Ep. 71 My Teacher, My Son – A Father’s Story of Loss

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, my guest is Nick Shaw. Nick is a bereaved dad, accomplished executive coach, author and speaker known for his profound insights into personal transformation, self-discovery, and authentic leadership. With the 2023 release of his debut book, My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love, Nick shares a compelling narrative about his experience losing his son, William, at just nine years old and offers a thought-provoking and supportive guide to help readers and audiences alike who hear Nick speak, embrace a more fulfilling and purposeful existence.Nick and I enjoyed a frank yet poignant conversation about loss, vulnerability and the resilience within us all to withstand and triumph over any tragedy and personal suffering.TIMESTAMP:Grief, loss, and finding meaning after tragedy. (1:44)Grief, love, and resilience after child loss. (8:10)Grief, resilience, and the loss of a child. (12:06)Grief, resilience, and finding inspiration after losing a child. (16:42)Grief, spirituality, and the afterlife. (22:23)Parenting and grief after losing a child. (25:25)Parenting, communication, and identity. (31:22)Grief, loss, and acceptance after child death. (38:19)Accepting life's events and moving forward after tragedy. (44:44)Grief, loss, and healing after childhood trauma. (49:34)Vulnerability in grief and leadership. (57:40)Final thoughts (1:04:07)Closing (1:05:57)Connect with Nick:https://www.meetnickshaw.com/Get Nick’s book “My Teacher My Son” on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nick+shaw+my+teacher%2C+my+son&i=stripbooks-intl-ship&crid=3SMQ982GTDJK8&sprefix=Nick+Shaw+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C142&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_10Connect with Vonne:https://vonnesolis.com/vonne-solis-about/ 🆕 📣 Text Me Fan MailYou can now text me directly about any episode. I personally read your messages and respond with practical, grounded insight. While I can’t offer long back-and-forth exchanges, I may respond directly or address your question in a future episode.Your voice helps shape the conversation.Subscribe to the podcast! Share your favourite episodes! Connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook and Instagram @grief_talk