The Dead Parents Club

TW: Death, trauma, abuse. Standard disclaimer for this pod. Well, season four is coming to an end. Tim & Nora go over forgiveness and what it means to them, and get the conversation going on the nuances of forgiveness. The two reflect on the past few years; the good and bad. Nora shares some of the personal struggles she is enduring, while Tim celebrates being able to just breathe. Thank you all for your continued support over the past few years, making this podcast more special each season.

TW: Death, trauma, medical trauma, break-ups, healing. Joined once more by friend Gabby, Tim & Nora talk about the complexities of another non-traditional loss. Gabby shares about her recent long-term relationship ending, finding gratitude, and moving on. Join The Dead Parents Club on Discord:

TW: Death, abuse, substance abuse, trauma.Disclaimer: Sound discrepancies in the beginning. Tim and Nora have the chance to talk with singer-songwriter, Freddie Bourne, about his journey through living with a parent fighting addiction, losing a parent, and finding the music once again. Check out Freddie's social media and bodies of work:https://linktr.ee/freddiebourneHang with Tim and Nora on Discord:https://discord.gg/D3V3y3CQgD

TW: Death, addiction, suicide.Tim & Nora get the chance to talk to a licensed therapist, and dear friend about her experience with trauma and career. Their guest Becca details her experience in The Dead Parents Club and The Zombie Parents Club while managing to keep an upbeat attitude as she helps people everyday. Engage with Tim & Nora on Discord:https://discord.gg/D3V3y3CQgD

TW: It is safe to say, just about every trigger warning we have ever issued is applicable for this episode. Listener discretion advised. 
That's me in the corner; that's me in the spotlight, losing my religion.In the final episode of their religion arc, Tim and Nora talk to none other than Nora's husband! He is spilling his tea about religion and the role it has played in his familial trauma and drama. The conversation digs into Tim's past while Nora tries to remind Tim and her husband to appreciate having faith versus being religious. 
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TW: Sexual assault, death, trauma, abuse, religious trauma.
Remember Lena from season one? She's back! This time she shares her experience with her religion and the trauma that she endured. Lena and Tim talk about that longing for community and reassurance that all the bad is happening for a reason, only to be betrayed by the people who were supposed to lead them. Nora and Tim continue their conversation about religious trauma as well as the nuances that accompany different religions. 
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TW: Death, abuse, religious trauma Tim and Nora are digging deep into religion. A lot of people have a lot of feelings and beliefs when it comes to their beliefs. Dee, who was a guest in season one, is back to talk about her experience with her religion and how it played a role in her whole life. What happens when you go through a divorce in the Catholic church? How are you supposed to lean on your faith in times of need when it won't support you? Get ready for a multi-episode conversation about religion and trauma... Engage and hangout with Tim and Nora on Discord: https://discord.gg/D3V3y3CQgD

Fairly standard tDPC TW for this episode. Death, trauma, abuse, mental health. Tim and Nora discuss "not being enough" and what that looks like for them, and the nuances that come with the cycles of abuse and control when we are told how much we suck. Tim starts to get back into the swing of life now that he is back to work, and Nora is in the thick of dance-mom-life. Throughout this season of healing, they dissect these toxic cycles and how to show yourself compassion and grace to unlearn the way you may have been raised. The Dead Parents Club encourage everyone to remember that you are enough and you matter. Engage and hangout with Tim and Nora on Discord: https://discord.gg/D3V3y3CQgD

TW: Death, trauma, abuse, morbid humor, cheating, etc. Pop the champs: Tim graduated college! On this episode Tim and Nora are joined by friend-of Gabby, and Noras friend Lily to host another edition of Am I The Asshole?! Enjoy this light, fun episode and we hope you laugh a lot! They each pick a topic to focus on, and we learn a lot about our guests and how similar they are to the stories shared. Hang with Tim and Nora on Discord: https://discord.gg/D3V3y3CQgD

