Mike Wasko's dad died 20 years ago. He's still figuring out what that means. At 29, Mike became his father's primary caregiver after a cancer diagnosis. Then he walked out of a doctor's appointment knowing something his dad didn't — and had to decide what to do with that information. That moment changed everything. Two decades later, Mike sits down with us to talk about what grief actually looks like when the raw edges start to dull. Spoiler: it doesn't disappear. It just shifts. In this episode:<ul><li>What it's like to grow up with a father who intimidated everyone around him — and why Mike now calls that "a gift"</li><li>Becoming his dad's caregiver at 29, and the one conversation he never should have had to have</li><li>Why he finally went to therapy — and what his therapist said that reframes grief completely</li><li>The "cosmic joke" of watching his youngest son become his late father, trait for trait</li><li>The crater analogy: why grief isn't something you get over — it's something you get used to</li></ul> "Grief is the cost of loving someone. And that's just a perfectly natural response." If you're years out and still feel it — this one's for you. And if you're just starting, this is what 20 years of living with it looks like. It gets different. Maybe even better. Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: Who Is Mike Wasko?01:21 – Mike Joins the Pod: 20 Years of Grief02:34 – Why He's Talking About It Now04:23 – Meet Bob Wasko: "Larger Than Life"06:23 – His Dad's Parenting Style: Tough Love &amp; Unconventional Fun07:25 – The Diagnosis: Six Months, and a Secret to Keep13:34 – Giving Up His Life to Move In With His Dying Dad15:12 – The Falling Out — and the Reconciliation That Changed Everything18:16 – Anger, Therapy, and "The Cost of Loving Someone"24:50 – Becoming a Dad and Finding His Father in Himself29:10 – His Kids Ask Why Grandpa Died (and Want to Build a Robot of Him)31:37 – Approaching the Age His Dad Died32:28 – Mike's Grief Analogy: The Crater That Never Fills35:35 – Final Thoughts &amp; Where to Follow 🎧 Dead Dads Podcast is a grief support group for men that laughs way too much. New episodes every week on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you listen. 📲 Follow the show so you never miss an episode. 💬 Leave a review — it helps more men find this.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Mike Wasko's dad died 20 years ago. He's still figuring out what that means.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At 29, Mike became his father's primary caregiver after a cancer diagnosis. Then he walked out of a doctor's appointment knowing something his dad didn't — and had to decide what to do with that information. That moment changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Two decades later, Mike sits down with us to talk about what grief actually looks like when the raw edges start to dull. Spoiler: it doesn't disappear. It just shifts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it's like to grow up with a father who intimidated everyone around him — and why Mike now calls that "a gift"&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becoming his dad's caregiver at 29, and the one conversation he never should have had to have&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why he finally went to therapy — and what his therapist said that reframes grief completely&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The "cosmic joke" of watching his youngest son become his late father, trait for trait&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The crater analogy: why grief isn't something you get &lt;em&gt;over&lt;/em&gt; — it's something you get &lt;em&gt;used to&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;"Grief is the cost of loving someone. And that's just a perfectly natural response."&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you're years out and still feel it — this one's for you. And if you're just starting, this is what 20 years of living with it looks like. It gets different. Maybe even better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 – Introduction: Who Is Mike Wasko?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:21 – Mike Joins the Pod: 20 Years of Grief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:34 – Why He's Talking About It Now&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:23 – Meet Bob Wasko: "Larger Than Life"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:23 – His Dad's Parenting Style: Tough Love &amp;amp; Unconventional Fun&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:25 – The Diagnosis: Six Months, and a Secret to Keep&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:34 – Giving Up His Life to Move In With His Dying Dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:12 – The Falling Out — and the Reconciliation That Changed Everything&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:16 – Anger, Therapy, and "The Cost of Loving Someone"&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:50 – Becoming a Dad and Finding His Father in Himself&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:10 – His Kids Ask Why Grandpa Died (and Want to Build a Robot of Him)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:37 – Approaching the Age His Dad Died&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:28 – Mike's Grief Analogy: The Crater That Never Fills&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:35 – Final Thoughts &amp;amp; Where to Follow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Dead Dads Podcast is a grief support group for men that laughs way too much. New episodes every week on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 Follow the show so you never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 Leave a review — it helps more men find this.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mike Wasko's dad died 20 years ago. He's still figuring out what that means.At 29, Mike became his father's primary caregiver after a cancer diagnosis. Then he walked out of a doctor's appointment knowing something his dad didn't — and had to decid...

