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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.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Listen on all major podcast platforms or at griefisnotadirtyword.com.
Grief Is Not A Dirty Word — because every story matters, every emotion belongs, and healing begins when we speak the truth.
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PURCHASE AJ'S BOOK AT: https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/ WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Listeners navigating widower grief, spousal loss, anticipatory grief, and the long-term emotional impact of traumatic loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Honest insight into grief resilience, parenting after loss, acceptance, healing, and how to move forward without forgetting. DESCRIPTION: In this deeply moving episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, host Nick Gaylord sits down with author and widower AJ Coleman to ...
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating childhood grief, parental abandonment, complicated grief, or unresolved trauma. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A compassionate, grounded conversation about healing father-loss, understanding generational patterns, and building a renewed relationship with grief. DESCRIPTION: Dave Roberts returns to Grief Is Not A Dirty Word for a powerful, vulnerable conversation about growing up without his father and learning to make peace with decades of unresolved grief. N...
Episode 63 - Dan Adams CHECK OUT DAN'S WEBSITE: https://brokenyellowline.com/home WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, divorce, family trauma, identity loss, or major life transitions. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Powerful insight into grief recovery, emotional rebuilding, personal resilience, and reclaiming identity after life-altering loss. DESCRIPTION: Dan Adams shares an emotional, unfiltered look at the four-month stretch that turned his entire life upside down—losing his mother,...
Episode 62 (Part 2) - Elissa Swihart TO HELP SUPPORT TALA'S CLOSET, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/m/thedvsurvivorsisterhood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio TO LISTEN TO DISMISSED TRUE STORIES PODCAST, CLICK HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sp42T4Tr0NaPas6Q8nQ27 WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Survivors navigating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and post-separation challenges. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A deeper understanding of how grief, healing, triggers, and survivor...
Episode 62 (Part 1) - Elissa Swihart TO HELP SUPPORT TALA'S CLOSET, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/m/thedvsurvivorsisterhood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio TO LISTEN TO DISMISSED TRUE STORIES PODCAST, CLICK HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sp42T4Tr0NaPas6Q8nQ27 WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Survivors of domestic violence, people navigating trauma, and anyone grieving the loss of identity, safety, or self-worth. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A deeply honest look at survivin...
Episode 61 - Heather Locklear WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, trauma, sudden loss, suicide loss, or unresolved emotional pain. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Tools, language, and emotional clarity to better understand grief, support others, and process layered loss. DESCRIPTION: In this powerful conversation, Nick sits down with Heather Locklear to unpack the deep emotional impact of family trauma, sudden loss, and lifelong grief. Heather reflects on lea...
Welcome to the World Premiere of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word! You will remember this podcast as Our Dead Dads. The evolution is complete, and the new name is now a fuller representation of everything this podcast has become in the last two years. Please enjoy this trailer, and get ready for new episodes beginning December 2, 2025. WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS Anyone navigating grief, emotional trauma, unresolved loss, or the weight of unspoken feelings. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET A gro...
It's a short episode. After last week's three-hour marathon, you deserve a little bit of a break! Give this a listen and hear about what's going on right now and what's coming up in the near future. Please continue to spread the word about this show. Grief is something that impacts everyone we know and everyone we don't know. Together, we can change the world. And even if we don't change the entire world, changing one person's world is the best place to start. GIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATI...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with grief, family loss, or domestic violence, and those searching for hope and resilience. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Powerful grief support, tools for healing, insights on honoring loved ones, and inspiration from Joe & Tara’s journey. DESCRIPTION: ...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief after childhood loss, family estrangement, or sibling death. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into grief recovery, coping with family trauma, and the power of resilience through heartbreaking experiences. DESCRIPTION: In this episode, host Nick ...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone struggling with grief, end-of-life decisions, or the painful memory of loved ones dying alone. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical grief support, insight into death doula care, and strategies to bring dignity, compassion, and human connection back into end-of-li...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief after cancer, dementia, or chronic illness and those experiencing anticipatory grief while caregiving. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights on managing loss, balancing family caregiving, processing long-term grief, and keeping loved ones’ ...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving a parent, navigating Alzheimer’s caregiving, or struggling with anticipatory grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on surviving deep grief, finding peace after loss, and transforming pain into writing, art, and healing practices. DESCRIPTION: In this...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with the death of a parent or struggling with parenting while grieving will find validation, connection, and hope. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into living with grief after losing a mother, how writing can support healing, and the importance of honorin...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving child loss, stillbirth, or the death of a parent who seeks connection and hope. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about grief, parental loss, survivor’s guilt, and using writing as a healing outlet. DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Nick Gay...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the death of a loved one or searching for hope after loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into grief support, community healing, and how advocacy turns pain into purpose. DESCRIPTION: In this special episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord takes ...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone experiencing anticipatory grief, supporting a parent with serious illness, or seeking tools to preserve family connections before loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical grief strategies, compassionate caregiving tools, and a framework for legacy-building that s...
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 g...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Parents, families, and anyone navigating child loss, trauma, or grief healing. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for processing grief, stories of resilience, and hope for finding meaning after tragedy. DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode of Our Dead Dads Podcast, host N...
Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show! WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief after losing a parent or loved one, especially those seeking meaning, healing, and resilience in the face of loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Listeners will hear Scott Tavlin’s grief journey, how he honored his late mother through purpose-driven ...
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