Best Grief Is Not A Dirty Word Podcasts (2025)

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Grief Is Not A Dirty Word (Formerly OUR DEAD DADS) - Trailer 6:33

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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 HE…

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Taking a short break - but I'm not going anywhere! 3:41

3M ago3:41

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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 chang…

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Love, Grief, and Advocacy for Change: Honoring Gabby Petito with Joe & Tara Petito - Episode 60 3:00:48

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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:…

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Healing Through Grief, Estrangement, and Tragedy with Lisa Spychalski - Episode 59 2:17:21

4M ago2:17:21

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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 r…

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Healing Grief Through Death Doulas and End-of-Life Care with Kacie Gikonyo - Episode 58 1:25:00

4M ago1:25:00

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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: Pra…

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Finding Hope in Grief, Chronic Illness, and Loss of Parents with Dorothy Graham O’Dell - Episode 57 1:29:40

4M ago1:29:40

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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. WHA…

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Turning Grief into Healing, Hope, and Creative Expression with Cleo Childs - Episode 56 1:44:34

5M ago1:44:34

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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: Insig…

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Writing Through Grief: Hope, Healing, and Mother Loss with Chelsea Ohlemiller - Episode 55 1:49:43

5M ago1:49:43

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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. W…

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Stillbirth grief, parental loss, and healing through writing with Michelle Rix - Episode 54 1:57:05

5M ago1:57:05

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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…

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Grief, Healing, and Community at the Gabby Petito Foundation Event - Episode 53 1:30:35

5M ago1:30:35

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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, c…

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Anticipatory Grief, Family Connection, and Memory-Making Tools with Devan Christian-Vermeer - Episode 52 1:08:04

6M ago1:08:04

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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 …

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Grief, Therapy, and Breaking Generational Silence: Transforming Pain into Purpose with Chris Tidrick - Episode 51 1:06:33

6M ago1:06:33

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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…

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Childhood Loss, Grief Healing, and Hope After Sandy Hook with Scarlett Lewis - Episode 50 2:09:07

6M ago2:09:07

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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…

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Turning Grief Into Motivation and Hope for Others with Scott Tavlin - Episode 49 1:36:20

6M ago1:36:20

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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 …

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Anticipatory Grief and the Long Goodbye: Coping with Loss, Pain, and Healing with Dr. Mary Ann Mercer - Episode 48 1:22:55

7M ago1:22:55

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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 anticipatory grief, long-term illness, dementia, or the drawn-out process of losing a loved one. WHAT LISTENERS …

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I Found Love Again After Grief: How God Rewrote My Story (From DMs to 'I Do') 1:01:08

7M ago1:01:08

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Welcome back to Dear Diaries! I'm your host, Rose Theo, and today's episode is pure testimony. Meet Mia, a woman who lost her first husband unexpectedly six years ago — and never imagined marriage would be part of her life again. But God had other plans. In this episode, Mia gets raw about how divine interruptions led her from grieving widow to joy…

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Coping with Cancer, Caregiving, and Grief Transformation with Vicki Goodman - Episode 47 1:58:19

7M ago1:58:19

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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: Spouses, caregivers, and anyone navigating anticipatory grief or struggling after the death of a loved one. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GE…

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Living with Grief, Child Loss, and Renewed Purpose Through Healing with Linda Henderson - Episode 46 1:23:11

7M ago1:23:11

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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 devastating loss of a child or struggling with complicated grief, anger, or isolation. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET…

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Ambiguous Grief, Spiritual Signs, and Rebuilding After Loss with Kristina Driscoll - Episode 45 1:48:31

7M ago1:48:31

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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: Caregivers, spouses, and families experiencing grief, ambiguous grief, or long-term anticipatory loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: In…

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God Told Him I Was His Wife?! | The Raw Story of Love, Prophecy & Unexpected Romance 1:03:22

