Guys and Grief: Recent Episodes
Guys and Grief
Guys and Grief is geared toward fathers that have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The Podcast is meant to provide a platform to talk about the under-resourced, and often undiscussed, perspective of men that have experienced child loss.
Created by 3 close friends - Brad who experienced multiple pregnancy losses, Brandon who lost a child to stillbirth, and Brian who lost a child to SIDS - the guys share stories and challenges, as well as laughs and a few tears, as they navigate helping men honor their children, deal with grief, support their family, and try find better days ahead.
Hey Fellas! We made it to the end of season 4. The guys chop it up and discuss the future of the podcast. We give a behind the scenes look at making and producing the podcast. We love our listeners and talk about our FINAL season about HOPE. We started this podcast to give hope and our we talk about our next chapter. We hope you enjoy!
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Hey Guys! We are so excited and honored to present our latest episode with guests Ravi Patel and Mahaley Patel. Ravi is a well known actor who has starred in hit shows like Grandfathered and currently stars in Animal Control on Fox. His wife Mahaley also joins the show. She is author of "Your NICU Story: Reflecting on Family's Experience" and "Saachi the Angel". She is a licensed marriage and family therapist
Ravi and Mahaley share the story of their daughter, Saachi.
We dive into the following topics:
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Their journey into parenthood
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Navigating marriage and parenting and how it prepared them for the future
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Mahaley's books and why she decided to write them.
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Making difficult decisions in the NICU
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Returning to work after loss
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Honoring Saachi's memory
We hope you enjoy this amazing and powerful episode!
Check out Ravi Patel on Animal Control on Fox.
Please go to Mahaley's website: http://mahaleypatel.com
Go pre order Mahaley's book - "Your NICU Story: reflecting on your family's experience" which is available 9/15. You can also buy "Saachi the Angel" written by Mahley’s daughter and mom, which you can find on Amazon
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Hey fellas! We are back with a new episode talking about the positives and challenges of Fathers Day in our G&G Q&A.
We are then joined by Zach Tauscher who courageously tells the loss story of his daughter Brynlee Rose.
We touch on some topics never discussed in G&G history:
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how to navigate communication with family members immediately after a loss
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Discussion about having your living child be present after a loss.
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Seeking help in your community
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Charitable ideas to honor your loss child
Thank you for listening! We received some great feedback from our amazing listeners. Thank you!
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Hey guys! Welcome back to another exciting episode of guys and grief. One of our most popular episodes was the finale of season 1 with our wives, so we decided to run it back and have two more wonderful ladies join us for a wives perspective episode.
We are joined by Sarah Stoops and Amber Foy who are the wives of some of our Dadvocates: Scott Stoops & Caleb Foy.
We discuss some of the following topics:
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Exploring the traditional definition of masculinity
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The impact of grief on emotional growth
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Creating a supportive community for healing
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Navigating grief as a couple
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Tips for reconnecting and moving forward
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Understanding how each gender expresses grief
We hope you enjoy the episode! It was one of our favorite recordings of the season! Please reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com and share your stories and feedback.
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What's up fellas!? Brad, Brian & Brandon are back together with special guest Cody Hillberry. For the G&G Q&A this week, the guys discuss the pain of watching living children play sports. We dive into the difficulty of picturing your loss child participating in all the children activities and sports.
We then chat with Cody Hillberry, who tells his family's story about Silas, which was a stillbirth at 35 weeks. The guys discuss the following topics:
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Choosing love over fear
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Cherishing the moments with your loss children after a still birth
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Navigating the final good bye after a loss
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Finding connection in shared experiences.
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The role of faith in healing
We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening!
Brad and Brandon are back for another episode. The G&G Q&A this week is navigating Mothers Day after a loss.
They are then joined by special guest Michael Woods who shares his story and the loss of Avery and birth of Julian. The topics include:
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The pain of losing and delivering a stillborn baby
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Cherishing the final moments after the birth of a stillborn baby
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Navigating faith and marriage after a loss
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Starting a new journey after a loss
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The importance of community and shared experiences.
