fan of what Nick is creating, get in touch with him and let him know!
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If you're enjoying the podcast, I would love to hear from you! Get in touch or just come and hang out with me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole.
