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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Anyone coping with grief after losing a parent or spouse, especially fathers raising children through loss.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
Guidance on grief, parenting through trauma, and building resilience while honoring family legacies.
DESCRIPTION:
In this episode of Our Dead Dads, host Nick Gaylord speaks with Kyle Jetsel about navigating unimaginable grief after losing both his father and his wife of 30 years. Kyle shares stories of raising six children while honoring his dad’s legacy of joy and resilience, and the lessons that shaped his own journey through grief. Together, Nick and Kyle explore how men can embrace vulnerability, find meaning in suffering, and lead with compassion even in the darkest moments. Listeners will hear powerful stories of parenting through trauma, honoring loved ones after death, and transforming loss into legacy. This conversation offers practical hope for anyone walking the painful road of grief and healing.
This episode answers:
- How do you parent children while grieving the death of a spouse?
- What lessons about grief can be passed down from father to son?
- How can men embrace emotions and vulnerability during grief?
- What strategies help families stay connected after losing a parent?
- How can suffering be transformed into purpose and legacy?
Key Takeaways:
- Parenting through grief requires vulnerability and open conversations.
- A father’s legacy can guide resilience after devastating loss.
- Men need safe spaces to express emotions during grief.
- Turning suffering into purpose can help families heal.
- Compassion and storytelling strengthen community in grief journeys.
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Chapters
1. Parenting Through Grief, Loss, and Healing After Death of Loved Ones with Kyle Jetsel - Episode 27 (00:00:00)
2. Normalizing Grief and Emotions Through Conversation (00:00:02)
3. Accountability and Grace in Parenting (00:09:25)
4. Lessons From a Father's Wisdom (00:13:54)
5. Legacy of Spreading Happiness and Encouragement (00:16:53)
6. Power of Kindness and Storytelling (00:22:11)
7. Life Perspectives and Choosing Happiness (00:26:25)
8. Choosing Love Over Ego (00:36:55)
9. Navigating Loss and Emotional Growth (00:47:57)
10. Embracing Emotions After Loss (00:52:07)
11. Suffering, Compassion, and Finding Purpose (00:56:47)
12. The Power of Sharing Stories (01:03:12)
13. Unexpected Act of Kindness and Gratitude (01:16:49)
14. Empowering Connections Through Shared Stories (01:19:44)
15. Embracing Life Day by Day (01:28:29)
16. Life Lessons and Christmas Memories (01:34:30)
17. Food, Happiness, and Legacy (01:38:47)
18. Confronting Grief Through Generations (01:48:18)
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