Grief Is Not A Dirty Word
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 anticipatory grief and sudden loss to complicated family dynamics, unresolved anger, identity shifts, and the invisible pain people carry long after the world assumes they’re “fine.”
Each episode features powerful, unfiltered stories from guests who have lived through loss and rebuilt their lives in deeply personal ways. Through conversations centered on resilience, vulnerability, courage, and connection, the podcast helps listeners understand that grief isn’t something to hide — it’s something that deserves space, honesty, and community.
Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, whether it’s tied to death or to a different kind of ending, this show will help you feel seen, supported, and less alone. If you’re looking for meaningful discussions about healing, emotional wellbeing, and the human experience — you’re in the right place.
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Grief Is Not A Dirty Word — because every story matters, every emotion belongs, and healing begins when we speak the truth.
Grief Is Not A Dirty Word
Grief Education, Family Trauma, and Coping With Multiple Losses in Life with Moira Khan - Episode 35
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Anyone coping with grief after losing multiple family members, or struggling with trauma and parenting through loss.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Powerful grief education insights, strategies for coping with family trauma, and support for normalizing grief conversations.
DESCRIPTION:
Nick Gaylord speaks with grief educator Moira Khan, who lost her mother, brother, and father in less than five years. From raising children while grieving to moving across countries, Moira shares the overwhelming reality of compounded grief and trauma. She discusses how therapy, resilience, and community support helped her move forward. The conversation highlights the emotional toll of family loss, the impact of suppressed grief, and the long process of healing. Moira also shares how founding Grief Span allowed her to transform pain into purpose. Together, Nick and Moira explore why normalizing grief conversations is essential, how cultural taboos can silence grief, and why everyone’s grief journey is unique and valid.
This episode answers:
- How do you cope with grief after losing multiple family members in a short time?
- What are the signs that you may be avoiding or suppressing grief?
- How can therapy and grief education help with processing trauma and loss?
- What steps can parents take to support children while grieving themselves?
- Why is it important to normalize conversations about grief in society?
Key Takeaways:
- Compounded grief requires patience, resilience, and ongoing support.
- Suppressing grief often delays healing and intensifies trauma.
- Therapy and grief education can provide tools to process loss.
- Parenting while grieving presents unique challenges and demands self-compassion.
- Sharing stories openly helps normalize grief and break cultural taboos.
MOIRA'S LINKS:
Website: https://www.griefspan.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoiraKhan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefspaneducation/
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