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.
Our Dead Dads
A Father’s Story: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming The Truth about Sandy Hook with Robbie Parker - Episode 40
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Anyone navigating grief, child loss, or trauma in the public eye.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Insights into coping with grief, facing public scrutiny, and finding resilience after tragedy.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful episode, Nick Gaylord speaks with Robbie Parker, whose daughter Emily was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Robbie shares his deeply personal grief journey, including the painful days following the tragedy, his memories of Emily, and the years of public harassment he endured. He discusses the challenges of processing trauma while facing conspiracy theories and relentless scrutiny. Robbie opens up about therapy, plant-based medicine, and the healing role of family and community. Listeners will hear how he has turned unimaginable loss into a mission of connection and support. This is a conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and honoring loved ones through grief.
This episode answers:
- How do parents cope with child loss after a mass tragedy?
- What is it like to grieve in the public eye?
- How can families heal after traumatic grief and harassment?
- What role can therapy and alternative healing play in grief recovery?
- How do you honor and remember a loved one while moving forward?
Key Takeaways:
- Grief after child loss is deeply personal and lifelong.
- Public tragedies compound grief with scrutiny and harassment.
- Therapy and plant-based medicine supported Robbie’s healing.
- Family bonds provide strength through unimaginable loss.
- Sharing grief stories fosters connection and resilience.
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Robbie's website: https://www.robbieparker.net/
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