20 Years Later — What Grief Looks Like When the Dust Settles (ft. Mike Wasko)

What does grief actually look like after losing your dad? In this Dead Dads Check-In, we talk about the parts of father loss that don’t always get said out loud. The family vacation that feels off without him. The anniversary rituals that keep him close. The question of whether to keep his stuff or get rid of it. Crying in front of your kids. Dad jokes. Garage clutter. Random sayings. All of it. This episode is for men dealing with grief, father loss, and the strange mix of sadness, guilt, humor, memory, and love that comes after your dad dies. If your grief has felt messy, uneven, or unexpectedly funny at times, this one will feel familiar. What you’ll get out of this episode<ul><li>A more honest picture of what grief can look like after losing a father</li><li>A reminder that grief is not just sadness. It can also be guilt, laughter, rituals, and random memories</li><li>A way to think about what to keep, and what to let go</li><li>Reassurance that grief moves around. It does not show up the same way every day</li><li>Permission to cry in front of your kids without feeling weak</li><li>A reminder that remembering your dad can happen through small family traditions, not just big emotional moments</li><li>The feeling that you’re not the only one whose grief looks messy, uneven, or unexpectedly funny</li></ul> Chapter list00:00 When your son sees you cry00:32 Where grief sits right now01:09 The first family vacation without dad01:51 How we mark our dad’s anniversary02:29 Helping your kids remember their grandpa03:10 Dollar store memories and dad clutter04:09 The appliances dads absolutely did not need04:57 First concerts and dads waiting in the car05:17 Should you keep your dad’s stuff after he dies?06:37 Is it okay for men to cry?07:06 Crying in front of your kids after father loss09:20 Are dad jokes actually funny?10:25 The expressions every dad repeated to death10:49 Garage junk, batteries, and classic dad behavior Follow + Connect<a href="https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/" target="_blank">Website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast" target="_blank">YouTube</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod" target="_blank">TikTok</a><a href="https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast/notes" target="_blank">Substack</a> New episodes every week.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does grief actually look like after losing your dad?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this Dead Dads Check-In, we talk about the parts of father loss that don’t always get said out loud. The family vacation that feels off without him. The anniversary rituals that keep him close. The question of whether to keep his stuff or get rid of it. Crying in front of your kids. Dad jokes. Garage clutter. Random sayings. All of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for men dealing with grief, father loss, and the strange mix of sadness, guilt, humor, memory, and love that comes after your dad dies. If your grief has felt messy, uneven, or unexpectedly funny at times, this one will feel familiar. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you’ll get out of this episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A more honest picture of what grief can look like after losing a father&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A reminder that grief is not just sadness. It can also be guilt, laughter, rituals, and random memories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A way to think about what to keep, and what to let go&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reassurance that grief moves around. It does not show up the same way every day&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Permission to cry in front of your kids without feeling weak&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A reminder that remembering your dad can happen through small family traditions, not just big emotional moments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The feeling that you’re not the only one whose grief looks messy, uneven, or unexpectedly funny&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapter list&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 When your son sees you cry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:32 Where grief sits right now&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:09 The first family vacation without dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:51 How we mark our dad’s anniversary&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:29 Helping your kids remember their grandpa&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:10 Dollar store memories and dad clutter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:09 The appliances dads absolutely did not need&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:57 First concerts and dads waiting in the car&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:17 Should you keep your dad’s stuff after he dies?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:37 Is it okay for men to cry?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:06 Crying in front of your kids after father loss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:20 Are dad jokes actually funny?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:25 The expressions every dad repeated to death&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:49 Garage junk, batteries, and classic dad behavior&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow + Connect&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast" target="_blank"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod" target="_blank"&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast/notes" target="_blank"&gt;Substack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New episodes every week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What does grief actually look like after losing your dad?In this Dead Dads Check-In, we talk about the parts of father loss that don’t always get said out loud. The family vacation that feels off without him. The anniversary rituals that keep him c...

