#25 Grief Processing: Why We Get It All Wrong

Nick Gaylord is the creator of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word Podcast, a show that normalizes conversations around grief, trauma, and loss — and creates space for others to process what they’ve lived through.What began as a way to navigate his own heartbreak has become a growing community where no story is too heavy, and no one has to grieve alone.Connect with Nick:https://www.ourdeaddads.com/00:00 Intro02:28 The Importance of Processing Grief04:17 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations07:04 The Power of Listening and Holding Space10:00 Understanding Emotions and Grief12:54 The Complexity of Grief Beyond Death15:59 Navigating Loss in Everyday Life19:09 Honoring Memories and Conversations21:52 The Impact of Words in Grief25:08 Building Connections Through Shared Stories33:10 Embracing Presence in Grief37:03 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Loss45:36 Forgiveness and Letting Go59:50 Lessons from Grief and Community01:11:13 The Ongoing Process of HealingApply to be a guest on the podcast:https://forms.gle/k4bcndvL3j7cH2Bg9Connect with Austra:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austra-putnina/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/