
Grief Is Not A Dirty Word is a weekly podcast that brings honest, real-world conversations about grief, loss, trauma, healing, and mental health into the light. Hosted by Nick Gaylord, the show creates a safe, compassionate space for anyone navigating the complicated emotions that come with losing a parent, partner, child, friend, relationship, or former version of themselves.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||

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Aimee Suyko’s mom was the person she called about everything, which made losing her especially lonely: the person she wanted to help her through the grief was the person who had died. In Episode 101 of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, Nick Ga... more
CONTENT NOTE: This conversation includes bullying, an abusive relationship, an eating disorder and suicidal thoughts.
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating pet loss, anticipatory grief or non-death grief after divorce, career changes or the loss... more
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: People grieving a father or parent, especially those whose grief has felt numb, delayed or different from what they expected.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about anticipatory grief, men’s grief, identity aft... more
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone navigating childhood grief, parental loss, chronic illness, identity loss or the pressure to appear strong while quietly living in survival mode.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about grief and healing,... more
Being a guest on Grief Is Not a Dirty Word with Nick was such a meaningful experience. Nick creates a space where grief is met with honesty, compassion, and zero judgment and you can feel that from the very first moment of the conversation. It’s rare to find a platform where you can show up fully, speak openly about loss, and trust that your story will be held with such care and respect. I’m so grateful to have been part of it and to contribute to a conversation that matters this much.
This is a podcast for anyone that has lived with grief and wants connection!
I just discovered this podcast today and listened to the milestone journey episode. Wow. Having been through so much grief myself this just resonated so strongly. If you’re dealing with grief of any kind, give this podcast a listen. Listen to the milestone one first if you like, it’s not too long. And then look for one that the title fits what you’re going through. I think this will really serve you.
Nick and his guests remind us that love is our superpower and we can harness it in new ways after loss. Such a great reminder we are all connected in this human experience.
I had the pleasure of being on Nick‘s podcast in which we were able to dive into fatherhood on both sides of the spectrum from me being a father and also my relationship with my father.
I appreciate the questions and the depth of our conversation
highly recommend🙌
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This show features intimate, real-world conversations about grief, loss, trauma, healing, and mental health. Guests share personal experiences with death, non-death losses, and navigating difficult transitions, with a focus on resilience, vulnerability, and actionable coping strategies. Across episodes, the host curates a space for storytelling that normalizes grief, highlights practical resources, and emphasizes community and healing over stigma. A standout element is the blend of lived-experience narratives with expert insight, creating a compassionate, supportive environment for listeners at any stage of grieving.
Noteworthy is the commitment to broadening what counts as grief—encompassing anticipatory loss, parenting while grieving, an... more
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