Grief for Men After Your Dad Dies | The Dead Dads Check-In

Start here if you need the quick versionIf you’re dealing with losing your dad, or your dad died suddenly and you had to handle everything, this episode will feel familiar. John got the call. Then had to sit down with his mom and brother and tell them their dad was gone. No plan, no instructions, no will. Just responsibility. The kind you definitely didn’t apply for… but somehow got the job anyway. If you have a little more timeJohn shares what it’s like to lose a father when nothing is prepared. There’s no will, no clear instructions, and no estate planning. You have to make big decisions while you’re still trying to process that it really happened. We talk about what it’s like to tell your family that someone has died, and how it feels to be the one sharing that news. In the first few days, funeral planning, logistics, and paperwork appear right away, like a to-do list you never wanted. There’s also pressure that hits fast. People expect you to be the strong one, to stay steady, to carry it for everyone else. This is where emotional stoicism in men shows up, and where it can start to crack a bit under the weight. We also talk about the unfinished conversations, the questions you never asked, and the things you assumed you’d have time to figure out. Turns out, that part doesn’t just fade out quietly. This episode is also practical. If you’re looking for real advice on losing a parent or trying to understand how to deal with grief, there are takeaways here. Especially around what happens when there’s no will, and how avoidable estate planning mistakes can make a hard situation a lot harder. If you’re dealing with the loss of a father, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers an honest look at grief without pretending it’s simple or easy. In this episode, you’ll learn:- What it’s actually like to get the call and then be the one who has to tell your family- What the first few days look like after your dad dies, not the version people imagine, the real one- How to handle everything when there’s no will, no plan, and no clear instructions- Why the pressure to be “the strong one” shows up fast, and what it does to you- Why the conversations you didn’t have stick with you longer than you expect- How to make decisions when nothing feels clear and you don’t trust your own judgment yet- What you can do now so your family isn’t left figuring it out while they’re grieving John and his dadJohn Abreu spent his childhood in both Venezuela and Canada. His father (John Abreu Sr.), a mathematician, lived by discipline, hard work, and always being there for his family. He encouraged John to think more deeply and strive for better, even if John didn’t always see the value then. In 2022, his dad died suddenly, with no plan and no will, leaving John to tell his family and handle everything that followed. Now he’s focused on carrying forward what mattered, while being more open and proactive so the people around him aren’t left guessing. In this episode:0:00 – Why Small Moments Hit Hardest (grief shows up when you don’t expect it)0:23 – What This Podcast Is (real talk about male grief, not expert advice)1:02 – Why Talking About Losing Your Dad Matters (even if guys avoid it)2:42 – What You Carry From Your Dad (what only makes sense later)6:01 – The One Sentence That Sticks Long After He’s Gone7:24 – What You Might Do Differently (especially around stoicism)8:53 – What It’s Like to Get the Call (how fast everything changes)12:09 – How to Tell Your Family Someone Died (when you’re not ready)13:47 – When Responsibility Lands on You (and you don’t get a choice)16:27 – What the First Few Days Look Like (shock, logistics, priorities)17:38 – What Happens Without a Will (why it gets heavier)19:17 – How to Make Decisions Without Clear Answers20:14 – What “Doing It Right” Means (burial, cremation, meaning)21:58 – How to Honor Someone So It Lasts (beyond the funeral)23:59 – How Grief Changes Over Time (staying strong isn’t enough)25:45 – How Losing Your Dad Shows Up in Parenting28:24 – The Questions You’ll Wish You Asked (and why you didn’t)31:50 – What You Can Do Now to Prepare (so family isn’t guessing)33:21 – What Grief Sounds Like Years Later (the sentence that stays) About Dead DadsDead Dads is a podcast for guys figuring out life after losing their dad.It’s real conversations about grief, identity, and everything that comes after.You’re not alone. Follow + ConnectWebsite: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast/notes New episodes every other week.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start here if you need the quick version&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re dealing with losing your dad, or your dad died suddenly and you had to handle everything, this episode will feel familiar. John got the call. Then had to sit down with his mom and brother and tell them their dad was gone. No plan, no instructions, no will. Just responsibility. The kind you definitely didn’t apply for… but somehow got the job anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you have a little more time&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John shares what it’s like to lose a father when nothing is prepared. There’s no will, no clear instructions, and no estate planning. You have to make big decisions while you’re still trying to process that it really happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about what it’s like to tell your family that someone has died, and how it feels to be the one sharing that news. In the first few days, funeral planning, logistics, and paperwork appear right away, like a to-do list you never wanted.