Our Dead Dads
The concept of Our Dead Dads was born through the daily discussions of seven men who share bonds of blood, friendship and all having lost their fathers. Nick Gaylord, the show’s host, shares his life experiences with his deceased father while exploring the complications and realities of that relationship. Life is intense, grief and loss come in many forms, and no parent-child relationship is black and white, which is why this show touches on all shades of grey.
Join Nick for candid conversations with his three brothers and three of his lifelong friends, along with other special guests who discuss their experiences with loss, grief, laughter, and moving forward. Nothing is off-limits here. Nick learned after his father's passing that he couldn't process what he was going through alone and sought the help of a therapist, who helped him to let go of his anger toward his father. Looking back, he realized just how many people are being crushed under the weight of grief, loss, and in some cases, anger.
Nick's mission through Our Dead Dads is to offer a platform for anyone who needs or wants to tell their story, to have that opportunity. He also hopes to reach many more who need to talk but don't know how to start the conversation, hopeful that by listening to these stories, they will be able to start talking with someone.
Nick has always sought to help others and to make everyone around him laugh. Along with his brothers and friends, he has frequently used humor to get through the hardest times in their lives, and hopefully, you will permit yourself to do the same. Get ready for an emotional deep dive. Nick has a lot to say and so do his guests. He's here for you and ready to help. Everyone has been through trauma, grief, and loss. Now, along with Nick and his guests, everyone will get through it together.
Nick is changing the world one damaged soul at a time. Welcome to Our Dead Dads.
Our Dead Dads
034 - When Grief Knocks Twice - Turning Pain Into Purpose with Faith Sage
In this heartfelt episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord sits down with Faith Sage, an author, artist, and podcast host, to share her profound journey through grief and resilience. Faith recounts the heartbreaking loss of her stepdaughter Cassandra in a tragic car accident, followed years later by the devastating loss of her granddaughter Peyton in another accident. She discusses the emotional aftermath of these tragedies, the complexities of grief, and how she navigated the blame, despair, and guilt that rippled through her family. Faith also opens up about her unique experience as a stepmother, weaving her personal history into the broader themes of healing and family dynamics.
Faith reflects on the transformative power of storytelling, which she channels through her books and her own grief-focused podcast. She shares how writing her story became an essential part of her healing process, helping her move through what she calls the "nothingness" of grief into a mindset of purpose and hope. Faith also emphasizes the importance of embracing difficult emotions, letting them flow, and finding ways to honor loved ones’ memories through meaningful connections and action.
As the conversation unfolds, Nick and Faith explore the necessity of creating space for open, honest discussions about grief in a society that often avoids it. They highlight the strength found in community and how sharing one’s story can be both a deeply personal and profoundly healing act. This episode is a testament to the enduring power of love, loss, and the courage it takes to keep moving forward.
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