7M ago1:03:22

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💬 Episode Description: In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of Dear Diaries, Roserbie Theoc sits down with her close friend Nancy Cole for a conversation that feels part rom-com, part faith journey, and entirely God-orchestrated. Nancy shares the rollercoaster story of how she met her husband Lionel—starting with awkward overnight shifts, un…

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Child Loss, Addiction, and Resilience in Grief with Kathy Julien - Episode 44 1:27:09

8M ago1:27:09

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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 grieving a child, families facing addiction, and anyone seeking hope in the aftermath of devastating loss. WHAT LISTENERS …

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The Silent Struggles of Estrangement and Grief Healing with Mary Fields - Episode 43 1:50:15

8M ago1:50:15

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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 estranged parents, unresolved loss, or complicated grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into estrangement grief…

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Love, Loss, and Resilience: Navigating Grief and Marriage Healing with Jocelyn Bates and Matthew Struck - Episode 42 2:28:44

8M ago2:28:44

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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 Couples navigating grief, families balancing trauma, and listeners seeking insight into shared loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Powerf…

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Navigating Complicated Grief and Suicide Loss in Families with Matthew Struck - Episode 41 1:57:39

8M ago1:57:39

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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 suicide loss, complicated grief, or strained family relationships. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into proces…

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Bonus Re-release - When Everything Falls Apart: Jocelyn Bates’ Journey Through Grief and Healing 1:38:25

8M ago1:38:25

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Losing a parent is one of the hardest things we can face in life—but what happens when you lose both parents in the span of a week? In this special re-release, we revisit my emotional conversation with Jocelyn Bates, who shares how she navigated the overwhelming loss of both her mother and father during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an only child, she …

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A Father’s Story: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming The Truth about Sandy Hook with Robbie Parker - Episode 40 2:21:13

9M ago2:21:13

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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, child loss, or trauma in the public eye. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights into coping with grief, facing…

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Finding Healing Through Grief, Forgiveness, and Spiritual Connection with Dave Roberts - Episode 39 1:12:11

9M ago1:12:11

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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 facing grief from the loss of a child, parent, or loved one who is searching for comfort, perspective, and spiritual connec…

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Cancer Loss, Widowhood, and Rediscovering Joy Through Grief with Jason & Kirsten Clawson - Episode 38 1:38:38

9M ago1:38:38

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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 facing grief after losing a spouse, navigating widowhood, or struggling with remarriage after loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET…

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Turning Grief into Advocacy and Healing with Nichole & Jim Schmidt - Episode 37 1:55:08

9M ago1:55:08

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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 child loss, domestic violence grief, or complex family trauma. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET Insight on navigating…

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Facing Grief, Family Dysfunction, and Emotional Healing with Laura Bennett - Episode 36 1:30:29

9M ago1:30:29

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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 loss of a parent, navigating complex family trauma, or struggling with unprocessed grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL …

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Grief Education, Family Trauma, and Coping With Multiple Losses in Life with Moira Khan - Episode 35 1:33:43

10M ago1:33:43

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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 after losing multiple family members, or struggling with trauma and parenting through loss. WHAT LISTENER…

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Surviving the Death of a Child and Grandchild: Grief and Healing with Faith Sage - Episode 34 1:34:26

10M ago1:34:26

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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 child loss, sudden trauma, or compounded grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for processing devastating loss,…

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Remembering Grammy: Generational Love, Loss, and Healing Through Grief with Kim Gaylord - Episode 33.1 1:02:39

10M ago1:02:39

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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 grandparent, parent, or elder family member who shaped their life. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Persona…

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Transforming Trauma, Grief, and Loss into Healing Community Impact with Tony Lynch - Episode 33 2:07:11

10M ago2:07:11

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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, trauma, addiction, or unresolved loss—especially men who feel isolated in silence. WHAT LISTENERS WILL G…

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Facing Childhood Trauma and Pancreatic Cancer Loss Grief with Courtney Moore - Episode 32 1:42:24

11M ago1:42:24

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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 complicated grief from losing a parent, childhood trauma, or unresolved family relationships. WHAT LISTENERS WIL…