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There’s also pressure that hits fast. People expect you to be the strong one, to stay steady, to carry it for everyone else. This is where emotional stoicism in men shows up, and where it can start to crack a bit under the weight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also talk about the unfinished conversations, the questions you never asked, and the things you assumed you’d have time to figure out. Turns out, that part doesn’t just fade out quietly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is also practical. If you’re looking for real advice on losing a parent or trying to understand how to deal with grief, there are takeaways here. Especially around what happens when there’s no will, and how avoidable estate planning mistakes can make a hard situation a lot harder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re dealing with the loss of a father, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers an honest look at grief without pretending it’s simple or easy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- What it’s actually like to get the call and then be the one who has to tell your family&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- What the first few days look like after your dad dies, not the version people imagine, the real one&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to handle everything when there’s no will, no plan, and no clear instructions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why the pressure to be “the strong one” shows up fast, and what it does to you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why the conversations you didn’t have stick with you longer than you expect&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to make decisions when nothing feels clear and you don’t trust your own judgment yet&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- What you can do now so your family isn’t left figuring it out while they’re grieving&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;John and his dad&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John Abreu spent his childhood in both Venezuela and Canada. His father (John Abreu Sr.), a mathematician, lived by discipline, hard work, and always being there for his family. He encouraged John to think more deeply and strive for better, even if John didn’t always see the value then.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2022, his dad died suddenly, with no plan and no will, leaving John to tell his family and handle everything that followed. Now he’s focused on carrying forward what mattered, while being more open and proactive so the people around him aren’t left guessing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 – Why Small Moments Hit Hardest (grief shows up when you don’t expect it)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:23 – What This Podcast Is (real talk about male grief, not expert advice)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:02 – Why Talking About Losing Your Dad Matters (even if guys avoid it)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:42 – What You Carry From Your Dad (what only makes sense later)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:01 – The One Sentence That Sticks Long After He’s Gone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:24 – What You Might Do Differently (especially around stoicism)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;8:53 – What It’s Like to Get the Call (how fast everything changes)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:09 – How to Tell Your Family Someone Died (when you’re not ready)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:47 – When Responsibility Lands on You (and you don’t get a choice)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:27 – What the First Few Days Look Like (shock, logistics, priorities)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:38 – What Happens Without a Will (why it gets heavier)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:17 – How to Make Decisions Without Clear Answers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:14 – What “Doing It Right” Means (burial, cremation, meaning)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:58 – How to Honor Someone So It Lasts (beyond the funeral)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:59 – How Grief Changes Over Time (staying strong isn’t enough)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:45 – How Losing Your Dad Shows Up in Parenting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:24 – The Questions You’ll Wish You Asked (and why you didn’t)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:50 – What You Can Do Now to Prepare (so family isn’t guessing)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:21 – What Grief Sounds Like Years Later (the sentence that stays)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Dead Dads&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dead Dads is a podcast for guys figuring out life after losing their dad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s real conversations about grief, identity, and everything that comes after.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re not alone. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow + Connect&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Substack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast/notes &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New episodes every other week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Start here if you need the quick versionIf you’re dealing with losing your dad, or your dad died suddenly and you had to handle everything, this episode will feel familiar. John got the call. Then had to sit down with his mom and brother and tell t...

