
Our Dead Dads
The concept of Our Dead Dads was born through the daily discussions of seven men who share bonds of blood, friendship and all having lost their fathers. Nick Gaylord, the show’s host, shares his life experiences with his deceased father while exploring the complications and realities of that relationship. Life is intense, grief and loss come in many forms, and no parent-child relationship is black and white, which is why this show touches on all shades of grey.
Join Nick for candid conversations with his three brothers and three of his lifelong friends, along with other special guests who discuss their experiences with loss, grief, laughter, and moving forward. Nothing is off-limits here. Nick learned after his father's passing that he couldn't process what he was going through alone and sought the help of a therapist, who helped him to let go of his anger toward his father. Looking back, he realized just how many people are being crushed under the weight of grief, loss, and in some cases, anger.
Nick's mission through Our Dead Dads is to offer a platform for anyone who needs or wants to tell their story, to have that opportunity. He also hopes to reach many more who need to talk but don't know how to start the conversation, hopeful that by listening to these stories, they will be able to start talking with someone.
Nick has always sought to help others and to make everyone around him laugh. Along with his brothers and friends, he has frequently used humor to get through the hardest times in their lives, and hopefully, you will permit yourself to do the same. Get ready for an emotional deep dive. Nick has a lot to say and so do his guests. He's here for you and ready to help. Everyone has been through trauma, grief, and loss. Now, along with Nick and his guests, everyone will get through it together.
Nick is changing the world one damaged soul at a time. Welcome to Our Dead Dads.
Episodes
Taking a short break - but I'm not going anywhere!

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

Healing Through Grief, Estrangement, and Tragedy with Lisa Spychalski - Episode 59

Healing Grief Through Death Doulas and End-of-Life Care with Kacie Gikonyo - Episode 58

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

Turning Grief into Healing, Hope, and Creative Expression with Cleo Childs - Episode 56

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

Stillbirth grief, parental loss, and healing through writing with Michelle Rix - Episode 54

Grief, Healing, and Community at the Gabby Petito Foundation Event - Episode 53

Anticipatory Grief, Family Connection, and Memory-Making Tools with Devan Christian-Vermeer - Episode 52

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

Childhood Loss, Grief Healing, and Hope After Sandy Hook with Scarlett Lewis - Episode 50

Turning Grief Into Motivation and Hope for Others with Scott Tavlin - Episode 49

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

Coping with Cancer, Caregiving, and Grief Transformation with Vicki Goodman - Episode 47

Living with Grief, Child Loss, and Renewed Purpose Through Healing with Linda Henderson - Episode 46

Ambiguous Grief, Spiritual Signs, and Rebuilding After Loss with Kristina Driscoll - Episode 45

Child Loss, Addiction, and Resilience in Grief with Kathy Julien - Episode 44

The Silent Struggles of Estrangement and Grief Healing with Mary Fields - Episode 43

Love, Loss, and Resilience: Navigating Grief and Marriage Healing with Jocelyn Bates and Matthew Struck - Episode 42

Navigating Complicated Grief and Suicide Loss in Families with Matthew Struck - Episode 41

Bonus Re-release - When Everything Falls Apart: Jocelyn Bates’ Journey Through Grief and Healing

A Father’s Story: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming The Truth about Sandy Hook with Robbie Parker - Episode 40

Finding Healing Through Grief, Forgiveness, and Spiritual Connection with Dave Roberts - Episode 39

Cancer Loss, Widowhood, and Rediscovering Joy Through Grief with Jason & Kirsten Clawson - Episode 38
