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
Grief, Therapy, and Breaking Generational Silence: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Chris Tidrick - Episode 51
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Anyone processing grief after losing a parent, struggling with complicated family relationships, or carrying unprocessed anger and trauma.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Tools for navigating grief, insights into forgiveness and therapy, and perspective on building healing spaces for honest conversations about loss.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful conversation, host Nick Gaylord steps into the guest chair for a feature on ILLUMENATE with Chris Tidrick. Nick reflects on the grief that followed his father’s death, the anger that therapy helped him release, and the path toward forgiveness that reshaped his life. He shares the inspiration behind creating Our Dead Dads Podcast and why building safe spaces to talk openly about loss is essential. The discussion dives into masculinity, vulnerability, and how grief often carries silence across generations. Nick explores what it means to break those patterns, build resilience, and help others navigate their pain through storytelling. This episode is both deeply personal and widely relatable for anyone searching for hope on the other side of loss.
This episode answers:
- How do you process grief after losing a parent with a complicated relationship?
- Why is forgiveness an essential part of healing grief and trauma?
- What role can therapy play in releasing anger tied to loss?
- How do men learn to talk about grief and vulnerability?
- What inspired Nick to create Our Dead Dads Podcast as a healing space?
Key Takeaways:
- Grief is not about moving on but moving forward.
- Forgiveness is a gift to yourself, not just the person who hurt you.
- Therapy can provide tools for releasing unprocessed anger.
- Honest conversations break generational silence around grief.
- Creating space for others to share stories builds community and healing.
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