He Got the Call… and Had to Tell His Family His Dad Was Dead

Start here (if you’re in a rush) If you made it to this podcast, maybe you’re starting to notice something feels “off” since your dad died. If that’s hitting close, we’re here to help you understand it. Grief can be cryptic. It shows up while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, or reading an email that says “just circling back,” and suddenly you’re back in moments that changed your life. In this episode, we sit down with Greg Kettner and break down what grief actually feels like for men, why it can hit later or out of nowhere, and how to deal with it without shutting down or pretending you’re fine. We also get into therapy, what it’s really like, why it helps, and how to find someone you can talk to without feeling like you’re being graded. If you’ve got a minute Maybe you’re a guy who just lost his dad and feel like you’re doing grief wrong, like there was a meeting you missed and everyone else got instructions. You’re not alone. A lot of men decide they’re fine and carry on. It can feel easier and more acceptable, but it doesn’t work when something underneath has gone off script. That’s what this episode gets into. What it actually feels like, why it hits the way it does, and how it shows up at inconvenient times, like when you’re trying to work. Greg walks through it from the beginning. His dad getting sick, the hospital, the moment everything stopped, and what came after. The moment doesn’t linger. It’s everything after. When you’re fine one minute and not the next, and you start wondering if you’re feeling too much, too little, or if this is just how it works now. This is where a lot of men get stuck, quietly managing it as if there’s a prize for not bringing it up. We also talk about therapy. Many men treat it like a last resort or a flaw, until they try it and realize it’s just a place where you don’t have to pretend. If your dad is gone, or you know that time is coming, this will help you understand what’s happening in your head and what to do with it. We’re just your friend. We’re not licensed therapists, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for professional advice. We’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode, you'll learn: <ul><li>What it feels like as a man when your dad dies.</li><li>Why it’s so hard to process losing the person you saw as your rock.</li><li>What actually happens in the moment he dies, and why it lands the way it does.</li><li>Why grief doesn’t stay at the funeral and instead shows up later, in random places, at inconvenient times.</li><li>How to deal with those hits without shutting down or pretending nothing’s happening.</li><li>What therapy is really like, and why more guys end up needing it than they expect.</li><li>How to find a therapist you don’t hate talking to.</li><li>What to do if you still have time with your dad.</li></ul> About Greg and his dad Greg Kettner lost his dad a year and a half ago. His father, Sydney, was a doctor who spent his life helping other people live better. That mindset shaped how Greg shows up today. He now speaks to organizations about mental health and stress. In this episode, he talks honestly about losing his dad and what it looks like to move forward after. In this episode: 0:00 – Why Losing Your Dad Hits Different as a Man (no one explains this part, you just find out)2:10 – Why Greg Said Yes to Talking About This (most guys would rather not, for obvious reasons)6:30 – Who His Dad Was and What He Meant to Him (the part that makes the rest hit harder)12:20 – The First Stroke and Realizing He’s Not Invincible (a very unwelcome plot twist)18:00 – The Hospital and The Decision You Have to Make (the one you don’t feel qualified for)24:40 – The Moment He Dies (exactly as final as you think it is)30:10 – Why It Hits You Later (because apparently grief has a delay setting)36:30 – Breaking Down in Public (in places you did not plan for)42:00 – Therapy: What It’s Actually Like for Guys (less weird than expected, more useful than advertised)49:20 – Finding a Therapist You Can Talk To (without feeling like you’re being evaluated)55:00 – How This Changed His Life (not in a neat, inspirational way)1:02:00 – What He’d Say to His Dad Now (the conversation you keep having anyway)1:07:20 – Advice for Guys Going Through This (the stuff people should probably say sooner) About Dead DadsDead Dads is a podcast for guys figuring out life after losing their dad.It’s real conversations about grief, identity, and everything that comes after.You sure aren't alone. Follow + Connect<a href="https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/" target="_blank">Website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast" target="_blank">YouTube</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod" target="_blank">TikTok</a><a href="https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast" target="_blank">Substack</a> New episodes every other week.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start here (if you’re in a rush)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you made it to this podcast, maybe you’re starting to notice something feels “off” since your dad died. If that’s hitting close, we’re here to help you understand it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grief can be cryptic. It shows up while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, or reading an email that says “just circling back,” and suddenly you’re back in moments that changed your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Greg Kettner and break down what grief actually feels like for men, why it can hit later or out of nowhere, and how to deal with it without shutting down or pretending you’re fine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also get into therapy, what it’s really like, why it helps, and how to find someone you can talk to without feeling like you’re being graded.