TW: Death, trauma, abuse, religion. In this episode, Tim interviews Nora’s brother and horror author, Peter Topside. What will start as an arc on career and trauma, Tim asks Peter the hard questions pertaining to the similarities in his real life compared to his novels. Specifically, they talk about how to manifest something not great into something that can be enjoyed by others. Show Peter Topside some love by checking out his social media and Goodreads profile, as well as getting your hands on a copy of one his novels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topsidepeter?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: @ptopside Twitter/X: @PTopside Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19743489.Peter_Topside? Hang out with Tim and Nora on Discord: https://discord.gg/D3V3y3CQgD

TW: Death, suicide, bodily language, addiction. Pull up a chair, tuck in your napkins and get ready to cackle. Joined by friend-of Gabby, Tim and Nora share awkward/funny/wild stories about dining with family. And guess who claims the title of “the drunk aunt” trope… Engage with us on Discord! https://discord.com/invite/D3V3y3CQgD

TW: Death, trauma, abuse, and more. After four seasons of podcasting, Tim and Nora talk about what has changed and shifted in their worlds and POVs. Tim comes to terms with aspects of his past, Nora shares her shift in thoughts and the two come together to express some self-compassion tips that help them. Chat with your favorite duo on Discord : https://discord.com/invite/D3V3y3CQgD

MAJOR Trigger warnings. This episode deals heavily with suicide and loss, self harm, and mental health. Tim and Nora return for season 4 to talk about the fragility of life and what it means to be here. Be present, be aware, be grateful. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 to talk to someone. Introducing our Discord server! Hang out with Tim and Nora and help build community amongst other Club Members. Click/copy the link! https://discord.gg/D3V3y3CQgD

Light TW! Season 3 concludes with Tim and Nora cracking up sharing their answers to some questions about them. They recall good times, bad times, silly times, and even what there is to look forward to. Please leave a rating and review if you like their content!

TW: Death, abuse, conversations surrounding hospitals, and pets deaths. Tim and Nora answer listener questions, in the first half of their season finale. As always, Nora drops some truth bombs on Tim, and the two of them laugh their way through the questions they thought would be easy to answer.

Standard Trigger Warning: Tim and Nora share stories about loss and family trauma, and personal trauma anecdotes. Tim and Nora read Reddit AITA (Am I The Asshole) posts regarding family trauma and topics they’ve discussed in the past. They share their verdicts on who is an assole and who isn't. It’s a light episode that Tim could barely be present for, while Nora steers the ship closer to the season finale.

Standard trigger warning for this podcast includes but is not limited to death, grieving, abuse, and more. Ever find yourself in a situation saying "I need an adult" even for things that should be no-brainers?? Well, your favorite tour guides through life after death are here to bring you some of their most valuable life lessons! Please leave a nice review/rating for us if you enjoy our content.

TW: Tim and Nora talk about a lot of topics that might be triggering in this episode. If you are unsure if you want to listen, examine their past episode trigger warnings to get an idea of what's going on this episode. Tim and Nora are LIT. After both getting high, Tim and Nora have a vent sesh to discuss the trials and tribulations causing them stress. Tim is near the end of his home-buying journey, and Nora just needs a break.

TW: Death, abuse, the normal Tim & Nora traumas and triggers. Have you ever had something someone gave you, that you can't seem to let go of? Tim and Nora dig deep into the idea of being tethered to objects - specifically tied to a loss. Sometimes it's hard to let things go and even to revisit some things we think we already moved on from. Nora laments about parenting struggles and getting through the day-to-day unscathed.

Tim and Nora conclude their multi-episode arc on funerary practices, customs, traditions and norms. Together, they discuss letting go and different ways to create your own traditions and ways to grieve or say so long to the ones we lose.

TW: This episode is light on the trauma, but heavily talks about death and processes to do with the dead bodies. In part one of their funerary traditions talk, Tim and Nora use information they've learned and collected to talk about how many burial and funerary traditions started. The way some of these customs and cultural norms link up is very interesting! Please pardon Tim's technical difficulties these next couple of episodes.

