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 grounding introduction to grief, healing, connection, and the mission behind the podcast’s rebrand.

DESCRIPTION:

In this premiere episode, host Nick Gaylord opens the door to a deeply honest conversation about grief, healing, and the emotional weight so many people carry in silence. He shares how unprocessed anger after his father’s death became the starting point of a journey he never expected to take. This episode explores how grief shows up in ways we don’t always recognize, especially when it’s tied to long-standing wounds and unresolved stories. Nick reflects on the origins of Our Dead Dads, how it grew into a community, and why the show has evolved into Grief Is Not A Dirty Word. He speaks to the universal truth that grief is messy, unpredictable, and deeply human — and that connection is what helps us move forward. This is an invitation into a space where truth replaces silence, where emotions are honored, and where grief finally has room to breathe.

This episode answers:

• What does grief actually look like when it doesn’t feel like grief at all?
• How do anger, avoidance, and emotional shutdown connect to unresolved grief?
• Why did Nick rebrand Our Dead Dads into Grief Is Not A Dirty Word?
• How can storytelling and community support healing after loss?
• Why do we need safe, honest spaces to talk about grief without shame?

Key Takeaways:

• Grief can appear as anger, distance, or emotional overwhelm long before we recognize it.
• Healing often begins when we stop hiding what hurts and start naming it.
• Community and connection make grief more bearable and less isolating.
• Honest conversations help break cultural pressure to “stay strong” or “move on.”

The rebrand reflects a broader mission: grief of all kinds deserves a place to be heard.

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