We hope you enjoy the episode! Please reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com and share your feedback and questions.
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What's up guys. Great episode today with Guest Connor Roessler. Connor opens up about the loss of his twins, Celeste and Callie. We dive into his heartbreaking story and discuss the following topics:
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Experiencing a loss without living children
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Navigating grief after losing twins
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The decision process of trying again for another child.
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Leaning on your significant other
We hope you enjoyed the episode! Please reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com and share your feedback or questions.
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What's up! We've got a new short episode lined up for you discussing the decision to stay or leave your home after a loss. Brad is enjoying family time at Disney, so the episode features Brian & Brandon.
The boys discuss the following items:
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The triggers in a home after a loss
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The bad memories that could cause a family to leave.
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Ways to honor your lost child in the home in order to stay
We hope you enjoy!
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This week, the guys return to G&G Q&A! Topic of this week is how we turned pain into purpose. We acknowledge how men can lose all purpose after a child loss. We discuss the how and the why of finding purpose after a lost.
The boys then welcome Dan Stern and Ryan Stetz who are loss dads and also good friends. Dan and his wife started the Little Fox Foundation after the loss of their son Toby to SIDS. Ryan tells the story of the early birth of Chance and other heartbreak of pregnancies after his family's loss.
We discuss how they found purpose and used their individual skills to support and help the grief community.
We hope you enjoy! Dan and Ray have a great foundation at Little Fox. Go to http://thelittlefoxfoundation.org/ to learn about the amazing initiatives they have.
Please go to http://www.guysandgrief.com to find more information about the dadvocate program.
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Welcome back! Season 4 premier is here! The guys dive deep into the topic of toxic masculinity. We discuss why the traditional definition of masculinity can get in the way of the healing process after losing a child. We talk about the following topics:
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The lack of male emotional models
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Discuss how "toughness" plays a role in traditional masculinity
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How anti-femineity can be damaging to the grieving process
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How tox masculinity can lead to unhealthy habits
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Breaking the cycle of toxic masculinity with younger generations
We think this is a very powerful episode! We hope you tune in!
We hope you enjoy and engage some of incredible 1 on 1 Dadvocates! Go to our website: www.guysandgrief.com to find information about the dadvocate program.
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The guys are back with a bonus holiday episode! We themed this one the 12 'feels' of Christmas. We talk about all the conflicting emotions that loss dads have during the holidays. We dive into the following:
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Joy & Sadness
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Gratefulness & Anger
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Togetherness & Lonliness
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Relaxation & Stress
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Dealing with Social/Holiday events
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Holiday triggers like songs/commercials/movies
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Family traditions
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Faith
We love you all. We hope you enjoy the episode!
2ND BONUS EPISODE!!!! The guys get back together one more time to discuss Halloween. The guys discuss how triggering the holiday can be for families that have experienced a loss. The guys discuss:
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Triggers (happy kids everywhere)
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The importance of living children when getting through the holiday
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Imagining your lost child dressing up and trick or treating the neighborhood
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Trying to find joy in Halloween
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY!
BONUS EPISODE!!!! The guys get back together for a special episode to celebrate Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. We break down what "awareness" really means.
We talk about the audience of awareness and how it is unique to every man.
At the end of the day, we want to build a community around pregnancy and infant loss.
ENJOY!
We made it to the season 3 finale! The guys wanted to connect to the listeners who have gone through a recent loss of a child and talk about their specific pain that was felt after their losses. Pain is the true feeling that brings the grief community together, so the guys get real about the physical and mental pain that they experienced.
They then dive into progress and what drives them to move forward after such devastating losses. We dive into the following topics:
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Our experiences of pain
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The physical and mental difficulties of going through a loss
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what drives them to make progress
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the moment the guys felt like they might be okay
We can't thank our listeners enough! Your support keeps us going to keep creating helpful content.