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you’ve got a minute&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maybe you’re a guy who just lost his dad and feel like you’re doing grief wrong, like there was a meeting you missed and everyone else got instructions. You’re not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A lot of men decide they’re fine and carry on. It can feel easier and more acceptable, but it doesn’t work when something underneath has gone off script.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s what this episode gets into. What it actually feels like, why it hits the way it does, and how it shows up at inconvenient times, like when you’re trying to work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Greg walks through it from the beginning. His dad getting sick, the hospital, the moment everything stopped, and what came after.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The moment doesn’t linger. It’s everything after. When you’re fine one minute and not the next, and you start wondering if you’re feeling too much, too little, or if this is just how it works now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is where a lot of men get stuck, quietly managing it as if there’s a prize for not bringing it up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also talk about therapy. Many men treat it like a last resort or a flaw, until they try it and realize it’s just a place where you don’t have to pretend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your dad is gone, or you know that time is coming, this will help you understand what’s happening in your head and what to do with it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re just your friend. We’re not licensed therapists, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for professional advice. We’ll see you in the next episode. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, you'll learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it feels like as a man when your dad dies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why it’s so hard to process losing the person you saw as your rock.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What actually happens in the moment he dies, and why it lands the way it does.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why grief doesn’t stay at the funeral and instead shows up later, in random places, at inconvenient times.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to deal with those hits without shutting down or pretending nothing’s happening.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What therapy is really like, and why more guys end up needing it than they expect.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to find a therapist you don’t hate talking to.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to do if you still have time with your dad.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Greg and his dad&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Greg Kettner lost his dad a year and a half ago. His father, Sydney, was a doctor who spent his life helping other people live better. That mindset shaped how Greg shows up today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He now speaks to organizations about mental health and stress. In this episode, he talks honestly about losing his dad and what it looks like to move forward after.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 – Why Losing Your Dad Hits Different as a Man (no one explains this part, you just find out)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:10 – Why Greg Said Yes to Talking About This (most guys would rather not, for obvious reasons)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:30 – Who His Dad Was and What He Meant to Him (the part that makes the rest hit harder)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:20 – The First Stroke and Realizing He’s Not Invincible (a very unwelcome plot twist)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:00 – The Hospital and The Decision You Have to Make (the one you don’t feel qualified for)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:40 – The Moment He Dies (exactly as final as you think it is)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:10 – Why It Hits You Later (because apparently grief has a delay setting)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:30 – Breaking Down in Public (in places you did not plan for)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:00 – Therapy: What It’s Actually Like for Guys (less weird than expected, more useful than advertised)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;49:20 – Finding a Therapist You Can Talk To (without feeling like you’re being evaluated)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;55:00 – How This Changed His Life (not in a neat, inspirational way)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:02:00 – What He’d Say to His Dad Now (the conversation you keep having anyway)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:07:20 – Advice for Guys Going Through This (the stuff people should probably say sooner)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Dead Dads&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dead Dads is a podcast for guys figuring out life after losing their dad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s real conversations about grief, identity, and everything that comes after.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You sure aren't alone. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow + Connect&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast" target="_blank"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod" target="_blank"&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast" target="_blank"&gt;Substack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New episodes every other week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Start here (if you’re in a rush)If you made it to this podcast, maybe you’re starting to notice something feels “off” since your dad died. If that’s hitting close, we’re here to help you understand it.Grief can be cryptic. It shows up while you’re ...

