Ambiguous Loss, Grief, Trauma, and True Crime with Michael & Alyssa McFarland - Episode 77

WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:Anyone navigating grief, trauma, ambiguous loss, missing persons cases, complicated family relationships, or the long and uneven process of healing after loss. WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating grief, trauma, ambiguous loss, missing persons cases, complicated family relationships, or the long and uneven process of healing after loss. DESCRIPTION:In this special episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, Nick Gaylord joins Michael and Alyssa McFarland of Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast for a deeply personal conversation about grief, trauma, healing, and the realities of loss. Nick shares the story behind starting his podcast after the death of his father, the anger and unresolved grief that followed, and how therapy helped him process it all. He also explains why he rebranded from Our Dead Dads to Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, expanding the conversation beyond death into all forms of grief and loss.The discussion goes deeper into missing persons cases and ambiguous loss, including the ongoing case of Nancy Guthrie, highlighting the emotional toll on families living without answers. Together, they explore how grief shows up differently for everyone, why some people withdraw instead of speaking publicly, and how to support those navigating trauma and uncertainty.Nick also shares insights from his work with Gabby Petito’s parents and the Gabby Petito Foundation, reinforcing the importance of awareness, compassion, and continuing to speak the names of those who are missing or gone. This episode is about grief support, mental health, and creating space for honest, meaningful conversations.Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/