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
035 - How Grief Changes Us: A Story of Strength and Healing with Moira Khan
In this episode, I sit down with Moira Khan, a grief educator and the founder of GriefSpan, to discuss her incredible journey through loss and healing. Moira opens up about losing her mother, father, and brother within a span of just five years—all while navigating motherhood, major life changes, and a move to a new country. She shares the deep emotional toll of grief, the ways it manifests unexpectedly, and how she eventually found the strength to confront and process her pain. Her story is one of resilience, survival, and ultimately finding purpose in helping others cope with loss.
We dive into the complexities of grief—how it comes in waves, how society often struggles to talk about it, and why ignoring it only delays the inevitable reckoning. Moira reflects on her own healing journey, the role of therapy, and the difficult but necessary work of sitting with grief rather than running from it. She also shares a powerful and touching moment that reaffirmed her belief in signs from lost loved ones, proving that love and connection continue even after death.
Moira’s journey led her to start GriefSpan, where she now helps others navigate their own losses through education, storytelling, and support. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations around grief, breaking societal taboos, and creating spaces where people feel seen and understood. This conversation is raw, real, and full of insights for anyone who has experienced loss—or wants to better support those who have. Don’t miss this deeply moving discussion.
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