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
Ambiguous Grief, Spiritual Signs, and Rebuilding After Loss with Kristina Driscoll - Episode 45
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Caregivers, spouses, and families experiencing grief, ambiguous grief, or long-term anticipatory loss.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into caregiving, healing, spiritual signs, and rebuilding life after profound grief.
DESCRIPTION:
In this heartfelt episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord speaks with Kristina Driscoll about her 12-year journey caring for her husband Bill through early-onset Alzheimer’s. Kristina shares candidly about the slow decline, the ambiguous grief of losing someone piece by piece, and the challenges of raising her son during this painful season. She discusses the guilt, anxiety, and exhaustion that caregiving brings, while also highlighting the importance of asking for help and building community. Kristina opens up about the spiritual signs that comforted her after Bill’s passing, the role of dreams in healing, and the unexpected synchronicities that shaped her journey. Her story offers hope, resilience, and a reminder that grief is not about forgetting, but about integrating love and loss into a new life.
This episode answers:
- What is ambiguous grief and how does it affect caregivers?
- How do families cope with the long goodbye of Alzheimer’s?
- What role can spiritual signs and dreams play in healing grief?
- How do you balance caregiving, parenting, and personal survival?
- What steps help rebuild life and identity after losing a spouse?
Key Takeaways:
- Ambiguous grief begins long before physical death in Alzheimer’s caregiving.
- Caregivers must learn to ask for help and accept support.
- Spiritual signs and dreams can provide deep comfort in grief.
- Children process grief differently, often suppressing emotions until later.
- Healing after loss is about integration, not forgetting.
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