DiscoverThe Dad Nation PodcastEp 041: From Loss To Legacy: Turning Pain Into Purpose As A Father
Ep 041: From Loss To Legacy: Turning Pain Into Purpose As A Father

Ep 041: From Loss To Legacy: Turning Pain Into Purpose As A Father

Update: 2025-03-17
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In this episode, I sit down with Greg Denie (aka Poet Reason)—a speaker, artist, and founder of Legacy One, a movement empowering students in mental health and resilience. Greg opens up about losing his dad and how that pain fueled his mission to inspire thousands of students to find their inner strength. Stay tuned for a powerful spoken word performance at the end—you don’t want to miss it!


 


CHAPTERS: 


1:03 : Welcome to Dad Nation Podcast


2:20 : Greg’s Story


10:28 : What is something you still wrestle with because of growing up without a dad?


14:34 : Finding meaning in our suffering as men


17:55 : Why do you think it’s so important to be your BEST for your family?


28:03 : What is Legacy One and how do they help kids?


36:05 : What’s the story behind the poem ‘Roses’?


38:05 : Performance: “Roses” - Poet Reason


42:05 : Final Question


46:05 : Where can we find you? How can we support you?


 


     

 


GREG’S LINKS:


Legacy One Website: www.legacyone.ca


Facebook: wearelegacyone


Legacy One Instagram: legacy_one


Greg’s personal IG: greg_denie


 


MITCHELL’S LINKS:


FREE GIFT: Igniting Intimacy: www.dadnationco.com/intimacy


Work with Mitchell: www.dadnationco.com/coaching


YouTube: @dadnationco


Instagram: dadnationco


 


 

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Ep 041: From Loss To Legacy: Turning Pain Into Purpose As A Father

Ep 041: From Loss To Legacy: Turning Pain Into Purpose As A Father

Mitchell Osmond