You're Not Doing Grief Wrong | Here's What's Actually Happening

If you want the short version, start here. If your dad died and you just kept going, this is for you. There was no breakdown, no big moment, and no dramatic speech about taking time off. You just went back to work on Monday. You took care of everything. You said what needed to be said and filled out forms you never knew existed. At some point, you told yourself you were fine. And honestly, for the most part, you are. But then you notice you haven’t said his name in a while. Not in conversation, not in a story, not even when something reminds you of him. Now it’s become a quiet, slightly unsettling feeling. He starts to feel less present, almost like he moved out without saying anything. If you have a minuteWe talked with Bill about the kind of loss that isn’t often discussed. He lost his dad to dementia. There was no final moment, no clear goodbye, and no movie scene where everything suddenly made sense. It was just a slow fade. Somehow, it didn’t affect him the way he thought it would. So he did what most men do: went back to work, showed up for his family, kept things steady, and told himself he was fine. That approach works well—until it doesn’t. Over time, something changes. You stop telling stories about him, stop bringing him up, and stop including him in your daily life. It’s not intentional. There’s no big moment. It just happens. That’s when it starts to feel like you’re losing him all over again. We talk about what that really looks like—the pressure to move on, the strange guilt of not feeling 'enough,' and how grief can sometimes look like being productive but feeling empty inside. We also discuss what it means to keep your dad’s memory alive after he’s gone—through stories, habits, and the way you show up now. Because if you don’t talk about him, he fades away. In this episode you'll learn:- Why not talking about your dad can slowly erase his presence- What it looks like to lose your dad without a big emotional reaction- How dementia changes the experience of loss before death even happens- Why not getting a final moment or goodbye is more common than you think- How to carry your dad forward through everyday habits and conversations- Why family traditions matter more than you realize after loss- How your dad shows up in you, even when you don’t notice it- Why there’s no “right way” to grieve About Bill and his dad:Bill Cooper lost his dad, Frank, after years of living with dementia. Frank was a British-born doctor who built a life in Canada and raised his family around adventure, tradition, and quiet consistency. He wasn’t loud. He wasn’t the center of attention. But he shaped everything around him. In this episode, Bill shares what it looked like to lose him and what it means to carry that forward without forcing it. In this episode:0:00 – Why Some Guys Don’t Talk About Losing Their Dad2:00 – Meeting Bill and Why He Said Yes6:00 – Who His Dad Was and What He Was Like11:30 – Living With Dementia Before Death17:00 – The Moment He Didn’t Get22:30 – What Loss Looked Like Without a Breakdown28:00 – Staying Busy and Moving Forward34:00 – “Am I Supposed to Feel More?”40:00 – How His Dad Shows Up in Him Today46:00 – Family Traditions That Keep Him Around52:00 – Why Talking About Your Dad Matters58:00 – Advice for Guys Who Just Lost Their Dad About Dead DadsDead Dads is a podcast for guys figuring out life after losing their dad.It’s real conversations about grief, identity, and everything that comes after.You’re not alone. Follow + ConnectWebsite: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast/notes New episodes every other week.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;If you want the short version, start here.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;If your dad died and you just kept going, this is for you. There was no breakdown, no big moment, and no dramatic speech about taking time off. You just went back to work on Monday.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;You took care of everything. You said what needed to be said and filled out forms you never knew existed. At some point, you told yourself you were fine. And honestly, for the most part, you are.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;But then you notice you haven’t said his name in a while. Not in conversation, not in a story, not even when something reminds you of him.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Now it’s become a quiet, slightly unsettling feeling. He starts to feel less present, almost like he moved out without saying anything.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;If you have a minute&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;We talked with Bill about the kind of loss that isn’t often discussed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;He lost his dad to dementia. There was no final moment, no clear goodbye, and no movie scene where everything suddenly made sense. It was just a slow fade.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Somehow, it didn’t affect him the way he thought it would. So he did what most men do: went back to work, showed up for his family, kept things steady, and told himself he was fine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;That approach works well—until it doesn’t. Over time, something changes. You stop telling stories about him, stop bringing him up, and stop including him in your daily life. It’s not intentional. There’s no big moment. It just happens.