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
Childhood Grief, Bereavement Support, and Healing at Camp Good Mourning with Paul Rubin - Episode 71
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Episode 71 - Paul Rubin (Director of Camp Good Mourning)
CAMP GOOD MOURNING INFORMATION:
WEBSITE: https://www.campgoodmourning.org
E-MAIL: info@campgoodmourning.org
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CampGoodMourning
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/campgoodmourning
DONATIONS / SUPPORT: https://www.campgoodmourning.org/donate
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone supporting grieving children navigating loss, death, and bereavement.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
A deeper understanding of how children experience grief, how to talk honestly about death, and how community-based support helps kids heal.
DESCRIPTION:
In this episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, host Nick Gaylord welcomes back Paul Rubin, founder and director of Camp Good Mourning, a Long Island–based children’s bereavement camp supporting kids ages 7–17 after the death of a parent, sibling, or loved one. Paul shares how children experience grief differently than adults and why movement, play, and honest language are essential to healing. Nick and Paul explore why avoiding conversations about death often causes more harm than good, especially for grieving children. They discuss the importance of memory, storytelling, and keeping loved ones’ names alive long after they die. The conversation also highlights how parents and caregivers can better support grieving children while caring for their own grief. This episode offers powerful insight into childhood grief, bereavement education, and why community changes everything.
THIS EPISODE ANSWERS:
- How do children experience grief differently than adults?
- What is the right way to talk to children about death and loss?
- Why does avoiding grief conversations harm grieving kids?
- How does Camp Good Mourning help children heal through community?
- What can parents and educators do to better support grieving children?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Children grieve in waves and need outlets for emotional energy
- Honest language about death helps children feel safer and less confused
- Talking about loved ones keeps connection alive and supports healing
- Grief support works best when children are not isolated
- Caregivers must care for themselves to fully support grieving children
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