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
045 - How Love Endures: Alzheimer’s, Caregiving, and Everything in Between with Kristina Driscoll
In this deeply moving episode, Kristina Driscoll shares the powerful story of her late husband Bill’s battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s — and the emotional and spiritual journey that came with being his caregiver for more than a decade. What began as a storybook romance quickly turned into a full-time fight for normalcy, stability, and hope. From the moment of his diagnosis, Kristina was thrust into the roles of caregiver, mother, nurse, decision-maker, and emotional anchor for her family.
Kristina opens up about the mental toll of those early years — from the denial that clouded the truth, to the anxiety that led her to drive herself to the ER, and the choice to finally seek support and therapy. She talks honestly about the moment she knew her husband could no longer live at home, the pain of watching her son say goodbye to his father, and the complex feelings that came with balancing love and grief simultaneously. Through it all, she kept showing up — for her son, for her husband, and eventually, for herself.
This episode goes beyond the grief of death — it’s about the grief of slow loss, spiritual growth, and rediscovering purpose in the aftermath. Kristina’s story is a roadmap for anyone facing long-term caregiving, ambiguous grief, or the quiet heartbreak of watching someone you love fade away. If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild a life that was torn apart by illness or tragedy, this conversation is a must-listen.
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