TW: Death, trauma, light abuse, funeral-centric conversations. Tim and Nora are following up their conversation about pet loss and the way we honor those deaths, with a conversation about funerary practices and traditions. Tim wants to get to the bottom of why we wear black to the wake and funeral and Nora shares examples from her experiences that offer some insight. Tim reveals a very odd thing his mom used to have him do that has Nora shaking her head so hard. Please leave a review and rate this podcast if you like what you hear!

TW: Death, pet death, abuse, trauma. Hope you have tissues nearby with this one... Tim and Nora discuss some complexities of pet death and loss. The concept then pivots into a multi-episode topic of funerary practices, traditions, and rites. Throughout the episode Tim comes to terms with a lot of abuse cycles in his life and how living without abuse is a shift. Thrown into the mix is a controversial conversation regarding a topic close to Tim's (cold dead) heart that prompts Nora to warn him of the negative backlash that he might face. If you enjoy the content, please like and rate our show wherever you stream podcasts!

TW: Death, abuse, trauma. The idea? Grief Appropriation. Nora and Tim explore the concept of grief appropriation, where someone takes your grief and pain, and make it about them. They take your voice, your trauma, your story, and tell it for you, without your consent. The two discuss the snowball effect of this idea and Tim explains the lasting impact it's had. Nora hits Tim with a reality check that opens his eyes to his own negative opinions on grief and himself. As Nora's leg injury invades her day to day, she echoes the sentiment of "I want my mommy."

TW: Holiday-related conversations, loss, death, abuse. It's the holiday season! Tim and Nora gather tidbits from friends and listeners to connect the dots on holiday traditions. They focus on making new traditions, and the traditions that would make the Grinch snarl without a sneer. Tim talks about the lows of the holidays with an abusive parent, while Nora shares the rarity of fun-times in her childhood home. The holidays weren't always the magical time they should have been for these club members. Get some hot cocoa, grab a peppermint stick, and get ready to dig deep into the graves of familial trauma and drama because let's face it - it's all relative. If you love this podcast, please leave a rating, and share with your friends! From the Dead Parents Club to all of you - thank you for your continued support!

Trigger Warnings include but not limited to: Death, Covid, abuse, suicide, and mental health struggles. Season 3 starts abruptly with Tim and Nora readjusting to "normal" life again as pandemic restrictions loosen. Who hasn't been there? What did they learn from lockdown, what did they want to change, what do they want to remain the same? They dig into the insidious influence the pandemic had throughout death and life itself.

Happy Halloween! Tim and Nora share personal scary stories, while reading actual scary stories! Just a fun little spooky episode.  Twitter: @parents_dead

TW: Child abuse, death, trauma. In the season 2 finale, Tim and Nora play 20 Questions with one another to get to know each other even more than they do, and invite the listeners to get to know them too! Starts off pretty intensely, but hang on for the ride and wrap up the season with some belly laughs, and shocking reveals. Follow us on Twitter: @parents_dead Leave us a review and engage with us!

TW: Death, mental health, cancer, suicide, bodily conversations, pandemic burnout. Continuing their conversation about advocating for yourself, Nora, Tim, and guest Gabby all share their feelings towards pandemic fatigue. Nora and Gabby share great advice on how to handle doctor visits, and making sure your voice is heard, and you are seen.  Follow us on Twitter @parents_dead If you like our podcast, be sure to leave a review, and rating!

TW: Death, mental health, cancer, bodily conversations. Wanna know one of the hardest parts of having no parents? Having to make your own doctors appointments! In this episode, Tim's dear friend Gabby returns to the podcast to talk with Tim and Nora about advocating for your own health. If you don't advocate for your own well-being then who will? It's tough to sometimes be taken seriously, or even get the right diagnosis. In this two-part episode different ways of advocating for yourself are explained.  Follow us on Twitter @parents_dead If you enjoy our podcast, please leave a review and rate us!