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Grief, Family, and Holiday Memories: A Family & Friends Christmas Conversation - Episode 31 1:18:43

11M ago1:18:43

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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving during the holiday season who longs for connection, family traditions, and community. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools for balancing grief and joy, stories of healing through family connection, and reminders that support is found in shared memories. DESCRIPTION: In this special Christmas Eve episode, host Nick …

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Grief Healing, Family Memories, and Christmas Reflections with Kim Gaylord - Episode 30 1:18:43

11M ago1:18:43

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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: Listeners coping with grief during the holidays, anyone missing loved ones at Christmas, and those seeking comfort in shared famil…

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Navigating Grief, Regret, and Family Healing After Losing a Dad Young with John Gerst - Episode 29 2:13:52

11M ago2:13:52

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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 loss of a parent, struggling with unprocessed grief, or searching for ways to honor their father’s memory whil…

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Generational Grief, Family Healing, and the Ongoing Impact of Father Loss with Eric Piragnoli - Episode 28 2:09:25

12M ago2:09:25

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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 unresolved grief, father loss, or the lasting trauma of childhood bereavement. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight…

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Parenting Through Grief, Loss, and Healing After Death of Loved Ones with Kyle Jetsel - Episode 27 1:49:01

12M ago1:49:01

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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 after losing a parent or spouse, especially fathers raising children through loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GE…

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Coping with Grief, Career Burnout, and Life Transitions with Nicole Maitland - Episode 26 1:55:37

12M ago1:55:37

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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, burnout, or the loss of identity after losing a parent. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Practical insights …

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Domestic Violence Survival and Grief Recovery Journey with Mel Mosier - Episode 25 4:38:43

1y ago4:38:43

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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 impacted by domestic violence, intimate partner violence, trauma, or childhood abuse who is seeking grief support and heali…

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Coping with Child Loss and Finding Grief Support with Jason Tuttle - Episode 24 1:52:30

1y ago1:52:30

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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, caregivers, and grieving families coping with child loss, trauma, or complicated grief. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Hope, pr…

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Healing After Unexpected Grief, Trauma, and Family Loss with James Brackin IV - Episode 23 1:54:04

1y ago1:54:04

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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 childhood grief, family trauma, or unexpected loss. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on coping with grief at a …

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Remembering Dad, Processing Grief, and Family Healing with Helene Krapf - Episode 22 2:07:36

1y ago2:07:36

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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 sibling grief, family loss, or intergenerational trauma. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into family dynamics a…

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The Time for YOU is Now 16:05

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Hello Friend, Have you ever thought about the journey you're on? What legacy do you want to leave behind? Today, I'm diving deep into how picking up your cross leads to deliverance, healing, and freedom. God has empowered you as a woman to impact the world, leaving a legacy through every action. This episode is about making decisions, partnering wi…

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021.1 - Moving Past Hurricane Milton 8:05

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Hurricane Milton might have blown through Tampa with a vengeance, but it also gifted my family and me the chance to hit pause and reconnect during a chaotic time. I'm taking a short break from new episodes of Our Dead Dads to share these personal updates. We were fortunate to come away from the storm mostly unscathed, though it temporarily zapped o…

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Surviving Father Loss and Understanding Complicated Grief with Annie LaBeth - Episode 21 1:51:42

1y ago1:51:42

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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: This episode is for anyone facing the pain of father loss, complicated grief, or unresolved family struggles. WHAT LISTENERS WILL …

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How to Comfort the Bereaved: Grief Support, Healing, and Empathy with Mark Lucero - Episode 20 1:28:42

1y ago1:28:42

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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 This episode helps anyone struggling to support a grieving friend, loved one, or community member, and those seeking clarity on gri…

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Grief, Nutrition, and Life Purpose Journey with Sean Christopher - Episode 19 1:33:53

1y ago1:33:53

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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, trauma, unhealthy coping mechanisms, or the pain of losing a parent. WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Tools …