We hope you enjoy and engage some of our incredible 1 on 1 Dadvocates! Go to our website: www.guysandgrief.com to find information about the dadvocate program
Please reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com and share your questions and feedback. We love to hear from our listeners.
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The guys welcome in a very special guest - Amy Creamer. Amy is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is a compassionate bereavement care counselor and works as the coordinator of perinatal bereavement at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo NY, as well as running her own private practice.
She is such a great resource to men and couples when going through the grief process after a child loss. We dive into the following topics:
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The importance of Medical Staff training to assist families going through a loss.
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The need for support and resources for grieving fathers
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Navigating sex and intimacy following a child loss
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The selfish nature of grief and it's impact on relationships
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The importance of flexibility and openness in the healing process.
We hope you enjoy and engage some of our incredible 1 on 1 Dadvocates! Go to our website: www.guysandgrief.com to find information about the dadvocate program
Thanks again for tuning in. Please reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com and share your questions and feedback. We love to hear from our listeners.
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The guys are back from vacation to meet two AMAZING guys who have joined the DADvocate program - Scott Stoops and Jason Dykstra. The Dadvocate program is where loss dads make themselves available to other fathers who have gone through a child or infant loss. It is an incredible resource of loss dads. The guys discuss:
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Experiences in the Dadvocate program
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Navigating living children after loss
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Navigating the grief dad community
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The need for resources and support for grieving dads
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Reshaping the view of masculinity.
We hope you enjoy and engage some of our incredible Dadvocates! Go to our website: www.guysandgrief.com to find information about the dadvocate program
Thanks again for tuning in. Please reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com.
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The guys had so much fun last episode talking about practical advice over their grief journey that they decided to keep the energy going and offer practical advice directly for friends and family. Having a close relative or friend go through child loss can be difficult to manage, so the guys try to offer some helpful tips to help.
The boys talk about the following:
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Acknowledge they are grieving
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Just Listen
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Allow Yourself to Feel and Cry
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Avoid Comparing Losses
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Offer Activities to Get Them Out of the House
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Avoid Offering Too Many Gifts
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Do Not Ignore or Disappear
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Offer to Help with Living Children (if applicable)
We hope you enjoy!
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The boys are back without a guest this week! They wanted to share some of their experiences going through their own grief and then provide some practical advice on important topics.
The guys discuss the following tips:
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Allow yourself to grieve
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Realize your grief is unique
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Develop a support system
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Seek professional help
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Leverage non-profits/support groups/social media resources
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Take care of yourself physically
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Embrace keepsakes / memories
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Say your lost child's name
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Take your time in your grief journey
We hope you enjoy!
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The guys meet Kelly Farley, who is an author, speak, coach and grieving dad himself. He wrote an amazing book called Grieving Dads - To the Brink and Back, which helped all of us going through our grief journey. He followed that book up with a new book called "He Lost His Baby Too - Survival Guide for the Grieving Dad".
We discuss:
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The power of surrendering to grief
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The importance of connection and brotherhood
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Honoring our lost children
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The loneliness of grief
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The importance of Finding Support
We hope you enjoy!
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The guys chop it up with Dr. Jessica Zucker. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, a master’s degree in human development, as well as a master’s degree in public health. She suffered a miscarriage herself, which led her to write her bestselling book "I Had a Miscarriage - A Memoir, A Movement"
We discuss:
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Turning pain into purpose
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Raising awareness for the grief community
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Changing the culture regarding infant loss
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Challenges men face when dealing with a miscarriage loss
We hope you enjoy!
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The guys discuss season 1 G&G Q&A's from the perspective of being years removed from a loss.
Much of the discussion in season 1 was about grief emotions in the moment. We now wanted to dive into a new perspective on each topic now that time has passed.
The guys discuss:
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What age do you see your loss child?