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;That’s when it starts to feel like you’re losing him all over again.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;We talk about what that really looks like—the pressure to move on, the strange guilt of not feeling 'enough,' and how grief can sometimes look like being productive but feeling empty inside.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;We also discuss what it means to keep your dad’s memory alive after he’s gone—through stories, habits, and the way you show up now.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;Because if you don’t talk about him, he fades away.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode you'll learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why not talking about your dad can slowly erase his presence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- What it looks like to lose your dad without a big emotional reaction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How dementia changes the experience of loss before death even happens&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why not getting a final moment or goodbye is more common than you think&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to carry your dad forward through everyday habits and conversations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why family traditions matter more than you realize after loss&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How your dad shows up in you, even when you don’t notice it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why there’s no “right way” to grieve&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Bill and his dad:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bill Cooper lost his dad, Frank, after years of living with dementia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Frank was a British-born doctor who built a life in Canada and raised his family around adventure, tradition, and quiet consistency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He wasn’t loud. He wasn’t the center of attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But he shaped everything around him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Bill shares what it looked like to lose him and what it means to carry that forward without forcing it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 – Why Some Guys Don’t Talk About Losing Their Dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2:00 – Meeting Bill and Why He Said Yes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6:00 – Who His Dad Was and What He Was Like&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:30 – Living With Dementia Before Death&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:00 – The Moment He Didn’t Get&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:30 – What Loss Looked Like Without a Breakdown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:00 – Staying Busy and Moving Forward&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:00 – “Am I Supposed to Feel More?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:00 – How His Dad Shows Up in Him Today&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:00 – Family Traditions That Keep Him Around&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;52:00 – Why Talking About Your Dad Matters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;58:00 – Advice for Guys Who Just Lost Their Dad&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Dead Dads&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dead Dads is a podcast for guys figuring out life after losing their dad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s real conversations about grief, identity, and everything that comes after.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re not alone. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow + Connect&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deaddadspodcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Substack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcast/notes &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New episodes every other week.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

If you want the short version, start here.If your dad died and you just kept going, this is for you. There was no breakdown, no big moment, and no dramatic speech about taking time off. You just went back to work on Monday.You took care of everythi...

If You Don’t Talk About Your Dad, He Disappears

When Scott and Roger lost their dads, they realized there wasn't a dedicated space for men to talk about the "aftermath" in a way that felt grounded and real. This is that space.

Each episode, we dive into the unfiltered reality of being a "Dead Dad" club member. We tackle the heavy lifting of grief alongside the unexpected, everyday moments that only happen when you’re clearing out a garage or realizing you have a question only your dad could answer. From the technical headaches of handling an estate to the long-term journey of being a parent and professional while carrying loss, we talk about it all.

Whether you’ve been navigating this for years or the loss is brand new, you aren't alone. We’re just the guys making it a little easier to talk about—and sometimes, finding a reason to laugh along the way.

New episodes every other Friday. Welcome to the club.
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