TW: Death, divorce, abuse, trauma, religion. Awhile back, Tim sat down with his "sister" to talk about the divorce they endured at their childhood home. Nora shares her take on what Tim and his sister discussed and provides feedback from a parent's perspective. Divorce is ugly, and is like a death, but what goes on behind the scenes during such a tumultuous time?  Follow us on Twitter @parents_dead Please like, follow, subscribe, and review this podcast if you enjoy what we do!

TW: Death, abuse, trauma, self-harm. Is there such thing as good grief? Tim laments over the past year of losses and how he's trying to navigate the minefield of emotions that cloud his everyday. Nora shares relatable pandemic-related stressors that have had her brain in a fog as well. The two explore the idea of grief, and how it may look different for everyone, depending on what you're grieving. One message that was clear by the end: you're never alone. Twitter: @parents_dead

TW: Sexual content, abuse, death, trauma, eating disorders. Nora and Tim continue sharing stories and quirks from their listeners, about the things our parents did/do that piss us off. While telling each story, the discussion opened up, pointing out more similarities in how we all have dealt with trauma. Tim asks some hard questions, and makes some bold statements that Nora helps make sense of.  Twitter: @parents_dead

TW: Death, abuse, eating disorders, verbal assault, trauma.  Nora and Tim asked, and you all delivered. In this two-part arc, your favorite duo is sharing the things our parents did, and do, alive or dead, that piss us off and make us shake our damn heads. Some of these are really funny, some are really sad. Some are creepy, too. Listeners sent so many stories to Tim and Nora, and it opened the conversation towards connections we all share without even realizing it. Twitter: @parents_dead

TW: Death, abuse, miscarriage, animal death, blood/bodily discussions, divorce, loss.  Tim & Nora talk about the non-traditional losses we all endure. Tim gets candid about his dog’s death, and Nora opens up about her past, which will resonate with so many.  Twitter: @parents_dead

TW: Covid, death, suicide, funerals, abortion, family drama. Sometimes life hits us harder than we expect, when we least expect it. Tim and Nora break down the near unbelievable trauma and drama they've been enduring towards the end of 2021. Nora explains her ugly cry, and Tim gets some jaw-dropping news that leaves him asking, "what if?"  Engage with Tim and Nora on Twitter @parents_dead Please rate and review this podcast if you enjoy listening!

TW: Death, hoarding, death anniversaries, abuse. WELCOME BACK! In the season premiere of The Dead Parents Club, Tim and Nora share about their summer, and what closure looks like! Catch up with your favorite tourguides to trauma and have a laugh. This opening episode isn't as intense as some past episodes, so sit back, relax, and get ready to dig deep into the graves of a familial trauma and drama, because let's face it - it's all relative. Twitter: @parents_dead

Enjoy this short episode, highlighting some of the best behind the scenes moments from Tim and Nora's first season!

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed in this episode that may be triggering to some listeners include abuse of all kinds, death, pet death, suicide, health issues, miscarriages, and grief.  In the season finale of the their first season, Tim and Nora are checking their privilege and explaining what it means. They talk about everything from the past nine episodes and flesh out the details on their thought processes as well as how they can improve themselves.  Twitter: @parents_dead

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics addressed in this episode that may be triggering for some listeners include death, estate management, alcoholism and abuse. Join Tim and Nora as they talk about the boring but important stuff: estate management. They'll be giving juicy pointers about handling a dead loved one's affairs and property and just how long the process can take. Of course, they'll share some shocking and bizarre discoveries, but they always keep it relative.  Twitter: @parents_dead

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed throughout the episode that may make some listeners uncomfortable include death, sexuality and expression, suppression, sexual assault, abuse, miscarriages, depression, and cancer.    Tim and Nora finish up their conversation about sex! Still joined by Tim's friend and fellow member of The DPC, they dig deep into the topic of sexual expression and share bizarre takeaways and discoveries that came with navigating adulthood and sex without parents! They get into the nitty gritty and candidly express their own feelings surrounding this topic, and topics that don't fall far from this one.  Stay up to date on Twitter, @parents_dead 

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed throughout the episode that may make some listeners uncomfortable include death, sexuality and expression, suppression, sexual assault, abuse, miscarriages, depression, and cancer.  Tim and Nora are talking about sex. That's right! In this two-part episode, Tim and Nora are joined by a longtime friend of Tim's who is also a member of The DPC! They'll be talking about navigating sexuality after losing a parent and what kind of pressures are put on us as we are raised with "traditional" values. You won't want to miss the funny stories shared and the wildly bizarre discoveries made after losing a parent.

