Grief Is Not A Dirty Word
Grief Is Not A Dirty Word is a weekly podcast that brings honest, real-world conversations about grief, loss, trauma, healing, and mental health into the light. Hosted by Nick Gaylord, the show creates a safe, compassionate space for anyone navigating the complicated emotions that come with losing a parent, partner, child, friend, relationship, or former version of themselves.
Originally launched as Our Dead Dads, the podcast has evolved into a broader mission: to normalize grief and break the stigma around talking about it. Nick explores every corner of the grieving experience — from anticipatory grief and sudden loss to complicated family dynamics, unresolved anger, identity shifts, and the invisible pain people carry long after the world assumes they’re “fine.”
Each episode features powerful, unfiltered stories from guests who have lived through loss and rebuilt their lives in deeply personal ways. Through conversations centered on resilience, vulnerability, courage, and connection, the podcast helps listeners understand that grief isn’t something to hide — it’s something that deserves space, honesty, and community.
Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, whether it’s tied to death or to a different kind of ending, this show will help you feel seen, supported, and less alone. If you’re looking for meaningful discussions about healing, emotional wellbeing, and the human experience — you’re in the right place.
New episodes every Tuesday.
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Grief Is Not A Dirty Word — because every story matters, every emotion belongs, and healing begins when we speak the truth.
Grief Is Not A Dirty Word
Living with Grief, Child Loss, and Renewed Purpose Through Healing with Linda Henderson - Episode 46
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone grieving the devastating loss of a child or struggling with complicated grief, anger, or isolation.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insights on grief recovery, coping with child loss, justice system struggles, healing through community, therapy, and creating meaningful memorials.
DESCRIPTION:
In this episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord speaks with Linda Henderson, who lost her daughter Andrea in a tragic car accident caused by a distracted truck driver. Linda shares the profound grief of child loss, the anger of a failed justice system, and the long custody battle to remain connected to her grandson. She reveals how support groups, therapy, and community became lifelines, and how creating a memorial garden for Andrea transformed her healing journey. Linda also discusses her book The Road of Love and Hope and her mission to help others embrace grief, cherish memories, and find purpose after unimaginable loss. This powerful story highlights the resilience of a grieving mother and the enduring power of love through grief.
This episode answers:
- How do you cope with grief after the sudden loss of a child?
- What happens when the justice system fails grieving families?
- How can grandparents fight for visitation rights after child loss?
- What role do support groups and therapy play in grief recovery?
- How does creating a memorial space help in healing from grief?
Key Takeaways:
- Grief after child loss is lifelong, but healing is possible through small steps.
- The justice system can compound trauma, but personal healing must continue.
- Fighting for connection with grandchildren can be a critical part of healing.
- Community support groups and therapy provide lifelines in grief’s darkest moments.
- Creating memorials and writing can transform grief into purpose and hope.
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