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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2024 · 55 MIN

MENDED MAN: Oscar Guerrero on Losing his Son, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Brotherhood

from GRIEF AND LIGHT · host Nina Rodriguez / Guest: Oscar 'O.G.' Guerrero

In this conversation, Oscar 'O.G.' Guerrero shares his story as a father navigating the devastating and sudden loss of his two-year-old son, Ollie, and how he has found a way to channel his grief into helping other men heal from trauma and loss. ***Watch this episode on YouTube***Oscar delves into the immediate challenges and trauma faced after the loss, the process of forgiveness, dreams and encounters with his son, and the transformation of his purpose through coaching and podcasting. He discusses the importance of creating a supportive environment for men to grieve and heal, and how movement and exercise played a crucial role in his own healing process. Oscar also addresses the negative comments and judgment he received, emphasizes the power of forgiveness, and not allowing others' opinions to define his journey. He shares his mission to help men heal and break generational trauma through the Mended Man Podcast, and through his post-traumatic growth coaching program, the Mended Man Brotherhood. Support Oscar and Rebecca's nonprofit organization, Ollie's Footprint, to prevent drowning accidents.Related Podcast Episode: Embracing Life After Loss: A Mother's Story with Rebecca GuerreroConnect with Oscar Guerrero:@oscarcguerreroMended Man PodcastMended Man Brotherhood (Facebook)Connect with Nina Rodriguez:@griefandlightgriefandlight.comSchedule a Clarity CallSubscribe to my newsletterDisclaimer: griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimersSend us Fan MailSupport the showGrief and Light is an award-winning, independent podcast exploring the honest, messy, and deeply human experience of loss. We're on a mission to foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world, one conversation at a time. 🏆 Ear Worthy Best Life Lessons 2026 · TalkDeath Readers' Choice Best Podcast 2025 · Women Who Podcast Awards 2025 Winner · Podground Editor's PickNew episodes wherever you watch or listen.Connect with Nina Rodriguez:griefandlight.com@griefandlightResting Grief Face on SubstackThank you for listening! If this conversation resonated with you:✅ Share this episode with someone who needs it✅ Follow Grief and Light so you never miss a conversation✅ Leave a review! It helps this podcast reach more heartsDisclaimer: griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimers

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In this conversation, Oscar 'O.G.' Guerrero shares his story as a father navigating the devastating and sudden loss of his two-year-old son, Ollie, and how he has found a way to channel his grief into helping other men heal from trauma and loss. *** Watch this episode on YouTube *** Oscar delves into the immediate challenges and trauma faced after the loss, the process of forgiveness, dreams and encounters with his son, and the transformation of his purpose through coaching and podcasting....

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