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed in this episode that me be triggering for some listeners include death, grief, boundaries, suicide, and PTSD. This week, Nora and Tim recap the past few episodes, responding to listener questions, and advice. They're joined by a social worker who gracefully commentates on what Tim and Nora have discussed thus far. They'll be diagnosing the dysfunction, being as Tim and Nora are not professionals. 

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics mentioned in this episode that may be triggering for some listeners include suicide, abuse, toxic boundaries and relationships, death, and cancer. This episode is all about the stand-in-parent! A concept that Tim and Nora discuss using anecdotes from their experiences with the good stand-ins and the bad stand-ins. Or as they call them, the Good Witches and the Bad Witches! Sometimes these stand-in-parents are doing what they think is the best thing to do, when really they're doing too much. What do The DPC love to talk about? Boundaries! Have you ever had an experience with a stand-in-parent or guardian? Let Tim and Nora know on Twitter @parents_dead !

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed in this episode that may be unsuitable for all audiences include death, suicide, PTSD, spousal and child abuse, broken relationships, odd smells, gagging noises, boundaries, and bodily related statements.  During this installment of the DPC, Nora and Tim go for a lighthearted satirical route in storytelling. They share comically grim experiences that can only come from having a dead parent, or a loss. Catching people off guard sometimes makes a joke fall flat, but there’s still some humor, right? Whilst being joined by a special guest, they’ll be sharing stories friends have offered, to show that yes, this kinda comedy happens to those who aren’t dead inside too.   Where to find our guests social media and books will be listed below:  IG: @ptopside FB:  https://www.facebook.com/topsidepeter  Twitter:  @PTopside  Books:  Book 1-Preternatural Preternatural: A psychological horror book (Preternatural Trilogy 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XWQ1D7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_28KKAD59HTQ2CB7E4XDZ Book 2- Preternatural Evolution Preternatural Evolution: A Psychological Horror Book (Preternatural Trilogy) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736347209/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FABFME9AP7R6Q75B5DD8  https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/preternatural-evolution-peter-topside/1139069092?ean=9781736347201

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed in this episode that may be unsuitable for all audiences include death, physical, child, mental and sexual abuse, boundaries, and PTSD.  Nora and Tim explore another aspect of the DPC – having living parents who are dead to you, or as they like to call them - the zombie parent. They’re joined by a very special guest who shares their experience with the topic and the aftermath of the mental funeral they held for their undead parents, and what moving forward looks like for them.   If you're interested in learning more about Lena's story and how she copes, check out the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/lena.holm.904 Mentioned in this episode, is an article by Scary Mommy, which echoes the topic discussed. Please follow the link below for further reading! https://www.scarymommy.com/distrust-parents-estranged-children/

TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed in this episode that may be unsuitable for all audiences include death, miscarriages, abuse, alcohol abuse, suicide, bio-hazard waste, and some sexual content.   In episode two, Nora and Tim come together to peruse the guest books of their respective parents wakes. Some of these people are a nightmare, and some of them are the embalm. They’ll be shouting out the folks who made grieving safe and real, when some people would rather make themselves the center of attention.

TRIGGER WARNING: in this episode we discuss suicide, bodily illness, cancer, death of a loved one and abuse.  In this premiere episode of DPC, hosts Tim and Nora welcome listeners to the warped world of navigating parental loss, which extends throughout many episodes but this will just be the tip. Tim and Nora introduce their listeners to themselves via their stories that led them to receiving their Members Only Jacket; the dive into the death of their parents and the real and raw immediate aftermath of the death parade.