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Going back to work
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Your living child's impact
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Supporting your partner
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Triggers
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Dealing with Anger
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On this week's episode, the guys are joined by Kris Carr, a New York Times Bestselling Author. Her insights on wellness and grief are truly inspiring!
She has been called a “force of nature” by O Magazine and was named a “new role model” by The New York Times. She had the privilege of sharing her message and tools for wellbeing on shows like Good Morning America, The Today Show, OWN and The Oprah Winfrey Show.Kris teachs people how to take back their health and live like they mean it. Her work will change the way you live, love & eat!
The guys talk about the following topics:
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The challenge of discussing death and grief
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How wellness can positively impact the grief journey
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Differences in how men grieve vs. women
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Her role models in her grief and wellness journey
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The importance of LOVE & COMPASSION
We hope you enjoy this incredibly powerful episode! Thanks for listening. Don't hesitate to send the guys an email at guysandgrief@gmail.com.
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On this week's episode, the guys are thrilled and honored to speak with the world renowned grief expert, David Kessler. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life. He has authored six best selling books, including his most recent book, Finding Meaning - The Sixth Stage of Grief. He also has many resources on his website: www.grief.com
The guys talk about the following topics:
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David's motivation to help others in Grief
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His most recent book and finding the meaning in Grief
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Child loss grief stages
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Navigating toxic positivity
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His advice for grieving fathers
We hope you enjoy this incredibly powerful episode! Thanks for listening. Don't hesitate to send the guys an email at guysandgrief@gmail.com.
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On episode 2 of season 3, the guys have Byron Johnson of FleishmanHillard as their guest to discuss important infant and child loss policies in Washington
We discuss the following topics:
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Ways for loss parents to get involved in policy change in local, state and federal government
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Current infant loss & bereavement policies being discussed in Washington
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Impact of overturning Roe v. Wade
We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening.
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The guys are excited to kick off season 3 with a special guest and co-founder of Modern Loss, Rebecca Soffer.
We dive into topics like:
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Rebecca's background and the eventual founding of Modern Loss
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Navigating grief and building resiliency
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Using humor to address grief
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Her book "The Modern Loss Handbook"
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Advice for others going through grief
Thanks for listening! Don't forget to check out the Modern Loss website at www.modernloss.com and follow Rebecca on Social Media @modernloss
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Season 2 Finale! The guys are joined by Chris, Rob & Jay from Sad Dad's Club. We jump right into a discussion about the holidays after a loss of a child. We explore the challenges of navigating the difficult holidays especially when family and friends seem so happy.
We just want to thank our listeners once again for supporting us through the first 2 seasons! We wouldn't be able to keep doing this if it wasn't for all of you! Cheers!
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The fellas decide to chop it up on this week's episode and answer questions that were sent in from our listeners. They dive into a range of topics sent in by the best fans in the world. This is a really fun episode. Enjoy!Please email us and let us know your feedback at guysandgrief@gmail.com.Follow up on Social Media at linktr.ee/guysandgriefSave 10% on online therapy sessions at Betterhelp.com by clicking this link:https://betterhelp.com/guysandgrief
International Episode! The fellas are back to discuss the societal stigma that men shouldn't show their emotions after going through a loss. They are then joined by guest Chris Wood all the way from Australia to talk about his grief journey and the international differences when grieving. Thanks for listening!
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The fellas dive into the topic of family after a loss. We discuss the positives and negatives of managing family while grieving. We are then joined by Jason & Rhonda Velez (loss parents), & John and Lorraine Martinez (Loss Grandparents) to discuss their journey after their loss. Don't forget to visit Betterhelp.com - https://betterhelp.com/guysandgrief to get 10% off for online therapy. Thanks for listening. Follow us on our social channels - linktr.ee/guysandgrief
The fellas are back together! Brian is back after a short time off. The boys talk about exciting upcoming news for the podcast and a new sponsor! Betterhelp.com - https://betterhelp.com/guysandgrief - get 10% off if you click the link. G&G Q&A dives in to all of the ways we've honored our lost children. We highly recommend tuning in if you're looking for productive ways to grieve while also honoring your lost one.Andy Bernal joins the pod to tell the story of Alice who passed away at 8 years old. Learn her motto "you can never be weird about having fun"Thanks for listening! Follow us on our social media - linktr.ee/guysandgriefGet 10% if you click the link and sign up above for betterhelp.com! We signed up ourselves and can't wait to see the improvement in our mental health.
The fellas welcome in another guest co-host this week with Rob Reider from Sad Dads Club filling in for Brian again. The G&G Q&A discusses the challenges in parting from your loss child's belongings. They are then joined by guest Bryan Griffin to discuss the loss of his son Brooks from SIDS. Enjoy the episode!
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The guys have a new guest host this week with Chris Piasecki from Sad.Dads.Club filling in for Brian. The guys dive into an interesting G&G Q&A topic of social media's impact on the grieving process for men. We then meet our guest Chris Ortiz who lost his daughter Valentina and talk about some of the initiatives he is taking after his loss. Please follow us on our social media channels at linktr.ee/guysandgrief or send us an email at guysandgrief@gmail.com
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In another fun episode, the fellas chop it up and talk about grief topics that "ladies should know"....Guys go through all sorts of emotions after a loss and we dive into the topics that we wish our significant others knew when we are grieving...we hope you enjoy!
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The guys jump into a highly requested topic of navigating friendships after a loss. Brad, Brandon & Brian discuss their own experiences with friends after their loss during G&G Q&A. We then meet Michael Lavric who lost his son, Miles, after 2 days. Michael's best friend, Anthony, also joins the pod to discuss their strong friendship and provide advice on how to support grieving fathers. We hope you enjoy!
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The gents dive into the topic of having fun again after a loss. We discuss the difficulties and guilt factored into dealing with having fun again. We then welcome in Will Howard who experienced a Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). We ask him about the stigma about that type of loss and how it can be eliminated. We are remembering his son Liam.
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On this week's episode, the fellas discuss the feeling of failure after a loss during G&G Q&A. Sometimes after a loss, the feeling of failure can overcome our grieving emotions, but we discuss ways to overcome the those feelings.
We then finally get to meet the executive directors behind our co-sponsors - First Candle & Emma's Footprints. They describe each organization and how they are helping families through loss and educating them about safe sleep. These are amazing organizations that we urge all of our listeners to support! They provide important resources for grieving fathers.
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The guys are bringing back one of the most popular episodes from season 1 - Nobody Prepares You For....Volume 2!
If you didn't listen to season 1, this episode provides a rapid fire response to important topics that nobody prepares you for when you go through a loss.
Most of the topics this season were sent in by our amazing listeners! Enjoy!
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The fellas discuss negative coping mechanisms during G&G Q&A. We then meet Matthew Donnell who tells his story about experiencing multiple miscarriages and stillbirth. Please tune in and send your feedback to guysandgrief@gmail.com or follow us on social medial
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On episode 2 of season 2, the fellas expand on the topic of sex and intimacy during G&G Q&A. They discuss the difficulties of establishing a love life again after a loss. We are then joined by 1st time guest, Cale Foy, who bravely shares his journey of reoccurring loss. He gets real about how he's starting his mental health and grief journey after neglecting it for some time after his losses. Please tune in! Don't forget to reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com or reach out to us on our social media platforms:
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On the season 2 premiere, the boys catch up on what they've been up to between seasons. With Fathers Day around the corner, Brad, Brian & Brandon share their thoughts on the holiday. Lastly, the guys discuss what to expect in Season 2. Thank you to all of our listeners for the support. Please feel free to reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com or contact us on our social media platforms.
On the season one finale of G & G, the guys welcome their beautiful wives Jessica (Brad’s wife), Joellen (Brandon’s wife), and Lindsie(Brian’s wife) to discuss topics that couples experience after a loss. They all dive into issues such as intimacy, dealing with anger, and tips on how toimprove communication. We are so excited to share this new perspective that our wives bring to the table when it comes to grief. Hopefully this episode willshed some light on the difficulties of dealing with grief as a couple, but also highlight the importance of leaning on one another to deal with the tough motionsthat we all experience after a loss. Thank you so much for listening to season one of our podcast. We are looking forward to diving into new stories and topics in season 2! Please reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com with stories and ideas for next season!
G&G welcomes in Charles Johnson who is an incredible activist fighting to improve the outcomes of the maternal mortality crisis after he lost his wife Kira. The guys dive into topics such as racial injustice when it comes to pregnancy and maternal health care. Charles dives into his own grief and how he was able to overcome several challenges to make a true difference in the world. LOVE ALWAYS WINS!
In 2016, Charles Johnson, lost his wife Kira, during a routine C-section at Cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, California. He founded 4Kira4Moms in 2017 as a response to his experience, to be a voice for other mothers and families facing unnecessary maternal loss, and putting an end to the maternal mortality health crisis. Black women are disproportionately affected by this epidemic, where they are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy than white women. Implicit bias, access to healthcare, and a number of other factors highlight the need for legislation, support for community-based organizations focused on Black maternal health, and access to care, information, and resources for all underserved and disproportionately affected communities. He worked relentlessly with congress to pass the preventing maternal death act (H.R.1318). This milestone legislation is the first ever to combat the maternal death crisis in the United States. The bill was signed into law December 21, 2018
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Nearly every episode of G&G has incorporated the topics of faith, the medical community, and/or therapy. So the guys brought in experts of each of these respected fields, all of whom have supported and guided the guys throughout their grief journeys.
Father Sam Kachuba is the pastor of St. Pius Parish in Fairfield, Connecticut. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Trumbull in 2001 and entered St. John Fisher Seminary in Stamford. He studied philosophy at Fordham University in the Bronx, before continuing his seminary formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. There, he studied theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Fr. Sam was first assigned to St. Pius Parish as a seminarian in the summer of 2006. After he was ordained a priest in 2008, he was again assigned to St. Pius for the summer, before returning to Rome to complete his studies. He is also the host of “The Tangent” podcast where he and his guests look at how the Catholic faith connects to our work, the news, pop culture, sports, and more.
Dr. Franasiak is a board certified Obstetrician Gynecologist, board certified Reproductive Endocrinologists, board certified High Complexity Laboratory Director in Embryology and Andrology, and lead physician of RMA’s South Jersey. He serves as Chief Medical Officer of IVI-RMA American within IVI-RMA Global, the largest Assisted Reproduction group in the world, with more than 70 clinics in 13 countries. Dr. Franasiak graduated from The College of William & Mary Summa Cum Laude with focus in Biology and Biochemistry; he went on to pursue medicine at The University of Virginia, and he completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Franasiak completed his Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship training at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey in the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson fellowship program.
Pam Presler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Erie, Pennsylvania. The services she provides are based on 20 years of developing new and innovative approaches to improving human relationships. Whether coaching couples, building "Grief Confidence" in individuals and families, or empowering parents to create a unified parenting plan to support their children’s needs, Pamela provides tools for healthy coping, guiding others in problem-solving their own outcomes. Pamela earned Bachelor of Science Degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from Heidelberg University and a Master of Clinical Social Work Degree from The Ohio State University. Pamela is certified in Perinatal Loss Care, specializing in grief. Recognizing that grief shows up in most adversities in life, Pamela generalizes the principles of grief support to all areas of practice. Utilizing a holistic approach to treating the mind, body and spirit, Pamela’s clients find education, peace and balance. Pamela is passionate about her role on the executive board for Emma’s Footprints and dedicates time creating innovative services for grieving families.
The guys are joined by the hosts of Sad Dads Club: Rob, Chris & Jay. The Sad Dads Club is an amazing resource for grieving fathers from daily Instagram posts, to bi-weekly open hours, and more.
Together the group of guys talk about their journeys, the biggest challenges they are hearing from loss dads, a little "nobody prepares you for" and more.
This is a can't miss episode! As always, please don't hesitate to reach us at guysandgrief@gmail.com. Send us your feedback and stories! Thanks for listening!
During G&G Q&A, the fellas dive into the specific emotion of anger when going through tragedy and grief. We discuss ways anger presents iteself when you least expect it to. We then interview Eric Atstupenas about his heartbreaking journey with his daughter Hadley and his inspiring work with Empty Arms and bereavement support. He brings incredible insight to the greiving process. Please feel free to reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com or contact us via facebook or instagram. Thanks for listening!
This week the guys discuss the difficulties of anniversaries, due dates, and other milestone moments in grief. They talk through the emotions and challenges, and how they have honored their children on these dates. Then they are joined by guest Scott Stoops who shares the loss journey of his daughter Celeste and son Dexter. Please make sure sure to follow us on social media @guys_and_grief for instagram and our facebook page. Our email is guysandgrief@gmail.com if you would like to speak or share your story. Thanks for Listening!
The guys talk about the difficulties and thoughts of having new kids after the loss of a child. Our guest Scott Beasley then talks about Abigail and his journey through the grief process. Scott provides so much hope for grieving families. Thanks for listening. Contact us at guysandgrief@gmail.com with your stories.
On this week's G&G Q&A, the guys discuss the power of charity and how it can impact one another through the grief process. We then get the opportunity to talk with our guest Bryan Dailey who dives into his journey after the loss of his daughter Emma. He then talks about our co-sponsor Emma's Footprints and how it all started.
Disclaimer: We experienced technical difficulties in recording this episode which caused occasional audio challenges. We felt the episode and its message were incredibly powerful and thus we decided to proceed with releasing. We apologize in advance and thank you for your support!
The guys dive into the triggers that happen in every day life and how to deal with them. Then Co-Host Brian talks about his journey through the loss of Austin.
In this episode, the guys get to the core of what really happens after loss and discuss 9 topics that "Nobody Prepares You For..." as a grieving father. Get ready for an episode that truly exemplifies how men grieve - full of raw and real emotion, a ton of laughs and maybe a few extra expletives than usual. We hope you enjoy one of our favorite episodes yet! Don't forget to reach out to us at guysandgrief@gmail.com and send in feedback or topics you would like to discuss.
In this episode, the guys discuss positive coping mechanisms that helped them through the grieving process. We then get to learn about co-host Brad's journey when he shares the story of Beckham & Ariana. Remember to reach out to guysandgrief@gmail.com to communicate with Brian, Brad & Brandon and give us a follow on instagram @guys_and_grief and our facebook page. Thanks for listening!
This week the guys dive into a discussion about supporting your partner after a child or pregnancy loss and the difficulties and pressures that come with it. The guys then interview Mitch Mittelstaedt who shows great courage to be so vulnerable when talking about his son Hudson and his journey. Thanks for Listening. Remember to reach out at guysandgrief@gmail.com to send in some interesting topics for the guys to discuss.
In our latest episode, our G&G FAQ topic is the impact of living children after a loss. We discuss the importance of our living children and how they impact the grieving process.
We then follow that up with our Co-Host Brandon Thurman who tells the listeners about his journey. His "Stori". Thanks for listening!
The guys unveil a new reoccurring segment called "G&G Q&A" and discuss the challenge of going back to work after loss. They are then joined by Shane Connelly, who lost his daughter Sloane at 6 weeks old due to a heart defect, to share Sloane's story and talk through additional topics such as dealing with the immediate aftermath of loss, supporting you spouse and family, and statements from others that either help or hurt in grieving.
On the first episode, co-hosts Brad, Brian, and Brandon discuss the purpose behind the pod, future topics, and an overview of their own journeys.